Progress on electric plug-ins and lithium-ion batteries

EXCLUSIVE: Chevrolet Volt to get limited US launch in 2010

Although General Motors is sticking by its goal of launching the Chevrolet Volt plug-in hybrid in the US in 2010,…

GERMANY: BMW and others to use Daimler lithium-ion battery technology

Daimler and Continental AG will share their new lithium-ion battery technology with BMW as part of Daimler and BMW’s cooperation…

GENEVA SHOW: Electric car maker stages comeback

TH!NK, the Norwegian electric car maker, is to re-launch its two-seat city car in the UK at the end of…

US: GM may have to subsidise early plug-ins – report

General Motors will have to subsidise the first few years’ production of its first plug-in hybrid, the Volt, according to…

EXCLUSIVE: GM could lease batteries on plug-ins due 2010

General Motors Europe has confirmed to just-auto that it is considering leasing the lithium ion batteries in its Chevrolet Volt/Opel…

FRANKFURT SHOW: GM shows ‘Flextreme’ green MPV concept

GM has unveiled its 'Flextreme' MPV-style concept in Frankfurt. The vehicle features a European-tuned version of E-Flex propulsion system first…

FRANKFURT PREVIEW: GM eyes “affordable” electric by 2010

General Motors could have an “affordable” electric car on the road as soon as 2010. A concept model, which GM…