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GM partners with Hawaii on hydrogen fuel cell pilot
US carmaker General Motors is partnering with Hawaii’s gas provider to pilot hydrogen stations for fuel cell vehicles.
Ford to invest $135 million in next generation hybrid vehicles
US carmaker Ford has announced plans to invest $135 million in the design, engineering and production of components for its next generation of hybrid-electric vehicles.
Indian multinational takes stake in REVA to rev up electric vehicles
Indian multinational Mahindra & Mahindra has taken a majority stake in Bangalore-based electric carmaker REVA to strengthen its position in the global electric vehicle market.
Coulomb Technologies to supply charging stations in Poland and Australia
Coulomb Technologies’ ChargePoint® networked charging stations are to be installed for the first time in Poland and in Australia.
Irish Government signs new deal on electric cars
The Irish Government yesterday signed an agreement with Japanese carmaker Mitsubishi Motors, its subsidiaries MC (Automobile) Europe and MMC Commercials and the Electricity Supply Board to promote electric cars.
UK 2020 renewables and emissions targets: nearly but not quite
The UK could miss its 2020 European renewable energy target of 15% and a goal of cutting greenhouse gas emissions by 34%, according a report from Cambridge Econometrics.
US President orders fuel efficiency standards for trucks
US President Barack Obama signed a memorandum on Friday directing the Environmental Protection Agency and Department of Transportation to set standards to improve the fuel efficiency of medium- and heavy-duty trucks.
Tesla and Toyota team up on electric vehicles
Californian electric carmaker Tesla Motors has announced plans to cooperate with Japanese auto giant Toyota on electric vehicles.
UK trial finds drivers ready to switch to electric vehicles
A six month trial of electric vehicles in the north east of England has found that a majority of drivers would be willing to switch.
Nissan announces price of “affordable” all-electric LEAF
Nissan yesterday announced that its “affordable” all-electric LEAF will cost under €30,000 after government incentives when it is launched in Europe.