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Hitachi develops improved batteries for plug-in hybrids
Hitachi has developed a new lithium-ion battery for plug-in hybrid electric vehicles that the company claims has over four times the capacity of its existing models.
Fast charge stations could be tipping point for EVs
Coulomb Technologies and Aker Wade Power Technologies are joining forces to launch fast charging stations for electric vehicles worldwide this autumn.
US announces $187 million boost to vehicle efficiency
Eight vehicle manufacturers including Ford and General Motors are to receive an $187 million boost to improve efficiency, announced US Energy Secretary Steven Chu yesterday.
Honda CR-Z hybrid debuts at Detroit motor show
Honda has launched the CR-Z, which will go on sale in the US this summer, at the North American International Auto Show in Detroit.
Obama unveils $2.3 billion tax credit for clean energy
US President Barack Obama has unveiled a $2.3 billion tax credit for clean energy that he says will boost jobs and tackle climate change.
UK scientists revolutionise energy efficiency of biofuel production
UK scientists from the University of Sheffield have devised a new bioreactor that could revolutionise the energy efficiency biofuel production.
Tesla joins forces with Panasonic on next generation electric vehicle batteries
Californian carmaker Tesla Motors is joining forces with Panasonic to develop next generation lithium-ion batteries for electric vehicles.
General Motors starts US production of lithium-ion batteries
US carmaker General Motors will take a step towards the mass manufacture of its Chevy Volt plug-in electric hybrid later today with the start of lithium-ion battery production.
THINK to start production of electric car at US facility
Norwegian electric carmaker THINK is to start production of its THINK City car at a facility in Elkhart County, Indiana and launch on the US market later this year.
11 US states and Quebec sign up to California’s fuel standard
Eleven states across the US and Canadian province of Quebec are set to adopt legislation similar to California’s Low Carbon Fuel Standard to cut emissions from vehicles and buildings.