2011 Lexus CT200h
The new Lexus CT 200h is the first full hybrid vehicle to be launched in the premium compact segment. Entering production in late...
GM to invest in fuel efficient engines
General Motors said it will announce a major investment in fuel efficient engines Thursday amid a broader expansion of its US operations following years...
Nissan announces LEAF Purchase Process
The Nissan LEAF Zero-Emission Tour culminated today with an appearance in New York City. The three-month tour, which made 63 stops in 24 cities,...
Kia to introduce hybrid to US market in 2010
Kia plans to introduce its first hybrid vehicle to the United States by the end of the year, officials for the South Korean automaker...
US electric carmaker Tesla going public
US electric carmaker Tesla Motors said on Friday that it plans an initial public offering of stock that could raise as much as 100...
Nissan Leaf Battery Production coming to North America
Today, Secretary of Energy Steven Chu announced that the Department of Energy has closed a $1.4 billion loan agreement with Nissan North America, Inc....
Norwegian firm seeks to charge into US electric car market
With a jump-start from a new quick charging system, Norwegian electric carmaker THINK is taking aim at the US market with a new assembly...
Toyota to double global hybrid output
Toyota Motor Corp. plans to double its global production of hybrid vehicles in about two years, positioning such fuel-sipping cars as a core...
Suzuki introduces Swift Plug-in Hybrid Concept
Suzuki is planning to show off the new Swift Plug-in Hybrid concept at the 2009 Tokyo Motor Show. Suzuki Swift is a popular compact...
Nissan launches Electric Vehicle Platform
Nissan Motor Co., Ltd. today previewed its electric vehicle (EV) platform on a Tiida-based prototype to demonstrate the superior driving pleasure of a pure...