UDRI Engineers Create First Solid-State...

kelley@kbb.com — Tue, 24 Nov 2009 14:04:00 PST

A team at the prestigious University of Dayton Research Institute (UDRI) has designed a new kind of rechargeable Lithium-ion (Li-ion) battery that it claims eliminates the potential overheating problems that can affect conventional Li-ion cells.

Latest Update Confirms Volt Progress on...

kelley@kbb.com — Fri, 20 Nov 2009 15:44:00 PST

With its on-sale date barely a year away, a recent briefing by the tech team in charge of developing the Chevrolet Volt E-REV (Extended-Range Electric Vehicle) indicates that things are moving along at an impressive and very encouraging clip.

Financing Crunch Postpones Aptera 2e...

kelley@kbb.com — Fri, 20 Nov 2009 15:01:00 PST

This has been a somewhat tumultuous week for nascent electric vehicle manufacturer Aptera.

Ghosn Decrees That Nissan Will Lease...

kelley@kbb.com — Tue, 17 Nov 2009 14:54:00 PST

Although Nissan execs say the official corporate position regarding ownership of the advanced lithium-ion manganese battery modules that will power the upcoming LEAF EV remains in work in process, Chairman Carlos Ghosn has apparently made up his own mind.

Infineon Raceway Will Host First U.S....

kelley@kbb.com — Tue, 10 Nov 2009 09:57:00 PST

Encouraged by the success of the

Feds Greenlight Funding Aid For...

kelley@kbb.com — Sat, 31 Oct 2009 14:18:00 PST

This week, President Obama signed a bill that makes fuel-efficient three-wheeled vehicles eligible for supplemental development assistance through loans from the Department of Energy (DOE).

Tesla Runs Record 313 Miles in Global...

kelley@kbb.com — Fri, 30 Oct 2009 11:06:00 PST

A Tesla Roadster competing in this week's annual running of the Australian Global Green Challenge event has established what appears to be the official new record distance record for an electric production vehicle.

Volkswagen Teams With Stanford on a...

kelley@kbb.com — Fri, 30 Oct 2009 10:30:00 PST

Not to be outdone by Lamborghini's recent investment in an advanced composites lab at the University of Washington, Volkswagen has announced its own $5.

Fisker Buys Ex-GM Plant, Will Build...

kelley@kbb.com — Fri, 30 Oct 2009 09:27:00 PST

Joined by Vice President Joe Biden and Delaware's Governor Jack Markell, fledgling plug-in hybrid entrepreneur Henrik Fisker announced that his firm has signed a letter of intent to purchase the shuttered GM assembly plant in Wilmington for $18 million and turn it into the new home of Fisker Automotive's Project NINA.

Name The Volt's Signature Color and Win...

kelley@kbb.com — Mon, 26 Oct 2009 16:14:00 PST

General Motors has launched a contest to help determine what it will call the "signature" exterior color of the new Chevrolet Volt when the car goes on sale late next year.

Ford and University Of Michigan Team to...

kelley@kbb.com — Fri, 23 Oct 2009 16:09:00 PST

Hoping to accelerate the learning curve that will lead to a new generation of even more desirable hybrid vehicles, Ford Motor Company has joined forces with researchers at the University of Michigan.

Nissan and Sumitomo Plan New Life for...

kelley@kbb.com — Tue, 20 Oct 2009 16:47:00 PST

Nissan Motors and the Sumitomo Corporation have joined forces to undertake a feasibility study for an innovative and forward-thinking business venture aimed at capitalizing on tomorrow's potential market in used battery packs from electric vehicles.

Fraunhofer Foresees a Quick-Charge...

kelley@kbb.com — Mon, 19 Oct 2009 16:22:00 PST

While Lithium-ion (Li-ion) battery chemistry has become the emerging favorite among automakers, researchers at the Fraunhofer Institute for Chemical Technology (ICT) in Pfinztal, Germany are making a case for an alternative in the form of a new strain of enhanced-capacity redox flow batteries they are now developing.

New Coskata Plant Demonstrates Enhanced...

kelley@kbb.com — Mon, 19 Oct 2009 10:57:00 PST

Coskata, one of the leading producers of the next-generation of biofuels made from non-foodstock sources, has taken one more step towards bringing its vision of a sustainable "cellulosic" future to reality by opening its new Project Lighthouse facility outside of Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania.

Ford Taps Nancy Gioia to Head New...

kelley@kbb.com — Tue, 13 Oct 2009 14:16:00 PST

Ford has named Nancy Gioia to the newly created post of director of Global Electrification.

Infiniti Will Introduce M35 Hybrid for...

kelley@kbb.com — Fri, 09 Oct 2009 10:50:00 PST

Confirming longstanding rumors, Infiniti says it will indeed launch a hybrid version of its upcoming 2011 M35 sedan.

Audi Confirms e-tron is a Go -- And...

kelley@kbb.com — Wed, 07 Oct 2009 16:20:00 PST

Audi of America President Johan de Nysschen recently told Automotive News that a version of the stunning e-tron electric supercar it presented last month in Frankfurt is heading to production.

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