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SEMA Scene Green: Toyota Shows A More...

kelley@kbb.com — Tue, 03 Nov 2009 14:54:00 PST

Adding both visual presence and environmental edge to its highest-mileage U.

BMW and SGL Group Team to Make Carbon...

kelley@kbb.com — Mon, 02 Nov 2009 15:48:00 PST

Seeking a more cost-efficient way to create lightweight components for its upcoming Megacity Vehicle line and other future "Project i" offerings, BMW and the SGL Group have formed a new joint venture that will specialize in producing carbon fibers and other carbon fiber reinforced plastic (CFRP) materials.

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.

Nissan Prepping LEAF Lover Reservation...

kelley@kbb.com — Fri, 02 Oct 2009 13:47:00 PST

Following inquires from nearly 22,000 interested parties, Nissan has announced it will begin taking reservations for its LEAF electric vehicle starting in the spring of 2010.

2010 Detroit Auto Show to Feature...

kelley@kbb.com — Wed, 30 Sep 2009 09:49:00 PST

Already primed for a major bounce back from last year's manufacturer-light gathering, organizers of the North American International Auto Show have announced plans to showcase the burgeoning crop of battery-powered vehicles in a special display area that will be called "Electric Avenue.

Mazda Shoots For the Sky With its...

kelley@kbb.com — Tue, 29 Sep 2009 14:34:00 PST

Offering an early look at what we'll see in Tokyo next month, Mazda has revealed its "SKY" line of advanced engine and transmission designs that will highlight its "Technologies of Tomorrow" display.

Honda Reinvents the Wheel -- Just For...

kelley@kbb.com — Mon, 28 Sep 2009 14:06:00 PST

Set for its public debut at the Toyko Motor Show next month, Honda has created a new "personal mobility device" it calls the UX-3.

GM Shows Smaller, Lighter and Cheaper...

kelley@kbb.com — Fri, 25 Sep 2009 13:20:00 PST

Shortly after announcing that its Project Driveway test fleet of fuel cell-powered Chevy Equinoxes had passed the million-mile evaluation benchmark, General Motors took the wraps off of its new Gen 2 hydrogen fuel cell system.

2010 Dakar Rally to Add Ethanol Category

kelley@kbb.com — Fri, 25 Sep 2009 11:26:00 PST

In a nod to the rising importance of alternative fuels in motorsport, organizers of the world's largest rally event have announced plans to add a new Ethanol Category to the competition for 2010.