German automakers are looking at tough fleet-average CO2 regulations in 2015, and tougher ones in 2020, so each is searching for the perfect mix of electrons and hydrocarbons in their product lineup.
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VIDEO: 1000 hp electric supercar takes a test drive
Rimac Automobili has released a video of its Concept One “supercar.” The Concept One, which made its debut in September at the Frankfurt Motor Show, may be the most powerful EV yet built. Its creators, an elite team of engineers and designers in Croatia, claim that it packs 1088 hp, and can do 100 km/h… Read more »
DOT dishes out the dollars for EV-related transit projects
US Transportation Secretary Ray LaHood announced on Thursday that 46 innovative transit projects will share $112 million in funding from the Federal Transit Administration (FTA).
GM to export Chevy Volts to China
General Motors announced on Monday at the Guangzhou Auto Show that the Volt will go on sale in eight Chinese cities.
Volkswagen’s new electric delivery van can drive itself
The mail delivery van of the future, a joint project of Volkswagen Group Research and the German Post Office, sports electric wheel hub motors, and can be operated semi-automatically.
Nissan chief: the Leaf is our anti-crisis weapon
Japan’s number-two automaker has faced at least five major crises over the last few years – the US mortgage meltdown, the European debt debacle, a quake in Japan, floods in Thailand and a sky-high yen that makes things tough for Japanese exporters.
Exclusive Video: Electric Porsche 911SC
CHARGED visited RebirthAuto in Saint Petersburg, Florida, and shot a rocking video of Rebirth’s custom-built 1978 Porsche 911SC conversion.
International agreement could break down barriers to worldwide EV sales
Key regulatory agencies from the US, EU and Japan agreed yesterday to “closely cooperate on convergence of regulatory obligations related to electric vehicles in the global context.”
Honda jumps into EV market with debut of the new Fit EV
Honda unveiled its new 2013 Fit EV at the Los Angeles Auto Show this week.
Fifty-eight million in funding for Fisker
Fisker Automotive has just added $58 million to its war chest. Following two successful funding rounds earlier this year, Fisker now has around $690 million stashed in the trunk.