Toyota plans to sell batteries to rival automakers for profitability
Japanese automaker Toyota has revealed that they are open to the possibility of selling their batteries to rival automakers to get the best returns for their investments.
The company has just displayed their latest edition Prius hybrid model at the North American International Auto Show in Detroit.
GM, [...]
Smart plans electric car by 2010
German automaker Smart has announced that they plan to start offering an electric version of their model by 2010.
The company said that these models would be manufactured in limited quantities in the beginning.
Mass production is likely to begin by 2012 as the technology becomes more stable and cheaper.
They [...]
FT-EV: Toyota confirms plan to launch an electric car in USA
Japanese automaker Toyota has announced that they would indeed launch an electric car in the US market.
The company aims to have this new model on sale by 2012.
Toyota would be showcasing a concept vehicle at the upcoming North American International Auto Show in Detroit.
This [...]
Reliance Digital to now sell Reva Electric Cars!
Reliance Digital has announced that they are now collaborating with Reva Electric Car Company to sell Reva electric cars through their showrooms.
Reva Electric Car Company is the only manufacturer in India which is selling pure electric cars in the Indian market.
They would now sell their cars through the [...]
Mini E electric model revealed
BMW has announced the electric version of their Mini small car. This new model is named Mini E.
this model would be formally showcased at the upcoming 2008 LA Auto Show.
They would be manufacturing a limited quantity of 500-1000 units of Mini E.
these units would be leased to customers in some cities.
BMW [...]
Tesla Motors might be in trouble already as job cuts announced
Tesla Motors is one of the most revolutionary automakers in the recent times.
The company currently has on offer the $109,000 electric sports car Tesla Roadster and they are working on a new model whose launch is now delayed.
Tesla is also cutting jobs as they aim [...]
Ajanta group set to launch electric car in India
Reva is currently the only electric car on sale in the Indian market.
However, it is set to get some company as Ajanta group of India has announced their plans to launch their own electric car.
Ajanta already offers electric scooters and bikes under the Oreva brand. [...]
Chrysler aims to launch electric cars by 2010
US based automaker Chrysler has said that they are working on plans to launch electric cars in the US market in the next two years.
The company displayed some prototypes which are under development for this project.
The prototypes include: an electric Dodge sports car, a Jeep and a Chrysler [...]
Tesla Motors establishing a new plant in San Jose
Electric car maker Tesla Motors has announced that they are going to setup their second plant in San Jose.
They have leased 89 acres in San Jose for their new headquarters and this plant.
The company added that their new Model S will be powered by a lithium-ion battery [...]
GM showcases production version of Chevrolet Volt
US based automaker GM finally showcased their upcoming production version of electric car Chevrolet Volt.
The car was showcased by the company Chairman and Chief Executive Rick Wagoner.
He spoke about the Volt: “We’re reinventing the automobile.”
The company is investing heavily in this model. This could help them turnaround their [...]
