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Retrofitters plug into EV fleet niche

12:01 am U.S. ET | Feb. 13, 2012
Automakers are having a hard time selling electric vehicles in volume. But retrofitters aiming for tiny niches are proliferating. With business models geared to selling small batches of electrified vehicles to utilities, governmental units and the like, you might say that retrofitters are playing small ball.... Read More »
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THE GREEN SCENE

Who'll rule the battery biz?

12:01 am U.S. ET | Feb. 13, 2012
A shakeout of North America's electric vehicle battery suppliers is under way. In January, Ener1 Inc., the New York-based battery maker that owned a stake in bankrupt Norwegian EV producer Think Global, filed for Chapter 11 reorganization. That same month, A123 Systems of Waltham, Mass., laid off 35 percent of its workers at two Michigan plants after reducing its revenue outlook for 2011.... Read More »
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THE GREEN SCENE

Coda works on its 2nd EV, a small SUV

12:01 am U.S. ET | Feb. 13, 2012
Coda Automotive's electric Sedan hasn't arrived in showrooms yet, but industry sources told Automotive News that Coda is already working on its next model, a small SUV. The company is targeting retail sales in 24 months if development goes smoothly, a source said.... Read More »
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Model X prototype heralds Tesla's first crossover

12:10 am U.S. ET | Feb. 10, 2012
Tesla Motors on Thursday unveiled the second step of its product plan, a crossover with innovative upward-swinging, double-hinged rear doors and performance that the automaker says will out-accelerate a Porsche 911.... Read More »
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ANALYSIS: Prius C shrinks in size, price

3:25 pm U.S. ET | Feb. 8, 2012
Toyota is enlarging the Prius family by adding a vehicle that is smaller and lower-priced than the original Prius. The Prius C -- the C stands for “city” -- is based on the subcompact Yaris platform. It uses a smaller engine and battery pack than the standard Prius liftback.... Read More »
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GREEN CARS

Toyota seeks U.S. low-cost hybrid hit where Honda fell short

7:34 am U.S. ET | Feb. 8, 2012
Toyota, the world's biggest seller of gasoline-electric autos, wants to spur demand for its hybrids in the United States with a smaller, cheaper version of the Prius, a goal that eluded Honda with its Insight.... Read More »
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Q&A: MICHAEL MACHT, VW GROUP

VW's rising global sales put pressure on production team

12:01 am U.S. ET | Feb. 13 2012
Volkswagen Group's 10 brands produced more than 8 million light vehicles last year, and VW aims to surpass 10 million by 2018 or sooner to become the world's largest automaker. To reach that goal, VW is demanding more from its 62 assembly plants around the world. VW Group production boss Michael Macht talked about how VW is overcoming these challenges.... Read More »
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FINAL ASSEMBLY

Chrysler's illuminati spar over lighting up the Dart's derriere

12:01 am U.S. ET | Feb. 13 2012
Call it the battle of the backside: There's a big debate within Chrysler about whether a snazzy full-width panel of LEDs should be standard on all Dodge Darts or just high-end models. Production of the compact -- new car, resurrected name -- begins in the second quarter, so it's almost decision time.... Read More »
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BMW fights Mercedes with new fuel-efficient 3-series sedan

12:01 am U.S. ET | Feb. 12 2012
While BMW won the race for the luxury car market in the United States last year, the world's largest premium automaker is keeping a sharp eye on its rear-view mirror.... Read More »
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China's Youngman makes fresh bid for Saab, reports say

5:17 am U.S. ET | Feb. 3 2012
Zhejiang Youngman Lotus Automobile has made a fresh bid for Saab, Swedish public radio reported. The Chinese group plans to turn its passenger-car unit into a competitive global brand and buying Saab assets would fit into that goal.... Read More »
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THE SUPPLIER SPEAKS -- ELMAR DEGENHART

Conti joins EV battery makers, aims to be among top 3

12:01 am U.S. ET | Jan. 23 2012
Continental AG, a leading global producer of tires, brakes and electronics, is muscling into the market for electric-vehicle batteries. At the Detroit auto show, Continental CEO Elmar Degenhart announced a joint venture with Korean battery maker SK Innovation to produce lithium ion batteries for autos.... Read More »
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WORLD CONGRESS

Marchionne celebrates Chrysler, warns on Europe

12:01 am U.S. ET | Jan. 16 2012
Sergio Marchionne told industry executives to be wary of the crisis in Europe, even as he celebrated Chrysler Group's historic comeback in 2011. Speaking at the Automotive News World Congress, Marchionne, 59, CEO of Chrysler-Fiat, praised his workers and managers who had struggled to restore the company.... Read More »
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CAR CUTAWAY

GKN Driveline puts extra power in the new Citroen DS5's rear wheels

12:01 am U.S. ET | Jan. 31 2012
GKN Driveline supplies the new Citroen DS5’s eAxle, an electric drive axle that incorporates proprietary disconnect clutch technology. The eAxle gives the DS5 on-demand all-wheel drive and contributes to the car’s overall all-terrain functionality. GKN’s electric drive axle is capable of delivering 1500 newton meters of torque to the rear wheels.... Read More »
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FINAL ASSEMBLY

Mazda's dating again; anybody wanna snuggle?

12:01 am U.S. ET | Feb. 13 2012
With its financial outlook increasingly bleak and the embers cooled from its former fling with Ford, Mazda approaches this Valentine's Day looking for some corporate romance. President Takashi Yamanouchi made it clear that he's looking for strategic partners when the company forecast a net loss of $1.29 billion in the fiscal year ending March 31.... Read More »
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