Plug-in HybridDAVE GUILFORD While U.S. shrugs, China sees gold in green tech 1:32 pm U.S. ET | March 14, 2013  I'm on the outside looking in, of course, but it's not real hard to figure out what's probably happening at Fisker Automotive. Co-founder Henrik Fisker quit his namesake company this week, citing disagreements with management.... Read More »
Henrik Fisker quits Fisker Automotive in dispute with management 10:41 am U.S. ET | March 13, 2013  Henrik Fisker, the former BMW designer who co-founded Fisker Automotive, has resigned from the plug-in hybrid car maker, citing discord with company executives. Fisker, who has been executive chairman for the past 13 months, wrote in an e-mail that the main reasons for his departure were “several major disagreements” with “Fisker Automotive executive management on the business strategy."... Read More »
Henrik Fisker resigns as executive chairman of Fisker AutomotiveMarch 13, 2013 16:41 CET  Henrik Fisker, the former BMW and Aston Martin designer who founded Fisker Automotive, has resigned as the U.S. plug-in hybrid maker's executive chairman. He cited "major disagreements" over strategy with the struggling company's executives.... Read More »
GENEVA AUTO SHOW XL1 coupe paves the way for VW plug-in hybrids 12:01 am U.S. ET | March 11, 2013  The debut of the Volkswagen XL1, touted by VW as the world's most fuel-efficient production car, marks VW's entry into the plug-in hybrid market.... Read More »
FINAL ASSEMBLY Girsky's irked by Europe's chilly reception for plug-in 12:01 am U.S. ET | March 11, 2013  General Motors Vice Chairman Steve Girsky isn't happy with the lukewarm reception the Opel Ampera plug-in hybrid has received in Europe.... Read More »
GM targets 20% increase in plug-in hybrid output this year 12:49 pm U.S. ET | Feb. 27, 2013  GM is planning this year to build as many as 36,000 Chevrolet Volt and other plug-in hybrids, 20 percent more than it sold in 2012, two people familiar with the effort said.... Read More »
HANS GREIMEL EV nor not? Nissan tiptoes around Le Mans question 8:08 am U.S. ET | Feb. 26, 2013  Nissan just announced it will return to the 24 Hours of Le Mans endurance race with a car sporting the brand's signature “electric powertrain.” But is it really a pure electric vehicle, such as the Leaf -- boasting the technology Nissan has staked its reputation on?... Read More »
2013 GENEVA AUTO SHOW VW will build XL1 plug-in hybrid carFeb. 21, 2013 19:38 CET  Volkswagen said it will build the XL1 plug-in hybrid, which the automaker says will be the world's most fuel-efficient production car. The XL1 is the culmination of VW Chairman Ferdinand Piech's aim to build for everyday use a car that uses one liter of fuel per 100km... Read More »
2013 GENEVA MOTOR SHOW VW putting XL1 plug-in hybrid car into production 1:38 pm U.S. ET | Feb. 21, 2013  A production version of the Volkswagen XL1 plug-in hybrid, which the German automaker says can get up to 270 mpg, is set to debut at the Geneva motor show in March.... Read More »
Geely leads China bids for Fisker, report says 6:00 am U.S. ET | Feb. 18, 2013  China's Geely is favored to secure a majority stake in electric carmaker Fisker, according to sources. Fisker is said to be weighing bids from Chinese automakers Geely and Dongfeng.... Read More »
Geely leads China bids for Fisker, report saysFeb. 18, 2013 12:00 CET  China's Geely is favored to secure a majority stake in electric carmaker Fisker, according to sources. Fisker is said to be weighing bids from Chinese automakers Geely and Dongfeng.... Read More »
Ford, PlugShare partner to aid EV owners on the road 5:02 pm U.S. ET | Feb. 12, 2013  Ford Motor Co. is joining with PlugShare.com, an aggregator of electric vehicle charging stations, to provide drivers with the location of charging stations and other services on their computers or mobile devices.... Read More »
EV charger maker rolls out program for dealers 9:15 am U.S. ET | Feb. 7, 2013 A new dealer program enables electrified vehicle customers to buy a car and residential charger in a single transaction.... Read More »
Cadillac will pitch ELR digitally 12:01 am U.S. ET | Feb. 4, 2013  To sell the ELR plug-in hybrid, Cadillac plans to reach affluent and tech-savvy consumers on the Web, where they spend most of their media-consuming time.... Read More »
Plug-in hybrid, EV sales drop sharply from December 4:41 pm U.S. ET | Feb. 1, 2013  U.S. sales of plug-in electric cars started 2013 slowly, as demand for the Chevrolet Volt, the Toyota Prius plug-in and Nissan Leaf declined in January from December.... Read More »
More electric car loans 'remains to be seen,' Chu says 3:52 pm U.S. ET | Jan. 31, 2013  Energy Secretary Steven Chu said it "remains to be seen in the future" whether about $16 billion in available federal government loans to develop alternative-technology vehicles will be disbursed.... Read More »
2013 Ford Fusion gets mixed review from Consumer Reports 12:01 am U.S. ET | Jan. 23, 2013  The 2013 Ford Fusion mid-sized sedan won praise for its handling and sportiness from Consumer Reports, but the magazine's automotive experts faulted the car for poor fit and finish and fuel economy that falls well short of claims on the window sticker. The magazine said today that other prominent gripes -- namely the MyFord Touch infotainment and controls system -- also kept the new Fusion out of the top of its mid-sized sedan ratings.... Read More »
NORTH AMERICAN INTERNATIONAL AUTO SHOW Cadillac's spin on the ELR: Get 'em before they're gone 12:01 am U.S. ET | Jan. 21, 2013  Cadillac will produce a limited number of the ELR plug-in hybrid, unveiled at the auto show here last week. That's a good thing, Caddy executives say.... Read More »
Ford says 2013 Fusion Energi gets range of 620 miles 12:22 pm U.S. ET | Jan. 17, 2013  The hybrid wars continue after the Detroit auto show, and Ford has thrown it latest punch: the 2013 Fusion Energi plug-in hybrid.... Read More »
2013 AUTOMOTIVE NEWS WORLD CONGRESS GM's Reuss: Electric vehicles' day will come 8:20 pm U.S. ET | Jan. 16, 2013  GM's top U.S. executive delivered a staunch defense of electric vehicles and the Chevrolet Volt, noting that the plug-in hybrid's sales tripled in 2012. Mark Reuss, head of GM North America, acknowledged the hurdles to broader adoption of EVs and plug-ins, including high prices. He cited signs that local-government support for green cars might be waning, including the state of Washington's recent decision to charge EV owners a $100 annual fee.... Read More »
2013 DETROIT AUTO SHOW ELR gives Cadillac green halo 12:01 am U.S. ET | Jan. 15, 2013  Cadillac today unveiled the ELR sports coupe, a plug-in hybrid wrapped in a bold, flashy package that belies its green-car bona fides. The ELR is the second application of General Motors' Voltec technology, the powertrain that debuted in the Chevrolet Volt in late 2010.... Read More »
GE backs off plan to buy 25,000 EVs, plug-in hybrids 12:06 pm U.S. ET | Jan. 7, 2013  General Electric's commitment to buy 25,000 electric autos, promoted as the largest ever when it was announced more than two years ago, is taking a detour. The obstacle: Customers of GE's corporate fleet-services unit wanted more options. So GE has included natural gas-powered pickups and propane-fueled vehicles among about 11,000 autos -- mostly plug-in hybrids and electric cars -- already acquired from makers including Ford and GM.... Read More »
LINDSAY CHAPPELL On the mpg front, 2012 had some fizzle 12:01 am U.S. ET | Dec. 28, 2012  This was supposed to be a big year in the push for better auto fuel economy. Electric vehicles and hybrids were supposed to make giant strides in 2012.... Read More »
Ford says it’s talking to EPA about hybrid mileage tests 11:52 am U.S. ET | Dec. 14, 2012  Ford is talking to the EPA about how it tests fuel economy performance on new vehicles following reports that the automaker’s hybrids are falling short of mileage promises.... Read More »
VW plugs in to hybrids with Porsche 918 launches 3:50 pm U.S. ET | Dec. 13, 2012  Volkswagen is launching sales of more plug-in hybrid models to American sports car lovers next year as the automaker plays catch-up with hybrid-vehicle champion Toyota.... Read More »
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