Ford to Introduce Electric Focus in Key U.S. Markets in Late 2011
The automaker plans to roll out its first all-electric passenger car in 20 U.S. cities late next year.
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General Electric to Buy 25,000 Electric Cars Over Next Five Years
General Electric plans to purchase 25,000 battery-powered vehicles during the next five years for its own use and to lease to commercial customers.
Tesla and Toyota Team Up in a $60 Million Electric RAV4 Deal
Tesla Motors has signed a $60 million contract with Toyota Motor to develop an all-electric version of the popular RAV4 compact sports-utility vehicle, Tesla said Wednesday.
GM Says Employees Can Buy IPO Shares
General Motors is giving some 600,000 employees, retirees and dealers the chance to purchase stock in the resurgent company as the auto giant moves forward with its initial public offering, slated for next month.
General Motors Defends Volt All-Electric Vehicle Claim
General Motors is firing back at the automotive press after critics' assertions that the much-anticipated Chevrolet Volt isn't a true electric car -- rather merely another hybrid, and not particularly fuel-thrifty.
Bumper-to-Bumper Green Cars at Detroit Auto Show
What are car makers tooting their horns about? All the earth-friendlier engines at the Detroit auto show. Hyundai's plug-in Blue Will concept car and Nissan's all-electric Leaf are just a couple of the new models. Companies are keen to show they are serious about raising gas mileage and reducing emissions.
