Toyota and BMW announced on Thursday that they have reached a deal for joint research on a lithium-air battery and a fuel-cell vehicle system.
The lithium-ion battery in the grounded Boeing 787 Dreamliner is different from the batteries used in electric vehicles.
General Motors is planning to spend about $1.5 billion to expand its operations in North America this year.
Two of the biggest makers of electric cars are pushing plans to lift sales: General Motors, aiming for the luxury market with the Cadillac ELR, and Nissan, with a cheaper Leaf.
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The Cadillac ELR is a plug-in hybrid luxury coupe based on the Chevrolet Volt.
The Japanese automaker cut the price of its base Leaf model by 18 percent and announced other improvement to spur consumer interest in the electric car, which is a cornerstone of Nissan's strategy.
The midsize 6-passenger S.U.V. is designed specifically for the North American market.
Owners' suggestions figured into many of the changes for the electric car.
Adding the Accord hybrid will require hiring an additional 50 workers and a $23 million investment, a Honda spokesman said.