Record lap for Audi R18 e-tron quattro diesel hybrid

The Audi R18 e-tron quattro is causing a sensation on its first racing commitment in the United States. In qualifying for the 12-hour race at Sebring (Florida) both hybrid race cars from Audi Sport...

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Nissan to build 50,000 Leaf EVs in China

Nissan may build Leaf electric vehicles in the southern Chinese province of Guangdong, according to a government statement. Nissan's Chinese joint venture with Dongfeng Motor Group Co. may invest 2...

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VW announce first fully electric production car: E-up!

Volkswagen is writing a new chapter in mobility in presenting its first fully electric production vehicle: the new e-up!. The four-seat car – which operates with nearly zero noise – is being shown at...

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Co-Founder and Namesake Leaves the Automaker Fisker

Fisker Automotive announced Wednesday that Henrik Fisker, its co-founder and executive chairman, had left the company because of disagreements with management. In a statement, the company said his departure was “not expected to impact the company’s pursuit of strategic partnerships and financing to support Fisker Automotive’s continued progress.” The company declined requests for interviews. In an e-mail to Automotive News, the company attributed Mr. Fisk...

Toyota to commercialize solid-state batteries by 2020

Toyota aims to commercialize solid-state batteries around 2020 and lithium air batteries several years later, as successors to today's lithium ion batteries. The solid-state batteries will be three...

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