For the C-Max, Ford Motor looked to Europe, where small cars are accepted realities of life. Then the company went “all California,” making the car only a hybrid model.
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.
Bob Lutz is taking the green Fisker Karma and putting in a Corvette engine. Why? Why not.
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.
The Cadillac ELR is a plug-in hybrid luxury coupe based on the Chevrolet Volt.
The midsize 6-passenger S.U.V. is designed specifically for the North American market.
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.
Owners' suggestions figured into many of the changes for the electric car.