Jaguar is dropping its plans to build hybrid supercars based on the C-X75 concept.

The first batteries, which Nissan began producing in Smyrna in October, have gone through the required aging process, which takes several weeks; and now they are ready to receive a charge, a Nissan spokesman said.

The first batteries, which Nissan began producing in Smyrna in October, have gone through the required aging process, which takes several weeks; and now they are ready to receive a charge, a Nissan spokesman said.

David Metcalf said in an interview that he averaged 25 or 26 miles an hour, with a top speed around 37 m.p.h.

The sale of A123, a battery maker, to Wanxiang Group, a Chinese auto parts maker, is the latest acquisition of an American energy and manufacturing company by a Chinese firm.

Vaclav Smil looks at an inevitable megadisaster, electric cars and fertilizer fears.

Ford says, "Early C-Max Hybrid and Fusion Hybrid customers praise the vehicles and report a range of economy figures, including some reports above 47 m.p.g."

Ford says, "Early C-Max Hybrid and Fusion Hybrid customers praise the vehicles and report a range of economy figures, including some reports above 47 m.p.g."