Wanxiang to acquire A123 systems
Chinese group beats US Johnson to bankrupt battery-maker's assets at auction.
Published 24-Dec-2012
Tag: electric vehicles
Chinese companies push EVs, but is the market ready?
China's desire to encourage the use of Electric Vehicles may be too early for an unwilling market.
Published 21-Nov-2012
Electric dream
Mercedes announces the world's most powerful electric supercar.
Published 10-Oct-2012
Ricardo partnership helps cell technology
Ricardo set up a partnership to develop fuel cell power technology platforms for EVs.
Published 12-Sep-2012
BYD batteries not to blame for EV fatalities
Taxi crash deaths not caused by battery fire, says investigators.
Published 24-Aug-2012
Wanxiang's US battery investment raises IP issues
China's Wanxiang's planned investment in a US battery maker is good news for A123 Systems, but causes unease over IP.
Published 22-Aug-2012
Electric R8 sets new Nurburgring record
An electric Audi has set a new lap record at Germany's Nurburgring race circuit
Published 14-Aug-2012
China sets target of 5m green vehicles on the road by 2020
Ambitious plans for EVs set by national government.
Published 21-Jul-2012
New project aims to lower costs and rare metals for EVs
A UK-based joint project is set to develop the viability of low-cost electric motors for vehicles that reduce the need for expensive elements.
Published 09-Jul-2012
EU Electric motor market gains vehicle boost
European electric motor sales are likely to soar over the next five years according to a new report.
Published 08-Jun-2012