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BYD E6 Electric Taxi Fleet Takes to the Roads in China

published: 2010-05-27 14:14
Just a few days ago, BYD launched 40 E6 taxis in the Chinese city of Shenzhen. These vehicles are believed to be the first electric taxis to take to the roads in China. They may just be some lowly taxis, but it's a start towards r...  more

Daimler bonds with BYD for Chinese-market electric car

published: 2010-05-25 14:58
Daimler looks to be bolstering its presence in the electric vehicle sweepstakes with a newly announced deal with China's BYD to develop EVs for the booming Chinese market. According to Dieter Zetsche, Daimler chairman and head of ...  more

Toyota Stages Sustainable Mobility Seminar

published: 2010-05-25 14:54
Toyota Motor Sales, U.S.A., Inc. (TMS) stages the “2010 Toyota Sustainable Mobility Seminar” featuring presentations and panel discussions from global experts in energy, science and economics, exploring the future of mobility. “O...  more

Toyota Fuel Cell Vehicle Demonstration Program Expands

published: 2010-05-25 14:50
Toyota Motor Sales, USA, Inc. (TMS) announced that more than 100 Toyota Fuel Cell Hybrid Vehicle – Advanced (FCHV-adv) vehicles will be placed in a nationwide demonstration program over the next three years.  TMS and Toyota Motor ...  more

Ford Teams Up to Develop Wheat Straw-Reinforced Plastic

published: 2010-05-24 14:35
Ford Motor Company, working with academic researchers and one of its suppliers, is the first automaker to develop and use environmentally friendly wheat straw-reinforced plastic in a vehicle. The first application of the natural f...  more

Ford Intensifies Focus on Electrification Strategy

published: 2010-05-24 14:33
Ford Motor Company is intensifying its focus on global electrification with the creation of a new position to lead the planning and strategy for Ford's future electric vehicle portfolio. Nancy Gioia, formerly Ford's director of Su...  more