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  Sony considering moving battery production from Japan to abroad

  By Adi Robertson on January 22, 2012 12:04 am + 21 comments

  According to Japan's Asahi paper, Sony is considering moving production of its rechargeable Continue reading…

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  NHTSA closes Chevy Volt safety investigation, finds no defects

  By Dieter Bohn on January 20, 2012 11:57 pm + 16 comments

  Concerns over the safety of GM's Chevy Volt electric car are fading, as the National Highway Continue reading…

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  Chevy Volt battery investigation: the full story

  By Dieter Bohn on January 20, 2012 10:58 pm

  After concerns about the safety of the battery in the Chevy Volt, the National Highway Traffic Continue reading…

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  Volkswagen electric 'E-bugster' concept car to be unveiled this week

  By Nathan Ingraham on January 8, 2012 10:46 pm + 4 comments

  Electric cars may have gotten a bit of a black eye recently, but that's not deterring Volkswagen Continue reading…

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  Chevy Volt battery fixes rolling out this month, NHTSA tentatively approves new crash test results

  By Sean Hollister on January 6, 2012 02:34 am + 5 comments

  While GM claims the Chevy Volt "has always been safe to drive," the auto manufacturer is making some Continue reading…

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  Nissan Leaf to become New York City's first electric cab

  By Adi Robertson on December 26, 2011 11:04 am + 22 comments

  The Nissan Leaf will soon become the first electric car in the New York City taxi system. A pilot Continue reading…

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  Nissan, Daimler, other manufacturers working on wireless charging for electric vehicles

  By Eddie Fu on December 6, 2011 02:33 pm + 5 comments

  Wireless charging is a major goal for electric vehicle manufacturers, and Nissan is no exception: Continue reading…

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  Aptera Motors closes its doors, without producing its space-age electric car

  By Sean Hollister on December 3, 2011 07:46 am + 42 comments

  Aptera Motors had a dream — it would build a 200 MPG electric car for under $30,000, and take home Continue reading…

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  GM offers to buy back Chevy Volts from unhappy customers

  By Joseph Parish on December 2, 2011 10:24 am + 24 comments

  In the wake of an investigation into Chevy Volt battery fires, GM is offering to buy back the cars Continue reading…

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  Kowa Tmsuk's Kobot: an 18mph electric transformer you control with a smartphone

  By Jeff Blagdon on December 1, 2011 07:56 am + 3 comments

  The Tokyo Motor Show is always a good occasion to show off your inventive concept vehicle. Even with Continue reading…