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Next round of DOE loan guarantee companies look to follow Solyndra

September 10, 2009 - by Lisa Sibley - U.S. Department of Energy loan guarantee adviser Steve Spinner cautions that government-funded loans need to be repaid. Full Story »

Johnson Controls scores $299M from DOE for auto batteries

August 5, 2009 - by Lisa Sibley - Today’s announcement marks the most to a single company of $2.4 billion in stimulus funds awarded to 48 advanced battery and electric drive projects. Full Story »

Who is next for $17B in DOE auto loans?

June 24, 2009 - by Lisa Sibley - Chrysler and General Motors may not be out of the running, as the U.S. Department of Energy plans to provide additional loan guarantees for advanced vehicle technologies. Full Story »

Tesla recall: Good for the electric car industry?

May 29, 2009 - by Emma Ritch - Automaker says loose hub could cause drivers to crash in 70 percent of the Roadsters sold to-date, but its swift action is drawing praise. Full Story »

Daimler takes 10-percent stake in Tesla Motors

May 19, 2009 - by Emma Ritch - Equity investment is expected to give the electric car startup access to the newest lithium ion pouch-cell battery being developed by the German automaker. Full Story »

Stealthy Khosla-backed battery startup driving economic makeover?

April 22, 2009 - by Emma Ritch - Michigan targets lithium ion battery makers for tax incentives to help create next-generation automobile stronghold. Full Story »

Ballard swings to 2008 profit

March 4, 2009 - by Emma Ritch - Hydrogen fuel cell developer posts $18M loss in Q4, but analysts say the news is positive. Full Story »

Chinese electric cars at Costco?

February 10, 2009 - Best of the web - Discount stores could be the sales point for Chinese-designed and Mexican-built vehicles, says one auto exec. Full Story »

Think secures interim financing to restart EV production

January 13, 2009 - by Emma Ritch - Norweigan electric carmaker says the $5.7 million could help restructure the company to secure additional capital and resume manufacturing of Think City vehicle. Full Story »

Think halts electric car production, plans layoffs

December 17, 2008 - by Emma Ritch - Norwegian government rejects electric automaker's plea for $40 million in loan guarantees. Full Story »
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