Electric/hybrid cars

US car battery companies seek $1B in federal aid

December 18, 2008 - News brief - New consortium asks government to level playing field with Asian competitors in race to make batteries for electric vehicles. Full Story »

Think halts electric car production, plans layoffs

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

Battery maker Imara emerges from stealth

December 16, 2008 - Exclusive - Formerly Lion Cells, lithium-ion battery maker plans for commercial production in 2009. Full Story »

China's BYD sells first mass-produced plug-in cars

December 15, 2008 - News brief - Warren Buffett-backed automaker targets Chinese market with its eye on the U.S. and Europe in 2011. Full Story »

Beijing meets "blue sky days" target early

December 1, 2008 - News brief - China aims for lower vehicle emissions by 2012, subsidizing a Chinese car maker's hybrid car production plans. Full Story »

ElectroTherm India spins off electric vehicle segment

November 24, 2008 - News brief - Steel and engineering firm demerges electric vehicle and scooter division to focus on core business and solar. Full Story »

Bay Area to get infrastructure for electric vehicles

November 20, 2008 - Best of the web - Better Place plans a $1 billlion investment for San Francisco area as regional mayors announce plans to become first in the country with charging stations. Full Story »

Cleantech funds worth $1.9B lead the week

November 20, 2008 - Exclusive - Seven funds were created or expanded this week to pump nearly $2B into cleantech, meanwhile we spot 37 other deals. Full Story »

RTEV, Shuanghuan Auto plan 2-seater electric car for '09

November 19, 2008 - Exclusive - Plug-in vehicle based on Chinese Noble car is expected to cost $19,000. Full Story »

ISE raises $17.5 million for hybrid engines

November 19, 2008 - News brief - San Diego-area company expects Series D round to expand sales beyond Europe and U.S. and further develop fuel cell system. Full Story »
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