Ford has announced it is another step closer to production of plug-in hybrid electric vehicles. Ford America, in conjunction with supplier Johnson Controls-Saft, has announced plans to build its first Lithium-ion battery facility in Holland, Michigan.

The partnership with Johnson Controls-Saft will see an advanced Lithium-ion battery system developed for the company’s first commercial plug-in vehicles, [...]

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To give a leg-up to the green car industry, the UK government is proposing financial incentives for buyers of new electric and plug-in hybrid vehicles.

The move by the UK government is similar to the tax benefits offered to buyers of small-capacity ‘kei’ cars - with engine capacities no larger than 660cc - in Japan.

Under the [...]

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Renault is about to join the electric revolution in a big way. The bright sparks at the French firm are considering not just one electric vehicle, but a full suite of electron-powered models are apparently in the pipeline for the Frankfurt Motor Show in September.

The electric vehicles will be more than just stationary show-stand fillers [...]

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With electric vehicles capturing the hearts and minds of greenies and frugalists everywhere, Ford CEO Alan Mullaly has declared that the majority of Ford models within the next decade will be electric.

That’s not to say Ford doesn’t already have electric offerings on the road ahead – the company has outlined plans to get a battery-powered Transit [...]

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