Megatrends such as sustainability, urbanization and a materials revolution are forcing automakers to build a web of partnerships that drive innovation—or to risk being...
Articles from 7.16.2012
German Chancellor Merkel: 'Time is of the essence' with climate change fight
BERLIN, July 16 (Reuters) - Chancellor Angela Merkel warned on Monday that global warming will accelerate at a dramatic rate unless leaders reach a deal on limiting...
GOP leaders slam the door on carbon taxes
Republican leaders say advocates who have been discussing a carbon tax behind closed doors are wasting their breath.
Suntech president warns of election threat to solar incentives
The US president of the world's largest PV manufacturer said this week that he was more concerned about a change of administration in the White House that could...
More than 100,000 protest nuclear power in Tokyo
TOKYO (Reuters) - More than 100,000 anti-nuclear protesters marched through central Tokyo on Monday to voice their opposition to atomic power, racheting up the pressure on...
Exporting natural gas a dilemma for U.S.
The drilling boom that has led to a glut of natural gas and sent prices to 10-year lows is causing a quandary for the Obama administration, which is struggling to decide...
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Due to unexpected demand, Toyota reportedly has almost no option but to increase monthly production of its Prius Alpha hybrid wagon by 70 pe
GM: 90% of Chevy Volt customers are new to GM, most trading in a Prius
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Toyota to delay Prius minivan launch after quake
Toyota Motor Corp. says it will delay the launch of the Prius hybrid minivan in Japan due to disruptions in parts supply following the March 11 earthquake and...
GM: Never mind that $14.4 billion loan, but thanks
Citing improved financial performance, General Motors announced Wednesday it was withdrawing a $14.4 billion application it had filed with the Department of Energy.
Toyota unveils family of Prius hybrids, including minivan
DETROIT, Michigan (AFP) – Toyota unveiled new siblings for its popular Prius hybrid Monday, introducing a brand new midsized wagon, a plug-in, and a compact Prius to...
Toyota unveils solid-state battery prototype
Toyota unveiled a prototype of its all-solid-state battery, the latest entrant in a technology that could become a big deal. In solid state batteries, a liquid electrode...
GM to raise whopping $20 billion in IPO, Chevy Volt riding high
GM, maker of the upcoming Chevrolet Volt, has priced its initial public offering at $33 per share, a good chunk higher than its previously announced range of $26 to $29.It...
G.M. 'officially' introduces 2011 Chevrolet Volt amid controversy
General Motors began its official press introduction of the 2011 Chevrolet Volt on Sunday. Yes, that would be the same vehicle G.M. has been introducing with a barrage of...
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