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Researchers Tout Lithium Anode Breakthrough
A research team at Stanford University says it has found a way to equip batteries with stable all-lithium metal anodes.
BMW and the Ultimate DC Charging Machine
Imagine pulling up to a gas station with a GM, Ford, Honda, Toyota, Etc. logo and topping off your tank and driving away without having put a charge on a credit card or cash.
Mercedes Debuts Front, Rear, AWD Vito Van
Daimler AG's Mercedes-Benz Vans unit has unveiled a redesigned Vito midsize commercial van that offers front drive, rear drive and all-wheel drive options and an array of diesel powerplants that can deliver as much as 41 mpg.
Ford Looks at Variations on a Car Sharing Theme Through Time
Ford has created an infographic on the subject of for-hire transportation which is both informative and somewhat mystifying.
AAA: Start-Stop Systems Deliver 5%-7% Fuel Economy Boost
Tests by AAA show automatic engine stop-start systems increase a car's fuel efficiency 5%-7% on the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency's urban test cycle.
Local Officials Say Kia Will to Open Assembly Plant in Mexico
Local officials confirm Kia Motors Corp. is negotiating to open a car plant worth more than $1.5 billion outside Monterrey, Mexico, Reuters reports.
Japan Plans Nearly 30% Discount for Fuel Cell Cars
Japan Prime Minister Shinzo Abe says the country's government will offer subsidies of at least 2 million yen ($19,800) to buyers of fuel cell-powered cars.
IAV Continues to Beef Up Operations for Complex Emission Issues
IAV GmbH, the German engineering and powertrain systems engineering company, is adding test centers in Mexico City, Mexico, and San Carlos, Calif.
SAIC-GM-Wuling Breaks Ground for Test Center in China
Construction has begun for a new R&D center and providing ground in Liuzhou, China, for SAIC-GM Wuling Automobile Co.
BMW to Hike Capacity 33% in China
BMW AG says it will expand annual capacity at its two assembly plants in China from 300,000 to 400,000 units in two years.