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VW to Build New Factory in China
Volkswagen AG will unveil plans this week to erect a 10 billion-yuan (€1.2 billion) assembly plant in Changsha, China, Frankfurter Allgemeine Zeitung reports without citing its sources.
Consumer Reports Gives Tesla EV Top Score
Consumer Reports has awarded Tesla Motors Inc.'s Model S electric sedan its highest possible test score: 99 out of 100.
New Test Spots Lithium-Ion Battery Flaws
A new thermal imaging tool can find tiny defects in lithium-ion electrodes as they are being manufactured, according to researchers at Purdue University.
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GM Wins Approval for Cadillac Plant in China
The Chinese government has granted General Motors Co. permission to erect an 8 billion yuan ($1.3 billion) assembly plant in Shanghai to make Cadillac vehicles.GM says construction of the facility, which will have annual capacity of 150,000 units, will begin next month.
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Toyota Goes Electric—Quickly
Although Toyota has become more closely identified with hybrid vehicles than any other OEM—let’s face it: If someone were to be making a dictionary and they wanted to show a picture defining “hybrid vehicle,” they’d probably use a Prius—they’re also involved in other types of powertrains for cars, including electric vehicles.
Cadillac Plant Approved for China
General Motors Co. has been granted permission by China's central government to open a $1.3 billion Cadillac assembly plant in Shanghai.
GM Wins Approval for Cadillac Factory in China
The Chinese government has granted General Motors Co. permission to erect an 8 billion yuan (€985 million) assembly plant in Shanghai to make Cadillac vehicles.
Hyundai Denies Plans to Build New U.S. Factory
South Korea's Hyundai Motor Co. has no immediate plans to erect a new assembly plant in the U.S. to make Hyundai or Kia vehicles, Chairman Chung Mong-koo tells reporters.
LG Chem Targets July Launch for U.S. Battery Cell Production
LG Chem Ltd. says its U.S. affiliate will begin commercial battery cell production at its unused plant in Holland, Mich., in July.
