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Honda, Hitachi Partner on EV Motors

Honda Motor Co. and Hitachi Automotive Systems Ltd. are launching a joint venture in July to develop and make motors used to propel electric and hybrid cars.

Toyota, Suzuki Move Forward with Partnership Plans

Toyota Motor Corp. and Suzuki Motor Corp. say they have concluded initial talks about potential partnerships and now are beginning “concrete examinations” in the areas of environmental, safety, information technologies and parts sharing.

Nearly 5,000 Hydrogen Stations Worldwide Expected by 2032

The global number of hydrogen fuel stations for fuel cell vehicles will jump from 285 last year to 1,300 by 2022 and top 4,800 a decade later, predicts Information Trends.

EV Startup Faraday Dials Back U.S. Production Plans

Electric car startup Faraday Future Inc. has slashed its vehicle portfolio from seven to two models and is dramatically shrinking the size of the factory it says it will construct outside Las Vegas, Reuters reports.

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SEAT Ponders an Electric SUV

Volkswagen AG’s SEAT unit says it hopes to add a small all-electric SUV in 2019.

Daimler to Make EVs in Existing Car Plants

Daimler AG says it will begin making electric cars in the same factories that produce its conventionally powered Mercedes-Benz cars, crossover vehicles and Smart minicars.

Porsche to Add High-Output Panamera Hybrid

Porsche AG is developing a more potent plug-in hybrid version of its Panamera sedan that will be sold alongside the second-generation Panamera 4 E-Hybrid currently being launched in global markets.

Tesla Model S, BMW i3 EVs Fall Short in IIHS Crash Tests

Two all-electric sedans—the Tesla Model S and BMW i3—have failed to earn the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety’s “Top Safety Pick” rating.

Chevy Drops Spark EV

General Motors Co. has discontinued the electric variant of its Chevrolet Spark minicar as it ramps up output of the all-new Chevy Bolt EV, The Detroit News reports.