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Saab Owner Approved to Make EVs in China
China’s National Electric Vehicle Sweden AB, which acquired the assets of bankrupt Saab Automobile AB five years ago, has been given permission to build electric cars in Tianjin.
Read MoreChinese Battery Maker Buys Stake in Contract Assembler Valmet
A Chinese battery maker has acquired a 22% stake in Finnish contract vehicle assembler Valmet Automotive to help promote electric-car sales in Europe.
Read MoreVolvo Surpasses 3,000 Electrified Buses
Truckmaker AB Volvo says it has sold more than 3,000 hybrid, plug-in hybrid and pure electric buses since launching its first hybrid model in 2010.
Read MoreChevy Bolt, Audi Adaptive Cruise Win Tech Awards
General Motors Co.’s new Chevrolet Bolt electric vehicle and Audi AG’s adaptive cruise control system were selected Technology Car of the Year and Technology Feature of the Year, respectively, Autoblog.com.
Read MoreCalifornia Campus to Convert to Electric Bus Fleet
The University of California, Irvine (UCI) is converting to an all-electric bus fleet with the purchase of 20 electric buses from China’s BYD Motors Inc. for $15 million.
Read MoreReport: New Nissan Juke to Include Series Hybrid
Nissan Motor Co. is developing a hybrid version of its next-generation Juke compact crossover, Car and Driver reports.
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Acura, BMW, Mercedes Vehicles Win Green Car Awards
Three luxury hybrid vehicles were named 2017 Green Car of the Year category winners by Green Car Journal (GCJ).
Read MoreKia Niro Hybrid Priced Under $24,000
Kia Motors Corp.’s Niro hybrid-electric crossover vehicle, which is already available overseas, will start at $23,800 when hits the streets next month in the U.S.
Read MoreBMW, Nissan Help Fund U.S. Charging Station Expansion
BMW, Nissan and Los Angeles-based EVgo Services opened 174 fast-charging stations for plug-in hybrid and all-electric vehicles in the U.S. this week and plan to add another 50 facilities by the end of 2017.
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Money for “Fuel”
Imagine going to your local gas station and having the guy behind the counter, the guy surrounded by beef jerky, lottery tickets, vaping devices, and various “stimulants,” saying to you: “Thanks for using our product.
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