Ford and Azure Dynamics Come Together to Deliver Battery Electric Commercial Vehicles. Azure Dynamics Corp. has replaced SEV US Corp. as developer of the drivetrain for Ford battery-electric Transit.

Virtually every major auto manufacturer in the world, along with several smaller outfits, is developing a plug-in electric vehicle and Plug In America is tracking their progress.

Fisker Automotive will be paying MLC $18 million for the 3.2-million-sq.-ft. plant, which was commissioned in 1947 and until this summer was building Pontiac Solstice, Saturn Sky and Opel GT models.

Bannon has a licensing deal with Reva Electric Car Co. of Bangalore, India, to assemble the NXR. The car is sold across Asia and Europe. Bannon CEO Paul Wimer says the plant will produce 15,000 to 20,000 cars a year.

Nissan North America announced that the Nissan LEAF zero-emission, all-electric car will make its North American debut in Los Angeles on Nov. 13.

The Hong Kong Polytechnic University (PolyU) and EuAuto Technology Limited (EuAuto) jointly announced the official launch of their home-grown electric vehicle mycar in Hong Kong.

Worldwide demand for electric cars, green cars and light trucks will expand rapidly to 3 million units in 2013, propelled by a confluence of technology breakthroughs and government support.

Tokyo Motor Show opened to the press Wednesday as Japanese automakers roll out their new concepts for nifty, fully-electric vehicles in a testament to the imminent arrival of the long-awaited dream car.

Mr. Carlos Ghosn, President and CEO, Nissan Motor Co. Ltd., announced at the 41st Tokyo Motor Show that Infiniti plans to introduce an electric vehicle – one that will be true to the Infiniti brand’s promise.

BMW has developed an eco-friendly and safety concept based on the C1 enclosed scooter but featuring several safety features and power coming from an electric motor.

CCUC has decided to explore additional opportunities that will provide 100% “Pure Electric” solutions and conversion options for the Company’s line of products to include “Specialty Buses”.

A University of Michigan survey released today shows widespread consumer interest in buying plug-in hybrid electric vehicles (PHEVs).

Wheego Electric Cars offers a Trade-up program from their Low-Speed electric vehicle, available now, to the Full-Speed electric vehicle, expected out in 2010.

ZAP a developer of electric vehicles and electric power systems, is participating in two events this week in New York City to preview the Alias, its new electric sports car.

The implications of plug-in electric vehicles for automakers, utilities, component suppliers, and national energy policy are some of the themes being addressed by The Business of Plugging In(SM).

The most significant change over the last year or so has been the shift in attitude towards Lithium-Ion batteries for vehicle energy storage; from being a future vision of 5+ years away to the next production rollout.

Ford Motor Company has named Nancy Gioia to the new position of director of Global Electrification as the company accelerates its electric vehicle strategy.