Bumpy road ahead for electric cars

2012-04-23 08:03:10

When China's State Council released the energy conservation and new-energy vehicles plan on April 18, it stated that pure-electric and plug-in hybrid vehicles will be the new technological paradigm in the future by 2020.

Nation sets focus on electric, hybrid cars

2012-04-19 09:30:08

China is making the industrialization of pure electric vehicles and plug-in hybrid automobiles, aiming in part at upgrading the auto industry.

New BYD-Daimler all-electric brand

2012-04-09 15:34:57

BYD Daimler New Technology Co Ltd recently unveiled its Denza brand for all-electric cars that will be produced and sold in China.

Volvo expands CO2 reduction scheme

2012-03-26 14:28:52

Construction Equipment and Volvo Buses have joined the Volvo Group's cooperation with the WWF Climate Savers program, pledging to reduce carbon dioxide emissions by 30 million tons through 2014.

Green and clean car promotions begin to pay dividends

2012-03-13 09:25:40

Despite lingering consumer doubts about the technology and practicality of electric vehicles, the Chinese government and automakers are pushing ahead with the development of green cars.

Electric vehicle roadmap

2012-03-12 13:26:43

The Ministry of Science and Technology last week released a summary of its plans for electric vehicle technology in the 12th Five-Year Plan period (2011-2015).

Alternative energy needs fueling methanol trials

2012-03-05 08:08:13

In a move to boost the use of alternative energy, China began trials on methanol fuel in three locales this month, said the Ministry of Industry and Information Technology.

China to test methanol vehicles in three regions

2012-02-29 14:35:34

China will start a trial run of methanol-fueled cars in northern Shanxi and Shaanxi provinces and eastern Shanghai city to evaluate the safety of the vehicle and the alternative fuel.

VW plans EV production in China

2012-02-14 14:33:12

Volkswagen AG's two joint ventures in China plan to start making electric cars in 2014 and to ramp up to mass production by 2018, its China chief said.

Oil giants see no threat from electric car

2012-02-06 13:29:45

The biggest oil companies in the world have calculated that few, if any, of today's drivers will see electric cars outnumber gasoline and diesel models in their lifetimes.

Guangqi Honda to bring over two brand new hybrids

2012-01-19 14:25:58

Guangqi Honda has announced that it will be adding two new hybrids to its new 2012 line-up, which will include a brand new Accord, City and Odyssey.

China waives sales tax on locally made EVs, fuel cell cars

2012-01-09 09:59:30

China will waive sales taxes on electric and fuel cell cars made domestically by firms like SAIC Motor and BYD, the finance ministry said on Dec 31, in its latest initiative to shore up the country's fledgling green car market.