We reported earlier that GM will be the first automaker in the US to produce battery packs for cars.  The General will by buying the lithium batteries from LG Chem and them assembling them into a pack for the Volt at a new plant to be built in Michigan. “We are investing in the future [...]

Fiat, the maker of the Cinquecento car, will pay no cash for its stake or commit any funding in the future. Chrysler’s majority owner, private-equity group Cerberus Capital Management, will see its 80% stake in the group diluted. Chrysler Chairman and CEO Bob Nardelli called the deal a “great fit” and said it will give [...]

GM has released pictures of the Volt’s powertrain.  You can see the neck of the T shaped battery pack, the plugin for the batteries, and the motor among various other things.  It’s interesting to see how it all fits together under the hood.

The evolution of the Dodge EV has finally arrived.  The Dodge Circuit is everything the Dodge EV was and more.  Boasting a premium sound system, power windows/doors, cruise control, leather seats, leather wrapped steering wheel – everything you would expect from a high performance sportscar. “The exterior styling of the Dodge Circuit EV mates bold [...]

Matt Lauer from the today show along with CNBC’s Phil LeBeau were the first two journalists to drive the Volt mule.  They talked about how gas prices would effect the sales of the Volt.  Though they seemed a bit confused about performance.  LeBeau said that if gas prices were low that Americans would pick gas [...]

A little smaller than the current Chrysler 300, this concept vehicle is the likely successor to the Seabring.  The theme for the 200C is connectivity.  The 200C has connections for just about everything you can think of. “What makes the Chrysler 200C EV concept even more meaningful is the use of technology that will make [...]

The battery pack for the Volt is possibly the most important part of the car.  It’s the most expensive component, and if it malfunctions the car loses almost all of it’s appeal (assuming it doesn’t cause a fire in which case the car loses all of its appeal). LG Chem is going to be the [...]

GM will establish the first lithium-ion battery pack manufacturing facility operated by a major automaker in the United States to produce the Volt’s battery pack system. It consists of lithium-ion cells that are grouped into modules, along with other key battery components. The plant will be located in Michigan, subject to negotiations with state and [...]

Fisker Automotive has apparently decided that 260 hp and 260 lb-ft of torque should be plenty of power to recharge some batteries. The 260 HP engine will be provided by  General Motors in the form of its 2.0L direct injected and turbocharged Ecotec four cylinder engine.  This engine is an excellent motor, but though 260 [...]

Called the F3DM, an electric car from China.  This new electric family car is set to rival the Volt when it makes its world debut at the Detroit Motor Show in January. The F3DM is expected to cost $20,000 – about half as much as the Volt is expected to cost.  In addition to electric [...]