Topic: Chevrolet Volt

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Barack Obama to sell auto bailout good news in Michigan

Barack Obama will stop at three auto plants over the next several days, visiting General Motors and Chrysler factories in Michigan on Friday and a Ford facility in Chicago next Wednesday.
07/30/2010 10:51 am

Green Economics How innovative financing will increase demand for electric cars

Leasing options with low monthly payments could convince car buyers to invest in electric cars, even though the initial investment is high.
07/28/2010 11:56 am

Chevy Volt vs. Nissan Leaf: the electric car price war

Chevy Volt will sell for $41,000 before a federal tax credit, while the Nissan Leaf will go for $32,780 before the credit. The two cars are trying to jump-start the US electric-car industry.
07/27/2010 06:23 pm

Why Obama is putting so much stock in battery technology

President Obama on Thursday made his fourth visit to a battery manufacturer since taking office. He's pouring money and political attention into an industry that's playing catch-up – but that is vital to the future health of the domestic auto industry.
07/15/2010 07:23 pm

Tesla IPO 2010: Tesla Motors stocks rise in public trading debut

Tesla IPO 2010: Tesla Motors stocks climbed in its trading debut. The electric car manufacturer is the first American automaker to go public in more than 50 years.
06/29/2010 03:00 pm

Tesla Motors IPO seeks $244 million

Telsa Motors will be the first US auto company to go public in 50 years, when it begins selling stock to the public on Tuesday
06/28/2010 05:13 pm

Can electric cars break out of niche status in US, China market?

Despite a surge in interest, electric cars may remain niche products in the world's two largest auto markets. Advocates disagree.
05/10/2010 10:49 am

Toyota rebounds from recall-induced sales slump, as does its Prius

Tainted by recalls, Toyota addressed its sales slump by introducing cut-rate financing and special lease offers. It regained its footing in March, helped along by robust Prius sales.
04/01/2010 07:57 pm

Nissan's all-electric Leaf challenges GM Volt and Toyota Prius

With a federal tax credit and state rebates, the price for Nissan's zero-emission, all-electric Leaf could be just above $20,000. Fully charged, it'll go 100 miles.
03/30/2010 07:20 pm

The great electric car race of 2010

This year, more automakers will roll out electric cars to American roadways.
02/01/2010 09:52 am

Electric SUVs: A smaller footprint for big vehicles

Converting existing gas-guzzling trucks and SUVs into hybrid and electric vehicles gains traction.
11/04/2009 12:00 am

Can Detroit go green?

In the race for the best green auto technology, Detroit is a slightly late entrant. But from battery innovation to re-training workers, the Motor City is going to give green a go.
10/12/2009 01:00 am

The New Economy AONE stock soars as investors eye advanced car batteries

Trading as AONE, batterymaker A123 was a big first-day hit with investors.
09/24/2009 01:00 am

One million electric cars by 2020, says German government

Program draws on $705 million set aside in an economic stimulus package earlier this year but leaves many financing details up to the next government.
08/19/2009 01:00 am

Horizons GM says Chevy Volt could top 230 miles-per-gallon

08/11/2009 01:00 am

Obama gives $600 million to next-gen car batteries

Car companies received more than $600 million on Wednesday to further development of batteries for hybrids and electric cars.
08/05/2009 01:00 am

What the future of the auto industry will look like

Surging demand for cars in rapidly growing nations will mean a robust car industry in 20 years. The US will have a piece of it – though smaller than today – and the models it turns out will be much greener as the iconic industry reinvents itself.
07/02/2009 01:00 am

Horizons Tesla to turn a profit in July, CEO says

06/22/2009 01:00 am

Batteries help recharge the economy

The race for better batteries has spurred venture capitalists.
06/18/2009 01:00 am

Horizons Letterman on the Chevy Volt: Oops.

05/21/2009 01:00 am

What Obama's clean-car plan will cost consumers and teetering US automakers

By 2016, a new car will pollute less and get more than 35 miles per gallon, but its sticker price will be at least $600 higher.
05/19/2009 01:00 am

My ride? It’s a power plant

Electric cars could sell battery power back to the grid in an emerging plan called V2G – ‘vehicle to grid.’
04/24/2009 01:00 am

Detroit plots green future as its bailout plan

A new partnership is evolving between Washington and the car companies.
03/17/2009 01:00 am

Opinion An Apollo program for US energy?

History shows that massive federal support for alternative-energy projects could be a massive waste of money.
01/28/2009 12:00 am