Archive for January 16th, 2010

Fisker Taps A123 Systems For Electric Car Batteries Built In Michigan

Saturday, January 16th, 2010

LIVONIA - Fisker Automotive has contracted with Boston-based A123 Systems to supply battery packs for the forthcoming Fisker Karma plug-in electric car, which is due in late 2010. The battery packs will be built at A123’s Livonia and Romulus operations, adding some 500 jobs.

Source: www.mitechnews.com

Electric runabout Dealerships excited about battery-run car coming yearend

Saturday, January 16th, 2010

As Nissan readies mass production of its first electric car, the Leaf, officials of area dealerships said they are excited to pioneer a market in the auto industry.

Source: www.timesfreepress.com

GM: Few Consumers Are Asking for a Refund

Saturday, January 16th, 2010

General Motors North America President Mark Reuss says only a few hundred customers have asked for their money back under GM’s 60-day money-back guarantee program.

Source: www.insideline.com

Tesla submits entitlement application with Downey

Saturday, January 16th, 2010

Tesla Motors and Industrial Realty Group today submitted an application with the city of Downey to begin the entitlement process on an electric vehicle production facility, city officials have announced.

Source: www.thedowneypatriot.com