The new generation 2010 Toyota Prius has the best fuel economy ever seen on a production hybrid. So how does it get greener? By manufacturing it in an eco-friendly factory. The production of carbon emissions and the consumption of fossil fuels occurs through all phases of the automotive supply chain. From the energy required to [...]
Earlier today, General Electric announced its intention to invest $100 million in a battery factory to be located in upstate New York to produce sodium-based batteries. Last month, the company invested $69 million in A123 systems, a lithium-ion battery producer located in the Boston area. The batteries produced from A123 systems will be directed towards [...]
Honda’s introduction of their new Insight hybrid helped the company boost their hybrid vehicle sales by 7.5% in May of this year over May 2008. This sales increase, alongside similar boosts for the hybrid lines of other car manufacturers like Toyota and Ford, represents a confirmation of the fact that American drivers are in fact [...]
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