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Sales of Volt and Hybrids Surge in March


March turned out to be a big month for auto sales in the United States. Reuters reported that total vehicle sales were up 13 percent for the month, ending the best quarter in terms of total sales since 2008.

The industry sees t…

Electric Vehicle Market Forecast – 10 Year Horizon Looks Strong


IDTechEx has been tracking developments in the electric vehicle market for the last eleven years by touring the world’s companies, research institutes and conferences to gain insights into key technology changes and business opportunities in the EV mar…

Ford To Use Kenaf Plant Materials In New Escape


Following Ford’s recent announcement that they will use recycled plastic bottles for seat fabrics in the upcoming Focus Electric, the company’s efforts to increase the use of sustainable materials continues with the news that they will use kenaf plant …

More Fuel Efficient Cars Spell Less Money For Mass Transit


Consumer Reports characterized this year’s North American International Auto show as “the rise of the mainstream plug in hybrid,” foretelling a definite trend that’s emerging among automakers: fuel-efficiency is becoming the name of the game.
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Ford Develops E-Bike Protoype


Earlier this year, Ford announced its ongoing commitment to vehicle electrification.. The automaker will be sticking to expansions in four-wheel offerings, but, surprisingly they’re also also turning their attention to two-wheelers: E-bikes. While th…