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Vending machines in Japan to charge electric cars

Beverage vending machines across Japan plan to install electric vehicle chargers to charge cars, the AFP reported today.

China industry leaders call for rare earth metal consolidation

China's largest metals trader has called for government to consolidate the rare earth industry and nurture competitive domestic firms in the sector, the Xinhua reported today.

GE to host electric vehicle tour

General Electric will host an electric vehicle experience tour in seven U.S. cities that will bring GE experts together with local businesses, industry leaders, and public sector stakeholders for educational workshops, test drives, and dialogue on the business case for EV ecosystems.

China brings out fresh guidelines to promote rare earth mineral industry

China toughens emission norms for rare earth miners

China has worked on tougher regulations for rare earth minerals by setting stricter emission limits on miners, which 60% of the local industry would struggle to meet.

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Japan to curb rare earth dependence on China

The Japanese government and private companies will spend $1.34 billion to curb Japan's dependence on rare-earth imports from China by a third, the Nikkei news report said Friday.

Minus a partner, Accel puts energy in China cleantech

Accel Partners is planning to raise $2 billion in new funds and invest more broadly into energy opportunities in China, VentureBeat has learned, even as Peter Wagner, the man who led its cleantech efforts, is leaving the company.

Researchers develop advanced lithium-ion battery for electric vehicles

Researchers have developed an advanced lithium-ion battery, having high energy content and rate capacity, to make electric vehicles a more realistic alternative to gas-powered automobiles.

BMW Launches new i sub-brand for electric/hybrid models

German automaker BMW launched a new sub-brand BMW i that is expected to unveil two vehicles in 2013.

Toyota Motors to introduce home battery chargers by 2012: reports

Toyota Motors will introduce home battery chargers for electric and plug-in hybrid cars next year, the Nikkei business daily reported.

Worldwide sales of cars to touch 2 billion by 2050: reports

Automotive Insight's latest report 'Electric Vehicles: Energy, Infrastructure and the Mobility Market in the Real World', however, says that the proportion to be accounted for by electric vehicles remains unclear.

First batch of Nissan Leaf EV cars arrive in UK

The shipment of first batch of all-electric car Nissan Leaf has arrived in the north-east of England, the carmaker has confirmed.

UK to invest £7.2 billion on electric vehicles by 2014

UK electric vehicle market to touch £7.2 billion by 2014

The British motor industry is on line to receive a 7-billion-pound boost from electric cars between 2011 and 2014, according to a survey by GfK Automotive.

Toyota, Tesla give China’s rare earths the electric car snub

Looks like one company has had enough of the rare earth shortages.

China nationalizes 11 rare earth mines, prices to go up in global market

The Ministry of Land and Resources of China on Wednesday has brought 11 rare earth mines under states control, in order to improve the protection, utilization of the country's strategic resources and drive up prices of the element in global markets.

China rare earth mineral exports up 14.5 pct

China said on Tuesday its rare earth exports rose 14.5 per cent in the Jan-Nov period of 2010 as prices more than doubled, with most of the shipments going to Japan, Europe and the United States.

Daimler sees China 2011 sales outgrowing market

Daimler AG's (DAIGn.DE) sees China sales exceeding the 10 percent overall growth of the car market this year, a senior company executive said on Saturday.

China readies 10 million EV parking spots by 2020: executive

The Chinese government is said to be looking to prepare at least 10 million car parking spots for electric vehicles by 2020 in a new comprehensive policy due to be announced soon, a top executive at a local automaker said on Thursday.

California Electric Rates Could Hurt Electric Car Sales

A number of states are altering electricity prices to make people use less, but that may have the effect of discouraging people from buying plug-in vehicles, according to a study from Purdue University.

Ford introduces app to sync Focus Electric with cellphones

Ford Motor Co released a new app for smartphones, that enables electric car users to monitor their car even from a distance, assuaging many fears drivers have about an electric car.

French car manufacturer Renault's eco2 seal of environmental performance is shown at the company's exhibition stand during the first media day of the 80th Geneva Car Show at the Palexpo in Geneva March 2, 2010.

Renault warns that industrial espionage poses serious threat

French automaker Renault, which just suspended three senior managers for possibly leaking secrets about its electric car project, has said that industrial espionage poses a grave threat to the company’s “strategic assets.”

Japanese researches clone rare earth metal

Japanese researchers at the Kyoto University have broken the rare earth import jinx as they have created a new alloy which resembles rare metal palladium, bringing a sigh of relief to countries depending on Chinese exports of rare earth metals.

US Congress bans 'silent' cars

The US Congress has banned ''silent'' vehicles to improve safety for pedestrians, cyclists and other road users.

U.S major Chevron Corp's Kuito oilfield in Angola

US gasoline prices touch 26-month high during holiday season

Even as people decide to hit the road during the holiday, oil prices have touched a high not seen since October 2008, according to AAA.

Nissan delivers first Leaf cars in Portugal

Nissan Motors on Friday has delivered the first 10 units of its 100% electric and zero-emission Nissan LEAF in Portugal.

IBM Sees Breathing Batteries, Holographic Calls By 2015

By 2015, you could see the 3-D image of a person calling you and you can plan in advance your shortest and less traffic-congested route to the office.