Evonik-Daimler Li-Ion battery JV to build factory this fall, applications in 2012

Mercedes-Benz concept BlueZero - Click above for high-res image gallery The next stage of Daimler’s efforts to electrify road vehicles will start moving ahead this fall when construction begins on a new battery plant. The plant will be part of the joint venture announced last fall between Daimler and Evonik to develop and produce advanced lithium ion batteries. The first factory for German Accumotive will be located in Kamenz, northeast of Dresden

Daimler to announce "strategic partnership" for EVs tomorrow

Tomorrow morning, May 19, Daimler will be holding an online press conference to make what it calls a major announcement in the EV space. Management board member Dr.

AutoGreen Latest

• Is it possible - or a good idea - to make good jokes about a speeding Prius?
• Daryl Hannah brings ethanol-powered Kill Bill Trans Am to EcoReview TV show
• Report: Mercedes sees the green light, is done paying big CAFE fines
• Electric Polaris Ranger ATV brings new meaning to "tread lightly"
• Valentin Technologies releases teaser images of 170 mpg IngoCar
• Heuliez is saved by investor, taking reservations for electric Mia
• Aptera to hold press conference on future outlook next month
• Reports: Toyota to increase - or maybe decrease - Prius production
• Mitsubishi sends first i-MiEVs to Australia, will go on sale in a few months
• 2011 Ford Mustang GT gets 1/3 more power, now up to 26 mpg hwy!
• Nissan launches Murano diesel in Europe
• Video: SNL pokes fun at runaway Prius with fake Ford commercial
• Video: Chief TWIT Leo Laporte drives, digs the Chevy Volt
• Officially Official: Dyson-Mazda-Lola to run biobutanol blend in 2010 ALMS
• Toyota releases preliminary test results in "runaway Prius" case
• Report: Daimler and BYD’s new electric vehicle will be sold under a new brand