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Lexus launches new IS hybrid variant in Japan

Priced between USD58,340 and USD65380

North Carolina considering banning direct OEM sales to consumers – report

Bill targets Tesla though could be stumped for being unconstitutional

Volvo to start field tests of plug-in hybrid buses in Sweden

Equipped with 5L diesel engine, electric motor

BMW to launch i3 electric car in South Korea next year

To unveil i3 at Frankfurt Motor Show in September

BYD begins production of new engine in China

Will be used in S7 SUV

Over 10 million EV charging stations could be installed globally by 2020—report

Largest concentration of EV charging stations to be in US, China, Japan and Germany

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Editorial: DoE shifts stance on fuel cell technology

A federal policy shift may create greater interest in the technology enabling easier uptake

SIM-Drive’s new prototype EV features DSM’s polyamides to reduce weight

Offers range of up to 325km

Hefei to build 5km ‘charging ring’ with 260 charging piles, five charging stations

Construction of another 1,000 charging piles for private cars underway

Honda to build NSX hybrid in Ohio

Expected to be launched in 2015

Altair Nanotechnologies reports USD3.4m net loss in Q1 FY2013

Implements additional restructuring measures

ECOtality reports USD0.6m net loss in Q1 2013

Company continues to expands EV charging network in US

Tesla plans to raise USD830m through stock offering and convertible notes

CEO Musk to buy shares worth USD100m, proceeds to be used for DoE loan prepayment

Porsche to offer hybrid version of every model

Company's new hybrid module to be used in all existing vehicle formats