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In March, sales of hybrid, plug-in, and clean diesel cars grew significantly in the United States, casting a positive light on the emerging low emission transportation industry.

Speaking in front of college students in Maryland on Thursday, President Barack Obama blasted the "drill baby, drill" calls that are starting to resurface across the country, especially in Republican circles.

Fisker Automotive, the vehicle manufacturer which took the clean transportation world by storm in 2009 when it announced the debut of its Karma model plug in hybrid vehicle, has announced its intention to renegotiate the terms of its $528.7 million conditional loan from the U.S. Department of Energy, or DOE.

As today’s electric vehicles become more affordable and mainstream, many people may not realize electric vehicles have been around for quite some time.  The Smithsonian National Museum of American History (NMAH) is shining the spotlight on historic electric vehicles during its

October 16th is National Plug In Day, a nationwide observance that shines the spotlight on the many benefits of plug-in electric vehicles (EVs).   While electric vehicles have become more affordable and mainstream, National Plug In Day provides the perfect opportunity for potential EV owners to learn more about plug-ins.

Auto parts giant and vehicle assembler Magna International Inc. (NYSE: MGA) and the government of Ontario unveiled plans to invest C$432 million (US$441 million) over the next six years to develop next-generation electric vehicle technologies, the Associated Press reported.

Today, U.S. President Obama announced an historic agreement between government and thirteen automakers to bring about new fuel efficiency standards that could save consumers trillions over the coming years. 

Secretary Steven Chu noted that over 1,800 Electric Vehicle (EV) charging stations have been installed under the Recovery Act to date -- a statistic designed to address growing concerns over rising fuel costs and dependency on foreign oil. 

A vintage 1958 Chevrolet Apache truck has been restored into something quite extraordinary. Retro Electric is a half-ton short box pickup delivery truck completely powered by electricity.

General Motors (NYSE:GM) Chevrolet Volt has been named the first electric vehicle car to win the North American Car of the Year award.