DW-WORLD:
VW Researcher Pours Cold Water on Electric Car Dream
Volkswagen's top researcher warned Saturday, July 19 that pure
electric cars would not became a major product for decades, because
they continue to be thwarted by battery technology.
(19.07.2008)
DW-WORLD:
BMW to Test Electric Mini in California
German luxury carmaker BMW has announced that it is preparing to
launch a test series of electrically-powered Minis. If they pass
muster, the vehicles would reportedly be bound for the green US
state of California. (11.07.2008)
DW-WORLD:
Auto Industry Faces Challenge in Mass-Producing Electric Cars
As petrol prices continue to hit the roof, the world's major car
makers are rushing ahead with plans to produce huge numbers of
zero-emission electric vehicles at affordable prices. (25.06.2008)
DW-WORLD:
VW Chairman: Future Belongs to Electric Cars
With the high cost of fuel and increased pressure to be
environmentally friendly, the future of the auto industry belongs
to electric cars, VW chairman Martin Winterkorn told the Bild
newspaper on Monday, June 16. (16.06.2008)
(Deutsche Welle)
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