We’ve already shown video of Citroen’s electric-powered Survolt concept car, and now it takes on an electric Agni Z2 motorcycle in the world’s first electric cars vs bike showdown [Continue]

U.S. to mandate pedestrian alerts on hybrid, electric cars — Nissan, General Motors and other makers of electric and hybrid vehicles will be required by U.S. safety regulators to install warning systems that will automatically sound alerts to pedestrians. Read more on Kitchener – Waterloo Record [Continue]

GM to add 2,500 jobs at factory that makes electric Volt DETROIT — General Motors will add 2,500 jobs at a Detroit-area factory, investing $69 million so the plant can make two new Chevrolet sedans. The factory, which straddles the border between Detroit and the small enclave of Hamtramck, now makes the Chevrolet Volt and [Continue]

US to buy 116 electric cars, install charging stations in 5 cities WASHINGTON – In an effort boost use of electric vehicles, the Obama administration is installing charging stations for government vehicles in five cities, including Washington and Detroit. Read more on Minneapolis-St. Paul Star Tribune [Continue]

Obama administration wants rebate on electric cars to replace current tax credit SMYRNA, Tenn. – U.S. Transportation Secretary Ray LaHood told a group of Nissan executives and workers on Tuesday that the Obama administration wants consumers to be able to get a tax rebate at dealerships when they buy electric cars. Read more on Brandon [Continue]