VIDEO from Medialink and General Motors: Electric Vehicles Light Up Detroit Auto Show |
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By: Medialink; General Motors Posted: 2009-01-14 04:42:12 |
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The potential of electric-powered cars was a highlight of the 2009 NAIAS Detroit Auto Show, with several automakers unveiling their latest concepts and making big announcements.
(See video from General Motors (NYSE: GM) at: http://inr.mediaseed.tv/GM_36173/) General Motors announced that Chevrolet Volt will use battery packs manufactured in the United States. The plant will be located in Michigan and will be the first lithium-ion battery pack manufacturing facility operated by a major US automaker. Facility preparation will begin in early 2009, with output starting in 2010. Toyota showed off the FT-EV, a battery-powered four-seat compact car, with plans to release an "urban commuter" electric car in 2012. In addition, GM added a little luxury with its latest electric concept, the Cadillac Converj. While Smart, the popular mini-car maker, revealed its all-electric ForTwo, which will also run on lithium-ion batteries. Registered journalists can access video, audio, text, graphics and photos for free and unrestricted use at http://www.mediaseed.tv. |
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