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Toyota to move production to China

Green Cars News

In what is seen as a major shift in power in the auto industry, a BBC report is suggesting that Toyota is planning to manufacture key components of its hybrid cars outside Japan for the first time. According to the report, the company is likely to manufacture both electric motors and batteries at its Chinese [.].

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LEAF – Made in the UK

Revenge of the Electric Car

The plant will be responsible for making the Nissan Leaf batteries, but with the investment more than doubling, the Sunderland factory will now produce the car in its entirety.&#. The Nissan Leaf was a big feature of the Washington Auto Show last month, and the vehicle has been praised for its eco-friendly virtues.

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Electric-Car Fans Rally Around the Volt - Green Inc. Blog - NYTimes.com

Tony Karrer Delicious EVdriven

’s expertise on the auto industry in general, we are concerned that in its understanding of future pathways, it offers a flawed analysis and predictions based on business-as-usual,&# notes a posting on the California Car Initiative’s Web site. Sure, it can handle most commutes on the battery, but who commutes in this?

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