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Magna E-Car opens a new electric drive component facility in Grand Blanc Township, Michigan.

One of the keys to translating the trade show excitement around electric vehicles into widespread consumer adoption is driving down costs, and one area that continues to be a focus across the industry is reducing the cost of electric motors.

With so many options, it can be hard to decipher what car is right for you, or if there’s a clear economic benefit in trading up to a new vehicle. Fortunately, the Energy Department offers a number of tools that can help consumers save money and fuel, whether you’re in the market for a new vehicle or trying to make the most of your current one.

A look at how electric vehicles (EVs) work and what current and future models are doing to cut transit costs, reduce emissions, and strengthen our nation's energy security.

In the U.S., businesses tend to invest in research that will pay off in the short term. National laboratories are filling a gap by conducting the essential research that will change the game 10 to 20 years down the road. Learn more about how years of conducting advanced research in both the private and public sectors led to battery technology that made electric cars possible.

Hundreds of thousands of people found work in the past few years thanks to Recovery Act and Energy Department programs designed to stimulate the economy while creating new power sources, conserving resources and aligning the nation to once again lead the global energy economy.

Last week, Secretary Chu announced $175 million in funding for 40 projects that promise to accelerate the development and deployment of next-generation vehicle technologies.

Earlier today, President Obama visited Johnson Controls in Holland, Michigan to highlight how this once shuttered factory is helping rev up the advanced battery industry in the United States.

A look at the Large Volume Battery Calorimeter, a tool developed by scientists at the National Renewable Energy Laboratory to optimize the performance and lifespan of electric-drive vehicle batteries.

Argonne National Laboratory's breakthrough battery technology makes its way into the Chevy Volt.

Pat Davis, the Director of our Vehicle Technologies Program, doles out the facts on the costs and benefits of owning an electric vehicle.

Dennis Smith, National Clean Cities Director, takes the Chevy Volt for a spin and gives us a sneak peek at the capabilities of this new plug-in hybrid electric vehicle.