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South Korean President Lee Myung-Bak (2nd L) looks at an electric car during a dedication ceremony for LG Chem's car battery plant at the town of Ochang in Cheongwon county, about 100 kms south of Seoul, on April 6, 2011. South Korea's LG Chem completed the world's largest battery plant for electric cars, vowing to become a top car battery producer by 2015. (DONG-A ILBO/AFP/Getty Images)

Report: Energy Stimulus Grant $ Spent On Playing Games, Watching Videos

A U.S. Energy report accuses a Michigan-based battery maker of wasting federal funds and failing to move production to the state from South Korea.

WWJ Newsradio 950–2013/02/13

Test Driving The Mitsubishi I Electric Vehicle

Mitsubishi’s take on the electric car is not even close to the standards set by the Chevy Volt and Nissan Leaf.

WWJ Newsradio 950–2012/07/20

Local Family Goes To Bat For Chevy Volt

The girls, with father Farris Khan, started a blog called bobbleheadguru, where they promote the electric vehicle

CBS Sports Radio 1270–2012/04/10

Chevy Volt electric vehicles and Opel Amperas come off the line at the General Motors Detroit Hamtramck Assembly Plant October 11, 2011 in Hamtramck, Michigan. (credit: Bill Pugliano/Getty Images)

GM Stalls Production Of Chevy Volt

General Motors will be halting production of the Chevy Volt for five weeks because of slow sales.

WWJ Newsradio 950–2012/03/02

Government Closes Volt Probe, Says Car Is Safe

The government has ended an investigation into why Chevrolet Volt electric cars caught fire following government crash tests.

WWJ Newsradio 950–2012/01/20

GM To Add More Steel To Volt To Protect Battery

It’s not a formal “recall” but GM is asking Chevy Volt owners to bring their cars back to their dealer who will add more safety features to the battery compartment.

WWJ Newsradio 950–2012/01/05

Chevy Volt Picked As 2011 ‘Collectible Car Of The Future’

From America’s new cars and trucks launched in 2011, the Chevrolet Volt will become the most desired by future car collectors, according to a prediction by the Friends of the National Automotive History Collection.

WWJ Newsradio 950–2011/12/17

The abandoned Ford Wixom Assembly Plant is shown September 10, 2009. (Getty Images)

New Tax Credit Brings 750 Jobs To Old Ford Wixom Plant

Michigan lawmakers have approved a large tax credit that’ll bring new life to the boarded up Ford Wixom plant.

WWJ Newsradio 950–2011/12/16

Assembly line workers assemble Chevy Volt electric vehicles and Opel Amperas at the General Motors Detroit Hamtramck Assembly Plant October 11, 2011 (Bill Pugliano/Getty Images)

LaHood: Chevy Volt Is Safe Despite Battery Fires

Transportation Secretary Ray LaHood says the Chevy Volt is safe to drive even though the government is investigating fires caused by damage to the electric car’s battery.

WWJ Newsradio 950–2011/12/06