The inspection report on the ElectricDriveVehicle Battery and Component Manufacturing Initiative grant came a day after President Barack Obama lauded U.S. efforts to invest in alternative energy.
Last week, the plant celebrated Spark EV motor production, marking the first time a major U.S. auto manufacturer has designed and built both a complete electric motor and drive unit for a modern electricvehicle in the United States.
The McLaren P1 is, essentially, a road car with the performance of a race car that can also drive like a zero-emissions electricvehicle for short distances.
The partnership gives Siemens the chance to extend its industrial leadership in electricdrive technology into the automotive market together with a renowned vehicle manufacturer.
The Vehicle Homepage offers every third generation smart fortwo electricdrive customer a chance to visualise the range on an interactive map with 3D views.