Detroit Electric aims to recharge Motor City

Will Nichols
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Revamped carmaker set to unveil new all-electric sports car early next month with further models starting production in 2014

An iconic electric car manufacturer has risen from the ashes and pledged to bring the good times back to Motor City. The re-established Detroit Electric announced yesterday it is setting up an office...

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