Better Place could remove petrol cars from the UK's roads within a decade, but the government lacks the vision required for such an ambitious project
New six year strategy outlines manufacturers' increasing focus on electric and low emission models
BusinessGreen.com sizes up two of the most high-profile electric cars ahead of their launch next year
Wide ranging collaboration will see firms share fuel efficient engine technology and electric vehicle designs
French deal aims to produce 100,000 electric car batteries a year from 2012
Scheme envisages car batteries being reused as power storage devices
Providing recharging systems for electric cars could allow car hire companies to grab a slice of refuelling market currently dominated by petrol stations
Danish boss predicts "tens of thousands" of new electric cars each year
With a new battery plant confirmed for Sunderland, Nissan's plans for mainstream electric cars are fast approaching fruition