Electric cars steal limelight at Vancouver Int'l Auto Show

Of the four hundred vehicles that rolled onto the red carpet at the Vancouver International Auto Show this week, two stole the limelight.

Batteries a hurdle for electric cars

China should strive to make new-energy cars appealing

A Chinese expert told Xinhua on Tuesday that the largest barrier in developing new-energy vehicles is convincing customers to view them as a safe, practical and cost-effective substitute for traditional cars.

Rethink needed if electric cars are to gain acceptance

It's been over 10 months since the central government began offering subsidies to automakers in five cities, including Shanghai, in a bid to lower the retail price of electric cars.

Restart problems reported in Nissan's electric cars

Nissan Motor Co has received complaints from owners that its Leaf electric car on occasion fails to start, posing a potential setback for the automaker's goal of promoting zero-emission vehicles.

Green concept highlights Seoul Motor Show

The 2011 Seoul Motor Show opened on Friday with the theme of "Evolution, Green Revolution on Wheels".

China to invest 100 billion yuan in new energy cars

China will invest 100 billion yuan ($15.27 billion) in new energy vehicle industry in the next ten years, according to the new industrial development plan of new energy vehicle industry.

Chevrolet Volt to go on sale in China by end of 2011

The world's first "extended range" electric vehicle, the Chevrolet Volt, will be sold in China by the end of this year.

Charging network for electric vehicles expanded in HK

Mass adoption of EV still some distance away

Despite rising fuel prices, the mass adoption of electric vehicles (EVs) is still some distance away, is the finding of a new study by Deloitte, the business advisory firm.

China boasts world's largest number of EV charging stations

US startup's 1st model made in China

A startup California developer of electric cars said Wednesday its first model will be made in China and go on sale in the United States this year.

Carmakers focus on green power at Geneva Motor Show

The Geneva Motor Show opened to the press on Tuesday. The vehicles on show reflected concerns about emissions and high costs of fuel.

Green cars dazzle at Geneva Auto Show

In Geneva global car makers are dazzling consumers with their latest models at the international auto show. They're also trying to whip up an appetite for new fuel technologies while keeping emerging markets well in mind.