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Chrysler to GM: We've got three electric cars

Last week Chrysler surprised everyone with the announcement of not one but three electric vehicle concepts, although two are technically hybrids and one is an electrified version of a Lotus sports car.

Israel launches electric car program

Renault-Nissan, the government of Israel, and an electric car charging station start-up founded by Shai Agassi are mounting an effort to make electric cars part of ordinary life in Israel in the next decade.

Subaru's Stella electric car concept

Subaru has announced a follow-up to its "so cute you want to pinch its cheeks" R1e electric mini-car, a concept built on the boxy Stella city car.

Audi promises electric car within 10 years

Audi is joining other German automakers in the effort to eliminate exhaust emissions, promising to bring an electric model to market in the next 10 years.

Holden wants petrol-electric Volt

Holden is keen to bring the Volt plug-in electric car to Australia, however General Motors says that it is merely keeping its options open at the moment.

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Photos: Nissan Denki Cube concept

Nissan's Cube is one of the company's coolest models, especially compared to the eye-wateringly awkward Tiida. Now the house of GT-R has brought forth an all-electric concept version of its funk mobile.
Photos: Mitsubishi's electric iMiEV

During press days for the 2008 New York Auto Show, Mitsubishi drove its electric iMiEV up and down the hall. Why? Because it could. While petrol and diesel powered cars are prohibited from driving in the hall, the iMiEV was allowed to troll by the booths of its automotive competitors.
Production Chevy Volt plug-in hybrid kicks off birthday party

Earlier this week GM kicked off its 100th birthday celebrations by taking the wraps off the production version of its plug-in hybrid, the Chevy Volt. Unfortunately, though, its stunning looks have been muted and it is still two years from being available in North America.
Photos: Macworld 2008's weird and wonderful

From toilet roll iPod docks to tents for your MacBook, check out our round-up of the interesting and downright odd things on display at Macworld 2008.