Chinese government poised to announce new standards for electric vehicle charging points as technology firms rush to take advantage of burgeoning market

But share price still slips on concerns over 2011 demand

Company slashes price of iMiev as it prepares to take on the Nissan Leaf

NOAA's Bill Lehr says three-quarters of the oil that gushed from the Deepwater Horizon rig is still in the Gulf environment while scientists identify 22-mile plume in ocean depths

Draft report reveals government is planning to increase support for clean tech manufacturers

More than 60 companies complete road testing of new global standards for measuring carbon footprint of products and supply chains

But survey finds large numbers of firms are still failing to measure their carbon footprint

Officials insist further pressure tests are required, amidst concerns operation could lead to fresh rupture of the well

Chinese solar manufacturer increases shipment forecast for the rest of the year

Minister says that recently introduced trading scheme is working