Electric Vehicles

Major review of $3bn R&D budget calls for spending shift in favour of electric vehicles and smart grids

Manufacturers in "active discussions" to commercialise new energy storage technology that weighs same as conventional battery

Danish study uncovers need for smarter grids, vehicles, energy networks and buildings to drive electric cars into the mainstream

Proposals could see just one type of plug used by all car makes, electricity providers and countries from 2017

Prius will be about £3,000 cheaper than its range-extended rival when both go on sale in early 2012

Free exhibition showcasing the best in green travel as part of Camden Council's green travel festival 2011

Figures suggest fuel savings and feed-in tariff payments mean solar panels pay for themselves in four to five years

Network of electric car charge points at motorway services across the country edges close to reality as first six are installed

Bloomberg New Energy Finance predicts smaller players will struggle to survive in increasingly competitive market