Tesla and Ford also set to benefit from $8bn initiative to produce green autos
Elon Musk accuses predecessor of mismanaging development of Roadster electric sports car
Largest project of its type to test "real world viability" of new range of electric cars
Firm announces plan for first production plant, but keeps car design under wraps
New electric car firm threatens to beat Tesla's Model S to the punch with promise to launch all electric mainstream sedan by next autumn
As the US motor giant enters into bankruptcy protection, GM execs insist the relaunched firm will continue to support its high-profile plans for the Chevy Volt plug-in hybrid
Supermarket giant steps up green push with plans for new " zero-carbon" store
Road tax breaks for low-emission vehicles and incentives for electric cars and fuel cell vehicles also available
Electric cars take another step towards the mainstream as auto giant buys into emerging market
Rollout of TH!NK City electric car takes step forward as it becomes first electric vehicle to receive EU-wide highway safety approval