Major new report finds hybrid models vary hugely in terms of environmental performance and value for money
Report released to coincide with North American International Auto show says electric cars and plug-in hybrids could account for more than 15 per cent of the market within five years
Professor John Beddington predicts developments in biotechnology and nanotechnology will be needed to address climate change and meet growing demand for food
Car giant will tomorrow begin manufacturing batteries for its trail-blazing plug-in hybrid
Car firm announces that lithium-ion battery manufacturer Boston-Power has joined its electric vehicle coalition
Electric vehicle efforts stepped up as firm looks to build on its hybrid dominance
Company plans to manufacture up to 10,000 Volts in first year, rising to 60,000 units in the near future
Study claims advanced biofuels and electric vehicles will disrupt demand for oil within five years
As GM announces plans for a second plug-in hybrid, Chrysler controversially reneges on commitment to launch electric vehicles
The UK must invest £200m in researching social and genetic methods for improving yields, advises Royal Society