Hybrid Vehicles

Auto giant purchases 25 per cent stake in Australian mining firm as part of agreement designed to accelerate the extraction of lithium reserves for use in iconic Prius

Plug-in hybrid manufacturer selects A123 Systems as battery supplier for high-profile Karma

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

Car giant will tomorrow begin manufacturing batteries for its trail-blazing plug-in hybrid

With Ford due to launch a new electric van next year, the company has reiterated its commitment to low carbon vehicles

QinetiQ and Ricardo present successful results of research project to develop electric vehicle batteries that are up to a third cheaper than existing technology

Company plans to manufacture up to 10,000 Volts in first year, rising to 60,000 units in the near future

Move comes as Renault-Nissan alliance looks to target market

Commission rules new £30m fund for low carbon bus technology does not breach state aid rules

As GM announces plans for a second plug-in hybrid, Chrysler controversially reneges on commitment to launch electric vehicles