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Although Korea is approaching in automobile market as quickly and progressively as we never thought yet beating Japan in this battle is not easy and for upcoming 20 years it looks impossible. Now the next mission of Japanese automobile companies is to enhance the market in Electric vehicles. The journey of electric vehicles doesn't seem to be easy because many giant companies still have the difficulties to find solution of making some effective, appropriate, suitable and reliable batteries. But still we congratulate all Japanese automobile companies for a slow but meaningful progress in Electric Vehicle manufacturing.

From the Reno bagel shop to one of the country's largest shopping malls, retail stores around the country are installing EV charging stations. Some charge for the service - the Mall of America in Bloomington, Minn., has a $3 per hour fee - and others offer it free. One way or the other, retailers agree it's a needed move to serve owners of an emerging fleet of electric cars, bikes and scooters.

General Motors Co. is returning to the pure-electric market for the first time since the EV1's demise 12 years ago, electrifying its tiniest car in an attempt to appeal to urban buyers.

The futuristic world of the electric car may finally be here. The first mass-produced electric vehicles for sale in the United States are being released over the next few months, but what's missing are places to charge up.

General Motors is trying to control the damage done by accusations made by the media about the manufacturer's "extended-range electric," known as the Chevrolet Volt. Multiple media outlets have claimed that GM misled them about the true nature of the powertrain in the Volt, contending that the vehicle is not as fuel-efficient or innovative as GM would have consumers believe.

Toyota with a French designer named Jean Marie Massaud has designed this ME WE concept 2013 and it was revealed at Paris Motor Show. But Toyota seems in no mode to work and produce this concept. Toyota also calls this electric vehicle "Anti Excess".

Under the hood of the Civic Hybrid is a 1.5-liter gasoline four-cylinder engine and an electric motor that was given a power boost this year. They combine to generate 110 horsepower and 127 pound-feet of torque and are mated with a continuously variable automatic transmission (CVT). The fuel economy for the Hybrid is EPA-rated at 44 city and 44 highway, a 3 mpg improvement over last year's model.