Telsa knows that even if it can sell its cars in China, nobody will by them if there are no means by which to readily recharge the cars' electric batteries.

With Chinese cities sputtering under the smog of modernity, eco-friendly electric vehicles are one option municipalities are turning to for cleaner air.

To promote the establishment of charging facilities for electric vehicles in private properties, the Hong Kong government has launched a hotline to serve as a one-stop shop to assist those seeking to set them up.

U.S.-based electric car firm Zap is working in Shanghai to develop eco-friendly transportation.

According to Wan Gang, China's minister of science and technology, China's output of electric cars will hit one million by 2020.

U.S.-based auto giant General Motors Corporation recently unveiled the first drivable example of its Chevrolet Volt electric vehicle at the 2010 Shanghai World Expo.

Chinese auto maker Dongfeng Motor Group has announced that it will invest CNY3 billion over the next five years to fund its new-energy car strategy.