Nissan

But can it kickstart a green car revolution?

Nissan's commitment to building the UK's 'first mass-market electric car' has been welcomed by the government, who will hand the company a £20.7 million grant as it produces the LEAF.

Hitachi's EMIEW 2 does it all, bar calling in sick

Futuristic Pivo has a robot navigator and casters for wheels

Driver monitors and a cushioning bonnet make roads safer

Drivers to be reminded not to get drunk before driving

Two of Japan's largest companies are joining forces to help clean up a little of the pollution that Tokyo is famous for by improving the viability of electric cars.