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Electric cars are coming

Last update: July 1, 2009 - 8:50 AM

ELECTRIC CARS ARE COMING

Several manufacturers have big plans for electric cars in the near future.

Ford: Planning to release two electric vehicles in the next two years, including an electric Focus.

GM: Expects to release the Chevy Volt in 2010.

Nissan: Working for an electric car in 2010.

Tesla: Already makes several models of expensive high-performance electric cars.

Toyota: Plans to release an electric car in 2012.

Mitsubishi: Planning to release the i-MiEV this July in Japan.

Chrysler: Plans a two-seat sports car called the Dodge Circuit in 2010.

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