
BMW has launched the electric Mini Cooper, the 2009 BMW Mini E, on November 19, 2008, at the Los Angeles Auto Show.

Electric Motorsport has launched its GPR-S electric motorcycle in the US. The GPR-S electric motorcycle has been modestly priced at $8000.

Celebrating its 10th year of production, luxury car brand Mercedes-Benz has unveiled the one-millionth special smart fortwo electric car, which will be will be donated to charity.
The next decade will see Japanese automotive behemoth Toyota unveiling its small all-electric car.
Affordable e-cars are what Detroit Electric currently has in mind. With the Malaysian government keen on having such alternate-fuel run vehicles on its roads, the electric car brand is set to introduce electric car technology and unveil its business and manufacturing plans in that country.

Nissan is lining up mega plans to go green. While Honda and Toyota battle it out in the hybrid car market, Nissan will in 2010, roll out an all electric model. Nissan already has a presence in the hybrid car segment with the hybrid-powered Altima.
The Nissan-Renault alliance will launch a few cars in Portugal.
BMW has decided to export as many as 500 electric versions of its Mini car to California.
Mitsubishi, like other major car manufacturers, are busy planning for a future with hybrid and electric cars.

Confirming the 2010 launch plan for the Chevrolet Volt, General Motors has said that everything is on track ahead of the deadline.