Looking under Nissan's Leaf

Tesla raises $82.5 million for new retail stores
Electric-car maker will use funding from Fjord Capital and others to open more stores in North America and Europe.

Think to resume making electric city cars 'soon'
After running into money problems, the Norwegian electric car maker settles debts and gets an additional $47 million investment, in part from production partners.

China's BYD to bring electric cars to U.S. next year
The electric car company, part-owned by Warren Buffet, plans to enter the U.S. market next year and test an all-electric sedan aimed at raising brand awareness.

Is the GM Volt mileage claim legit?
General Motors says its electric car will get 230 miles per gallon in the city. But there are still questions about how plug-in vehicles should be rated on fuel efficiency.

San Diego to test mobile electric car charger
How do you charge your electric car while on the go? San Diego Gas & Electric will test device that allows drivers to charge car battery and have usage added to their bill.