Photos: electric cars coming soon

Electric cars are the only real option for stopping carbon dioxide emissions from the exhaust pipe, and thus preventing global climate change. But as of today, there are few local dealers you can visit to drive an electric car away today (the Mega City being the exceptions). Things are changing, though, and here is a selection of new electric cars we've seen at recent auto shows.

Nissan Denki Cube concept
Nissan takes its existing Cube city car and fits it with an electric power train. Japanese automakers are well-positioned to build electrics, as most have small city cars to use as a platform. According to Nissan, the Denki Cube concept gets a 100-mile range from its lithium ion battery pack, and has a top speed of 75mph.

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