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White walkers can't have EVs. Not because they are lifeless zombies who probably can't drive, but because the extreme cold would degrade the lithium batteries. Scientists in China may be solving that with a new cold-resistant battery electrolyte.

Established players like VW Group and Daimler, along with upstarts in the industry, are making huge strides in battery chemistry and design, and infrastructure is starting to catch up with the needs of the average driver. With the groundwork finally laid, is it time for the electric car to shine?

Drawing on a fuel cell for power has its benefits, chief among which is zero-emissions range. The latest EPA figures for the Honda Clarity Fuel Cell have shown it will go the extra mile, with a 366 mile (589 km) rating making it the longest-range zero-emissions vehicle on the market today.

The "Schluckspecht E" electric vehicle built by a team at the University of Applied Sciences in Offenberg, Germany has traveled a total distance of 1631.5 km (1,013.76 miles) on a single charge to

Volvo is initiating development of a hydrogen fuel cell that is expected to increase an electric car’s operating range by up to 250 km (155 miles).

Designed specifically for the new breed of efficient hybrid vehicles, Lotus Engineering’s three-cylinder 1.2 litre Range Extender engine provides 15 kW of electrical power at 1,500 rpm and 35 kW at 3,500 rpm via an integrated electrical generator.