China pushes electric car amid smoggy skies

China is home to the world's biggest electric-car market. In a push to clear smog from the country's skies, the government has invested millions of dollars into the industry. And it has released a draft regulation that forces all automakers to make 8 per cent of their fleets chargeable cars. But critics say the race to lead the world in the new energy vehicles may not be as environmentally friendly as it seems.

An electric car on the assembly line in China Source: AAP