Swiss firm Rinspeed aims to solve the "range anxiety" issue associated with electric vehicles with its range-extending Dock+Go concept. The Dock+Go system is unique in that it's specifically designed to match the electric vehicle that it will be fitted to. Additionally, Dock+Go is easily detached when its range-extending capabilities aren't required.

German automaker Volkswagen revealed its all-wheel-drive, plug-in hybrid Cross Coupe Concept at the 2011 Tokyo Motor Show. VW says the Cross Coupe melds a four-door coupe with a compact SUV. Volkswagen states that the design themes of the Cross Coupe will be featured on the automaker's future vehicles.

It’s hard to keep track of the long line of plug-in car concepts from Audi. While other car companies (most notably Nissan) made a firm decision to make and sell an electric car three or four years ago—and now sells EVs by the thousands—Audi continues to study the issue. At the 2011 Los Angeles Auto Show, running through Nov. 27, Audi is now showing its all-electric A3 e-tron—what it calls a "technology study."

The electric Toyota FT-EV III concept will make its worldwide debut at the 2011 Tokyo Motor Show. The FT-EV III concept, described as a "near future" vehicle, is based on the Scion iQ and previews the upcoming, low-volume production electric version.

Since the establishment of the company, Honda's ultimate goal has been to research and develop mobility solutions focused on pleasing consumers. Honda's dreams as a manufacturer of mobility solutions continues with three electrified vehicles that will be unveiled at the upcoming 2011 Tokyo Motor Show.

Japanese automaker Suzuki will unveil its Swift EV Hybrid at the 2011 Tokyo Motor Show. Though not technically a production vehicle, Suzuki's Swift EV Hybrid sure seems ready to hit the streets.

Mitsubishi will officially unveil its near-production-ready plug-in hybrid PX-MiEV II crossover at this month's 2011 Tokyo Motor Show. The PX-MiEV II concept previews Mitsubishi's upcoming plug-in hybrid Outlander Sport.

The second annual Bay Area Green Drive Expo will take place tomorrow at the Craneway Pavilion in Richmond, Calif. Green Drive Expo is the San Francisco Bay Area's first and largest consumer event for hybrid and electric vehicles, featuring test drives of some of the most highly anticipated green cars and guest speakers specializing in a range of topics from energy independence to hybrid battery repair. This year, the expo will play host to the North American debut of the 2012 Toyota Prius Plug-in.

Nowhere else will industry stakeholders have a more complete, more open and more direct dialogue about plug-in hybrid and electric transportation than at the Plug-In 2011 Conference & Exposition, taking place July 18-21 in Raleigh, N.C.