7 Automakers with Major Electric Vehicle Programs in the Works

7 Automakers with Major Electric Vehicle Programs in the Works
It seems that every week another automaker is announcing a shift toward electric vehicles. Considering industry trends and increasingly strict clean-air regulations, it is not surprising that major manufacturers are headed in a greener direction – and 2016 has been a landmark year on that front.
Of course, Tesla is still pacing the pack as the only major company that sells cars without tailpipes. We have already seen a glimpse of the Model 3, but the Fremont-based OEM has plans to produce electric crossovers, pickups and heavy-duty commercial trucks in its next phase of development.
As for Tesla’s future competition in the EV space, the next five years will be a busy time of planning and launching new products that plug in rather than gas up for fuel. Here are seven automakers with major electric vehicle programs in the works