New 'green' cars unveiled in Shanghai

BYD's new S7 SUV, which is equipped with G-hybrid technology which can save petrol and extend battery lifetime (AFP/Getty Images)

As well as the hottest new sports cars, new environmentally-friendly concept cars have been shown at the 2013 Shanghai Auto Show.

Chinese company BYD unveiled their new S7 SUV which is equipped with G-Hybrid technology, which can save petrol and extend battery lifetime. According to BYD's CEO Wang Chuanfu, it can save 1.5 litres of petrol per 100km.