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UK Government Announces £5,000 Grants Towards Purchase of Electric Drive Vehicles and First Plugged-in Places

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The UK Department for Transport (DfT) has confirmed details of the financial incentives that will be made available to buyers of electric cars from January 2011. Cars will be discounted at the point of purchase and the subsidy claimed by the manufacturer to provide a straightforward process for the consumer. cars only).

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Mahindra Mahindra Takes Majority Stake in REVA Electric Car Co.

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(M&M) is acquiring a majority share in REVA Electric Car Co Ltd. REVA Electric Car Co Ltd. will be renamed Mahindra REVA Electric Vehicle Co Ltd. The acquisition will bolster M&M’s current development work, as well as give it a position in the electric car market. Earlier post.)

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More support needed for electric cars

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Although the UK Government has pledged a £5,000 subsidy for EV buyers from 2011 and subsidies are also offered by the US, Chinese governments, most European governments typically fall short in terms of offering EV-related subsidies meaning there is insufficient motivation for consumers to consider the purchase of an EV, the report concludes.

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Citroen C1 ev’ie road test

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There’s a lot of scepticism about electric cars, not helped by the fact that the most commonplace model in the UK is the GoinGreen G-Wiz – which is less an electric car, more of a quadricylcing accident waiting to happen. Tags: Citroen Electric cars Road Tests C1 ev'ie road test.

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Slow start for charge of the electric cars - Times Online

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Home Business Industry Sectors Engineering MY PROFILE SHOP JOBS PROPERTY CLASSIFIEDS From The Sunday Times April 19, 2009 Slow start for charge of the electric cars Ray Hutton Electric cars need a boost. What isclear is that the full £5,000 will not be available for a £8,000 G-Wiz or a£15,000 Smart EV.