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Can green cars solve automotive crisis? The Green Piece

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Late last week Japanese automotive giant Nissan unveiled its first production ready electric car – the Nissan LEAF (pictured). Nissan chief executive Carlos Ghosn has made it clear he believes the electric car is the future of the automotive industry and that he intends to make Nissan a world leader. Why the race is on.

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Can the UK lead the green car charge? The Green Piece

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Having already adjusted its road tax system to penalise the heaviest polluters and introduced congestion charges; the Government created a vehicle scrappage scheme earlier this year meant to help more motorists make green choices while boosting the automotive sector. Tags: MINI Nissan The Green Piece Toyota Vauxhall. Faye Sunderland.