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More support needed for electric cars

Green Cars News

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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Who is winning the green car race? Part II. The Green Piece

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Founded in 2003, Silicon Valley based Tesla Motors is currently the only car manufacturer in the US or Europe manufacturing and selling highway capable electric vehicles in serial production. REVA: An Indian company that markets the G-Wiz in the UK. Tesla Motors. Fisker Automotive.