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Germany seeks leadership in electric cars

Germany lawmakers have approved a plan to put a million electric cars on German roads by 2020, in a bid to become the world's top market for electric vehicles, EurActiv reports

  • 24 August 2009
  • Simione Talanoa

Germany lawmakers have approved a plan to put a million electric cars on German roads by 2020, in a bid to become the worlds top market for electric vehicles, EurActiv reports.

As part of the plan, the government will spend €500 million to develop battery technology and build a network of charging stations across Germany.

The government's goal is thereby to place Germany at the cutting edge of innovation amid tough international competition.

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Source: EurActiv