Electric cars get £5,000 government kick start

James S Murray
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Department for Transport confirms there will be no limit to number of grants available to fleet operators

The electric car industry was celebrating today after the government unveiled long awaited plans to provide a £5,000 grant to individuals and businesses purchasing plug in vehicles. The scheme will...

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