London trial of wireless charging to spark up in 2012

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Up to 50 vehicles will be involved in experiment backed by David Cameron and Boris Johnson

Wireless electric car charging will become a reality on the streets of London when the largest trial of the technology in the UK kicks off next year. An as yet unspecified number of charging points...

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