Government and industry upbeat despite slow EV take-up

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Figures reveal 1,052 electric vehicles registered for plug-in grant scheme last year, but significant growth expected in 2012

Just over 1,000 electric vehicles (EVs) were registered for the government's £5,000 plug-in car grant during 2011, new figures have revealed. Statistics published by the Society of Motor Manufacturers...

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