Saturday, April 18, 2009

Britain's electric car -- fantasy or cure?


G-Wiz, the only electric car available in Britain so far

British has announced an initiative to encourage the use of electric cars, as the central part of its strategy to promote ultra low-carbon transport over the next five years.

This came as the country faces twin pressures in salvaging its car industry, a key player in the national economy, and fulfilling its goals in carbon dioxide emissions cuts.

But the initiative has already come under fire from green groups and opposition parties who say it is not viable, both economically and ecologically. Seemingly well-founded, the plan may bring many troubles before Britons could see such vehicles in car showrooms.

For the full story by
Dongying Wang and Rob Welham, published by Xinhua News Agency in April 2009, please click here. Also, please return to the blog to post your comment.

Photo by Henry.Lambert


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