France to spend US$2.2 billion on network of electric car charging stations
Electric vehicle charging stations similar to this one are expected to populate parking lots across France by 2015 (Photo: Better Place)
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As France’s car-makers push their plans to increase sales and give motorists more electric and hybrid-powered vehicle choices, the French Government has added its support by announcing it intends to spend €1.5 billion (about US$2.2 billion) on creating a battery-charging network for electric vehicles across the country. Part of its spend will also go towards further encouragement of clean vehicle technology and battery manufacturing.
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