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The electric car comes of age

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Topics: Energy , Transport , Urban environment ,

The electric car is on the verge of breaking through, offering a realistic choice for innovative and clean mobility.

Time:: 01:08
Author:: EEA
Published:: 18 Jan 2010

Read more: The electric car — a green transport revolution in the making?

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