The future belongs to electric cars

The presentation of carmaker Mitsubishi's most recent electric model prompts the daily Expressen to forecast a bright future for the electric car: "Perhaps the year 2009 will see a breakthrough for the electric car, or perhaps not. ... But following the debates about the disadvantages of biofuels, which could disrupt global food supplies, it is not only Swedish politicians who should find it easier to take a stance on the electric car. ... The city of Stockholm has a vision of becoming the world's leading electric-car city. There are plans to install charging stations in cooperation with energy companies. But much more could be done, for example free parking for electric cars or a deadline after which only electric cars are authorised in those places with the highest levels of exhaust fume pollution. Provided the Stockholm politicians are really serious about their vision."

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