Germany Commits To 1 Million Electric Cars On The Road By 2020

Germany launched a campaign Wednesday to put 1 million electric cars on the road by 2020, making battery research a priority as it tries to position the country as a market leader.

The program, which draws on euro500 million ($705 million) set aside in an economic stimulus package earlier this year but leaves many financing details up to the next government, drew criticism for being too vague.

"It is our aim to make Germany into the market leader for electric mobility," Economy Minister Karl-Theodor zu Guttenberg said after the Cabinet approved the plan.

He said the 1 million target by 2020 "is an ambitious aim, but one that we believe can be realized."

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AlleVier - 8/19/2009 9:39:59 PM

+3 Boost

This is obviously not the rumored VW-Apple iCar. It has user-replaceable batteries.

http://news.cnet.com/8301-10784_3-9768521-7.html

theoptimisticpessimist - 8/19/2009 9:44:33 PM

+2 Boost

Love the photo!

avanti64 - 8/20/2009 5:06:29 PM

+1 Boost

Looks like Nissan is in a position to grab some share in Germany. The German carmakers are stuck on diesels and can't be convinced of anything foreign to them unless they get their asses whooped like they did in WWII.
Go Nissan! Kick some German ass.