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Zapatero (centre). European economic recovery is the main aim of the Spanish EU presidency (Photo: Swedish presidency)

Zapatero announces EU electric car plan

Spanish Prime Minister Jose Luis Rodriguez Zapatero has provided further details of his vision for the EU's 2020 economic strategy, including measures to promote electric car production in Europe.

Speaking before the European Parliament on Wednesday (20 January), the Socialist leader, whose country currently holds the EU's six-month rotating presidency, said the 27-member union would embark on a major new project to promote electric-car production.

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Zapatero (centre). European economic recovery is the main aim of the Spanish EU presidency (Photo: Swedish presidency)

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