Government launches electric vehicle grant scheme
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Energy minister Pat Rabbitte today announced the opening of the government's electric vehicle grant scheme. Eligible vehicles can receive a grant of up to €5,000.
Qualifying vehicles sold after 1 January 2011 will be eligible, and a total of €5m has been allocated for the scheme.