Oil prices may not be that high as a year ago, but countries are still pushing to subsidize electric car programs, seeing that this may well be the future of automobiles.
Britain, for its part, signed firm backing for low-carbon, electricity-based vehicles by providing millions of pounds worth of subsidies for customers who want to purchase theme. This article from the NYTimes.com gives us more details.
Link: New Subsidies for Electric Cars in Britain - Green Inc. Blog - NYTimes.com