Brussels, 19/09/2002 (Agence Europe) - On 18 September, the European Commission approved a Spanish aid scheme promoting the purchase of new electric or hybrid-powered cars, vans and motorcycles within the territory of the Autonomous Community of Castilla-Leon. Beneficiaries will be granted financial support reducing the extra cost of such vehicles compared with conventionally designed and powered vehicles. The aid, of just under 1 million euro for the period 2002-2006, is intended to protect...