Video: Cars go green amid downturn
Carmakers push environmental image in bid to boost sales amid the global recession.
Published On 15 Sep 2009
Car-manufacturers are scrambling to adapt in order to survive the recession, as customers stop spending.
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By the first quarter of 2009, car sales across Europe had plummeted by more than 17 per cent compared with a year earlier.
Now many carmakers are looking to tackle the electric car market to harness new customers.
David Chater reports from the international car show in Frankfurt, Germany.
Source: Al Jazeera