"Charging points will be established in Manchester, Oldham, Stockport, MediaCity and the Trafford Centre, as well as along major routes. "
Greater Manchester is the only city region in the UK to benefit from the Plugged-In Places scheme, announced by the government.
The project, to promote the use of electric and hybrid vehicles across the UK, will see more than 300 charging points installed in the area, as part of a total of 4,000 across the UK.
'PLUG AND PARK' AREAS
Manchester city centre
Oldham
Stockport
Trafford Centre
MediaCityUK
Major routes including A57, A6, A34 and A5103
4,000+ locations across the UK
Motorists will able to re-charge - as well as hire - the environmentally-friendly vehicles at the five designated 'plug and park' locations.
Major roads such as Princess Parkway, the A57 Hyde Road, A34 Kingsway and routes between Manchester, the airport and MediaCity in Salford Quays have also been identified as possible locations.
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