Independent (UK): Why are we asking this now? Because Gordon Brown is promising, as part of his forthcoming Budget, steps towards the mass introduction of electric cars on to Britain’s roads. This would be part of a “green recovery” from the recession, which could help make Britain a world leader in manufacture and export of electric, and hybrid electric/petrol driven vehicles. Why does Mr Brown want to do that? Not only because it might well be a terrific business opportunity, but even …