German Chancellor Angela Merkel's government is edging toward tax incentives for electric cars after months of bickering over how to boost sales of the vehicles in Europe's biggest economy, according to a person familiar with the matter. With Finance Minister Wolfgang Schaeuble opposed to plans by Vice Chancellor Sigmar Gabriel to offer consumers a cash rebate of as much as 5,000 euros ($5,475), tax incentives are emerging as a likely compromise, said the person, who asked not to be identified discussing details of talks within Merkel's coalition. It is unclear whether any deal would consist of tax breaks only or combine the two approaches. A Finance Ministry spokesman declined to comment March 9.
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