More rapid chargers speed up Ecotricity's 'Electric Highway'

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Green energy company and Nissan have now fitted 16 fast-charging units at Welcome Break motorway service stations across the UK

Nissan and Ecotricity have installed 13 more rapid charge points for electric cars at Welcome Break motorway service stations as part of plans to create a nationwide 'Electric Highway'. There are now...

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