Scotland sets wheels in motion for electric vehicle revolution

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New roadmap aims to boost uptake of ultra low emission vehicles, while new UK government figures reveal steady rise in EV sales

The Scottish Government has unveiled a £14m plan to decarbonise Scotland's road transport sector by 2050 by accelerating the uptake of electric vehicles. Launched yesterday, the roadmap collates a series...

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