UK's £1bn Advanced Propulsion Centre opens its doors

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Vince Cable says facility will place UK in fast lane of low carbon motoring industry

The UK's £1bn Advanced Propulsion Centre (APC) has opened for business, as Business Secretary Vince Cable announced £32m of funding to support the development of a new generation of engines. Cutting...

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