BNEF Electric Vehicle Outlook: Six key lessons for road transport's pursuit of net zero

Michael Holder
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There is a long road and huge disruption ahead for businesses of all types as the decarbonisation of road transport worldwide gathers pace – here are the key takeaways from BNEF's eye-opening new forecasts

As more and more governments and auto manufacturers set their sights on a net zero emission future for road transport, the outlook for electric vehicles (EVs) looks brighter than ever. Sales continue to...

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