Reports: BT to phase out pure fossil fuel vehicles from its fleet

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Telecommunications giant looks to move majority of its 30,000-strong fleet to electric of hybrid vehicles by 2030

BT is looking to phase-out pure petrol and diesel-driven vehicles altogether in a bid to reduce emissions from its 30,000-strong UK fleet, according to reports. The telecommunications giant operates...

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