Manufacturers, insurers and battery makers bet big on EVs

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Lured by higher profit margins, Melrose Industries has outlined plans to invest around £250-300m in the electric vehicle sector

As diesel sales continue to plummet, the electric vehicles ecosystem is developing fast in the UK, with manufacturers, insurers and corporates announcing major investments in EV travel this week. First...

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