EU electric vehicle strategy flawed, say NGOs

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Measures needed to ensure cars do not charge from fossil fuel-powered grid

Current EU policy on car emissions is flawed because it offers no guarantee that more electric vehicles on Europe’s roads will lead to savings in carbon emissions over coming years, according to a report...

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