Could BT exchange its fleet for electric vehicles?

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Company announces trial of electric vans and promises wider roll out if pilot scheme proves successful

BT has become the latest corporate giant to announce it is to deploy electric vehicles as part of its fleet in an effort to curb transport emissions and running costs. The company announced today that...

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