New EV Network Group aims to strengthen electric vehicle and grid co-operation

James Murray
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New cross-industry initiative aims to help ensure rapid expansion of electric vehicle market is not forced into slow lane by grid constraints

In an attempt to pre-empt a potential stop light for the fast-expanding electric vehicle (EV) sector, a group of automotive, infrastructure and energy companies have this week come together to launch a...

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