DfT eyes EV charge point boost and new rules for insuring self-driving cars

Michael Holder
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Newly published Vehicle Technology and Aviation Bill proposes new rules for self-driving cars and accelerate rollout of EV charge points

Insurance rules for self-driving cars and measures to improve the provision of electric vehicle charge points have been set out by the government in a new Bill aimed at making the UK a "world leader" in...

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