Infrastructure roadblock fears grow as electric vehicle sales soar

BusinessGreen staff
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New PwC report confirms UK electric vehicle adoption is soaring, but warns demand for chargers could soon outstrip the infrastructure

Electric vehicle (EV) owners who fear the handful of chargers available at their local supermarket or dedicated parking bay could soon be inundated may be on to something, according a major new report...

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