Electric Vehicle Approved: Car dealership accreditation launched to drive EV sales growth

Michael Holder
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Car dealerships with staff trained to provide buyers with quality advice on EVs to gain government stamp of approval

Car dealerships with staff who provide quality advice on electric vehicles to potential customers are to be formally approved and promoted by a new government-backed accreditation scheme announced today....

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