Government delivers £73.5m electric vehicle innovation boost

Michael Holder
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Advanced Propulsion Centre backs new wave of electric car, van, and battery projects, as agency predicts UK automotive sector is on 'the precipice of an innovation landslide'

Green car, taxi, and van projects from Newport to Newcastle are set to share in £73.5m of government funding awarded yesterday, with 10 multi-million pound grants announced in support of a range of innovative...

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