'Unwavering support': Government marks World EV Day with fresh funding push

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Department for Transport and Highways England unveil new multi-million pound funding plans to help accelerate transition to electric vehicles

The government has today marked World EV Day with a series of announcements designed to help accelerate the shift towards plug-in vehicles and make it easier for businesses to pilot the use of electric...

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