Innovate UK injects fresh funding into rural charging infrastructure project

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Bonnet will offer drivers access to private charge points in remote areas through its app
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Bonnet will offer drivers access to private charge points in remote areas through its app

The Rural Electric Mobility Enabler project led by EDF energy has received funding to help improve charging infrastructure in remote areas

The UK's innovation and research body, Innovate UK, has awarded £335,000 to a joint project that aims to improve public electric vehicle (EV) charging infrastructure in rural areas. EV charging app...

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