Industry and councils urged to make EV chargers accessible for disabled drivers

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New survey reveals concerns over access to charge points is discouraging many disabled drivers from making the switch to zero emission vehicles

Campaigners have today warned that more must be done to support disabled drivers in making the switch to electric vehicle (EVs) over the next decade, after new research found many drivers who are registered...

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