Report: Local authorities 'unprepared' for EV transition

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Report: Local authorities 'unprepared' for EV transition

A lack of local investment and awareness means local authorities could struggle to adequately support the switch to EVs and the target to end the sale of new petrol and diesel cars by 2030

Nearly half of English local authorities are unprepared for the nationwide electric vehicle (EV) transition, a new report from fleet management software outfit Geotab has warned. The report, which was...

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