UK EV charging network enjoys dual investment boost

James Murray
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Credit: EO Charging
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Credit: EO Charging

Government announces £56m in public and industry funding, as chargepoint developer EO Charging celebrates $80m cash injection

The UK electric vehicle (EV) charging network has received a dual boost today, as the government announced fresh funding to support new charge point installations and one of the UK's leading charging technology...

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