Budget: Pressure mounts on government to 'get behind' Britain's EV sector

Michael Holder
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Electric vehicles represent a $7tr market opportunity worldwide by 2030 alone, according to BNEF | Credit: iStock
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Electric vehicles represent a $7tr market opportunity worldwide by 2030 alone, according to BNEF | Credit: iStock

Following government confirmation Budget will back new carbon capture projects, the automotive industry warns tax incentives, workforce upskilling, and green energy investment is all needed to stop the UK falling behind in global electric vehicle race

Britain's electric vehicle (EV) sector is under severe threat from growing global competition, and the UK government must act rapidly to boost investment and skills in the sector and curb clean energy...

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