Weev scores £50m backing for Northern Ireland EV charging rollout

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Octopus Investments announces major backing for UK start-up Weev to install thousands of EV charge points across Northern Ireland

Electric vehicle (EV) charge point operator Weev has secured £50m backing from Octopus Investments to jump start the rollout of charging infrastructure across Northern Ireland. The NI-based firm said...

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