Climate Group warns UK must accelerate uptake of electric vans

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New report warns shortage of electric vans risks UK missing out on 2030 commitment to phase-out sales of new petrol and diesel vehicles

A shortage of electric vans is holding back businesses from making the switch to zero emission vehicles, international NGO Climate Group has warned. The Climate Group, which represents 28 UK-based businesses...

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