Poll reveals public confusion over electric vehicle transition

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Poll reveals public confusion over electric vehicle transition

New survey from ECIU reveals limited public understanding of petrol and diesel car phase out, even as demand for EVs continues to soar

There is widespread confusion among the British public over both the planned phase-out of petrol and diesel cars and the costs associated with owning and operating an electric vehicle (EV), according to...

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