'It's not just about providing a socket': Industry calls on government to back roadmap for 'world-class' EV infrastructure rollout

Stuart Stone
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Trade bodies urge Transport Minister to back delivery of advanced charging network that can help drive EV adoption and keep UK car industry globally competitive

A quartet of green business groups have penned a joint letter to the Transport Minister Jesse Norman, urging him to back plans to accelerate the roll out of electric vehicle (EV) charging infrastructure...

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