SMMT calls for consumer tax breaks and incentives to drive EV uptake

Cecilia Keating
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SMMT calls for consumer tax breaks and incentives to drive EV uptake

Auto industry warns imminent introduction of zero emission vehicle mandate needs to be accompanied by fresh policies to drive demand for EVs

The UK's auto industry has this morning called on the government to roll out incentives and tax breaks that can drive uptake of electric cars ahead of the introduction of the new Zero Emission Vehicle...

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