'Weak position': UK auto industry falling behind in global EV race, researchers warn

Cecilia Keating
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'Weak position': UK auto industry falling behind in global EV race, researchers warn

Study from Aston University warns UK is at risk of being 'left behind' in the global electric vehicle revolution

The UK is in a "weak position" to capitalise on the electric vehicle (EV) transition due to the auto industry's heavy reliance on battery imports and inadequate policymaking and trading arrangements, researchers...

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