SMMT calls for tax breaks to help drive £50bn EV market opportunity

Michael Holder
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Auto industry body urges next government to deliver targeted policies to accelerate uptake of electric vehicles

Car industry body SMMT is calling on the next government to offer more generous tax breaks, incentives, and subsidies to drive adoption of electric vehicles (EV) in the UK, claiming the right policy conditions...

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