Study: Government can drive SME EV adoption through 'effective subsidies' and charge point rollout

Stuart Stone
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Van and commercial fleet operators keen to make EV switch urge government to address high upfront costs and lack of charge points

Small business managers eager to deploy electric vans and commercial fleets recognise the benefits of shifting to zero emission models, but need more fast charging points and financial support to address...

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