Study: UK on track to deliver zero-emission freight zones in cities by 2030

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Cities could play key role in driving electric van adoption, according to new analysis from Transport & Environment

UK cities could be on track to deliver emission-free freight zones by 2030, according to new analysis from Transport & Environment (T&E) which has predicted there could be as many as 600,000 e-vans on...

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