'Growth story continues': EVs account for one in five new cars sold in October

James Murray
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'Growth story continues': EVs account for one in five new cars sold in October

New Automotive declares market is now 'comfortably above' the level required to comply with Zero Emission Vehicle mandate

The UK auto market is now 'comfortably' on track to meet legally binding sales targets for electric vehicles (EVs) set through the Zero Emission Vehicle mandate. That is the conclusion of the latest...

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