SMMT: Electrified models account for almost one-in-three cars made in the UK

Stuart Stone
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But trade body again warns more support needed to help auto industry meet target set through Zero Emission Vehicle Mandate

Battery electric, plug-in hybrid, and hybrid electric cars provided one of the few bright spots during a challenging October for the UK auto manufacturing sector, with electrified models accounting for...

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