Study: EU saves 20 million tonnes of CO2 emissions thanks to rise in EVs

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New T&E report shows road transport emissions in Europe are starting to fall, but warns carbon savings are being undermined by increased air travel

Europe is set to save 20 million tonnes of CO2 emissions this year, thanks to the rapid roll out of electric vehicles (EVs) across the continent. That is according to think tank Transport & Environment's...

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