Royal Mail revs up micro electric vehicle fleet

James Murray
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Royal Mail's new micro electric vehicle / Credit: Royal Mail
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Royal Mail's new micro electric vehicle / Credit: Royal Mail

Company debuts new fleet of over 100 mini EVs that promise to slash carbon emissions by over 240 tonnes a year

Royal Mail has continued its push to decarbonise its fleet, with the roll out of over 100 micro electric vehicles (MEVs) that promise to slash carbon emissions, air pollution, and fuel costs. The new...

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