UK steers electric car development with £43m funding pot

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Minister unveils £32m investment in charging infrastruture and £11m to boost innovation

Electric car charge points will be installed at hospitals, train stations, and along A-roads as part of a £32m push to expand supporting infrastructure for the UK's growing electric vehicle fleet through...

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