Europe enjoys record €60bn EV investment surge ahead of stricter car CO2 rules

Michael Holder
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Europe overtook China for government and industry investment in electric cars and batteries last year, analysis suggests

Europe secured a record €60bn-worth of investment from governments and industry to produce electric vehicles and batteries last year, with stricter CO2 targets helping attract higher sums for zero emission...

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