E-highway decarbonisation proposal criticised by gas group
Published On: Wednesday 9 September 2020
Proposals to install a £19.3 billion electric highway network could almost entirely decarbonise road freight, say proponents – but the plans have attracted criticism from a gas vehicle trade body. [...]
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