published on November 20 2018
According to a new analysis by the IMI, Clean Air Zones are failing to deliver on electric car targets, with a national average of 8 electric cars per charging point across the UK. And only around 3% of all vehicle technicians are currently qualified to work safely on electrified vehicles - the vast majority of whom work in manufacturers’ franchised dealerships.
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According to a new analysis by the IMI, Clean Air Zones are failing to deliver on electric car targets, with a national average of 8 electric cars per charging point across the UK. And only around 3% of all vehicle technicians are currently qualified to work safely on electrified vehicles - the vast majority of whom work in manufacturers’ franchised dealerships.
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