A new direction for transport electrification
Cutting emissions from road transportation is a major part of the energy transition. Electrification promises to transform the way we move people and things around
New business models and changing attitudes to driving will only add to the decarbonisation of vehicle electrification, experts believe
MAJOR ISSUE Emissions from road transportation are a major contributor to climate change
DRIVING REDUCTIONS Most of the sector can be electrified and new business models could yield big emissions cuts today
KEY QUOTE I have customers already saying, ‘I have bought my last diesel truck’ ...
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