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By Neil Lancefield, PA Transport Correspondent & Alistair Houghton

Automotive group says UK must ‘step up to compete’ in electric vehicle production

A leading automotive industry body says the UK Government needs to act urgently to ensure the country can compete internationally in electric vehicle production.

The Society of Motor Manufacturers and Traders (SMMT) has issued a blueprint for how the UK could respond to "fierce competition” from other countries.

It includes suggestions the UK government could cut energy costs, speed up funding for green energy projects and expand free trade agreements.

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