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Evening Standard
Evening Standard
Neil Lancefield

Jobs at risk unless demand for electric vehicles is raised, industry body warns

Failing to boost demand for electric vehicles (EVs) will put UK automotive jobs at risk, according to an industry body.

Mike Hawes, chief executive of the Society of Motor Manufacturers and Traders (SMMT), warned of the danger of “de-industrialisation” if more support for EV purchases is not introduced.

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