How Theresa May plans to turn the UK into an zero-emission leader

Prime minister to announce £106m funding boost for development of electric car tech

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Theresa May is to announce a £106m cash injection for the development of ultra-low emission vehicle (ULEV) technology, in a push to make the UK a world leader in green transport.

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