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UK new car sales hit 1m in first half for first time since 2019; German factory orders fall unexpectedly – business live
Key events Hawes explained that the more common electric vehicles become, the more their price is going to come down, but there are limits –- batteries are more expensive than in a traditional petrol or diesel car. As you develop these vehicles at scale, …