‘Dark hub’ offers electric vehicles to last-mile delivery firms
Last-mile delivery companies are the target of a new ‘dark hub’ offering the use of small delivery electric vehicles from an inner city, off-street parking site.
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Latest news 24 Jun
‘Dark hub’ offers electric vehicles to last-mile delivery firms
Last-mile delivery companies are the target of a new ‘dark hub’ offering the use of small delivery electric vehicles from an inner city, off-street parking site.
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Latest news 24 Jun
Swarco to manage Cornwall Council's charge points
Cornwall Council has awarded a contract to Swarco Smart Charging to supply, install, maintain, and operate electric vehicle (EV) charging points throughout the county.
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