Government invests £130 million in zero-emission vehicle technology to support 1,800 jobs
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Government invests £130 million in zero-emission vehicle technology to support 1,800 jobs

12 Aug 2026 · Originally published 12 Aug 2026 9/10 Original headline: £130 million for cutting-edge next generation vehicles securing over 1,800 jobs
The UK government is providing £130 million in funding to support the development of new zero-emission vehicle technologies, including self-driving cars and more affordable electric models. This investment aims to secure over 1,800 manufacturing jobs and strengthen the domestic automotive industry as part of a wider strategy to boost national economic growth.
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