Hartlepower

Reducing carbon emissions with Paul Hewitson from Hartlepower, captured as part of the Zero Carbon Tour.

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by Paul Hewitson from Hartlepower - Zero Carbon Tour interview

Hartlepower are trying to reduce the barriers to driving electric vehicles by improving access to charging stations. They have installed charging points in the local area and made them affordable to use, which has reduced carbon emissions and made the community a greener place to live.

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