An electric boost function helps in instances where maximum acceleration is desired, when the electric motor works in tandem with the combustion engine during acceleration.

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Ministers want to double the maximum size to which home extensions can be built without planning permission, in a bid to boost construction.

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NHS. First, it is likely to boost hospital activity, which is vital if the government is to meet its new target for cutting the maximum all-in waiting time for an elective operation to 18 weeks by 2008.

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