Local Climate Change Commission announces net-zero plans
Cambridgeshire and Peterborough’s Independent Climate Change Commission (CCC) has announced plans to decarbonise agriculture and transport in the region. Earlier
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Transport
Vehicle tyre particles ‘significant’ source of marine microplastic pollution
Particles released from vehicle tyres could be a ‘significant’ source of microplastics in the world’s oceans, a ground-breaking study has
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Owner of Virgin Media to leverage network for EV charging points
The owner of Virgin Media has launched a new company to roll out on-street residential electric vehicle (EV) charging points in
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E-bikes could slash transport emissions by 50%
E-bikes could cut the UK’s carbon dioxide (CO2) transport emissions in half whilst offering workers a safe and sustainable route
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The future of transport – building EV growth into the energy network
Climate change has raced up the list of priorities for the public during the last year or so. MORI polls
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Birmingham to prioritise walking and cycling
Birmingham City Council has launched its coronavirus Emergency Transport Plan that outlines how the authority will support walking, cycling and
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The politics of making an electric vehicle battery
Without a foothold in the minerals required to produce EV batteries, the UK automotive industry faces an uncertain future, so
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How major cities are trying to keep people walking and cycling
Walking and cycling have come to the forefront during the coronavirus lockdown for obvious reasons. Nick Davies, Clare Cornes and
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Lotus and Centrica plan EV and home energy ‘transformation’
Sports car manufacturer Lotus has signed a deal with energy firm Centrica to develop a new model for electric vehicle
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Destination: green airline bailouts
Aviation has been one of the sectors hit hardest by the coronavirus lockdowns. Brian O’Callaghan and Cameron Hepburn from the
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Could car-free cities be here to stay after the lockdown?
The concept of a car-free London or Manchester was a pipe dream just a few months ago – but the
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Gridserve partners with Hitachi for EV infrastructure
Gridserve has announced a partnership Japanese manufacturer Hitachi to ‘revolutionise’ the UK’s approach to solar energy and electric vehicles (EV)
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Survey suggests motorists will leave their cars at home post-lockdown
One-fifth of drivers will use their cars less when the coronavirus lockdown ends, according to a new AA survey. The
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MPs launch enquiry into e-scooters
The Transport Committee has launched an inquiry to look at legalising electric scooters, their impact on congestion, and potential contribution
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Honda announces new EV battery recycling deal
Honda is expanding its battery recycling partnership with French firm SNAM for end-of-life electric vehicle (EV) batteries. The pan-European arrangement
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EV battery ‘can be charged in seconds’
Researchers at the University of Uppsala in Sweden have developed a more sustainable electric vehicle (EV) battery that can be
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Coronavirus lockdown sees massive decrease in UK car trips
There have been up to 80% fewer car journeys on UK roads since the coronavirus lockdown began over three weeks
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EU car lobby calls for relaxation on CO2 laws during pandemic
Last week (March 25) ACEA, the European Automobile Manufacturers Association, wrote to the president of the European Commission asking for a
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World’s wealthiest consume almost 200 times more vehicle fuel energy than poorest
The world’s wealthiest 10% consumes 187 times more vehicle fuel energy than the bottom top 10%, a first of its
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Londoners encouraged to cycle during Covid-19 outbreak
With the London Underground operating a reduced service to tackle the spread of Covid-19, an online service has launched to
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