UK government must set 2050 net zero carbon target, says report
The UK government must set a target of 2050 for a net-zero emissions economy, but they must ‘significantly ramp-up’ policies
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Transport
New facility to power Liverpool’s buses with hydrogen
Arcola Energy will build a facility to develop hydrogen and fuel cell technology for buses near Liverpool. The company has
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A forgotten site in Manchester is finally proving fertile ground for regeneration
For a city that loves its own history as much as Manchester, ask many Mancunians where Mayfield Station is and
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EU agrees €4bn boost to green projects
The European Investment Bank (EIB) has announced €4bn of new financing to boost clean energy, transport and clean water projects
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UK’s largest EV rapid charging hub opens in Milton Keynes
The UK’s largest universal rapid charging hub for electric vehicles (EVs) has opened in Milton Keynes. The hub, which is being
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Engineers propose to ‘tap heat’ from HS2 tunnels and power 500 homes
Engineers working on the HS2 super-hub at Old Oak Common in north-west London are proposing to ‘tap heat’ from the
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Coventry to resurface roads with plastic pellets
Coventry will resurface more of its roads with recycled plastic pellets and rubber crumbs that have come from old vehicle
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Honda commits to selling only EVs in Europe by 2025
Honda has announced it aims to sell only electric cars in Europe by the year 2025. The manufacturer made the
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EV policy debate should give more thought to fleets, claims report
A lack of policy initiatives to encourage fleets to adopt electric vehicles (EVs) is preventing EVs from fullfilling their potential
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Two thirds of motorists considering buying an EV or hybrid, says AA
Nearly two-thirds of motorists (61%) say they would consider purchasing an electric or hybrid car when they next look to
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Versatile Unimog tractor on display at Yorkshire event
Following last year’s Highways Unimog demonstrations to Highways England, local authorities and selected contractors – South Cave Tractors Ltd will
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Transport should be better integrated within housing developments, says report
Economic and social benefits are being lost in new housing developments due to a lack of sustainable transport funding, according
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UK’s first ‘fully open’ EV charging network launches in Suffolk
EO Charging has partnered with Suffolk County Council to launch ‘Plug In Suffolk’ – which they claim is the UK’s
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UK’s electricity networks to ‘cut red tape’ around EV charging
The UK’s leading electricity networks have committed to cutting red tape for connecting electric vehicles (EVs) to their grids, in
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Enviro Technology to distribute the EarthSense Zephyr
Enviro Technology Services (ET) has signed a channel partnership agreement with air quality specialists, EarthSense. This will see the Stroud-based
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Rise of ‘on demand’ services negatively affecting bus usage, report finds
A shift towards personalised and ‘on demand’ services such as the ride-hailing service Uber is a key factor in the
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Could wireless charging boost EV use?
Groups across the UK are exploring the feasibility of wireless charging as a means of encouraging the country’s drivers to
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Millions could miss out on benefits of electric vehicles
Millions of people could miss out on the environmental and financial benefits of electric vehicles (EVs), according to a new
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Volkswagen launch energy company
Carmaker Volkswagen is setting up their own energy company called Elli. The subsidiary, which will be based in Berlin, will offer
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Volkswagen to produce ‘mobile’ EV charging units
Volkswagen has confirmed they will begin production of ‘mobile’ EV charging units this year. Because they are not connected to
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