Rolls-Royce launches pathway to net zero
Car and engine manufacturer, Rolls-Royce, says new products will be compatible with net zero by 2030, whole business compatible by 2050, with an increasing proportion of gross R&D spent on lower carbon and net zero technologies to 75% by 2025 to decarbonise transport, energy and the built environment.
Solar, wind and nuclear groups demand 2035 net zero grid target
They warn more progress is required to decarbonise the UK’s power grid in-line with climate change goals and support the government’s hydrogen production, heat pump, and electric vehicle targets.
Total changes name to TotalEnergies
Total has changed its name to TotalEnergies, reflecting the company’s strategic transformation into a broad energy company.
Highways England adds 72 PHEVs to traffic officer fleet
Highways England has added 72 Plug-in Hybrid Electric Vehicles (PHEVs) to its traffic officer rapid response fleet.
5G technology used to cut traffic congestion in West Midlands
Transport bosses in the West Midlands are harnessing the power of 5G technology to cut traffic congestion on some of the region’s busiest roads.
New UK Infrastructure Bank to support local growth and tackle climate change
UK businesses and communities will have billions of pounds available from today as new UK Infrastructure Bank, to support local growth and tackle climate change, opens.
Energy networks open their data with new tool to support emerging markets
The new Energy Data Request Tool can support emerging markets, like electric vehicle (EV) chargepoints and green gas generators, and help projects like new renewables sites connect to the networks.
£20m zero-emission competition winners announced
Promising EV innovations are a step closer as winners of zero-emission vehicle competition are announced.
Volvo and VW the only European car makers on track to electrify on time
Volvo Cars and Volkswagen are the only major carmakers ready to switch to full-electric production in line with Europe’s net zero climate target, according to new analysis by Transport & Environment (T&E).
Businesses call for Government leadership in EV roll out
The UK Electric Fleets Coalition, run by the international non-profit Climate Group, has called on the Government to show leadership on issues affecting the adoption of electric vehicles (EVs).
The electric bus revolution
Bernard Magee, Director of Electrical Vehicle Charging at Siemens, discusses the work being done to electrify buses and how both the transport and energy sectors must work together to increase charging capacity at bus depots, deliver the right infrastructure and ultimately help operators get the most out of their fleets.
CCC report identifies eight priority climate risk areas
The Climate Change Committee (CCC) has published an Independent Assessment of UK Climate Risk in which they have identified eight priority climate risk areas.
