Energy storage system could be used to power EVs

An innovative system that uses ex-service diesel engines and gravel to store electricity has been developed by an entrant in a multi-million-pound competition funded by National Highways – with the system set to speed up electric vehicle (EV) charging.

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Government decarbonisation plans set to drive down projected carbon emissions from the Lower Thames Crossing by 80%

A new forecast released by National Highways shows that the government’s plans to increase the adoption of electric vehicles (EVs) and decarbonise heavy goods vehicles (HGVs) would cut the 60-year forecast of carbon emissions from Lower Thames Crossing traffic by at least 80%. 

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National Highways funding gives go-ahead to Cornish eco improvements

As part of its Designated Funding programme, National Highways has confirmed £785,000 from its Environment and wellbeing fund for the Cornwall Wildlife Trust to restore and recreate 16.8 hectares of woodland, orchard, grassland and heathland around Ladock to Gwills and Benhaven to Lambourne Mill, north of Truro.

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National Highways creates new environmental sustainability division to help reach net zero

National Highways has created a new division for Environmental Sustainability which will help the government-owned company deliver on its ambitious plan to cut carbon emissions to net zero across England’s motorways and major A-roads by 2050.

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