Scottish Government to invest £28m in zero emission HGVs
The Scottish Government is providing £28 million across the next four years to accelerate the manufacturing and deployment of heavy duty zero emission vehicles.
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£10.8bn has been dedicated to EV production and gigafactories since 2011
The automotive industry has called for all stakeholders to match its commitment to deliver zero emission mobility, as new analysis by the Society of Motor Manufacturers and Traders (SMMT) reveals some £10.8 billion has been dedicated to UK electric vehicle production and gigafactories since 2011, with billions more invested globally to bring new technology to market.
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Over £62 million awarded for zero emission buses in Scotland
The Scottish Government has awarded over £62 million through the first phase of the Zero Emission Bus Challenge Fund (ScotZEB). This is the largest investment made in Scotland to decarbonise buses, supporting the Scottish Government’s Mission Zero ambition for transport.
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Britain’s first Zero Emission Zone begins in Oxford today
All petrol and diesel vehicles, including hybrids, will incur a daily charge unless eligible for a discount or exemption. However, zero emission vehicles, such as electric cars, can enter the pilot area free of charge.
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Government and industry launch action plan for zero emission powered light vehicles
The PLV (powered two, three and light four-wheeled vehicles) sector has launched its action plan for government and industry to help realise its full potential in decarbonising the UK’s transport sector.
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Majority support tighter EU car emissions rules and are willing to pay
A large majority of people support stronger EU air pollution rules for carmakers to make vehicles as clean as possible, a new YouGov survey shows.
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HS2 Minister commits to power HS2 trains with zero carbon energy from the outset
HS2 trains will be powered by zero carbon energy from day one of operation, offering a cleaner alternative to long distance car journeys and domestic flights, while supporting the government’s 2050 target to tackle climate change.
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Innervated Vehicle Engineering to develop sustainable vans at MIRA
Following the recent announcement of a new green hydrogen production and refuelling facility, MIRA Technology Park’s cluster momentum for next-generation mobility businesses accelerated forward by another step with the confirmation that Innervated Vehicle Engineering aims to challenge the foundations of the light goods vehicle (LGV) market with the development of the van of the future from its new operation at MIRA.
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EQONIC Group selected for Innovate UK EDGE scale-up programme
EQONIC Group, a British technology company creating and delivering transformative energy storage technologies to help the world transition towards a zero emissions future, has been selected for the prestigious Innovate UK EDGE Scale-Up programme.
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COP26: Tipping point reached on road to clean transport
Landmark progress on zero emission cars, vans and trucks will be announced during Transport Day today (10 November 2021) at the UN climate change conference COP26, supported by international governments, automotive manufacturers, businesses and investors.
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