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#SustyTalk: JLR’s François Dossa on collaboration for the EV revolution
#SustyTalk is all about keeping edie’s loyal readers connected to sustainability leaders across the world, whilst reminding us all that sustainability and climate action must go on through the current…
Does the UK need its own Inflation Reduction Act?
Amidst global economic shifts spurred by the IRA, the UK stands a year post-implementation without a response. While the EU and India have advanced with IRA-driven domestic industry expansions, the…
Bidirectional EV charging innovations bag UK Government funding
The Department for Energy Security and Net-Zero (DESNZ) this week confirmed the allocation of £4.8m to these projects, which should help homes and businesses to reduce energy costs. Some projects…
BT set to trial first EV charging points from repurposed broadband cabinets
The business’s startup and digital incubation arm, Etc., will convert a cabinet in East Lothian this month in a bid to assess whether the solution could be rolled out across…
Tootbus explores onsite solar to power EV fleet
Tootbus this week announced a collaboration with electric fleet solutions provider VEV which will initially include the installation of 10 EV chargers. These chargers will serve three electric buses which…
Manchester’s new ‘green’ office and an F1 net-zero pledge: The sustainability success stories of the week
Published every week, this series charts how businesses and sustainability professionals are working to achieve their ‘Mission Possible’ across the campaign’s five key pillars – energy, resources, infrastructure, mobility and…
UK Government not serious about closing EV Gigafactory gap, MPs worry
The Committee published its first report of session 2023–24, ‘Batteries for electric vehicle manufacturing’, on 21 November 2023. In the report, the Committee laid out seven clear tests for the…
ASA clears Ford advert following zero-emissions claim
The advertisement, which appeared as a paid Google advert in August 2023, touted the Explorer as an “all-electric SUV” and highlighted features such as fast charging and driver assistance technology…
Stellantis invests £10m in UK EV manufacturing, calls on Government for more support
The automaker announced on Thursday (22 February) that it will produce a “limited” run of five electric van models at its plant in Luton from spring 2025. Vehicles will be…
Is the UK losing out in the global EV race?
Stellantis announced on Thursday (22 February) that it will produce a “limited” run of five electric van models at its Luton plant from early 2025. Vauxhall’s parent company will invest…
Tata Group confirms Somerset location for Britain’s biggest Gigafactory
The plant, set to be the UK’s largest Gigafactory for electric vehicle (EV) batteries, will be located at the Gravity Smart Campus – a 600+-acre industrial estate being developed on…
From CSDDD to decarbonising heavy industry: Recapping a bumper week for green policy in the EU
Berlin launches €23bn industrial decarbonisation programme Since the US approved the Inflation Reduction Act, which sets aside more than $300bn for low-carbon industries, in August 2022, the global green subsidy…
JLR unveils portable energy storage system made with used EV batteries
The unit, produced as part of a collaboration with energy storage innovation start-up Allye Energy, can store 270kWh of energy – nearly a month’s worth of power for the average…
Fortifying the tracks: How can the UK rail sector build climate resilience?
As the UK experiences a surge in extreme weather events impacting various sectors of the economy, the rail infrastructure and its operations have not been spared. This has resulted in…
Used electric car sales in UK reach record highs
New data from the Society of Motor Manufacturers and Traders (SMMT) confirms that more than 41,500 pure electric cars were sold on the used market in the first quarter of…
45-minute Masterclass: Electrifying your fleet on the road to net-zero
Road transport is the fastest-growing contributor to global emissions and, here in the UK specifically, transport has been the highest-emitting sector since 2016. The transition to EVs is well underway…
Delta Air Lines faces legal action over carbon neutrality claims
Mayanna Berrin is seeking a class action lawsuit relating to advertisements that the airline has run since early 2020. Her claims are grounded in the fact that Delta stated that…
Patagonia’s campaign for the oceans and Uber’s carbon calculator: The sustainability success stories of the week
Published every week, this series charts how businesses and sustainability professionals are working to achieve their ‘Mission Possible’ across the campaign’s five key pillars – energy, resources, infrastructure, mobility and…
Sustainability uncovered podcast episode 8: Greenwashing crackdowns, innovation investments and net-zero cruises
Sustainability Uncovered, hosted in partnership with Lloyds Bank, uncovers some of most inspiring and insightful sustainability and climate action stories from across the globe. The show features live in-the-studio guests,…
P&O Ferries to debut £250m hybrid vessels on Dover to Calais route
The new £250m investment has supported the creation of two new hybrid vessels. The P&O Pioneer will make its maiden voyages across the channel shortly, with the Liberté to follow…
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