Slowing demand for EVs “forcing manufacturers to ration petrol models”
When the Government announced laws forcing carmakers to sell more electric vehicles (EVs), ministers hailed it as a triumph that would put Britain at the vanguard of the clean energy transition. Eight months later, however, and there are fears these ambitions are making hard contact with reality. The zero emission vehicle (ZEV) mandate, which came into force in […]
No magic bullet required, says Clean Cities report
A report commissioned by Clean Cities has revealed that transport emissions can be cut by over 90% by the 2030s, with ‘swift implementation’ of well established existing urban transport measures. The first-of-its-kind study modelled five cities from across Europe (Madrid, Greater Manchester, Milan, Brussels and Warsaw). The measures include: introducing low- or zero-emission zones, greening […]
Sector rallies to ensure a smooth transition to zero emission buses for rural services
A Taskforce of industry experts has outlined how rural areas can become a driving force for the UK’s transition to a zero emission bus fleet. It calls for local transport authorities to produce decarbonisation strategies and for long-term Government investment. Buses already provide a green and sustainable travel option, with one double decker bus capable […]
HVS awarded £6.6 million to develop world’s first autonomous, zero-emission HGV for UK market
Hydrogen Vehicle Systems (HVS), a UK-based hydrogen-powered commercial vehicle innovator, today reveals that the consortium it leads, Hub2Hub, has been awarded £6.6 million to develop and deliver a revolutionary, world-first, autonomous zero-emission HGV for the UK market. Accelerating towards the next generation of transportation and logistics, the Hub2Hub consortium will create a self-driving heavy goods […]
Landmark conference for zero emission mobility manufacturing in Scotland to take place later this month
On 30 June 2022, at the Michelin Scotland Innovation Park in Dundee, a conference is being held to build collaborative partnerships for zero emission mobility manufacturing in Scotland. Organised between Transport Scotland and Scottish Enterprise, the conference is open to companies, organisations and funders who want to rise to the challenge and seize opportunities, by […]
£200 million boost to rollout of hundreds more zero-emission HGVs
The world’s largest fleet of zero emission HGVs will take to UK roads through plans to achieve cleaner air and greener jobs, while helping to keep costs down on consumer goods. Transport Minister Trudy Harrison has revealed over £200 million of government funding will be injected into an extensive zero emission road freight demonstrator […]
Kent County Council awards Dover Fastrack project to Colas
Construction of Dover Fastrack, Kent’s first zero-emission bus service connecting Whitfield with Dover town centre and Dover Priory railway station is to start this month following the award of the construction contract to Colas UK Projects Ltd by Kent County Council (KCC). Work will begin on the scheme this month and is expected to take […]
Arcadis commits to net zero across its operations by 2035
Arcadis the leading global design and consultancy organisation for natural and built assets, has announced the commitment to achieve net zero greenhouse gas emissions (Net Zero) by 2035 within its global operations. The step is part of the ambition the company set out last year in its three-year strategy to build on Arcadis’ pioneering heritage and […]
All new London buses will be zero-emission
The Mayor of London has announced that all new buses ordered by Transport for London for the capital will now be zero-emission. Sadiq Khan says this builds on its recent achievement of making its entire bus fleet compliant with strict Euro VI emission standards – the same standards as the Ultra Low Emission Zone. City Hall […]
