Environment and energy

Huge increase in charging network needed, says VW UK boss

In an exclusive interview, Alex Smith says sales of EVs are in danger of outstripping the infrastructure

25 February 2022
Huge increase in charging network needed, says VW UK boss
Environment and energy

Why just making batteries is not enough for UK’s car supply chain

Post-Brexit, and in a new EV world, UK plc needs to look at new sources of raw materials

24 February 2022
Why just making batteries is not enough for UK’s car supply chain
Environment and energy

Kia to return green energy to grid through charging network

Car maker says green energy will be purchased in megawatt-hours through ‘guarantee of origin’ certificates

22 February 2022
Kia to return green energy to grid through charging network
Environment and energy

SMMT calls for regulated EV charge point mandate

The Society of Motor Manufacturers and Traders has proposed a seven-point plan and a regulatory body

16 February 2022
SMMT calls for regulated EV charge point mandate
Technology

Britishvolt joins with Glencore to open battery recycling plant

New Northfleet recycling plant will process at least 10,000 tonnes of lithium ion batteries per year

3 February 2022
Britishvolt joins with Glencore to open battery recycling plant
Environment and energy

BP acquires 30% stake in UK producer of hydrogenated vegetable oil

Fuel giant has invested in Green Biofuels with a view to replacing diesel in certain applications

3 February 2022
BP acquires 30% stake in UK producer of hydrogenated vegetable oil
Environment and energy

Autocar’s Great Women podcast: Nissan’s senior VP of sustainability and governance

In our latest podcast, we chat to Freiderike Kienitz about her rise to the top and how Nissan is reinforcing its sustainability focus

1 February 2022
Autocar’s Great Women podcast: Nissan’s senior VP of sustainability and governance
Environment and energy

Why is hydrogen no longer the fuel of the future?

A lower carbon footprint is the aim of carmakers from Alfa Romeo to Volvo, yet many are ditching hydrogen plans

26 January 2022
Why is hydrogen no longer the fuel of the future?
Environment and energy

From the boardroom: Britishvolt aims for performance EV market

Nascent battery maker's boss explains why it will offer two different battery chemistries

24 January 2022
From the boardroom: Britishvolt aims for performance EV market
Environment and energy

Number of public EV chargers in UK rises by 37%

Various companies installed 7600 new EV chargers across the nation last year

20 January 2022
Number of public EV chargers in UK rises by 37%

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