Environment and energy

Road to 2030: Are the UK's clean air targets realistic and achievable?

Both reducing existing emissions and removing greenhouse gases are critical if the gov't's ambitious targets are to be met

1 February 2021
Road to 2030: Are the UK's clean air targets realistic and achievable?
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British public still needs EV education, says Peugeot UK boss
Tech, development and manufacturing

Analysis: Is 2021 (finally) the year of the electric car?

We talk to a Stellantis vice-president and an ex-Ford technical chief about the prospect

1 February 2021
Analysis: Is 2021 (finally) the year of the electric car?
Tech, development and manufacturing

Road to 2030: How much electric power will we need?

Electricity demand peaked in the UK in 2005 - it's been falling ever since but EVs will consume a lot

1 February 2021
Road to 2030: How much electric power will we need?
Environment and energy

Road to 2030: Will the UK's CO2 reduction targets make any difference to global pollution levels?

Truly significant reductions in emissions depend on similarly green action from China and the US

1 February 2021
Road to 2030: Will the UK's CO2 reduction targets make any difference to global pollution levels?
Technology

Under the skin: Why clever driver assist tech rules sims

Simulator experiments with ADAS are repeatable and avoid adverse influence from weather, traffic or the time of day

1 February 2021
Under the skin: Why clever driver assist tech rules sims
Environment and energy

Road to 2030: Can extra power all come from renewable sources?

Renewable energy is becoming increasingly viable each year - wind looks particularly promising

1 February 2021
Road to 2030: Can extra power all come from renewable sources?
Tech, development and manufacturing

Road to 2030: Can the UK really be a leader in electrification?

While we can't compete with larger economies like China on scale, the UK can and does punch above its weight

1 February 2021
Road to 2030: Can the UK really be a leader in electrification?
Tech, development and manufacturing

Road to 2030: Will the national grid cope, and will there be blackouts?

While some are worried about peak demand, experts say that "it's certainly manageable"

1 February 2021
Road to 2030: Will the national grid cope, and will there be blackouts?
Tech, development and manufacturing

Road to 2030: How many charging points are needed, and what kind?

More chargers are required and coming. Ultra-rapid chargers have the benefit of speed but may stress the grid

1 February 2021
Road to 2030: How many charging points are needed, and what kind?

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