The UK Government’s drive towards electric cars and a low carbon future faces a bumpy journey, say experts. Car-makers said they are committed to them and invested billions but the challenge of the next nine years is “immense”, according to Mike Hawes, SMMT chief executive. "We are pleased, therefore, to see Government accept the importance of hybrid transition technologies – which drivers are … [Read more...]
1.2M drivers’ jobs threatened by automation
From bus drivers to waste disposal workers, it is revealed that just under 1.2 million driving jobs are at risk due to automation in a new study by MoneySuperMarket. Most at risk occupations are in the regular routes categories. The driving professions most likely to be affected include: Food Delivery Driver - The takeaway industry is most likely to see replacements with 98% … [Read more...]
£2.5M to clean up older polluting CVs
The Low Carbon Vehicle Partnership welcomed the announcement that up to £2.5 million Government funding is being made available to increase the range of vehicle retrofit technologies capable of cutting emissions from larger road vehicles already in use and enable them to meet Clean Air Zone and ULEZ requirements. The funding will support vital testing of new technologies for the ground-breaking … [Read more...]
Throttling back truck emissions
The European Commission has proposed for the first time binding EU emission standards for trucks. The proposal contains a reduction of CO2 emissions from trucks by 15% in 2025 against a 2019 baseline and at least 30% in 2030. The parameter recognises payload and mileage and is expressed as the number of grams CO2 per tonne kilometre (g/tkm). A fine of 50€ per g/tkm will be imposed on … [Read more...]