Exxon weighs chemicals output boost as EVs threaten gasoline use
Exxon Mobil Corp., which operates one of the world’s biggest oil-refining networks, is trying to be more responsive to changing consumer demands as the energy transition gathers pace.
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Albyn School: Inclusive attitude sees pupils’ minds flourish
It is so important that your child begins their learning journey in the right environment.
BP to power London’s largest car service going all-electric
BP electric-vehicle charging business is partnering with Addison Lee, London’s largest car and courier service, to keep its drivers from running out of battery range.
Competition watchdog warns of ‘postcode lottery’ for electric vehicle charging
The UK competition watchdog has published a review into electric vehicle charging, warning some parts of the country are at risk of being “left behind”.
EV-tech company Proterra to go public through ArcLight SPAC
Proterra Inc., which makes electric buses and batteries, agreed to go public through a merger with special purpose acquisition company ArcLight Clean Transition Corp.
Green climate technology key to Covid-19 pandemic recovery plans
In the wake of the historic global economic shutdown in response to the Covid-19 pandemic, governments are unleashing trillions of dollars in a bid to create jobs and spur economic recovery. The scale of this stimulus is unprecedented, in some cases amounting to more than 10% of countries’ gross domestic product. At the same time, an overwhelming number of economists, finance ministers, and business leaders are saying that much of that money needs to help—and certainly not hinder—our ability to cut emissions.
Are we on the cusp of the electric vehicle revolution?
With policymakers now proactively pushing the electric vehicle (EV) agenda, the demand for clean transport amongst consumers is growing.
Investment in renewables and transport could yield £20tn by 2030, report claims
Bold action to tackle climate change could deliver global economic benefits of more than £20 trillion up to 2030, a report has said.
UK plans investment boost for electric vehicle charging points
The U.K. will boost investment in electric-car infrastructure, including a 400-million-pound ($531 million) fund for companies that produce and install charging points, as it seeks to encourage consumers to move away from carbon-polluting vehicles.
Battery startup gets funding to develop cobalt-free products
Conamix, an Ithaca, New York-based battery-technology startup, raised $2 million from investors including an Exelon Corp.-backed company focused on innovations in energy storage.
£30million government funding for vehicle-to-grid technology
The UK Government has announced that it will plough £30 of investment into vehicle-to-grid (V2G) technology.
UK Government opens 100k unit electric car factory
Business secretary Greg Clark has opened a 100,000-unit electric vehicle production facility.
20% of all cars sold will be electric by 2030, claims global report
Analysis by data specialists McKinsey Energy Insights (MEI) has forecast that every fifth car sold globally will be electric by 2030.
Millions in electric vehicle charge point funding goes unclaimed by councils
Two MP’s write to local authorities after only 5 UK councils take advantage of electric vehicle (EV) funding scheme.
UK Government announce details of £120million battery tech investment
UK Business Secretary, Greg Clark, has confirmed the details of the government’s £120million investment in battery technology.
Is the UK ready to drive electric?
While Arnold Schwarzenegger’s Total Recall imagined a future where we’d climb into a rather goofy looking ‘Johnny Cab’ to be met with a loquacious robotic driver, the future of today thankfully looks a lot more sophisticated in terms of electric vehicles (EVs).
Over a third of Scots would consider buying an electric car
A new national door-to-door survey has revealed that a larger number of Scots would think about buying an electric vehicle (EV) than first thought.
Multinational collective to encourage the switch to electric vehicles
Announced at Climate Week NYC, a collection of global businesses will work to increase the worldwide proliferation of the electric car.
100 electric vehicle charging stations to be installed in Oxford
Residents of the city of Oxford will soon be able to charge up electric vehicles (EV’s) in a dramatic move by Oxford City Council and County Council.
Tesla unveils its £24,000 electric car
Electric car maker Tesla has unveiled its newest model - its lowest-priced vehicle so far.
Battery-powered cars under scrutiny
BATTERY-POWERED electric cars are often promoted as the ideal solution to the challenges of future mobility since they produce no exhaust gases in operation.
ExxonMobil gets behind the wheel of electric-cars project
WHILE the Scottish Government makes claims about sustainable transport that may not stand close scrutiny, the US is simply getting on with the job, and in a neat twist, it is ExxonMobil that is playing a key role by sponsoring an all-electric car-sharing and rental programme called AltCar at the Maryland Science Centre in Baltimore, Maryland.