The Environmental Impact of Electric Cars: Understanding the Benefits and Challenges Electric cars are only growing in popularity. You can’t leave the house without seeing a good handful on your journey. As global warming threatens our future, shifting toward electric vehicles (EVs) is a great step towards reducing our carbon footprint and minimising the effects
Electric Vehicle Transition: How is the UK Managing it? In March, the UK Government confirmed a ban on diesel and petrol cars sold in the UK from 2030. Preparations are underway for what is arguably the biggest change in UK motoring since 1901 when the first modern motorcar came about. Naturally, such an undertaking requires
Can Electric Cars Really Help Tackle Climate Change? Electric cars are essential in tackling climate change. They play a pivotal role in reducing greenhouse gas emissions from petrol and diesel cars. EVs have zero-carbon emissions when running. However, comparisons suggest that emissions in manufacturing and charging mean lifetime emissions are greater for EVs than their
What if it were 2030 Today? How Ready are we for Electric Motoring? Close your eyes and pretend it’s 2030. Wait, no, how can you read this if your eyes are closed? Open your eyes and pretend it’s 2030, autonomous vehicles and flying cars, the lot… Reminiscing over the last decade, you recall some striking
Power Companies Prevent Move to More Renewable Energy It has been reported in a study, published in the Nature Energy Journal, that power companies around the world are hindering the transition from fossil fuels producing energy to ones that are greener and more renewable, such as solar and wind energy. We’re looking into the way
NHS Renewable Energy: NHS Becomes a Beacon for Renewable Energy Efforts A report last year unearthed that the UK health and care systems account for 5.4% of the UK’s carbon footprint. In response, the NHS Property Services (NHSPS) have claimed that through their green efforts, they helped cut down CO2 levels by over 40,000 tonnes
European Renewable Energy Creates More Energy Than Fossil Fuels For The First Time In History Since the start of 2020, it has been recorded that over one-fifth of energy generated in Europe was renewable; generated by wind turbines and solar panels. Denmark, in particular, had the highest generation of solar and wind energy with 64%
BP Sets Goal to Become One of The World’s Largest Renewable Power Generators BP is aiming to include 50 gigawatts of renewable energy in their business before 2030. This energy includes the likes of solar, wind and hydropower. Their aim is to become one of the largest renewable power generators in the world.