Electric Vehicles

With the world becoming eco-friendly and the Government taking steps to try and achieve its clean air targets, many major cities are making big changes to reduce air pollution and become greener. It was recently confirmed that Greater Manchester and a few other regions will be implementing a Clean Air Zone after receiving funding from […]

The automotive industry now finds itself in the midst of a quiet revolution. It wasn’t so long ago that the electric car was a distant, impractical fantasy; now it seems like an inevitability that’s certain to transform the way we think about getting from one place to another. This transition is sure to have considerable […]

Statistics show that more and more motorists are making the switch to battery electric vehicles with a staggering rise of 441.3% in May 2021 compared to May 2020 (these will be slightly inflated as a result of COVID-19). Looking at the year so far, there have been 54,051 BEV sales compared to just 22,054 in […]

Making investment decisions is tough as a growing business. You need to buy assets that will strengthen your company and help you deliver the best service to customers. At the same time, you want to ensure that you’re having the lowest possible impact on the environment. For companies working frequently with cars and other vehicles, […]

Cars and other corporate vehicles, such as trucks, lorries, and vans, create a large percentage of most businesses ’ carbon emissions. This is particularly true if your company uses corporate vehicles regularly, such as for logistics or deliveries. As a fleet manager or business leader, you’ll always be on the lookout for ways that you […]

In 2019, the UK became the first country in the world to commit to achieving net-zero carbon emissions by 2050. Since then, several other countries have followed suit, while proposed legislation is in the pipeline in plenty more. That means that modernising your manufacturing department to make it more sustainable will soon become a matter […]

The Tesla Model 3 has caught the attention of the UK public in a big way. The carmaker’s smallest model made its way onto the best-seller list – a first for an electric car. The world-famous car has been pleasing driving enthusiasts for a while now. Beyond the initial appeal of its electric, environmentally friendly […]

The ever-growing popularity for electric vehicles has truly taken off in recent years. As electric cars become more affordable and stylish, as well as our increased consciousness of the effects our vehicles have on the environment, electric cars have become a strong alternative. A ban put on new petrol and diesel cars by 2035, has […]

Electric vehicles and other sustainable transport solutions are no longer seen as oddball alternatives to established forms of transport, and are fast becoming the norm. Driven by public concern over health issues and environmental impacts, sustainable forms of transport are now regarded as a necessity rather than a choice. Sustainable transportation should ensure that everyone […]

In 2020, Infocus International Group is bringing back the Mastering Energy Storage & Charging Electric Vehicles (EVs) workshop. There are two modules available: Mastering Energy Storage and Charging Electric Vehicles – Grid Impacts & Value Chain Opportunities. The course is ideal but not limited to professionals from investment community or who are working within the […]

By 2040, the government plans to place a ban on all petrol and diesel fuelled transport in an attempt to tackle the high levels of nitrogen oxide poisoning that is harming our air. Sales of electric cars skyrocketed to a new record in 2017, with over 4,000 new licensed motors per month. This is a […]

Self-driving cars once seemed an impossibility, a vision of a far-away future that we’d not get to see in our lifetimes. But these vehicles have already hit the road and made an impact on drivers everywhere. For one thing, experts say that autonomous transport will cut down on road-traffic accidents and save lives each year. […]

Conventional fossil fuel-powered cars are slowly becoming a thing of the past. It shouldn’t be surprising, as these gas-guzzling machines are having a huge impact on the environment. That’s why car manufacturers are assigning more resources for the development of engines which leave little to no carbon footprint. As a result of these efforts, the […]

The British government expects that by 2030, the motor vehicle industry in the UK will be producing primarily electric vehicles. This prediction reflects a current worldwide trend — more and more people are switching from traditional cars to ones powered by electrical engines. The reason for the shift is primarily environmental — greenhouse gases are […]

The world of sustainable technologies is not a stagnant one. In fact, the automotive industry – which has pushed forward so many technological advancements – is one arena in which green technology is thriving. Over the past several years, this industry has made significant strides towards more effective and environmentally-friendly electric and hybrid cars. Why? […]

Despite the entity of an electric vehicle existing for well over a century now, the popularity and practicality of mass production has only seen a rise to fame in the past few years. First came a significant push for investment in terms of the hybrid, however, with a renewed sense of environmental conscience, the time […]

Analysis: By Danial Naqvi The energy storage market is diversifying fast, with more emphasis on renewable sources and efficient systems. Fons Jansen, Strategic Advisor of Smart Grids at Enexis recently emphasised to Front Group that conventional oil and gas energy producers will not have a major influence with regards the future of energy. The use of […]

Industry experts have known it for some time, but society as a whole is beginning to wake up to the fact that diesel fuel (in particular) is doing more harm than most people realise. Of course, there has been a ‘green’ movement trying to push fossil fuels out for cleaner alternatives for some time, but […]