Tech, development and manufacturing

Road to 2030: The state of today's technology, and what's needed for the future

Lighter, more powerful batteries are the focus but tech like ultracapacitors has a part to play too

2 February 2021
Road to 2030: The state of today's technology, and what's needed for the future
Finance and corporate

Ford and Google unite to 'reinvent' the connected vehicle

Industry giants agree six-year strategic partnership with aim of transforming vehicle ownership experience

1 February 2021
Ford and Google unite to 'reinvent' the connected vehicle
Tech, development and manufacturing

Inside the industry: How will history judge hydrogen EVs?

A furious debate rages between critics like Elon Musk and believers like Hyundai's fuel cell research boss

1 February 2021
Inside the industry: How will history judge hydrogen EVs?
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?
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: 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: 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: 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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