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?
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?
Tech, development and manufacturing

Road to 2030: What about EV owners without home charging points?

Street lamps could be key to expanding on-street charging, catering to those who can't charge at home

1 February 2021
Road to 2030: What about EV owners without home charging points?
Government and legislation

Road to 2030: What investment is promised by the government, and is it enough?

Grants for items like wallboxes will go some way to aiding EV adoption but bodies like the SMMT say it's not enough

1 February 2021
Road to 2030: What investment is promised by the government, and is it enough?
Tech, development and manufacturing

Road to 2030: What will electric car charging cost the consumer?

Estimates are difficult as costs will vary greatly depending on location and technology

1 February 2021
Road to 2030: What will electric car charging cost the consumer?
Environment and energy

The road to 2030: How the UK must prepare for an EV revolution

The ban on new petrol and diesel cars will transform UK motoring on a scale never seen before. This in-depth analysis looks at how it can be achieved

1 February 2021
The road to 2030: How the UK must prepare for an EV revolution
Environment and energy

Road to 2030: Are the UK's clean air targets realistic and achievable?

Both reducing existing emissions and removing greenhouse gases are critical if the gov't's ambitious targets are to be met

1 February 2021
Road to 2030: Are the UK's clean air targets realistic and achievable?

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