The UK government has announced changes to the Zero Emission Vehicle (ZEV) mandate in an attempt to balance the needs of the environment and the automotive industry.
With the 2024 United Nations Climate Change Conference (COP29) having kicked off this week, UK prime minister Sir Keir Starmer has reiterated his stance on turning the nation into a “clean energy superpower”.
Via the Advanced Propulsion Centre (APC), the government has backed a project called Ceramics for BEVs (‘CeraBEV’) which will enable the use of lightweight materials across EV battery enclosures and cooling plates.
The Sizewell C Development Expenditure (Devex) Subsidy Scheme has been launched, aiming to support development of Sizewell C up to the point of a final investment decision (FID).
Secondhand electric vehicle (EV) sales helped the UK’s used car market grow for the sixth successive quarter, figures from the Society of Motor Manufacturers and Traders (SMMT) show.
