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?
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?
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?

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