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IMI awards futuristic design award to 11-year-old
- 06/12/2022
- Posted by: Alan Feldberg
- Category: News
Eleven-year-old Jai Mistry of West Yorkshire has been named the winner of a competition to design a concept car for the future. The competition launched by automotive professional body, the Institute of the Motor Industry (IMI) and motor retailer the Sytner Group set out to inspire the next generation of vehicle [...] -
Automotive industry making great green strides
- 12/07/2022
- Posted by: Alan Feldberg
- Category: News
The UK automotive industry’s production carbon footprint fell by 11.2% in 2021 compared with the previous year to reach its lowest level since records began, according to new research from the Society of Motor Manufacturers and Traders (SMMT). SMMT’s latest annual Sustainability Report, now in its 23rd year, [...] -
Volvo invests in fossil-free steel
- 17/06/2021
- Posted by: Alan Feldberg
- Category: News
Volvo is exploring the development of a fossil-free, high quality steel which is hopes to use in car construction. It is teaming up with Swedish steel maker SSAB on its HYBRIT initiative, which aims to replace coking coal, traditionally needed for iron ore-based steelmaking, with fossil-free electricity and [...] -
Toyota unveils bold new environmental targets
- 14/10/2015
- Posted by: Simon Wait
- Category: News
With the aim of contributing to global environmental sustainability, Toyota has developed an ambitious set of goals to be achieved over the next 35 years. Addressing key global environmental issues such as climate change, water shortages, resource depletion, and degradation of biodiversity, the Toyota Environmental [...]