environment
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Car Manufacturer News 6 AugSkoda to use old EV batteries to power dealerships
Skoda is introducing new power hubs across its dealer network that use old electric vehicle (EV) batteries to provide sustainable power.
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Car Dealer News 15 JunSwansway Group saves £1m by switching to LED light bulbs
Swansway Group has invested more than £300,000 to replace all the light bulbs across its business with LED units.
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Car Model News 7 AprPolestar to develop fully carbon neutral model
Polestar has outlined its goal to build a car that is truly carbon neutral by the end of the decade.
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Car Manufacturer News 26 NovGreen NCAP highlights most environmentally-friendly new cars
Green NCAP has published the results from its latest round of testing, which highlights the most environmentally sustainable new cars on sale.
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Car Manufacturer News 26 NovRenault announces 'Re-Factory' refurbishment and EV retrofit plant
Renault is converting its Flins plant into a new ‘Re-Factory’, which will be used to refurbish used cars and convert ICE models to more carbon-neutral powertrains while also developing new sustainable technology.
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Latest News 23 SepAutomotive sector not ready for 2030 ban on new petrol and diesel cars, says the IMI
Banning the sale of new petrol and diesel cars by 2030 puts motorists and automotive industry workers at risk, warns the IMI.
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Latest News 22 SepTesco joins calls to ban sale of new petrol and diesel cars by 2030
Tesco is the latest business to join the UK Electric Fleets Coalition, a group of 27 companies calling on the Government to bring forward a ban on the sale of new petrol and diesel cars and vans to 2030.
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Aftersales 11 JulConcerns rise over tyre and brake particle pollution
The government’s Air Quality Expert Group has published a report today which warns that particles from brake wear, tyre wear and road surface wear directly contribute to more than half of the particle pollution created by road transport.
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Market Insight 10 JulEVs require too much 'upfront expense' for most buyers, Auto Trader survey finds
Car buyers are avoiding electric vehicles (EVs) due to the higher "upfront expense", according to new research from Auto Trader.
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Car Manufacturer News 30 JanVolkswagen, Daimler and BMW face backlash over diesel fumes animal testing
Volkswagen, Daimler and BMW face a new diesel emissions-related backlash following claims that monkeys were exposed to diesel fumes as part of scientific test carried out on the German premium brands' behalf.
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Car Manufacturer News 19 JanBMW recognised as top environmental brand
A survey by the the Carbon Disclosure Project (CDP) has revealed BMW, Daimler and Toyota as the top-three most environmentally friendly car makers.
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Car Dealer News 17 AugEnvironmental best practice award for TrustFord
TrustFord has been recognised for its commitment to carbon reduction with a fourth consecutive win in the Green Apple Awards.
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Car Manufacturer News 24 AprMercedes-Benz ready to deliver home energy storage units
Mercedes-Benz Energy is ready for the delivery of the first energy storage units for residential use to homeowners in the UK.
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Market Insight 20 AprBritain’s car choice priorities are all about money, comfort and style - not saving the planet
Environmental credentials are bottom of the priority list for Britain’s car buyers, according to a new study.
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Dealer Management 7 Oct
Five ways to make your dealership greener
All manufacturers claim to ‘think green’ – but do their dealerships really build that mindset into their day-to-day operations?
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