Stellantis: New EVs and Low Emission Models Central to €60bn Growth Plan
Stellantis unveiled a €60bn (≈$65bn) growth plan that places electric vehicles and low‑emission models at its core. The automaker aims to launch more than 60 new models and refresh 50 existing ones by 2030, expanding its EV portfolio across brands such as Citroën, Fiat, Peugeot and Vauxhall. The strategy includes heavy investment in battery technology, software development, and European production capacity to meet tightening emissions regulations. Stellantis expects the shift to drive revenue growth and improve its competitive position in the fast‑evolving automotive market.
QuberTech Secures Funding Boost for Solution that Promises to Turn Dandelions Into Sustainable Rubber
QuberTech, a UK biotech firm, announced a £3.4 million (≈$4.3 million) funding round to scale its engineered‑dandelion platform that produces natural rubber. The capital will fund field trials, greenhouse expansion, and a pilot processing line aimed at commercial‑scale output. The company positions...
COP31 President Urges World to 'Electrify Processes Throughout Our Lives'
Turkish Minister Murat Kurum, the COP31 President‑designate, called for an accelerated global push to electrify industrial processes, transport and heating to curb fossil‑fuel demand. He signaled that concrete measures to boost electrification could become a top agenda item at the...
Study: Equity Funding for UK Smart Grid Rose to $276m in 2025
Equity funding for UK smart‑grid technologies rose to $276 million in 2025, spread across 12 investment rounds. This marks a rise from $209 million in 2024, which involved nine rounds. The increase reflects renewed investor conviction, especially in grid‑intelligence software platforms. The...
'Major Shift': Almost One-in-Three Cars Sold Worldwide in 2026 to Be Electric, IEA Forecasts
The International Energy Agency forecasts that electric vehicles will make up nearly one‑third of global car sales in 2026, equating to about 23 million EVs sold. This surge reflects heightened consumer response to record‑high oil prices, stricter emissions rules, and expanding...
BloombergNEF: Energy Security Now 'Driving Force' Behind Accelerating Clean Energy Boom
BloombergNEF reports that energy security has become the primary catalyst for the accelerating clean‑energy boom. Heightened geopolitical tensions and supply‑chain volatility are prompting governments and corporations to prioritize domestic renewable capacity. Global adoption of clean technologies is gathering pace, with...
CBI Calls for New Generation of Public-Private Partnerships to Ramp up Infrastructure Investment
The Confederation of British Industry (CBI) released a report urging the UK government to adopt a modern generation of public‑private partnerships (PPPs) to accelerate infrastructure spending. It calls for regulatory reforms that move beyond legacy models and create clearer risk‑sharing...
'Major Milestone': InstaVolt Hails £250m Debt Financing Boost
InstaVolt, one of the UK’s largest electric‑vehicle charging operators, announced a £250 million (≈$317 million) debt facility to fast‑track its rapid‑charger rollout. The financing is earmarked for expanding the network along motorways and in city centres, reinforcing the company’s growth trajectory. The...
Global Briefing: Tesla to Invest $250m in Berlin Gigafactory
Tesla announced a $250 million investment to expand its Berlin‑Brandenburg gigafactory, focusing on battery‑cell production. The funding supports the plant’s goal of reaching a one‑million‑vehicle annual output, strengthening Tesla’s European manufacturing footprint. By scaling battery capacity locally, the company aims to...
Deep Green Gets Green Light for Bradford Heat-Reuse Data Centre
Deep Green has secured planning permission to build a heat‑reuse data centre in Bradford. The facility will capture waste heat generated by servers and feed it into the city’s district‑heating network, including local swimming pools. By diverting this thermal energy,...
Lidl GB Launches New Food Distribution Trial with Food Sharing App Olio
Lidl GB has launched a pilot program with food‑sharing platform Olio to collect and redistribute surplus grocery items from its stores. The trial aims to divert up to 5,000 tonnes of food annually that would otherwise be discarded. Lidl says...
Fossil Fuel Importer, or Electrostate? The Choice Is Ours
The UK generated a record 127 TWh of renewable electricity in 2025, supplying 52.5% of national power and 61% when nuclear is included. Yet the 33% rise in gas prices early in 2026 has driven higher household bills, exposing the country’s...
'Irresponsible Growth': Emissions From European Flights Rose Above Pre-Pandemic Levels in 2025
European flight emissions rose 2 percent in 2025, surpassing 2019 levels for the first time since the pandemic. The increase was driven primarily by low‑cost carriers, whose aggressive capacity growth offset earlier emissions reductions. Ryanair’s global emissions are now 50 percent higher...
How Viritopia Grew From a Plant Nursery Business Into Providing 'Living Walls' For Cityscapes
Viritopia, originally a UK plant nursery, has pivoted to designing and installing large‑scale living walls on commercial and public buildings. Leveraging its horticultural expertise, the company now offers modular green façades that shade structures, improve air quality, and cut cooling...
New Wind-Assisted Ship Delivered to Union Maritime
Union Maritime has taken delivery of the LR2 LNG‑fuelled tanker Monza, now equipped with Bar Technologies' WindWings – a wind‑assisted propulsion system. The retrofit promises significant reductions in fuel consumption and greenhouse‑gas emissions for long‑range shipping routes. Bar Technologies highlighted...