The UK’s automotive industry is at the forefront of sustainable innovation, thanks to greener transportation and sustainable production practices.
In this article, we’ll be learning more about the UK’s efforts to create an environmentally-conscious and ecologically sound automotive landscape.
Leading the charge
The UK has seen significant growth in electric vehicles (EVs) over the last few years, which is unsurprising with the launch of government incentives, awarding those who choose to purchase a low-emission vehicle with a grant so they can be purchased at a lower price.
Additionally, sales of new petrol and diesel cars will be set to end by 2030, meaning many Brits will have to buy used cars for sale.
The shift in sustainable mobility is driving the increasing use and spread of EV charging points. These are now becoming more and more popular in large cities, ensuring it’s easy for EV owners to charge their cars on the go.
Previously though, there has been a lack of charging points, which is still the case in many UK towns and cities. This, in turn, prevents those who want to make more sustainable choices from doing so, simply due to the sheer difficulty of being able to travel around.
Shaping the production line
Automotive production lines in the UK are continuing to embrace green manufacturing. By emitting fewer tonnes of CO2 emissions, reducing the amount of water used per vehicle produced and the amount of waste going to landfill, the industry is certainly on its way to becoming a whole lot greener.
Plus, many manufacturers have implemented energy-efficient facilities, carbon-neutral operations, and sustainable material choices that are all in alignment with the country’s environmental targets.
Cleaner air and greener roads
The UK has an ambitious plan to deliver a more sustainable road network, implementing cleaner air and greener roads. Several policies are in place which are aimed at reducing emissions and promoting more eco-friendly transport.
At present, we’ve seen low-emission zones, which involve preventing the most polluting vehicles from driving within the area. As well as this, there are air quality improvement programmes and urban mobility strategies all underway.
Collaborative efforts for a sustainable future
The automotive industry, research institutions and governmental bodies are all joining together to drive sustainability. As vehicle pollutants can cause immediate and long-term effects on our health and the environment, it was important for the relevant people to act accordingly.
The industry has developed a variety of green technologies to ensure a sustainable future for the UK. Some examples include improved durability of tyres so fewer are produced and disposed of, manufacturers using high-performance ecological processes that actively work to reduce greenhouse gasses and creating and ensuring vehicles conserve as much fuel as possible.