Car makers racing to meet net zero goals have focused on electric powertrains. But while electric cars do produce less emissions than conventional vehicles, their manufacture is still far from sustainable. As the FT’s Peter Campbell reports, using more recycled parts - especially batteries - could make a big difference, but the road to sustainability is especially challenging for the auto industry.
Sales of e-bikes are booming, while innovations in battery technology have extended the range that an e-bike can travel.
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Smart energy management systems will enable mass electric vehicle charging at a new campus
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How the leading technology groups are leading the way with their competing games offerings.
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The rollout of 5G is gathering pace. But this rollout won’t be cheap, so far business uptake has been slow, and the question of how to monetise 5G applications still looms large.
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