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Greater Manchester just rolled out its 500th electric bus, transforming public transit from just 35 electric vehicles three years ago. The UK city is now on track for a completely electric fleet by 2030, cutting over 76,000 tonnes of CO2 annually.
Eight British clean energy companies are heading to Singapore to bring solutions that could transform how Southeast Asia powers its future. The program has already helped 24 UK firms tap into the region's urgent need for smarter energy use.
A UK parcel locker company has nearly doubled its network in less than a year, making package pickups easier for millions. New solar-powered touchscreen lockers will roll out starting November.
A University of Essex spinout just raised over €1.17 million to bring affordable farming robots to growers struggling with labour shortages. The AI-powered machines can gently pick fruits and vegetables, making advanced automation accessible to farms of all sizes.
A British cold chain company just slashed refrigeration costs by 81% while eliminating diesel emissions using electric units powered by solar panels. The quiet technology is transforming early-morning pharmaceutical deliveries in residential neighborhoods.
Britain is backing the future of farming with £20 million for robots that can plant, tend, and harvest crops without seasonal workers. The tech could transform agriculture while solving one of farming's biggest headaches.
A British company just secured major funding to build electric motors without controversial rare earth materials, tackling one of the biggest headaches in clean transportation. Their magnet-free technology could make electric vehicles cheaper, cleaner, and easier to produce.
Britain just unlocked a way to recycle old electric vehicle batteries into materials for next-generation batteries that charge in five minutes. The breakthrough could free the UK from depending on China for 99% of its battery materials while slashing carbon emissions.
A Cambridge company is making home solar batteries safer and more sustainable with sodium instead of lithium. Hundreds of UK homes are already using the technology that works better in cold weather and lasts longer.
A new partnership is bringing quick-swap battery stations to Europe's electric trucks, cutting refueling time from hours to minutes. The network could support 300,000 electric trucks and reduce Europe's reliance on imported oil.
Britain just backed a Cardiff company developing a reusable heat shield that could make manufacturing in space practical and affordable. The £19 million package also supports early-stage space firms working on navigation, satellite tracking, and orbital safety.
A new heat pump from UK company Alpha runs on propane instead of harmful refrigerants and keeps homes warm even in freezing temperatures. The technology could make eco-friendly heating work in more climates around the world.