Electric Bus City takes a Step Nearer
coventrysociety Two weeks ago we reported that Transport for the West Midlands had won a Government grant of £50 million for the creation of an electric bus network in Coventry. It…
Climate Change
Decarbonising the Construction Industry
Coventry is just about to embark on a mass demolition and rebuild programme across the south of the city centre. The new buildings will have to meet modern energy standards…
Coventry to Get a Gigafactory?
In another important report being considered by the City Council’s Cabinet on Monday 23rd February, plans are being put forward for a “Gigafactory” for the construction of electric vehicle batteries…
Electric Bus City?
Coventry has successfully bid to become one of the UK’s only two all-electric bus cities. Coventry and Oxford were selected from 19 towns and cities who applied to be the…
Research into Wireless Charging of Electric Vehicles to Start in Coventry
Western Power Distribution (WPD), the electricity distribution network operator for the Midlands, has announced the launch of its new research project exploring the feasibility of wireless, ‘on-the-go’ charging for electric…
Council Trials Electric Bin Lorries
Electric bin lorries could soon be used in the city after a trial was successful this month, bringing a breath of fresh air to the city. The bin lorries are…
Is Coventry ready for electric vehicle revolution?
As part of the 10-point plan for a Green Industrial Revolution the Government has announced an investment of £500m for the development and mass production of electric vehicle batteries. Coventry…
River Sherbourne Valley secures National Lottery support
Our partners the Warwickshire Wildlife Trust has received initial support from The National Lottery Heritage Fund for the River Sherbourne Valley Living Landscape project, it was announced on 10th August.…
Update on the Local Air Quality Action Plan
In March we reported on the latest plans submitted by the council to meet the Government targets for reduction in NO2 levels in the city, which was at that time…
A Half Century of Earth Day
Today, 22nd April 2020, marks the 50th anniversary of Earth Day. A global event in more than 193 countries. In 1969, at a UNESCO Conference in San Francisco, peace activist…