Council Goes Solar
coventrysociety The City Council took a big step forward in meeting its carbon reduction targets in July when it announced the installation of solar panels across 41 locations in the city.…
Climate Change
Coventry Airport Gigafactory Public Consultation
Proposals for a Gigafactory at Coventry Airport have accelerated following the launch of a public consultation exercise. The consultation seeks to understand the views of residents and the local community…
All-electric bus city plan finalised
Further to the stories we published on 5/2/2021 and 3/3/2021 it is now confirmed that Coventry will receive £50m to fund 297 all-electric buses after the West Midlands Combined Authority…
Plans for Controversial Recycling Plant to be expanded
The City Council is set to upgrade its plans for a recycling centre in the city to create an automated site that council officers say would rank as one of…
Electric Bus City takes a Step Nearer
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…
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…