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This week, we explore the future of autonomous transport, visit Chesterfield where Stagecoach has invested in new electric buses and look at the final decision for Hulleys of Baslow from Traffic Commissioner David Mullan. Plus, Aurrigo plans autonomous services at Teesside Airport and more. Issue 1693 is out now! https://lnkd.in/eFHKRWY

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#MondayMotivation - 𝗕𝗲 𝗣𝗮𝗿𝘁 𝗼𝗳 𝗚𝗠’𝘀 𝗛𝘆𝗱𝗿𝗼𝗴𝗲𝗻 𝗣𝗶𝗼𝗻𝗲𝗲𝗿 🌍 Greater Manchester is accelerating its clean energy future and your business could help drive it forward. The 𝗚𝗠 𝗛𝘆𝗱𝗿𝗼𝗴𝗲𝗻 𝗦𝘂𝗽𝗽𝗹𝘆 𝗖𝗵𝗮𝗶𝗻 𝗜𝗻𝗻𝗼𝘃𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻 𝗖𝗵𝗮𝗹𝗹𝗲𝗻𝗴𝗲 is a unique opportunity for engineering, manufacturing, clean tech, and all other SMEs to join a pioneering cohort shaping the UK’s hydrogen cluster. 🤝 In partnership with Bosch, The Manchester Metropolitan University and Green Economy, this commercially focused initiative is seeking 𝟭𝟬 𝗯𝘂𝘀𝗶𝗻𝗲𝘀𝘀𝗲𝘀 with capabilities relevant to hydrogen and aligned with Bosch’s broader operations. 𝗪𝗵𝗮𝘁’𝘀 𝗼𝗻 𝗼𝗳𝗳𝗲𝗿? 🔹Collaborate with Bosch, a global leader in hydrogen technology 🔸Visit Bosch’s facilities in Germany to explore their cutting-edge electrolyser systems 🔹Access expert insight from MMU’s Fuel Cell Innovation Centre 🔸Get tailored support from GM Business Growth Hub and Green Economy 🔹Stay open to wider partnerships — participation is non-exclusive! 📅 Express your interest by 𝟮𝟯 𝗢𝗰𝘁 𝟮𝟬𝟮𝟱: 👉 https://lnkd.in/evtBage3 #HydrogenInnovation #SupplyChain #NetZero Manchester Fuel Cell Innovation Centre Bosch Hydrogen Energy Christopher Manka Amer Gaffar FRSA Chris Lake Vicky Wilding Anne Campion Yvonne Grady

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Nissan’s not just building electric vehicles, it’s building the ecosystem around them. The UK’s first shared charging hub for electric trucks is now live in Sunderland, setting a new standard for sustainable logistics and showing what a fully electric supply chain can look like in practice.  Discover more in the link : https://lnkd.in/g3NRUy-6

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This week’s Society of Motor Manufacturers and Traders (SMMT) Transport News Brief, UK bus industry gathers in Manchester and Portsmouth Two bus conferences came at once in September with Portsmouth’s Bus Quality Conference hot on the heels of the UK Bus Summit in Manchester, and as the Bus Services (No.2) Bill makes its way through Parliament, there has been plenty to talk about. In the North West, the great and good of the bus industry, manufacturing and fleets, as well as local transport authorities and combined authority representatives, came together – with Simon Lightwood, Minister for Future Roads, stating his confidence that the Bus Services Bill can deliver the sector’s “largest overhaul” in 40 years. Franchising was a major discussion point, with the Bill set to make it easier for Cas and LTAs to establish such operations. The opening session, however, saw different LTAs make clear that whether a franchise or alternative model is pursued, there is not a one-size-fits-all option. Portsmouth, meanwhile, hosted a conference and series of tours of its various transport facilities, and I was fortunate to join a tour of the Fareham to Gosport Bus Priority Route, which uses an old railway line for buses to zip down the peninsular. Later, I visited a transformed bus garage that houses 62 zero emission buses and charging equipment. Stephen Fidler, Director of Local Passenger Transport and Inclusion for the Department for Transport, set out in Portsmouth that buses are key for connecting people with work, friends or family – so they need to be reliable, better integrated with other transport modes, and safe, especially for women and girls. UK bus services are becoming more accessible, too, with two wheelchair spaces becoming a requirement for new services. The bus sector has many roles and it’s also leading decarbonisation on UK roads, with one in five new buses now zero emission – improving air quality and providing more affordable green mobility across the country. Zero emission buses can also change perceptions of the sector, instead as one with cutting-edge technology which, along with the increasing offer of concessions, can help encourage more people to get back on board. With legislative steps intended to empower local leaders and communities to take control of their bus services, industry could be on the cusp of an opportunity to transform services across the country – and hopefully drive up ridership for all.

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🌍📉 Our latest global sustainability report shows that we’ve halved our direct (Scope 1 & 2) emissions across UK & Ireland ahead of target. From installing a high-speed filler in Burton and upgrading keg lines in Tadcaster and Aspall, to putting more electric fleet vehicles on the road, we’ve reduced energy use and waste across our breweries. But there’s always more we can do, and we’re continuing to focus on our long-term impact: supporting farmers in lowering agricultural emissions, helping suppliers set net zero goals, and empowering our teams through sustainability training. The journey continues – and we’re proud of the momentum we’ve built. To find out more, read our report: https://lnkd.in/ejKbHxPh #CreateaWorldtoCelebrate #Sustainability #CarbonReduction #NetZero 

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