National Grid begins work on Sunderland gigafactories substation
National Grid is building a new substation in Sunderland to help power gigafactories and…
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UK trials battery-powered train, ditching diesel
The UK is trialling its first battery-powered intercity train, aiming to reduce emissions and…
Nissan to invest £2bn for EVs in Sunderland
Nissan plans a £2bn investment in its Sunderland plant for two new electric models and a third…
UK tyre recycling plant gets green light
Wastefront has secured an environmental permit for its tyre recycling facility at the Port of…
Self-driving double-decker buses to hit UK streets
The 'world's first' self-driving bus service will welcome passengers on board in…
Sunderland man fined £12k for illegal waste operation
Clifford Shee, aged 55, was prosecuted by the Environment Agency for operating outside the…
Nissan finishes UK battery plant
Nissan and a number of project partners have completed the development of a new battery…
Sunderland firm fined £14k for illegal waste
A Sunderland-based company has been ordered to pay £14,700 for breaking environmental laws.…
Nissan plugs-in 4.75MW solar farm in Sunderland
Nissan has switched on a solar farm at its biggest manufacturing site in Europe. The…
Electric car test drives hit the fast lane
Fourteen people yesterday each took delivery of a 100% electric Nissan Leaf car as part of a…
