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UK automotive manufacturing carbon footprint falls to lowest ever level

SMMT

The UK automotive industry’s production carbon footprint fell by -11.2% SMMT’s latest annual Sustainability Report , now in its 23rd year, shows that automotive production and the supply chain emitted 81,095 fewer tonnes of CO 2 in 2021 compared with the previous year. Average vehicle CO 2 emissions meanwhile, were -11.2%

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CV production still strong despite supply chain-constrained first half year fall

SMMT

Latest independent outlook expects factories to turn out some 111,000 light vans this year as sector looks forward to working with new government on an industrial strategy with automotive at its core. As a result, automotive is ideally placed to deliver economic growth in the short and long term.

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Connected and automated mobility revolution set to deliver £66 billion prize by 2040

SMMT

Tech could help save 3,900 lives and prevent 60,000 serious accidents – while adding 342,000 additional jobs, with 12,250 directly in automotive manufacturing by 2040. It has the potential to boost the whole transport sector, creating new supply chains, manufacturing and deployment opportunities.

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Automotive Council announces new industry leadership

SMMT

The Automotive Council has today announced the appointment of two industry heavyweights to spur innovation, competitiveness and growth in the UK’s critical automotive sector. Arun Srinivasan was appointed as the Head of Bosch Mobility in the UK in 2015 and has more than 30 years of experience at Bosch.

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SMMT’s Meet the Buyer returns to Automechanika Birmingham with new Automotive Supply Chain Forum

SMMT

Essential networking event to form part of new Automotive Supply Chain Forum at Automechanika Birmingham. Automotive supply chain sector adds £4.2 Meet the Buyer brings together automotive purchasers with suppliers who can meet their specific requirements. billion value to UK economy.

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UK CV production hits July eight year high

SMMT

8,853 units produced in best July since 2015, while year to date output soars 68.0% The result means the industry enjoyed its busiest July since 2015, while year to date production is up by 68.0% 1 Growth was driven primarily by easing supply chain challenges and an ongoing rise in export demand, which swelled by 18.9%

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UK CV production up for 10th straight month in October

SMMT

Even as UK CV manufacturers have juggled turbulent global supply chains, overall production is up 45.5% While the industry looks to 2023 with some optimism, we cannot be complacent as sustained long-term growth is dependent on favourable operating conditions and a competitive framework for automotive manufacturing.