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BMW Group opens new automated steel pressing facility at Swindon plant

Green Car Congress

This along with smaller touches such as LED lighting and the long glass roof windows running down the center of the building have a significant impact, creating a light bright working environment, reducing the reliance on artificial light and contribute significantly to achieving energy saving and sustainability targets.

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Maximising self-consumption through pioneering green tech

My Energi

Harnessing the opportunity As demand for solar power continues, the future of the technology looks impressively bright. This means that users can effectively choose where to send their self-generated solar energy – to heat the home, to power their EV, or to store for use in times of high demand but low generation.

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Bright Automotives Plug-in IDEA Debuts on Tuesday

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Bright says that its IDEA heavily utilizes platform efficiency—including lightweight materials, advanced aerodynamics and low-rolling resistance tires—combined with the PHEV drivetrain.

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Road Test: 2023 Volvo C40 Recharge Twin AWD Ultimate

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The clean design is void of cladding, with the only bright-work to be found on the “C40” and “VOLVO” badging. There is a bit less head room when entering the rear seats and a bit less cargo space in the far back. Both are negligible between the two models, so go with the one that catches your eye.