Technology Innovation

A briefing paper on the Final Report of the Trade and Industry Select Committee’s inquiry into the success and failure of UK car manufacturing

A leading economic think tank has highlighted the importance of encouraging private sector research and development (R&D) and has said that improving the availability of finance will be crucial to sustaining the recovery and rebalancing of the UK economy.

SMMT welcomes government’s response to a recent report into the digital upgrade of radio in the UK

The Technology Strategy Board today launched a study into the capability of UK automotive, giving government and businesses a detailed view of the current state of the industry and its ability to take advantage of the transition to low carbon technologies.

The challenges faced by motorists in switching to digital radio were presented today by SMMT to the Consumer Expert Group

Today SMMT presented the industry view on alternative technologies at the Sunderland Automotive Conference, an event focused on future technologies and low carbon vehicles. Catherine Hutt, one of SMMT’s business development managers, presented on existing technology, alternative technology, the potential…

The Energy Technologies Institute (ETI) is set to launch three research projects focusing on the future of electric and plug-in hybrid electric vehicles in the UK

The DfT “Low Carbon Transport Innovation Strategy” was published alongside the Energy White Paper 2007. It forms the basis of the transport element of the White Paper.

The Planning White Paper details proposals for reform of the planning system, building on both Barker’s recommendations for improving efficiency and effectiveness in land use planning, and Sir Rod Eddington’s proposals for reform of infrastructure planning.

Detailed analysis of the UK Budget 2007