Transport currently accounts for almost a third (30%) of the world’s total energy use and around a quarter of the global energy related carbon dioxide (CO2) emissions. With climate change high on the news agenda and more consumers than ever making a conscious effort to reduce their carbon footprint, there is no bigger industry that is impacted by this than the travel and motor sector. MPA looks at the biggest factors that are overhauling th...

Transport currently accounts for almost a third (30%) of the world’s total energy use and around a quarter of the global energy-related carbon dioxide (CO2) emissions. With climate change high on the news agenda and more consumers than ever making a conscious effort to reduce their carbon footprint, there is no bigger industry that is impacted by this than the travel and motor sector.

In the build up to World Car-Free Day, we take a look at some key environmentally friendly technologies that will make an impact on the world of tomorrow. World Car-Free Day will take place on Sunday 22nd September and encourages motorists to give up their cars for a day, a further indication that humanity is now more aware of its impact on the planet than ever before.

Humanity is now more aware of its impact on the planet than ever before. The dangerous effects of climate change are well documented and, unless governments, businesses and society as a whole take drastic action in the near future, irreversible damage may be caused.

Brexit will undoubtedly affect life in the UK in several ways. The nature and extent of its impact, however, is anyone’s guess. Regarding research and innovation, on the surface not much should change. The R&D Tax Credit Scheme is a government initiative and while it is subject to European Union rules, ultimately the money is provided by HMRC, so the amount of funding available for creative pursuits should not be affected.

It has been found that Brits think that robotic care workers, immersive contact lenses and implantable mobile phones will all be part of mainstream life in the next 40 years, according to new research by MPA Group. The innovation funding specialists conducted research into which inventions the nation are surprised are not yet part of everyday life, and which year they think they will become mainstream.