Model T… Model 3

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Just as the Model T revolutionised personal transport and through the introduction of new manufacturing techniques that brought the cost down and upped performance, so to will the new Tesla Model 3. There are loads of reviews of the latest addition to the Tesla line-up, and...

Our common inheritance

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“Mr. Meeks, time to inherit the earth…” The words of John Keating, played by Robin Williams, in Dead Poets Society from BITD (i.e. 1989). A fantastic film, instructive and reflective in so many ways. And today is one that is reflective for me, considering the...

Where there’s a Goodwill…

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With Britain now the largest market for ultra-low emission vehicles, there’s some good news about a major investment and expansion of Intertek’s hybrid and EV testing and development centre in Milton Keynes, UK. Intertek says it is “privileged to work in...

Volkswagen recall plans rejected by US regulators

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VW are having a rough ride – and rightly so. The latest bumps in the road could mean even rougher times ahead, with news that the California Air Resources Board (CARB – a candidate for best NDPB acronym, surely…!) rejecting the company’s plans to buy-back...

2015 into 2016…and beyond

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It’s the time of year when every man and their dog publishes a round-up of the highlights of the year or predictions for the next one. However, one stands out – Business Green’s two-parter is a fantastic resumé of the last twelve months. My thoughts on 2015 are simple...