A Manufacturing Revolution: The Technology Transforming BMW’s Advanced New Look Munich Plant
BMW Group is preparing to launch series production of the new BMW i3 at its Munich plant in August 2026, marking a defining milestone in the rollout of the company’s Neue Klasse vehicle platform and the transformation of the facility into a fully electric vehicle production site.
OPINION: The Impact of the UK’s £1bn Investment in Transport Electrification – Richard Earl, EO Charging
The UK Government’s recent £1bn commitment to transport electrification marks a significant step forward in the transition to net zero. This funding underlines the scale of ambition to decarbonise the transport sector and accelerate the adoption of zero emission vehicles.
Powering Physical AI at Scale: Wiliot Partners with Databricks
Wiliot and Databricks unite to transform physical-world data into real-time intelligence, helping enterprises enhance visibility, streamline operations, and accelerate AI-driven supply chain innovation.
Electric Freightway : Electric HGVs Could Save 1,000 Tonnes of Carbon Per Truck by 2034
A single electric heavy goods vehicle (eHGV) could save around 1,000 tonnes of carbon emissions by 2034 compared with a diesel equivalent, according to the final report from the Electric Freightway programme published by Hitachi ZeroCarbon and GRIDSERVE.
Ellen MacArthur Foundation: Why Paper-Based Packaging is Vital in Tackling Flexible Plastic Pollution
A report from the Ellen MacArthur Foundation highlights the potential role of paper-based materials in addressing the growing environmental impact of flexible plastic packaging. The study calls for rapid innovation and industry collaboration to develop paper-based alternatives that can be responsibly designed and scaled.
IAG Cargo Releases New Summer Schedule
IAG Cargo has announced a new direct connection between London Heathrow Airport and St Louis in Missouri from 19th April, as well as increased frequencies across the rest of North America, Europe, and Asia.
Digital Catapult Invests £500,000 in Exabler Following Successful BAE Systems and Leonardo UK Partnership
Digital Catapult has invested £500,000 in Exabler to scale the London-based startup’s AI-driven trade optimisation platform, strengthening UK supply chain resilience. This follows Exabler’s participation in Digital Catapult’s Made Smarter Innovation | Digital Supply Chain Hub, where it partnered with BAE Systems and Leonardo UK to develop a solution for the defence and security sector.
FedEx Expands Faster, Flexible Delivery
FedEx Corp. has launched FedEx SameDay® Local, a delivery solution designed to give retailers faster, flexible delivery options while improving visibility, reliability, and cost efficiency.
£1 Billion Funding to Electrify UK Fleets with Zero Emissions Truck and Van Grants and Depot Charging Scheme
UK businesses can now access £1 billion in government funding to adopt electric trucks and vans and install depot charging infrastructure. The Zero Emissions Truck and Van grants and the Depot Charging Scheme aim to cut fleet costs, reduce emissions, and strengthen resilience against fuel price volatility, supporting the UK logistics sector’s move toward net zero.
Rolls-Royce to Invest £19.3m in Rotherham UK Advanced Manufacturing Facility to Boost Turbine Blade Production
A £2m grant from the South Yorkshire Mayoral Combined Authority has helped unlock a £19.3m investment by Rolls‑Royce to expand advanced manufacturing capability at its turbine blade facility in Rotherham.
Digital Catapult : Accelerating the Application of Deep Tech
Dr Annie Iakovaki, Head of Industrial Supply Chains at Digital Catapult, discusses how the next generation of industrial supply chains will be built on deep tech innovation.
LoganAir, Royal Mail & BETA Technologies: UK’s First Electric Flight Demo Launches Across Scottish Mail Routes
The UK’s first real-world electric aircraft demonstrations have launched across Scotland, as Loganair, Royal Mail and BETA Technologies test how electric aviation could support essential mail deliveries to remote communities.
