In celebration of the recently passed hashtagWorldEVDay on the 9th September, we look at the many contributions of members of the European Small Volume Car Manufacturers Alliance (ESCA) to sustainable automotive practices.
1 – Electric Fleet of Vehicles 🔋
Like many other of our members, Lotus Cars Europe are progressing towards a fully electric fleet of vehicles. A move first inspired by the Lotus Evija in 2019, and most recently cemented by the success of the Lotus Eletre and Emeya, for which the British company won the prestigious Red Dot Design Award.
2 – Hydrogen Technology for Future Vehicles ⛽
Harnessing hydrogen technology is another area members of ESCA are at the forefront of. Consider, for example, McLaren Automotive Ltd‘s partnership with Mission H24 – producing a prototype capable of the highest calibre performance at Le Mans.
3: Sustainable Manufacturing Facilities 🚔
Throughout our various members, sustainable manufacturing practices are well-established. For example, Aston Martin Lagonda Ltd achieved a 23.3% reduction in CO2 emissions per car manufactured in 2023 compared with 2022, whilst Goupil have fully-fitted the roof of their factory with solar panels.
Throughout the meeting, members engaged in insightful discussions about the recent EU Election outcomes and the upcoming UK General Election, analysing their potential impacts on the automotive industry and specifically on small volume manufacturers.
During the discussion, members also tackled crucial policy issues, diving deep into the implementation of Euro 7, the General Safety Regulation, and the Regulation on Batteries and Waste Batteries.