UK Car Industry – Environmentally Sustainable Development

Question 1

Why the Car Industry Needed to Change

Answer 1

Traditional factories caused:
Air pollution
Factory waste
High CO₂ emissions (climate change)

Needed to be more eco-friendly and sustainable.

Over 1.5 million new vehicles produced annually within the country

Question 2

Electric & Hybrid Cars

Answer 2

Lower emissions.

Growing market in the UK.

Question 3

New Sustainable Factories

Answer 3

Example: Nissan Sunderland plant.

Uses 10 wind turbines and 19,000 solar panels generating 7% of its electrical needs

Makes electric cars (Nissan Leaf).

Reduces waste & energy use.

Question 4

More Recycling

Answer 4

Car parts/materials reused.

Question 5

Lower Energy Use

Answer 5

Modern, efficient factories.

CO2 levels reduced by 22.4% since 2005

Use robots & clean technology.

Question 6

Benefits

Answer 6

Less environmental damage.

Helps UK meet climate targets.

Creates jobs and supports economy sustainably (Over 7,000 employees)

Question 7

Summary

Answer 7

UK car industry is greener with electric cars, clean energy, and efficient production.

Industry can grow without harming the environment.