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Industry News: UK Auto Workforce a Competitive Advantage, but Political Conditions Undermining Investor Confidence, finds new report
Britain’s automotive talent is among the world’s most adaptable, with the industry’s long history of engineering excellence and strong labour relations the envy of competing nations, according to new research published by the Automotive Council… Urgent action is needed, however, to address skills shortages and restore necessary political conditions to maintain competitiveness and attract future […]
Industry Event Review: Energy Saving Trust Fleet Heroes Conference
The 2018 Energy Saving Trust Fleet Heroes Awards included a conference about the latest developments in the area of ultra-low emission vehicles and fleets – so what’s the latest news in the industry?… Dr Bob Moran, Department for Transport, talked about Fleets on the Road to Zero. Bob highlighted that we need to tackle climate […]
Innovation to Commercialisation (I2C)
Supporting new product development and innovation for SMEs across Cheshire and Warrington. Innovation to Commercialisation (known as I2C) is an ERDF funded University of Chester project providing support for new development and innovation for SMEs. I2C helps eligible SMEs to introduce innovation to their organisations and effectively bring new products, processes and services to market. […]
The Faraday Battery Challenge: The Future of Electric Cars
It’s estimated that by 2030, 50% of cars will be electric or plug-in hybrid. With transport being one of the leading contributors to greenhouse gases in the UK, it’s no surprise that the government is attempting to combat this through new initiatives. Finding low-carbon, low-emission solutions to current transport and vehicle issues is more vital than ever. Perhaps […]