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In the Driving Seat: Dan Howard, Liverpool Lifesciences UTC School
Dan Howard, Engineering and Employer Partnership Lead, Liverpool Lifesciences UTC School, seemingly has a challenge choosing between a number of leisure activities such as reading The Lord of the Rings or playing Pokémon Battle Academy… Name Dan Howard Company Liverpool Lifesciences UTC School Position Engineering and Employer Partnership Lead Apart from that I also run https://www.fusioneducatorshub.com which […]
NAA Networking Event: UTAC, Leyland, 23 November 2023, 12:00 – 15:15
Our November networking meeting will take place at UTAC, Leyland. Built in the 1980s, UTAC, Leyland, has seen significant investment in respect of vehicle electrification testing and has a fully equipped Electric Drive Unit (EDU) laboratory, extensive interior systems and seat test capability, and a large structural test laboratory capable of testing heavy-duty trucks and […]
NAA Networking Event: STFC Hartree, Daresbury, 7 December 2023, 12:00 – 15:15
For our final networking event of the year, we will visit STFC Hartree Centre, Daresbury on 7 December. Agenda 12.00 – Arrival and Networking Lunch 13:00 – Welcome & Introductions 13.05 – STFC Hartree Centre Presentation 13.30 – Facility Tour 14:30 – Q&A 14.45 – Networking and Refreshments 15:15 – Final Wrap-up 15.30 – Departure […]
NAA Member News: Bentley Announces Two New Environmental Foundation Partners
The Bentley Environmental Foundation, a £3 million drive to find next-generation solutions to environmental challenges, has announced two new partners. The Climate Group and The Rivers Trust join the three founding partners to support Bentley’s long-term commitment to strengthen global sustainability initiatives. The Foundation is an innovative approach to modern grant-making in the environmental space, […]
NAA Member News: HRH The Princess Royal visits JLR’s Halewood facility to mark 60th anniversary of vehicle manufacturing at the site
HRH The Princess Royal visited JLR Halewood in September for a special diamond anniversary tour to mark 60 years of manufacturing since the first vehicle was produced at the Merseyside facility, in 1963. Her Royal Highness was given exclusive insight into electrification plans and works underway at the facility as it is reimagined as an […]
NAA Member News: Leyland Trucks benefits from Degree Apprenticeships
Leyland Trucks Training Manager, Maria Rogers talks about the benefits that Degree Apprenticeships can bring to a business. Leyland Trucks values staff development and offers opportunities for training and educational development to all their staff through different schemes. Degree Apprenticeships are seen as part of a wider training offer within the business. Find out more here
Industry Event: Powertrain Systems for a Sustainable Future Conference 2023, 29-30 November, London
The IMechE warmly welcomes Northern Automotive Alliance members and their colleagues to this upcoming technical event. Following the successes in 2021, the conference will provide a key forum for all vehicle, engine and powertrain development engineers and researchers to share their work and learn about the latest development and technological trends taking place. Join us […]
NAA Update: Electric vehicle production starts at Stellantis’ Ellesmere Port plant
Ellesmere Port has become the UK’s first manufacturing plant dedicated solely to electric vehicles, as production of Stellantis’ all-electric small van gets underway. Welcome to this month’s newsletter and I hope that you are all keeping well. In significant news for our region, Stellantis has started electric vehicle production at its Ellesmere Port manufacturing facility, […]
In the Driving Seat: Shaun Cross, OMRON Electronics Ltd
It sounds like Shaun Cross, UK Sales Manager, OMRON Electronics Ltd, has a dilemma about whether to go for a cycle ride or go for a drive in his BMW 330e. Name Shaun Cross Company OMRON Electronics Ltd Position UK Sales Manager Apart from that • Vice Chair of UK Logistics Forum (Society of Motor […]
NAA Member News: Eaves Associates – Lithium-ion extinguishing technology
One of Eaves Associates’ clients has now put into production a desperately needed solution!! Venari Group, AVD and Rotec Engineering have proudly announced their official alliance and will unveil their new co-branded lithium-ion extinguishing technology – the Vanquish. With a rapid increase in electric scooters, bikes and vehicles (EVs), fire and rescue services globally have […]
