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NAA Member News: Low Carbon Innovation Fund 2 makes follow on investment in Spark EV Technology
Turquoise, the UK merchant bank specialising in energy, environment and efficiency, has announced a follow-on investment by Low Carbon Innovation Fund 2 (LCIF2) in its existing portfolio company, Spark EV Technology. The investment is part of the company’s £250,000 capital raising round involving both existing and new shareholders. Spark EV Technology is a category leader […]
NAA Member News: The Blair Project – Repivot your business for an EV future through electrification skills training
The need for net zero technologies is now. The technology at the heart of PEMD, magnets, semiconductors and electrical steels for example are significant, and the development of robust and resilient supply chains critical. However, without people and skills, technological advances alone cannot deliver the change needed or enable the UK to significantly contribute to […]
NAA Member News: ULEMCo Procures First Fuel Cell Module from Toyota Motor Corporation
ULEMCo, the hydrogen fuel pioneer, has started development with the FC fuel cell module from the Toyota Motor Corporation, as it develops a range of optimised hydrogen fuel cell solutions for electric vehicle applications. As the first step, ULEMCo is obtaining a fuel cell for evaluation under the feasibility project HySPERT (Hydrogen Special Purpose Electric […]
Industry News: Policy Briefing on Plastic Packaging Tax
A new Plastic Packaging Tax (PPT), first established by Part 2 of the Finance Act 2021 (c. 26), is to be introduced from 1 April 2022 and will apply to all finished plastic packaging manufactured in, or imported into the UK, that does not contain at least 30% recycled plastic. Plastic packaging is defined as […]
NAA Update: Budget update, CW4.0 launch, APC TDAP, and more…
This month’s update includes policies in the Budget for the Automotive sector; CW4.0 has been launched, supporting manufacturing SMEs across Cheshire and Warrington to accelerate opportunities via digital technology; and the Advanced Propulsion Centre Technology Developer Accelerator Programme (TDAP) is back. Welcome to this month’s newsletter and I hope that you are all keeping well. […]
In the Driving Seat: Eddie Black, Eco-Genics Limited
Eddie Black is Managing Director of Eco-Genics Limited – when he’s not on a road trip through Europe in a Jaguar F-Type. Name Eddie Black Company Eco-Genics Limited Position Managing Director Apart from that Institute of Directors Federation of Small Business Scottish Council for Development & Industry (SCDI) Cumbria Tourism Board Member Dumfries and Galloway […]
NAA Member News: Preston Technical Ltd – Patent Grant Announcement for TabTech®
Preston Technical, with its strong innovation background, has announced that its TabTech® product has been granted a patent by the UK Intellectual Property Office. Preston Technical is an active member of the Northern Automotive Alliance and is excited to share some good news with the Alliance members! Preston Technical is pleased to advise that its TabTech® self-adhesive […]
NAA Member News: Spark EV Technology collaboration puts two UK tech firms in the EV pilot’s seat
Two UK technology companies have joined forces to bring accurate range prediction and optimised fuel efficiency to the electric vehicle market through the development of an Advanced Driver Assistance System (ADAS) that is specifically optimised for energy efficiency. Hypermile and Spark EV Technology, two companies specialising in AI-powered technology for the automotive industry, have united […]
NAA Member News: World First Hydrogen Powered Ambulance Prototype Displayed at COP26
Visitors to COP26 in Glasgow are viewing the world’s first hydrogen fuelled ambulance, created by ULEMCo, the UK hydrogen fuel pioneer, and their partners. Interest is strong in the working prototype vehicle, which incorporates a hydrogen fuel cell in the powertrain, can be refuelled quickly and is capable of up to a 300-mile range. Named […]
Events: Powertrain Systems for Net-Zero Transport conference, 7-8 December 2021, London
The Institution of Mechanical Engineers (IMechE) is delighted to invite Northern Automotive Alliance members and their colleagues to this upcoming conference in London. Taking place on London on 8-9 December, the conference provides two days of technical presentations and knowledge sharing between researchers, OEMs, service providers and academics, covering the latest developments in powertrains, propulsion […]