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NAA Member News: Brabners – Navigating VLO sentencing: A proactive approach to health & safety protections
Management teams across the automotive industry are set to feel the impact of recent changes to safety fines for big businesses. Claire Burrows, partner in the regulatory and professional conduct team at purpose-led law firm Brabners, explains how a proactive approach to tackling new rules will put them on the front foot. Regardless of job […]
NAA Member News: Liverpool UTC – Exclusive 3D CAD and CAM Courses for Northern Automotive Alliance Members
Liverpool Life Sciences UTC and The Studio are proud to announce Andy Plevin as the only certified Autodesk Instructor in the North West (and to our knowledge in the country) based in a school or college. Liverpool Life Sciences UTC is excited to extend an exclusive opportunity to Northern Automotive Alliance members. We are offering […]
NAA Member News: STFC – Improving Electric Vehicle Batteries through Immersion Cooling Simulations
STFC Hartree Centre worked with Faraday Battery to explore the potential of immersion cooling to enhance electric vehicle battery efficiency through the Innovate UK A4I programme. Challenge As governments are looking to create a greener future, the demand for battery Electric Vehicles (EVs) is surging. However, meeting this demand comes with major challenges, like the […]
NAA Member News: ULEMCo – HyTANKa Enables Hydrogen Refuelling in the Construction Sector
ULEMCo, the pioneer in hydrogen solutions for transport, announces a major step forward in the practical decarbonisation of construction operations with the launch of HyTANKa® – a mobile hydrogen supply and refuelling vehicle specifically engineered to address the operational challenges of energy delivery in off-road environments. Developed to replicate the role of the diesel bowser, HyTANKa® provides […]
NAA Member News: University of Greater Manchester – Understanding Degree Apprenticeships
A Degree Apprentice is a full-time employee who works within a business while simultaneously studying towards a university degree. At the University of Greater Manchester in Bolton, degree apprentices benefit from a high-quality academic experience while gaining hands-on industry experience, making them an asset to their employer from day one. Degree apprenticeships combine academic study […]
NAA Member News: University of Salford – Sustainable Futures innovative programme
Over the past three months the Centre for Sustainable Innovation (CSI) at the University of Salford, the Northern Automotive Alliance and Siemens have partnered to deliver ‘Sustainable Futures’ a new innovative programme to support businesses in appreciating the role sustainability plays in providing a competitive advantage and ultimately help them to ‘do the right thing’. With visits to the Siemens site at […]
NAA Member News: 3D 360 Annual Motor Neurone Disease Awareness Film Evening Event
3D 360 and The South Lancs Branch of the MND Association will be holding its annual Motor Neurone Disease Awareness Film Evening Event this year on the 18th of June at Birchwood Park, Risley, Warrington. This year we’ll be showing the 2023 musical fantasy film ‘Wonka’. The evening starts at 6:00 pm in the Generator at […]
NAA Member News: AMRC Case Study – Laser welding of electric vehicle battery modules
AMRC has delivered an Innovate UK-funded project for Helical Technology to find a solution to the challenges of laser welding for attaching busbars to cells for the assembly of prototype electric vehicle battery modules. Background Helical Technology works predominantly with the automotive sector such as automotive manufacturers, motorsport teams, and as a component supplier for […]
NAA Member News: Brabners – Playing with fire: unpacking proposed changes to Conditions of Carriage
With a potential change to the rules on the table regarding liability during force majeure events, Brabners’ Brett Cooper outlines how vehicle transporters can ensure ongoing compliance with Conditions of Carriage laws. In the car transport sector, the rules that govern liability are often overlooked – until something goes wrong. When they do, the small […]
NAA Member News: Businesswise – Geopolitical pressures reshaping the UK energy market
Since 2020, the global energy market has been in a state of almost continuous turbulence, shaped by a host of geopolitical disruptions. Events such as the Russian invasion of Ukraine, prolonged instability in the Middle East, the global pandemic, and a rise in economic protectionism have all combined to create a volatile and unpredictable landscape. […]
