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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 […]
Events: Webinar – New UK Import Controls & Changes to Rules of Origin in 2022, 22 November 2021
Full border controls on imports of most goods from the EU to the UK will be introduced from 1 January 2022. Imports from the EU will be subject to the same requirements as apply to goods imported from the rest of the world. Manufacturers must adhere to the guidance outlined in the UK Border Operating […]
Ford to Invest £230 Million to Transform Halewood Operations to Build its First Electric Vehicle Components Assembly Site in Europe
• Ford’s vehicle transmission facility at Halewood on Merseyside to be transformed to build electric power units for future Ford all-electric passenger and commercial vehicles in Europe • Halewood will be Ford’s first electric vehicle component in-house assembly site in Europe with production beginning in 2024 • £230 million investment in transforming the site safeguards […]
NAA Update: Congratulations to the winners at the 2021 NAA Awards Dinner
Thursday 23 September saw the return of our Annual Business Awards and Networking Dinner, where we welcomed over 180 guests from across our member companies to the Mere Golf Resort and Spa at Knutsford for a fabulous evening of networking, dining and entertainment. We were treated to industry sector updates from Wes Jacklin, Chairman of […]
In the Driving Seat: Neil Furlong, Wynne Aviation
Neil Furlong, Sales and Business Development Manager, Wynne Aviation, travelled around the world for 7 years but thankfully was in Cheshire in September 2021 to receive the NAA Company of the Year Award. Name Neil Furlong Company Wynne Aviation Position Sales and Business Development Manager Apart from that We are members of Liverpool Chamber of […]
NAA Project News: NAA’s FAST STEP 3 project part of formal opening of the Henry Royce Institute Hub
The NAA’s FAST STEP 3 project was part of the formal opening of the Henry Royce Institute Hub building at the University of Manchester on 7th September. Carol Holden gave a presentation on the role of Royce in the development of the FAST STEP 3 project and the importance of light-weighting for the Automotive Industry. The […]
NAA Member News: Businesswise Solutions – The rise of ESG and the challenges for the automotive industry
Rather than only looking at financial performance, businesses are having to measure, report and improve their environmental footprint, their social impact, and how they govern themselves. Environmental, Social and Governance (ESG) is attracting more interest from business stakeholders. But what exactly is ESG? Stakeholders are increasingly prioritising ESG in their buying decisions, indicating a significant […]
