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NAA Member News: Emerson & Renwick – UK-Based Consortium Established To Develop Prototype Solid-State Batteries
A consortium of seven UK-based organisations has signed a memorandum of understanding to combine ambitions to develop world-leading prototype solid-state battery technology, targeting automotive applications. Solid-state batteries offer significant potential advantages over conventional lithium-ion batteries and could be transformational in meeting the UK’s net zero commitments through the electrification of transport. The successful outcome of […]
NAA Member News: LiNa wins and leads £0.52M maritime DfT grant working with Bibby Marine
LiNa Energy is proud to announce that on 1st September 2021 it launched a £0.52M project, funded by the UK Department for Transport, delivered in partnership with Innovate UK. Project LiNa Wave will last seven months, led by LiNa and includes Bibby Marine and Lancaster University as partners. The consortium will demonstrate the commercial and […]
NAA Member News: Spark EV Technology strengthens leadership team with CCO appointment
Spark EV Technology has announced that Richard Welford has become its chief commercial officer with immediate effect, supporting Spark as it engages with a number of business growth opportunities around the world. Welford, who has more than 35 years industry experience, has previously held senior positions at companies such as Jaguar, Autoliv and Tata Technologies, […]
NAA Member News: ULEMCo to Convert Aircraft Tow Vehicles to Hydrogen Combustion Hybrid
ULEMCo, the UK hydrogen fuel pioneer, announces the kick-off of its collaboration with Teesside International Airport, RAF Leeming, and Newcastle University, which will extend the adoption of hydrogen fuel in another specialist vehicle type: airport ground support vehicles. Project ZeHyDA (Zero emission Hydrogen Demonstration for Airport applications) will convert a base aircraft tow tug vehicle […]
NAA member event review: University of Salford Road to Electric workshop
The Manchester Clean Air Zone is coming in May 2022, with charges of up to £60 for some non-compliant commercial vehicles, so what can businesses do to avoid paying the charges? The Road to Electric event run by The Energy House 2.0 facility at the University of Salford, an NAA member, looked at this issue […]
Industry News: Pashley Wins Inaugural NVN Nick Carpenter Innovation Award
In memory of Nick Carpenter, Technical Director and co-founder of Delta Motorsport, the Niche Vehicle Network has established the NVN Nick Carpenter Innovation Award. Nick was a serial innovator and was at the very forefront of the electric car revolution. He was an unwavering supporter of the Niche Vehicle Network and had great enthusiasm working […]
Industry News: Niche Vehicle Feasibility Studies Competition
Sponsored by the Office for Zero Emission Vehicles (OZEV) and supported by Innovate UK, the Niche Vehicle Feasibility Studies Competition provides grant funding of up to £35,000 to undertake desktop research and/or preliminary investigation activities aimed at catalysing innovative vehicle technologies applicable to road-going zero emission UK niche vehicles. The competition is open to single applications […]
Northern Automotive Alliance Awards recognise the achievements of companies during the pandemic
Wynne Aviation Services, a company that provided life-saving logistics solutions during the COVID-19 pandemic, has won the title of ‘Company of the Year’ at the 2021 Northern Automotive Alliance (NAA) Awards. The event took place in Cheshire on 23 September and showcased the successes of vehicle manufacturers, supply chain companies and service providers in the […]
NAA Update: Just over two weeks to go until our Awards & Networking Dinner – last chance to book!
Welcome to this month’s newsletter and I hope that you are all keeping well. With just over two weeks to go until we hold our Awards & Networking Dinner, please reserve your place so you don’t miss out. We will be returning to the Mere Golf Resort & Spa in Knutsford on 23rd September and are pleased […]
In the Driving Seat: Lee Parnell, Managing Director, Preston Technical Ltd
Lee Parnell is Managing Director of Preston Technical Ltd when he’s not supervising three kids and an elderly dog… Name Lee Parnell Company Preston Technical Ltd Position Managing Director Apart from that Manufacturers Alliance Association with NAA We have been involved with the NAA on and off for many years, I recently took part in […]
