Prodrive has created the first 48V to 12V DC-DC converter targeted at the latest ISO21780 standard for 48V automotive systems. The unit will be launched at this year’s Low Carbon Vehicle Show at Millbrook 4-5 September. With the dramatic projected growth in 48V systems, (predicted to be in as many as a third of all light vehicles by 2030*) enabling mild … [Read more...]
Help for supply chain to meet zero strategy
Automotive technology companies looking to support the government’s road to zero strategy through the development and manufacture of low carbon vehicle technology will have the opportunity to receive new levels of advice, insight and support from leading industry experts at LCV2019. Hosted on the UK Government Pavilion, managed by the Advanced Propulsion … [Read more...]
Survey shows evs with worst depreciation
A new study shows striking differences in the depreciation of ten popular electric and hybrid cars from their purchase price three years ago to their current value. InsuretheGap.com found that the pure electric Renault Zoe lost the most value, depreciating by 61% in three years from its purchase price of £19,988 to only £7,830 value in … [Read more...]
Thrills for thousands in UK first low carbon rally in Wales
Thousands of shoppers, holidaymakers and sports enthusiasts saw some of the world’s most advanced cars in Swansea at the weekend for Britain’s first exclusively low carbon rally, writes Robin Roberts. Fuel cell models lined up with a wide range of battery electric vehicles from nearly every manufacturer selling in Britain to compete in the … [Read more...]
Clearing the air over Clean Air Zones
Plans are under way for cities across the UK to implement Clean Air Zones or similar air quality improvement schemes, which could involve prohibitively high charges on those using older HGVs and vans. London has proposals that could see, at the same time, many HGVs banned from the capital for having insufficient direct vision. As FTA, the organisation … [Read more...]
Swansea welcomes a UK first
Some of the world’s most advanced cars will be gathering in Swansea today for Britain’s first exclusively low carbon rally. Toyota and Hyundai fuel cell models will line up with a wide range of battery electric vehicles from nearly every manufacturer selling in Britain to compete in the Green Dragon EV Rally and Show on Saturday. Streets … [Read more...]
Wales’ Minister talks up new auto investment plan
Talks are "ongoing" to bring a new automotive company to Bridgend, where Ford will end engine production in a year's time, Wales Economy Minister Ken Skates has told radio listeners. WheelsWithinWales broke news of the initial plans last November to attract Ineos Automotive to Brocastle Industrial Estate and this spring Welsh Government said they were … [Read more...]
Wales to host Britain’s greenest ever motorsport event
Britain’s greenest-ever rally is taking place in Wales next weekend. The Green Dragon EV Rally is exclusively for hydrogen and pure electric cars and is based in Swansea, where Sir William Robert Grove invented the fuel cell in the 1840s. The event also breaks ground as it’s not only the first low carbon rally to be held in Britain, but it also allows any … [Read more...]
Plans for Ford plant after closure
New investment uses for the Ford Bridgend Engine Plant site have been identified after it closes in just over a year. The future of the 189-acre site is one of the priorities identified by the Ford Bridgend Taskforce, chaired by Welsh Automotive Forum Chairman Richard Parry-Jones, who was also Ford's senior engineer in the 1990s and later. Chairman Richard … [Read more...]
Newslines 2 August
Vauxhall's fifth generation Corsa with a new range of high efficiency petrol and diesel powertrains from the parent PSA Group is available to order from £15,550 on the road. Arriving in Vauxhall showrooms in January, Corsa has undergone a complete overhaul in four core trim levels with every engine variant of the new model emitting less CO2 than even the … [Read more...]
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