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Government and industry map path to hydrogen vehicle future

Posted 9:36 Wednesday 18 January 2012

Plans for a nationwide roll-out of hydrogen vehicles and refuelling infrastructure have today been welcomed by SMMT as a major step in securing the UK’s position as a global leader in the development and manufacture of ultra-low carbon vehicles.

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Ford announces launch of high-tech, UK-developed 1.0-litre EcoBoost engine

Posted 13:57 Thursday 10 November 2011

Ford President and CEO Alan Mulally has launched production of Ford’s new 1.0-litre EcoBoost engine developed by UK powertrain engineers located at Dunton and Dagenham. The turbocharged, direct injection engine will be available in Europe in early 2012 and will ultimately be used worldwide.

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European automobile manufacturers propose common standards for electric vehicle charging

Posted 15:00 Thursday 22 September 2011

The standardisation of electric vehicle (EV) charging has taken a step closer to reality as ACEA – the European Automobile Manufacturers’ Association – announces proposals to encourage the use of one type of plug that could be used regardless of car make, electricity provider or country.

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Honda opens Hydrogen refuelling station in Swindon

Posted 11:26 Tuesday 20 September 2011

The UK’s first open access hydrogen vehicle refuelling station has been officially opened at Honda’s manufacturing facility in Swindon.

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MIRA’s advanced engineering and R&D facility awarded Enterprise Zone status

Posted 10:47 Friday 19 August 2011

MIRA, one of the UK’s leading automotive engineering facilities, has been awarded Enterprise Zone status, significantly boosting its bid to become Europe’s most advanced, independent transport development facility.

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Morgan teams up with technology partners to build high-performance electric sports car concept

Posted 17:07 Thursday 18 August 2011

A new, high-performance electric sports car prototype is being developed by the Morgan Motor Company and a consortium of British technology specialists.

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SMMT integrates innovation and e-mobility functions

Posted 16:59 Monday 18 July 2011

SMMT has today announced that industry co-ordination of electric vehicle development, new technologies, innovation, e-mobility and low carbon motoring will now be handled by a dedicated team following the integration of several resources at the industry trade body.

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Business Secretary highlights engineering, science and innovation prowess during visit to Group Lotus

Posted 15:24 Monday 18 July 2011

Business Secretary, Vince Cable, visited Group Lotus at Hethel, Norfolk today as part of a visit to East Anglia, highlighting the breadth and depth of engineering and manufacturing expertise in the area.

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Peers and MPs call on government to support UK automotive

Posted 0:01 Wednesday 13 July 2011

A cross-party group of MPs and Peers will today publish a report calling on government to support UK automotive to ensure industry achieves its potential as a significant driver of growth.

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Minister confirms good progress towards digital radio transition in UK automotive

Posted 9:11 Friday 8 July 2011

Minister for Culture, Communications and Creative Industries, Ed Vaizey, outlined his ambitions for a “fully digital nation by 2015” this week.

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