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17 September 2024 - Abingdon: Zircotec, the thermal technologists that have owned the science of heat management for more than 30 years, have secured government funding through the Advanced Propulsion Centre UK (APC) to develop a single proprietary ceramic coating that will unlock the use of lightweight materials – including aluminium and plastic composites – across EV battery enclosures and cooling plates. The Government-supported ‘CeraBEV’ (Ceramics for BEVs) project, which forms part of the government’s work to ensure the UK remains at the cutting-edge of battery technology, will last for 12 months. Zircotec has been installed as the lead partner, while Cranfield University is the project partner responsible for coating testing and evaluation. In almost all cases, battery enclosures on today’s EVs are manufactured from heavy-duty steel. In a bid to reduce the weight of EVs and improve their range, alternative and lightweight materials are needed. Examples include aluminium and...

Zircotec to lead vital ceramic coating research to enable lightweight material use in Electric Vehicle (EV) battery enclosures and cooling plates

17 September 2024 - Abingdon: Zircotec, the thermal technologists that have owned the science of heat management for more than 30 years, have...

17 September 2024 - Abingdon: Zircotec, the thermal technologists that have owned the science of heat management for more than 30 years, have secured government funding through the Advanced Propulsion Centre UK (APC) to develop a single proprietary ceramic coating that will unlock the use of lightweight materials – including aluminium and plastic composites – across EV battery enclosures and cooling plates. The Government-supported ‘CeraBEV’ (Ceramics for BEVs) project, which forms part of the government’s work to ensure the UK remains at the cutting-edge of battery technology, will last for 12 months. Zircotec has been installed as the lead partner, while Cranfield University is the project partner responsible for coating testing and evaluation. In almost all cases, battery enclosures on today’s EVs are manufactured from heavy-duty steel. In a bid to reduce the weight of EVs and improve their range, alternative and lightweight materials are needed. Examples include aluminium and plastic composites. Alongside this, the efficiency of aluminium cooling plates within the battery pack is hampered by the required electrical insulation coupled with its typically low level of thermal conductivity. Significant improvements in cooling plate efficiency can be achieved through thin, high-performance electrical insulation with enhanced thermal conductivity.

Nuneaton, Warwickshire. 10 September 2024 – The UK is poised to make a significant contribution to slashing casualty numbers in car accidents with the opening of a new crash facility at the home of Europe’s leading automotive engineering consultancy, HORIBA MIRA. It is the first facility in the UK capable of testing frontal car-to-car impacts - one of the main contributors to death and injury on the roads.

New HORIBA MIRA vehicle development capability will boost drive to reduce casualties on UK’s roads

Nuneaton, Warwickshire. 10 September 2024 – The UK is poised to make a significant contribution to slashing casualty numbers in car accidents with...

Loughborough, UK: Intelligent Energy (IE), a leading fuel cell developer and manufacturer, today announces a multi-million pound investment in the UK’s net-zero infrastructure with the development of a new fuel cell testing facility at Chelveston Renewable Energy Park in Northamptonshire.

Intelligent Energy invests in MW fuel cell testing facility, designed to support sustainable aviation using ‘green’ hydrogen

Loughborough, UK: Intelligent Energy (IE), a leading fuel cell developer and manufacturer, today announces a multi-million pound investment in the...

London, UK, June 2024: Electric vehicle (EV) charging company, char.gy, has secured an increase in commitment to £100m to boost the rollout of its on-street charging infrastructure across the UK. This significant investment from CIIF underscores char.gy’s pivotal role in the nation’s transition to electric vehicles. With this new investment from Zouk Capital, char.gy aims to grow its network from over 3,000 chargepoints today to 100,000 by 2030, supporting the transition for up to 1 million drivers. Currently, the UK has around 60,000 public charge points, highlighting the scale of char.gy’s ambitious growth plans. Since its inception, char.gy has grown into a trusted partner for UK councils, facilitating the installation of public charge points through the CIIF, a £420m public-private fund established by the UK Government in 2019. The fund, managed by Zouk Capital, aims to accelerate the deployment of EV charging infrastructure across the UK. char.gy’s initial £6.4m investment...

char.gy secures £100m funding commitment to expand UK’s on-street EV charging infrastructure

London, UK, June 2024: Electric vehicle (EV) charging company, char.gy, has secured an increase in commitment to £100m to boost the rollout of its...

London, UK, June 2024: Electric vehicle (EV) charging company, char.gy, has secured an increase in commitment to £100m to boost the rollout of its on-street charging infrastructure across the UK. This significant investment from CIIF underscores char.gy’s pivotal role in the nation’s transition to electric vehicles. With this new investment from Zouk Capital, char.gy aims to grow its network from over 3,000 chargepoints today to 100,000 by 2030, supporting the transition for up to 1 million drivers. Currently, the UK has around 60,000 public charge points, highlighting the scale of char.gy’s ambitious growth plans. Since its inception, char.gy has grown into a trusted partner for UK councils, facilitating the installation of public charge points through the CIIF, a £420m public-private fund established by the UK Government in 2019. The fund, managed by Zouk Capital, aims to accelerate the deployment of EV charging infrastructure across the UK. char.gy’s initial £6.4m investment in 2021, followed by a second round in 2022 bringing the total to £65m, has now culminated in this third round, bringing the total investment to £100m. char.gy’s range of charge point solutions, designed and manufactured in the UK, have proved highly effective with network availability consistently over 99%. Since the installation of its first public charge point in Marlow, Buckinghamshire in 2018, char.gy has consistently delivered robust on-street EV charging networks. Capable of deploying over 500 charge points monthly, the company is accelerating its rollout to help meet the estimated requirement of 300,000 public chargers needed by 2030. The deployment of more EV charging points helps to decrease reliance on fossil-fuel-powered vehicles, significantly lowering CO2 emissions and other harmful pollutants, contributing to cleaner, healthier communities across the UK. John Lewis, char.gy CEO, said: “We are delighted that with Zouk’s continued support, we will continue to expand our on-street charging network, making EV ownership viable for more individuals reliant on public charging, supporting their transition to sustainable transport. Our mission is to ensure EV adoption is accessible to everyone, creating parity between those with off-street parking and those without. The latest funding will help us accelerate our ambitious growth plans and will be directed towards the rollout of more charge points across the next five years. We are here to partner with local councils, providing the expertise and scale needed to drive the UK’s green agenda forward.” George Ridd, Partner Zouk Capital, added: “Zouk's increased commitment to char.gy comes at a pivotal time as the EV charging market experiences exponential growth. Collaborating with dedicated partners like char.gy allows local authorities to provide accessible, reliable charging infrastructure to their residents now and into the future. We are delighted to strengthen our support for char.gy’s mission. Well-capitalised providers like char.gy ensure that councils can depend on consistent, long-term investments, which are crucial for sustainable infrastructure development. Investors committed for the long haul are essential in meeting the growing demand for EV infrastructure and supporting the UK’s Net Zero 2050 goals.”

Leading UK automotive engineering consultancy earns recognition for pioneering work in the development of net zero mobility

HORIBA MIRA receives King’s Award for Enterprise for Sustainable Development

Nuneaton, Warwickshire, 7 May 2024. HORIBA MIRA, one of Europe’s leading automotive engineering consultancies, has received recognition from His Majesty The King with the Grant of Appointment of a King’s Award for Enterprise for Sustainable Development.

Abingdon, UK, 23 April. Thermal management specialist, Zircotec, will use data gathered in the British Touring Car Championship (BTCC) to support its ongoing heat shielding and ceramic coating R&D programme during 2024.

Zircotec confirms technical partnership in the British Touring Car Championship

Abingdon, UK, 23 April. Thermal management specialist, Zircotec, will use data gathered in the British Touring Car Championship (BTCC) to support...

British company is motoring towards goal of making Electric Vehicle (EV) ownership viable for everyone, especially the 40% of UK households without access to off-street parking

Helping more motorists share in an electric future: char.gy hits new milestone with the installation of its 3,000th public charge point

London, UK - British company char.gy has reached a significant milestone in its mission to democratise electric vehicle (EV) ownership by installing its 3,000th EV charging point. This achievement underscores char.gy's commitment to making EVs accessible to all, particularly for the 40% of UK households without off-street parking.

Loughborough, UK: A technology company that is based in Loughborough has unveiled a brand-new hydrogen fuel cell that has the power to make the global rollout of zero emission passenger cars a reality – and boost the East Midlands and UK economy.

Loughborough company unveils breakthrough hydrogen fuel cell to unlock zero emission future for passenger cars

Loughborough, UK: A technology company that is based in Loughborough has unveiled a brand-new hydrogen fuel cell that has the power to make the...

Intelligent Energy unveils new hydrogen fuel cell with the power to unlock a zero emission future for passenger cars

Crash laboratory upgrades at the centre of plan to further enhance vehicle safety capability and underline UK's position as a leader in the delivery of automotive safety test engineering services

HORIBA MIRA invests in an even safer future for vehicles

26 March Nuneaton, Warwickshire. HORIBA MIRA is taking steps to safeguard the UK’s future as an automotive safety test engineering powerhouse by investing in its Passive Safety Engineering Centre in the West Midlands – a move that guarantees its continued contribution to the development of critical safety features on vehicles.

Zircotec to lead vital ceramic coating research to enable lightweight material use in Electric Vehicle (EV) battery enclosures and cooling plates

New HORIBA MIRA vehicle development capability will boost drive to reduce casualties on UK’s roads

Intelligent Energy invests in MW fuel cell testing facility, designed to support sustainable aviation using ‘green’ hydrogen

char.gy secures £100m funding commitment to expand UK’s on-street EV charging infrastructure

HORIBA MIRA receives King’s Award for Enterprise for Sustainable Development

Zircotec confirms technical partnership in the British Touring Car Championship

Helping more motorists share in an electric future: char.gy hits new milestone with the installation of its 3,000th public charge point

Loughborough company unveils breakthrough hydrogen fuel cell to unlock zero emission future for passenger cars

Intelligent Energy unveils new hydrogen fuel cell with the power to unlock a zero emission future for passenger cars

HORIBA MIRA invests in an even safer future for vehicles

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