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Compound Semiconductor Applications Catapult to Receive £51m From UK Catapult Network
Aug 20, 2018Secretary of State for Wales Alun Cairns has announced that the Compound Semiconductor Applications Catapult – Wales’ first and the UK’s newest Catapult – will open its Innovation Centre, based in South East Wales, ...
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UK Unveils Plans for First Phase of £100m Investment in Cav Testing Infrastructure
Apr 5, 2017The UK Government has launched the first competition to access funding from its £100 investment program supporting the creation of test facilities for connected and autonomous vehicles (CAV). According to the Business, Energy and ...
Tags: CAV, autonomous vehicles
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UK Sets Aside £23m for Hydrogen-Powered Vehicles Infrastructure
Mar 27, 2017The UK government has announced a £23m funding for hydrogen vehicles infrastructure to speed up adoption. Hydrogen fuel providers will be able to bid for funding in partnership with organisations that produce hydrogen vehicles to ...
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Ford, London Partner to Test Plug-in Hybrid Commercial Vans
Feb 13, 2017Ford Motor is launching a new project designed to help enhance air quality in London as the automaker accelerates its electrification plans with 13 new global electrified vehicles due for introduction in the next five years. The project, ...
Tags: Ford, Commercial Vans
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European Commission Raises Concerns on UK's Assurances to Nissan
Nov 9, 2016The European Commission is asking the UK Government to explain about the assurances it gave to Nissan that prompted the carmaker to commit for building two new models at its Sunderland factory. Nissan CEO Carlos Ghosn recently met ...
Tags: European Commission, Nissan
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UK to Invest GBP35m in Whitley South Automotive Business Zone
Sep 6, 2016The UK Government is investing £35m in an expanded automotive business zone in Whitley, near Coventry. The move is expectd to create about 3,000 engineering and advanced manufacturing jobs. The investment will also improve ...
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UK Government and Automotive Industry Planning to Boost Skills of Automotive Sector
Jan 27, 2015The UK government along with leading UK automotive manufacturers is planning to boost skills across the automotive sector with £30m investment. UK Secretary of State for Business, Innovation and Skills Vince Cable announced ...
Tags: automotive manufacturers, Auto
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Groupe Michelin Posted Net Income of 624 Million Euros on Net Sales of 9.6 Billion Euros
Aug 18, 2014Groupe Michelin posted net income of 624 million euros on net sales of more than 9.6 billion euros for the first half ending June 30, 2014. That compares to income of 507 million euros on sales of more than 10.1 billion euros for the first ...
Tags: Groupe Michelin, Income, Auto Parts
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UK Government has Reinforced Building Information Modelling
Jun 16, 2014The UK Government has set a requirement that all public sector projects over £5 million must use BIM from 2016. This is part of its 2025 industrial strategy for construction that was designed to provide a vision for "long-term ...
Tags: Furniture, Furnishing
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US Steel Won't Sell Any of Its Unused Port Lands in Hamilton
Apr 21, 2014According to local reports, US Steel won't sell any of its unused port lands in Hamilton, Ontario to potential competitors, but it will consider proposals from the city. The 3.28-square-kilometer property became available in late 2013 ...
Tags: Metallurgy, Mineral, Energy, steel
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Prosafe Completed Firm Turnkey Contracts with The Yard
Nov 25, 2013Reference is made to the announcement on 7 November 2013 regarding the Letter of Intent entered into with COSCO (Qidong) Offshore Co., Ltd. for the engineering, procurement and construction of two semi-submersible accommodation vessels, ...
Tags: Metallurgy, Mineral, Energy
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New Mini Makes Worldwide Debut Today (18 November) at Mini's UK Production Plant in Oxford
Nov 21, 2013The new MINI has made its worldwide debut today (18 November) at MINI’s UK production plant in Oxford and features all-new vehicle architecture , an evolutionary design and a range of new fuel-efficient engines to give owners even ...
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Automotive Companies Are Being Challenged to Come up with Engine Technologies
Nov 12, 2013Automotive companies are being challenged to come up with engine technologies that will make our cars more energy efficient and ultimately change the way we drive, Business Secretary Vince Cable announced today. The £75 million fund ...
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Recent Regulations Passed by The International Maritime Organization
Sep 25, 2013CSL calls on international shipping organisations to define, defend and promote short sea shipping Tuesday, Sep 24, 2013 MONTREAL, Sept. 20, 2013 /CNW Telbec/ - According to a new report commissioned by The CSL Group, the dynamics and ...
Tags: Sea Shipping, Transportation
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JLR Is Aiming to Invest GBP1.5bn to Develop a New Aluminum Vehicle Architecture
Sep 11, 2013British luxury car manufacturer Jaguar Land Rover (JLR) is planning to invest GBP1.5bn to develop an all-new technically-advanced aluminum vehicle architecture in its future models. With this move, the company is seeking to offer an ...