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Saietta Group ready for the end of the ICE Age

Saietta Group ready for the end of the ICE Age
Saietta Group ready for the end of the ICE Age

Saietta, a UK tech company that has developed a proprietary new electric motor for all forms of transport, is ready for the end of the ‘ICE Age’ as the UK government announces a ban on the sale of petrol and diesel vehicles in 2030.

The Oxfordshire-based firm is ready for the ‘EV Era’, with full-scale production of its highly efficient motors at its UK facility, and will be looking to recruit 250 new workers at a new facility to meet the demand this new legislation brings.

Having just won a major research contract through the Advanced Propulsion Centre (APC), Saietta will fast-track the production process for its innovative Axial Flux Traction (AFT) electric motor and is now planning how it can help the UK gear up for the switch to pure EVs (electric vehicles). With a number of key projects in progress, the company is developing technology for global markets as well as the UK. As part of this, Saietta will shortly announce a partnership that’s developing a four-wheel, final-mile delivery vehicle designed for use in urban environments.

Wicher Kist, Chief Executive Officer Saietta Group, said: “We are ready for the future of transportation by stepping in with modern, lightweight electric motors as traditional internal combustion engines fuelled by petrol and diesel reach the end of the road.

The radical new motors Saietta makes are highly efficient, lightweight, affordable and can power a range of broad range of EVs with sufficient range for day-to-day use. Saietta has been identified a leader in its field and, thanks to government support, is already working on mass production with manufacturers and tier 1 suppliers. With a development plan in place, the company is extending its range of motors to cover everything from scooters to buses as well as marine applications and wind turbines.

“Kist continues: ‘There can be no doubt, global warming has ended the ‘ICE Age’ and the ‘EV Era’ has begun. We have engineered the right product, at the right price that is suitable for mass-market vehicles around the world.

“However, if the 2030 target is to be met, key decisions on future investment will need to be made quickly so companies like ours realise our full potential. That means more funding from UK government – and quickly.”

Along with the production of motors and the licensing of technology, Saietta Group is also able to provide integration services, durability testing and product development that will fast track the development of EVs for the UK and the rest of the world.

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The AC Cobra Series 4–electric ‘superblower’ arrives

The AC Cobra Series 4–electric 'superblower' arrives
The AC Cobra Series 4–electric 'superblower' arrives

Heritage, style, performance and emissions free – the AC Cobra Series 4–electric is an AC Superblower updated for the new world, and the latest model in the redux of an iconic marque.

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DSD expands electrified powertrain test facilities

DSD expands electrified powertrain test facilities
DSD expands electrified powertrain test facilities

Leading electrified powertrain engineering consultancy, Drive System Design (DSD), has announced a strategic expansion of its test facilities, adding two further test cells for high-performance hybrid axles and e-machines. The move reflects a growing demand for outsourced test capacity suitable for electrified powertrains, as the industry prioritises its development in response to global emissions concerns.

The first of the new facilities can deliver input torque up to 2,500Nm at 2,100rpm, 525kW at 7,000rpm, and 350kW 1,100V of battery emulation, with the second for e-machines up to 350kW and 25,000rpm. The new cells complement existing DSD facilities, which include a 450kW highly transient ETPS machine (Engine Torque Pulse Simulator) and three battery emulators.

“The recent Covid-19 pandemic has put an ever-bigger spotlight on our environment and recent government announcements on ICE restrictions is resulting in a faster shift to electrified vehicles than first anticipated,” explains David Kelly, Director, Drive System Design. “There is a significant increase in demand globally, not only for design and development work but also for outsourced testing. The additional facilities will extend our ability to provide this for a wide range of hybrid and electric powertrains.”

According to Kelly, even the largest, established vehicle manufacturers are struggling to accommodate the upsurge in test requirements using solely in-house facilities, and the situation is likely to become even more acute in future. “We are in the middle of a sea change in the industry, as the major players allocate more of their manufacturing to electrified vehicles,” he says. “Companies like DSD can provide vital additional resource to help satisfy short-term peaks in testing demand as this change in policy takes effect.”

DSD is continually developing its automation capabilities within the facility to help speed up testing. This has proven particularly effective in the case of hot and cold environment testing. According to Kelly, tests that previously took six weeks to complete can be finished in half the time with suitably configured automatic control.

DSD intends to have the new test cells operational in December this year.

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Rayvolt UK E-Bikes’ starring role in new film

Rayvolt UK E-Bikes’ starring role in new film
Rayvolt UK E-Bikes’ starring role in new film
  • See the new short film presenting the two latest Rayvolt UK model
  • The ‘Torino’ and ‘Cruzer’ are available to order now 
  • Visit www.rayvoltbike.co.uk now

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Saietta secures major UK Government research contract

Saietta secures major UK Government research contract
Saietta secures major UK Government research contract

• Saietta Group wins significant Advanced Propulsion Centre grant
• Funding to fast-track production of company’s proprietary EV motor technology
• Allows production of 150,000 units per annum and creates 150-250 new jobs

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MAHLE opens new test bench for electric drives

MAHLE opens new test bench for electric drives
MAHLE opens new test bench for electric drives

• MAHLE invests around EUR 3 million in new test bench in Stuttgart
• Testing and development of e-axles and e-drive units for electric and hybrid vehicles
• Successful completion of first customer project

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AC Cobra Le Mans electric

AC Cobra Le Mans electric
AC Cobra Le Mans electric

The long and thrilling story of one of the most iconic British sports cars is about to open a new and remarkable chapter.

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SYNETIQ Winsford – a centre of excellence for EV recycling

SYNETIQ Winsford - a centre of excellence for EV recycling
SYNETIQ Winsford - a centre of excellence for EV recycling
  • SYNETIQ to enhance Winsford site with investment in EV processing
  • Builds on company’s industry leading expertise in vehicle recycling
  • Investment in facilities coincides with UK Government EV announcement
  • Part of company’s review of regional operations including Nantwich site
  • SYNETIQ already geared to handle the wave of EV’s coming to UK PARC

SYNETIQ, the UK’s largest vehicle salvage and recycling company, has announced its intention to expand and invest in its Winsford site, as the UK gears up for a shift to purely electric vehicles from 2035.

The planning of a significant investment is now underway, and will see the Winsford site in Cheshire become the home of SYNETIQ’s new cutting-edge facility for processing electric vehicles (EVs) – the first of its kind in Europe. With the announcement of a ban on all new petrol and diesel cars by 2030, the move will support the company’s ambition to drive sustainability, innovation, compliance and customer experience agendas, whilst delivering great value for clients.

In addition to the bespoke EV Processing capability, there will also be further investment in facilities including concreting, large-scale racking systems, purpose-built depollution facilities, as well as remodelled premium dismantling and parts and EV Battery storage facilities. Winsford will still operate as a premium salvage and online auction site.

SYNETIQ Winsford - a centre of excellence for EV recycling

SYNETIQ already has specialist equipment and processes in place to handle EVs and hybrids, while maximising safety and compliance. New recycling processes are also in development, alongside additional logistics capabilities to futureproof the business. Over 50 colleagues are trained to handle EV and Hybrid vehicles safely, and further training and investment is scheduled to upskill SYNETIQs team.

The scope of the development will see the site become the UK’s leader in handling the technically advanced vehicles of tomorrow and follows a £500k investment in EV handling capabilities already completed at Gloucester, SYNETIQs flagship South West site.

As part of changes the company’s Nantwich site will close by Spring 2021, with most employees migrating to the flagship Winsford site. This announcement of SYNETIQs commitment to expansion in the North West is in line with its business strategy, shared earlier this year. Concentrating rising vehicle volumes through fewer, but larger, well-invested and strategically located sites, will provide the capacity for future growth and increase efficiency.

SYNETIQ has already begun the successful implementation of this strategy in Scotland and the South West in 2020, as well as investment into new sites across the South East. Working to an ethos of: Reduce, Reuse, Reman and Recycle, SYNETIQ takes an integrated approach to ensuring how vehicles are assessed and either put back on the road or dismantled for parts. This ensures maximum reuse and minimal environmental impact – and supplies vital, cost effective and environmentally sustainable original components to the repair sector.

John Schofield, Executive Director of SYNETIQ says: “I am so proud of how the business I started back in 1974 has gone from strength to strength. I have always moved with the times and what our clients and customers want: this investment and commitment to our base in Cheshire is the next chapter of a very exciting story for SYNETIQ”.

Planning and consultation with colleagues will continue for the rest of the year before the expansion plans are executed in the new year.

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