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Toyota Establishes Hydrogen Headquarters to Accelerate Advancement of Fuel Cell Technology

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  • H2HQ groups to guide NA area’s efforts to analysis, develop, commercialize and promote gasoline cell and hydrogen-related merchandise
  • Renovated facility offers a refreshed workplace workspace, with plans so as to add options sooner or later, together with a versatile microgrid, buyer training middle and extra

GARDENA, Calif. (May 1, 2024) – Reaffirming its dedication to assist gasoline cell and extra hydrogen-related merchandise and know-how towards a hydrogen financial system, Toyota Motor North America (TMNA) in the present day introduced that it’s renaming the TMNA R&D California workplace as its new North American Hydrogen Headquarters (H2HQ). The workplace workspace on the new H2HQ was not too long ago redesigned for its groups working from analysis and improvement to commercialization planning and gross sales of hydrogen-related merchandise and applied sciences. There are plans so as to add key options to the H2HQ campus sooner or later comparable to a versatile microgrid, sustainable buyer training middle and extra.

“Toyota has developed hydrogen fuel cell electric solutions for more than three decades, and we will continue to advance this scalable, zero-emission technology as part of our electrified portfolio,” stated Ted Ogawa, President and CEO, Toyota Motor North America. “Renaming this facility as North American Hydrogen Headquarters represents our leadership in fuel cell development creating real-world products to help reduce carbon emissions.”

Last yr, Toyota Motor Corporation reorganized its hydrogen enterprise in Japan to create what it calls “Hydrogen Factory” with the thought to deliver all hydrogen-related work beneath one location and speed up customer-oriented product improvement and manufacturing in gasoline cell or hydrogen-related merchandise. Then, Toyota Motor Europe introduced its personal “Hydrogen Factory” with the purpose to additional develop Toyota’s hydrogen enterprise and stimulate wider roll-out of hydrogen ecosystems and infrastructure throughout Europe.

H2HQ will drive North American-led hydrogen initiatives and assist the localization of worldwide hydrogen-related applied sciences and merchandise that embrace light-duty gasoline cell functions, heavy-duty gasoline cell alternatives, stationary gasoline cell energy era, port car functions and extra. The facility already offers spectacular analysis and improvement property, together with Toyota’s largest dynamometer (1.2 MW), a scalable take a look at bench for stationary functions, and a hydrogen fueling station able to offering gasoline for each light- and heavy-duty autos. Moreover, as a part of its plans to stay and develop gasoline cell management, NA H2HQ will probably be residence to a number of new tasks within the coming years.

“I’m very pleased that Toyota is building on its longstanding commitment to California by locating its North American hydrogen headquarters here in the Golden State,” stated California State Senator, District 29, Josh Newman. “The work done there, along with green hydrogen initiatives throughout the state, is propelling California toward a dynamic, clean-energy economy which will also reduce carbon emissions and foster environmental stewardship while extending California’s leadership in this important space.”

Construction has begun on a versatile microgrid that options vitality sources out there in the present day, together with a 230-kW photo voltaic photovoltaic system, a 1-MW stationary proton change membrane (PEM) gasoline cell generator, 325-kW stable oxide gasoline cell (SOFC), and an onsite 500-kWh battery vitality storage system. The microgrid is designed to assist the campus’ vitality wants, permitting it the flexibility to function off-grid. The system is anticipated to be totally operational by 2026.

“California has ambitious goals to achieve clean air, carbon neutrality and a vibrant economy. Toyota’s investment to expand their research and development of hydrogen fuel cell technology in our state is an example of the innovation that will accelerate the development and deployment of zero-emissions transportation options, particularly as we decarbonize the goods movement sector,” stated CARB Chair Liane Randolph.

In the longer term, Toyota’s plans for the brand new North American Hydrogen HQ will embrace a sustainable training middle, out there for excursions by reservation. The middle will probably be a spot for individuals to be taught extra about Toyota’s imaginative and prescient of sustainability and the function that hydrogen will play.

30+ Years of Development
From creating one of many world’s first mass market passenger gasoline cell electrical autos within the Mirai, to making use of and scaling the know-how now to different functions that may profit from zero-emissions, together with heavy-duty transport, power generation systems, and others, Toyota’s analysis and improvement with hydrogen gasoline cell know-how spans greater than 30 years.

For a lot of that point, the Gardena workplace supported or initiated a variety of gasoline cell electrical tasks. To share some latest examples, the Fuel Cell Development (FCD) group was instrumental in supporting the event of Toyota’s light-duty Mirai, launched again in 2015, and the group collaborated with trade companions to assist assist infrastructure progress by the state of California.

In 2017, to deal with decarbonization efforts at native ports, Toyota’s FCD group helped show the scalability of gasoline cell know-how after it acquired a Class 8 truck and fitted it with a gasoline cell electrical powertrain consisting of two Mirai fuel-cell stacks. This effort then led to a collaboration with PACCAR’s Kenworth model to construct 10 proof-of-concept vehicles, vehicles used to assist the “Shore to Store” ZANZEFF venture that proved the viability of hydrogen-powered gasoline cells as a zero-emission powertrain in heavy-duty functions. PACCAR and Toyota later agreed in 2023 to pursue commercialization of the venture, with Toyota supplying the gasoline cell powertrain kits from its Kentucky plant as a Tier 1 provider.

Most not too long ago, Toyota has demonstrated a non-automotive alternative for hydrogen-powered gasoline cell know-how in stationary energy era. Toyota and TRD partnered to construct a stationary unit to offer electrical energy at occasions the place it was not available, launching the primary public activation at an LPGA Tour cease the place the unit supported the facility wants of the occasion stage and sound system. The resolution supplied clear, quiet energy that was confirmed to capably substitute conventional diesel turbines. Last yr, Toyota constructed a 1MW gasoline cell electrical generator for the National Renewable Energy Laboratory in Colorado to assist microgrid testing on the facility. And lastly, earlier this yr, Toyota collaborated with Kohler on a prototype stationary generator to offer backup emergency energy for Klickitat Valley Health hospital in Goldendale, Washington.

About Toyota
Toyota (NYSE:TM) has been part of the cultural cloth in North America for greater than 65 years, and is dedicated to advancing sustainable, next-generation mobility by our Toyota and Lexus manufacturers, plus our greater than 1,800 dealerships.

Toyota instantly employs greater than 63,000 individuals in North America who’ve contributed to the design, engineering, and meeting of almost 47 million automobiles and vehicles at our 13 manufacturing crops. By 2025, Toyota’s 14th plant in North Carolina will start to fabricate automotive batteries for electrified autos. With extra electrified autos on the street than every other automaker, Toyota presently provides 27 electrified choices.

For extra details about Toyota, go to www.ToyotaNewsroom.com.

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DRIVERS LOOK TO LOCAL COUNCILS TO IMPROVE ON-STREET CHARGING INFRASTRUCTURE, FINDS VAUXHALL

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  • Research by Vauxhall reveals motorists throughout the nation are placing their religion in native councils to assist electrical automobile (EV) drivers with on-street charging provision
  • 75% of UK drivers count on their native councils to be the principle driving power behind putting in accessible on-street charging to assist EV possession
  • Fewer than one-in-10 drivers are proud of on-street charging of their space
  • Research comes forward of May’s native and mayoral elections, as motorists word an absence of dialog round charging infrastructure from candidates
  • Vauxhall’s Electric Streets of Britain initiative was established to assist native councils throughout the nation speed up on-street charging infrastructure
  • For extra data and to register your avenue go to: www.electricstreets.co.uk

Research by Vauxhall has highlighted the rising reliance drivers are putting on their native councils to extend on-street charging provision for electrical automobile (EV) drivers. According to its findings, Vauxhall revealed that 75% of motorists are relying on Local Authorities to put in on-street charging to fulfill the calls for and growing numbers of EV homeowners.

The new analysis comes forward of England and Wales’ native and mayoral elections, set to happen on 2nd May. While points regarding motorists are by no means removed from the information, Vauxhall’s research discovered that solely 25% of respondents observed points round charging infrastructure taking part in a task within the political manifestos and canvassing of native candidates, suggesting it has dropped off the political agenda.

According to Vauxhall, solely 30% of respondents say motorists who personal or need to personal an EV are supported by their native council, with numbers noticeably decrease in areas outdoors of London. Highlighting the problems additional, solely 10% of drivers advised Vauxhall they had been proud of the degrees of on-street charging of their space, with satisfaction charges in Wales dropping to as little as 4%.

Vauxhall launched Electric Streets of Britain to deal with the shortage of on-street charging provision within the UK, and assist councils throughout the nation with the acceleration of native charging infrastructure. On-street charging entry is crucial to make sure drivers can cost electrical autos with ease and comfort, particularly for the 40% of drivers within the nation with out entry to a driveway1.

Alongside a web-based database for drivers to register charging wants of their space, Vauxhall has established an ‘Enablement Fund’ to assist Local Authorities, working with main charging operators char.gy, Connected Kerb and SureCharge.

Registrations to Vauxhall’s Electric Streets of Britain hub mirror considerations expressed by the most recent analysis, with excessive ranges of curiosity for cost level installations logged in cities together with Glasgow, Leeds and Birmingham – all in localities the place a big share of drivers advised Vauxhall EV homeowners require additional assist from their Local Authority.

Recent figures present London holds as much as 60% of the UK’s on-street chargers2, with wider areas lagging. This lack of parity is obvious in Vauxhall’s most up-to-date analysis, as London was discovered to be the one area of the nation the place the vast majority of motorists (60%) say EV drivers are supported by their native council. London was additionally the one space the place over 50% of drivers observed points round EV infrastructure taking part in a task in political campaigning forward of native elections.

James Taylor, Managing Director, Vauxhall, mentioned: “Electric automobile charging infrastructure is only one of many considerations that needs to be mentioned in nice element forward of this 12 months’s native and mayoral elections. While latest figures present cost level numbers are growing, our newest analysis highlights how drivers are more and more reliant on their Local Authorities to ensure infrastructure wants are being met.

“Our Electric Streets of Britain initiative was launched to support Local Authorities, working with our partners to educate councils on the importance of installing more accessible on-street charging to ensure no driver is left behind on the UK’s journey to electric. We hope to see local councils listening to these drivers who are reliant on their support to provide confidence and ensure motorists across the country feel they can join the electric transition efficiently and safely.” 

By the tip of this 12 months, Vauxhall will provide a completely electrical model of each automobile and van mannequin in its line-up. Vauxhall was the UK’s best-selling electrical van producer in 2023, whereas the Corsa Electric was the UK’s best-selling small electrical automobile and the Mokka Electric the best-selling electrical compact crossover mannequin final 12 months. 

UK motorists who need to have on-street residential EV chargers put in close to them can register their curiosity at www.electricstreets.co.uk.

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VAUXHALL UNVEILS NEW PCP OFFERS WITH MONTHLY PAYMENT PARITY BETWEEN ELECTRIC AND PETROL MODELS

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  • New Corsa Electric, Mokka Electric and Astra Electric at the moment are accessible with PCP gives leading to month-to-month value parity with equal petrol variants
  • Innovative five-year PCP construction implies that electrical Corsa, Mokka and Astra are extra accessible
  • Monthly value parity is along with any possession value financial savings comparable to a decrease value per mile in comparison with petrol, decrease servicing prices, no congestion cost charges and so on
  • Corsa Electric YES Edition and Mokka Electric Griffin particular editions are each cheaper monthly than equal petrol variations with an equal buyer deposit
  • Customers may profit from substantial Vauxhall deposit contributions of £7,450 on New Corsa Electric Design, £4,590 on Mokka Electric Griffin and £3,000 on Astra Electric Design
  • Corsa Electric YES Edition is offered from £251pcm, Corsa Electric Design from £280pcm, Mokka Electric Griffin from £286pcm and Astra Electric Design from £421pcm
  • Vauxhall has additionally enhanced its Plug & Go provide
  • Plug & Go provide now features a free wallbox or one 12 months’s free credit score* at Tesco charging factors or a £675 credit score with Octopus Electroverse to make use of for public charging

Vauxhall has launched new PCP gives with equal month-to-month funds between electrical and petrol variations of New Corsa, Mokka and Astra, alongside an enhanced Plug & Go provide with the choice of a free house wallbox to assist make driving electrical extra accessible.

Thanks to Vauxhall’s progressive five-year PCP provide, New Corsa Electric is offered from £280pcm, Mokka Electric from £286pcm and Astra Electric from £421pcm, the identical month-to-month value as equal petrol variations over a four-year interval.  These costs don’t embrace the financial savings that the majority EV drivers take pleasure in together with a decrease power value per mile (particularly when charging on a particular EV tariff at house), decrease upkeep prices, and an exemption from Vehicle Excise Duty and congestion charging these days.  

This additionally implies that the electrical Vauxhall particular version fashions, Corsa Electric YES Edition and Mokka Electric Griffin, are each cheaper monthly with an equal deposit contribution than the equal petrol variations. Corsa Electric YES Edition is offered from £251pcm in comparison with £274 for the equal petrol variant. Mokka Electric Griffin is offered from £286pcm in comparison with £318pcm for the petrol equal.

Vauxhall has additionally enhanced its Plug & Go provide, which incorporates entry to a wide range of charging options to assist make electrical mobility even simpler. Available to those that purchase their automobile on-line, the provide features a free Ohme Pro wallbox put in by Octopus Energy. Alternatively, clients have the choice to decide on one 12 months’s free charging credit score* at Tesco or a £675 credit score with Octopus Electroverse, as an alternative of the free wallbox.

Monthly fee parity

Vauxhall’s progressive five-year PCP on electrical fashions permits month-to-month funds to be unfold over an extended interval, serving to to realize month-to-month value parity with a petroleum variant of the identical mannequin on a four-year PCP. The new PCP gives can be found on Design, GS and Ultimate variants of New Corsa Electric, Mokka Electric and Astra Electric, in addition to the lately revealed particular editions – Corsa Electric YES Edition and Mokka Electric Griffin.

A decrease APR charge of two.9% means finance gives on all electrical Vauxhall fashions at the moment are extra accessible. With a buyer deposit contribution of £2,000, clients may profit from substantial Vauxhall deposit contributions of £7,450 on New Corsa Electric Design, £4,590 on Mokka Electric Griffin and £3,000 on Astra Electric Design. This implies that New Corsa Electric is offered from £251pcm, Mokka Electric from £286pcm and Astra Electric from £421pcm. The gives can be found on new orders till the top of June.

Customers choosing a Vauxhall electrical automobile additionally profit from financial savings on working prices. For drivers protecting 833 miles monthly (just below 10,000 miles per 12 months), an Astra Electric Design makes use of simply £14.98 of electrical energy, because of spectacular effectivity of 4.2 miles per kWh (WLTP). In distinction, an Astra geared up with a 1.2 130PS engine and an automated gearbox makes use of £117 of gas monthly†.  There are additionally financial savings on Vehicle Excise Duty and servicing prices.

New Plug and Go provide

In addition to PCP value parity, Vauxhall has launched its new Plug & Go provide, which features a free Octopus Energy Ohme Pro wallbox and set up when clients purchase on-line, on all Vauxhall electrical autos. This contains entry to Intelligent Octopus Go, an power tariff particularly for EV drivers, that prices you automobile when it’s most cost-effective and greenest to take action and ensures a set six-hour window to cost on the most cost-effective charges in a single day too.

Thanks to Vauxhall’s new partnership with main grocery store Tesco, clients even have the choice to decide on one 12 months’s free charging credit score* at shops throughout the nation, or a £675 credit score with Octopus Electroverse, in lieu of the free wallbox.

All new Vauxhall electrical automobile clients additionally obtain an Octopus Electroverse card. Designed to simplify public charging, the Octopus Electroverse cellular app and card give entry to over 700,000 public chargers from totally different networks throughout the UK and Europe through a single account. When mixed with Octopus house power, public charging may be paid by means of one simplified month-to-month invoice. Customers who signal as much as the Intelligent Octopus house power tariff profit from a £10 credit score on all public cost factors within the UK.

For added peace of thoughts, Plug & Go features a battery guarantee for eight years/100,000 miles and three years of roadside help as customary.

James Taylor, Managing Director, Vauxhall, mentioned: “As we move towards offering an electric variant of every Vauxhall by the end of 2024, we are committed to democratising access to electric vehicles and our latest offers bring our range of fantastic electric cars to British motorists for the same monthly cost as a petrol car – or less in the case of the special edition Corsa YES and Mokka Griffin.  Our enhanced Plug & Go offer also demonstrates our continuing efforts to simplify going electric, with a choice of affordable home and public charging solutions.”

By the top of 2024, Vauxhall will provide a totally electrical model of each automobile and van mannequin in its line-up.

PCP finance examples

Corsa Electric

Corsa

Version

 Design 136PS

Design 1.2 100PS 6-Speed Manual

OTR

 £32,445

£20,535

Vauxhall deposit contribution 

 £8,290

 £1,750

Customer deposit

 £2,000

£2,000

Term 

60 months

 48 months

APR 

2.9 % 

 8.9%

Annual Mileage

6,000

 6,000

Optional Final Payment 

£7,777

£7,903

Monthly Payment

£280

 £280

Corsa Electric YES Edition

Corsa YES Edition

Version

 YES Edition 136PS

YES Edition 1.2 100PS 6-Speed Manual

OTR

 £26,895

£18,505

Vauxhall deposit contribution 

 £4,640

£0

Customer deposit

 £2,000

£2,000

Term 

60 months

 48 months

APR 

2.9% 

 8.9%

Annual Mileage

6,000 miles

 6,000

Optional Final Payment 

£7,449

£8,004

Monthly Payment

£251

£274

Mokka Electric Griffin

Mokka Griffin

Version

 Griffin 136PS

Griffin 1.2 100PS 6-Speed Manual

OTR

 £29,495

£21,555

Vauxhall deposit contribution 

 £4,590

£0

Customer deposit

 £2,000

£2,000

Term 

60 months

 48 months

APR 

2.9 % 

 7.5%

Annual Mileage

6,000 miles

 6,000

Optional Final Payment 

£8,285

£8,906

Monthly Payment

£286

£318

Astra Electric

Astra

Version

 Design 156PS

Design 1.2 130PS 6-Speed Manual

OTR

 £37,795

£27,570

Vauxhall deposit contribution 

 £3,000

£1,700

Customer deposit

 £2,000

£2,000

Term 

60 months

 48 months

APR 

4.5 % 

 9.9 %

Annual Mileage

10,000 miles

 10,000

Optional Final Payment 

£12,025

£10,775

Monthly Payment

£421

£421
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My Week In Cars: New Steve Cropley/Matt Prior podcast (ep. 86)

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Episode 86 of the Autocar podcast My Week In Cars finds our resident automobile hacks Matt Prior and Steve Cropley speaking a few road-going version of the Jaguar C-X75 idea automobile up to date by its designer Ian Callum, a Morris Minor set for a restoration, our pal Derek’s hairdresser and his Toyota GT86, observe daying an Alpine A110 and rather more in addition to, together with your correspondence. 

Make positive you by no means miss an Autocar podcast. Subscribe to our podcasts through Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Amazon Podcasts or through your most well-liked podcast platform. And when you subscribe, fee and assessment the pod, we might actually admire that too.

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When Autocar met Senna: 24 hours within the lifetime of a legend

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5pm, Silverstone – Andrew Frankel stories

It was solely on the final elegant lap, the place the automotive’s pace and the angle of the oncoming nook have been so totally unimaginable to reconcile, that I forgot who was on the wheel.

As Bridge hove into view after a terrifying right-hand flick on the finish of Farm Straight, Senna had the Honda howling previous 100mph. I used to be awestruck however not involved. He had accomplished as a lot on the final lap and I might nonetheless bear in mind the place he would brake, shed 30mph and information the nostril of the NSX to the apex and past. But it appeared Senna had forgotten.

As we sailed previous the purpose of no return at unabated pace, my voice, which had tried to report each element of this final expertise for posterity, fell silent on the tape recorder. The time for speaking, it appeared, was over. I began to curse that satan inside me that had sneakily switched out the Honda’s traction management earlier than Senna climbed aboard.

Then I remembered the person sitting simply an armrest away. The man with extra pole positions than anybody else in historical past and extra grand prix victories than all however the significantly older Alain Prost; the person handled with extra respect and trepidation than every other in motor racing. I used to be about to search out out why. In an prompt my religion returned, and though I knew that not even Ayrton Senna might get the NSX by that nook at that pace, I additionally knew that, someway, it could be all proper.

He twisted the wheel into the nook after which he braked. As he did so, the rear of the Honda flew into its inevitable, almighty slide that mentioned unequivocally: “I am taking you and Mr Senna off this track and I’m not coming back.” 

Mr Senna, nevertheless, had different concepts and easily pressed the pause button. This facility, denied to you and me, permits the best drivers on the earth to decelerate the motion to a extra manageable pace and, within the case of a fast-moving NSX tail, cease it altogether. With a twist of reverse lock and simply the correct quantity of throttle, it slid no additional. It did not come again; there was no want. It simply hung there in a state of suspended animation, a couple of levels off line, ready till the nostril kissed the rumble strip on the apex earlier than snapping straight as we swept again in direction of the pits. 

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Ferrari SF90 XX and Spider assessment

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This strategy does bear fruit, after you have the boldness to make use of it, and it makes what can in any other case really feel like a barely straight-laced chassis much less naturally poised and extra given to understeer in sure circumstances than, say, a 296 GTB or 488 Pista, extra animated and interesting when cornering just-so. The SF90 XX’s additional downforce is clear coming into quick braking zones, too, and in preserving the rear axle secure by means of fourth-gear corners.  

The hassle is that it isn’t like a Ferrari to be so prescriptive about how and when it’s actually ready to deal with. Typically, they really feel agile, alive and interesting in so many various methods. 

The SF90 XX desires to set some floor guidelines. It could be rewarding whenever you play by them, and it’s all the time preposterously fast. But it’s a straightforward automotive to overdrive in slower corners, getting scruffy whenever you don’t fairly give it the best enter. In faster ones, in the meantime, all of that mechanical and aerodynamic grip, allied to a barely unpredictable entrance axle, nonetheless makes it a nerve-testing prospect – simply because the common SF90 could be.

On the street, a few of these dealing with traits nonetheless apply, although speeds are a lot decrease and downforce will not be taking part in a component. But on twisting roads, the XX likes to be braked deeper right into a bend, the place it turns extra readily than for those who do not, and with immediate electrical increase out there to complement a cracking V8 soundtrack on nook exit. 

It rides nicely, too. The roads round Modena are nearly as unhealthy because the UK’s, and it is certainly one of many causes Ferraris journey as compliantly as they do. Even an XX on 255/35 R30 entrance and 315/30 R20 rear tyres rolls over, reasonably than lumping into, bumps and ruts.

You can inform a little bit that some chassis stiffness has been given away within the conversion from coupé to convertibe. That’s inevitable in nearly each drop-top besides a carbonfibre-tubbed McLaren. But as soon as you’ve got stopped noticing a small shimmy of the rear view mirror over huge lumps, you possibly can neglect it fairly simply.

Wind buffeting within the XX Spider is barely modest, too.

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Ford boss Lisa Brankin wins high award at Autocar Great Women Awards 2024

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All of this 12 months’s excellent winners are listed under.

Autocar editor Mark Tisshaw mentioned: “Lisa Brankin is deeply impressive as Ford’s UK boss, keeping the brand in the fight for top spots while transitioning it into a new era – both with electric passenger cars and with its growing commercial vehicle arm. This shows why she is so highly valued by the global brand and why she herself is so influential within the industry.”

Chair of the judging panel and managing director of Haymarket Automotive, Rachael Prasher, mentioned: “It is a joy to see Autocar Great Women continue to grow, both the number of women working in the industry and their seniority. Our ambition when we launched Great Women eight years ago was to shine a spotlight on individuals, roles and businesses so that others could be inspired to choose automotive as a career. This year, more than ever, our Autocar Great Women do just that.”

SMMT CEO Mike Hawes mentioned: “More women are driving success in the UK automotive industry than ever before, making this year’s judging tougher but even more inspiring than the last. Congratulations to all the winners, who represent the very best talent in the industry. At a critical moment in the zero-emission and automated vehicle transition, these Great Women – from engineer to boardroom executive and every discipline in between – instil massive confidence for the future. Diversity brings proven benefits to businesses and industry must strive to recruit top-calibre people from all backgrounds – a journey that will ultimately benefit everyone.”

This 12 months’s occasion, held at Stellantis’s Coventry HQ, included quite a few audio system, talks and interviews from: Alison Jones, senior vice chairman, world round economic system, Stellantis; Geraldine Ingham, world managing director, Range Rover, JLR; Sam Sterry, group gross sales director, Europcar Mobility Group; Sophia Flörsch, Formula 3 driver, Alpine Academy; and Colonel Hannah Stoy, chief of employees to the assistant chief of the defence employees (folks functionality). 

A panel debate was additionally held, that includes: Maria Grazia Davino, group managing director, Stellantis UK; Michelle Roberts, advertising and marketing director, BMW Group UK; and Nic Johnson, folks director, Centre of Excellence, Bentley.

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Audi Q6 E-tron vary tops out with scorching £93k SQ6

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The new Audi Q6 E-tron has been priced from £59,975 within the UK, with the sportier Audi SQ6 variant beginning at £93,950. 

Available to order now, the electrical SUV has been described by Audi boss Gernot Döllner as a “technological leap”, ushering in a brand new, high-tech platform. 

Including the SQ6, there aren’t any fewer than 10 variants to select from, beginning with the Q6 E-tron Sport, adopted by the Q6 E-tron Performance and topped by the four-wheel-drive Q6 E-tron Quattro. 

Standard gear consists of LED lights, a warmth pump for improved effectivity, consolation suspension, heated entrance and rear seats, 19in wheels, ambient lighting, a 14.5in touschreen, an 11.9in driver’s show, wi-fi cellphone charging, adaptive cruise management, a reversing digital camera, a Bang & Olufsen sound system and a head-up show. 

S Line trim provides bigger 20in wheels, distinctive exterior trim, privateness glass and a heated steering wheel. Edition 1 vehicles get 21in wheels, a ten.9in passenger-side touchscreen, crimson brake calipers and electrically adjustable sports activities seats.

The range-topping SQ6 provides adaptive air suspension, sportier exterior styling, a panoramic sunroof, Nappa leather-based upholstery, electrical steering-wheel adjustment and digital tail-lights that includes Audi’s new communication gentle characteristic. 

The Q6 sits between the Q4 E-tron and Q8 E-tron in Audi’s electrical SUV line-up, rivalling the BMW iX3 and Jaguar I-Pace.

Audi Q6 E-tron: Powertrains and efficiency

While the Q6’s exterior styling is a comparatively conservative growth from that of these EVs, its know-how represents a big step ahead, as it is primarily based on the superior new Premium Performance Electric (PPE) platform that Audi has co-developed with Porsche.

Also utilized by the brand new Porsche Macan Electric, this can underpin a bunch of performance-focused Audis within the coming years, such because the A6 E-tron saloon due later this yr. It may also be used for EVs from different Volkswagen Group premium manufacturers, together with Bentley.

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Everything You Need To Know About Ryobi’s Cultivator Attachment Before You Buy

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Expand-It was designed to make a number of of Ryobi’s yard upkeep merchandise right into a single, modular system. Ryobi makes two completely different energy heads for this technique: A 40V lithium-ion battery-powered head and a 26cc 2-cycle gas-powered head. These have completely different gasoline sources, however they each primarily carry out the identical job. These energy heads each function bases for the dozen or so attachments that may flip them into all kinds of energy instruments. Ryobi makes attachments for string trimmers, edgers, sweepers, snow throwers, and extra. In concept, this protects you cash in the long term since you’ll solely want to purchase about half the device every time as long as you have got an influence head. This also needs to make storage simpler, because the attachments every take up much less area than shopping for a full device for every utility.

Expand-It has been round for a couple of years now and is broadly thought of to be a dependable different to many standard outside energy instruments. There are a number of social media posts from customers who’ve discovered that these attachments work simply in addition to the devoted instruments whereas saving them each cash and area.

But what in regards to the cultivator, particularly?

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These Two Harley-Davidson Motorcycles Will Go Where Other Models Won’t

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The Harley-Davidson Pan America 1250 Special is a part of Harley’s 2024 journey touring lineup. It encompasses a 1250cc engine able to 150 horsepower and high speeds of round 140 miles per hour. The bike comes with adaptive suspension, enabling you to traverse varied terrain kinds safely and comfortably. At the identical time, a number of trip modes allow you to customise your bike’s dealing with and efficiency primarily based on terrain, climate, pace, and so on. It comes inventory with a passenger seat, windshield, a 6.8-inch display that shows varied automobile stats and specs, built-in Bluetooth, and USB ports for charging your cellphone or different units.

The Pan America 1250 Special is offered in 4 totally different colours and with two non-obligatory wheel kinds. It doesn’t embody storage, like saddlebags or baggage crates, however Harley sells these gadgets individually, and you’ll simply mount them to your journey bike. The bike comes with a base price ticket of $19,999, making it considerably dearer than lots of the coolest adventure motorcycles on the market. That stated, the bike comes with the Harley title, which is essential and interesting to hardcore followers and fans, and the model is backed up by a long time of motorbike expertise and know-how. If you are out there for a Harley bike that may deal with highways, metropolis streets, and even off-road trails, the Pan America 1250 Special is a strong, albeit costly, choice.

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