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Welsh centre will put future technology under the spotlight
publication date: Oct 16, 2008
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author/source: Robin Roberts
Future automotive technology will be under the spotlight today at the Technium Performance Engineering annual conference.
The centre outside Llanelli will also be showing its newly completed workshops with displays from tenants at the Technium including Connaught Engineering and Aeristech.
The conference will commence at 10.00am, with the opening address from Andrew Phelps, Technium manager, followed by keynote speaker Barry Shrier, Liberty Electric Cars.
Liberty Electric Cars recognises that a significant challenge now faces the automotive industry. Consumers and businesses are increasingly more concerned about global warming and climate change, and market demand for zero emission electric cars is developing rapidly. As a result, a whole new technology base needs to emerge, quickly. Barry Shrier, CEO, Liberty Electric Cars (right) says, "There is a great wealth of UK automotive engineering ingenuity and innovation that has the potential to lead the world in the newly emerging zero emission vehicle space. |  | However, a major and rapid ‘environmental technology' shift across the entire industry is a significant challenge - made even more difficult in the current credit crunch climate."
The purpose of the Liberty Zero Emission Vehicle Foundation is to raise awareness of this issue, and attract funds and investment into the sector from private and public sources.
The Foundation's board is chaired by Lord Anthony St John of Bletso, and includes other prominent figures from the automotive industry, the sciences, Government and the private sector.
Liberty Electric Cars is addressing the rapidly expanding demand for zero and low emission cars, through the development of its unique electric vehicle technology platform that will power cars which satisfy the sports, family and luxury sectors, such as the Range Rover. Orders are now being taken for 2009 delivery.The Liberty Electric Range Rover reduces CO2 output by up to six tonnes per year,
per vehicle and delivers a driving experience that combines fast acceleration, high
top end speed and huge economies - electricity is much cheaper than petrol, so
running costs are 80 per cent less than the petrol equivalent.
It runs for 200 miles before needing a charge, and some models will carry on board
range extending generators. Costs range between £95,000 and £125,000
depending on model and specification. |  |
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