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Motorists call for EV charging to be installed on 11,500 residential streets across the UK
Motorists living on more than 11,500 streets across the UK have called for councils to install on-street charging for electric vehicles (EVs).
The residential roads identified by the public have been submitted to Vauxhall’s Electric Streets of Britain campaign. More via The Manufacturer
Ice cream manufacturer gg’s sets sights on national distribution after scooping up new machinery
Specialist ice cream manufacturer gg’s is set to provide even more customers with a taste of Italy after purchasing state-of-the-art machinery to slash production times and boost output. More via The Manufacturer
Bentley Blower Jnr now configurable online
Bentley Blower Jnr buyers can now configure their vehicles to their own individual specifications via an all-new online configurator. More via The Manufacturer
UK in-wheel motor delivers ‘world-beating’ torque
The UK-headquartered electric vehicle motor developer Protean Electric claims that its latest in-wheel motor (IWM) with an integrated inverter delivers an “industry-leading” peak torque of 1.5kNm in its 18-inch diameter format. Extensive tests has shown that the Generation 5 motor will operate for at least 300,000km and 15 years, and survive harsh conditions such as pothole impacts and operating in water. More via Drives & Controls
UK secures £400 million investment to improve medicines manufacturing
Up to £400m of investment will support faster patient access to cutting-edge treatments, strengthen clinical trials and improve medicines manufacturing in the UK. More via The Association of the British Pharmaceutical Industry
New Merseyside factory creates 25 jobs with £1m loan
Specialist insulated panel manufacturer Hemsec has created 25 jobs and two apprenticeships at its new Merseyside factory after securing a £1m loan.
Hemsec opened its 84,000 sq ft manufacturing facility at Huyton Business Park in August 2022 to add to its existing plant in Rainhill. More via Liverpool Business News
Inspired Pet Nutrition acquires fellow UK pet food manufacturer
Inspired Pet Nutrition announced on Aug. 23 its acquisition of Butcher’s Pet Care (BPC), a leading manufacturer of high-quality wet pet food products. Terms of the acquisition were not disclosed. More via Meat + Poultry
