Sector Focus


Manufacturing Jaguar I-Pace charges to Brussels


The Jaguar I-Pace has demonstrated its real-world usability by driving 229 miles (369km) from London to Brussels on a single charge. The all-electric performance SUV


began its intercity trip on London’s South Bank, with its 90kWh battery fully charged, before heading to the Channel Tunnel terminal at Folkestone. But unlike the 80 million vehicles


that have made the crossing by train since the Channel Tunnel opened, the I-Pace travelled the 50km through the world’s longest undersea tunnel using its own power.


‘We engineered our electric performance SUV to deliver outstanding real-world range’


After emerging into the Calais sunshine from the service tunnel which runs between the two rail tunnels, Stephen Boulter, the Jaguar engineer behind the wheel, headed east and arrived at the historic Mons Des Arts in central Brussels with eight per cent battery charge still in reserve. Stephen Boulter, vehicle


integration manager, Jaguar I-Pace, said: “We know customers won’t compromise on everyday usability so we engineered our electric performance SUV to deliver


outstanding real-world range. By driving the 229 miles (369km) from London to Brussels on a single charge – and arriving with plenty of range left – we’ve demonstrated how comfortably it deals with long- distance journeys.” As part of the challenge, the I-


Pace cruised along motorways and negotiated rush-hour traffic in the summer heat to reach the Belgian capital. To ensure that drivers get the most from each charge, the I- Pace is packed with technologies to optimise energy efficiency.


Before the journey begins, pre-


conditioning can automatically heat or cool the battery to reach its ideal operating temperature and set the cabin to the desired temperature. The navigation system takes


account of route topography and driving style to calculate range on any given journey and can plot the most energy-efficient route available. It will also alert the driver if the programmed destination cannot be reached and will help to find charging stations within range – using a 100kW DC rapid charger can add up to 100km of extra range in just 15 minutes.


Charged up: The I-Pace Fracino is the


nation’s favourite Café owners and coffee shops across the country have named Birmingham-based Fracino as the nation’s premier coffee equipment and beverage supplier. The business, which is the UK’s


only manufacturer of traditional espresso machines, supplies independents and global brands. The findings follow two surveys


conducted by Out of Home (OOH) - magazine. The first ‘State of the nation’ survey, which targeted over 500 coffee shops, was followed by a ‘Hot to Stock’ study of more than 400 café owners. Fracino came out ‘best in class’ in both questionnaires which provide insights into the sector. Fracino’s head of global sales


Peter Atmore said: “The fantastic findings reinforce Fracino’s commitment to innovation. Our aim to deliver a consistently top class customer service is also reflected in recently doubling the size of our sales team to strengthen the focus on front-line customer support.”


68 CHAMBERLINK November 2018 MTC engineers break records


Graduate engineers from the Manufacturing Technology Centre have successfully smashed two world records for a human- powered hand driven vehicle. MTC graduate engineers Leandre


Mestre Garcia and Stephen Perry, who completed a Masters of Engineering degree at the University of Liverpool, were part of the Arion Project team who have just smashed the world records in Nevada. Riders included Paralympian gold and silver medal winner Karen Darke. Karen smashed her previous


female world record reaching 46.05 mph, while rider Ken Talbot broke the male world record at 51.86 mph, making him the fastest human ever riding an arm-powered vehicle. The Arion team is made up of engineering students from the University of Liverpool who have been designing and building speed bikes for the annual Arion event since 2013.


Speedy: The world record breaking MTC-sponsored Arion vehicle MTC engineers and apprentices


at Coventry helped the Arion project by CNC machining the formwork for the bike's carbon fibre bodywork. Charles Whitford, technology manager leading the MTC's Liverpool operation, said: “The


team has done fantastically well to smash these two world records. We welcome them into the Liverpool team as graduates.” The MTC aims to bridge the gap


between university-based research and the development of innovative manufacturing solutions.


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