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West Ham bus garage goes electric
Elegant new sloping top enclosures
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fleet of five electric buses are now in operation from West Ham bus garage in east London, thanks to a new electric vehicle charging solution provided by UK Power Networks Services. The power infrastructure business, which includes electric vehicle consultancy, design, installation and maintenance solutions worked with bus operator, Stagecoach, to install power distribution and 80kW charge points that will power a new fleet of fully electric zero emission buses. The buses will serve route 323 from Canning Town to Mile End. UK Power Networks Services’ solution will charge the electric buses overnight and will continually monitor the amount of power available at the garage. This night time charging approach will reduce costs for the bus garage, as it will be able to draw its maximum power requirement between 11pm and 6am when local electricity demand is low and electricity prices are cheaper. The electric buses will operate within one of 12 Low Emission Bus Zones, introduced by the Mayor of London, Sadiq Khan, in 2018 to tackle air pollution hotspots in the city and represent a further expansion of what is one of Europe’s largest electric bus fleets.
Having even more electric buses
in operation will further contribute to improved air quality in the area, particularly as the route serves a number of large local schools including Bow School and St Paul’s Way Trust School. This is the latest installation of
electric vehicle charging infrastructure by UK Power Networks Services. The company has been supporting a number of industries, including public transport, aviation, rail and logistics operators, to meet their carbon net zero targets by 2050. Philip Heathcote, head of markets
at UK Power Networks Services, said: “This project is another signal of the capital’s intent for all buses to be zero-emission by 2037. We are delighted to play a key role in ensuring electric buses can take to the road and provide the area with a clean and sustainable mode of public transport.” UK Power Networks Services has been delivering critical energy infrastructure solutions for clients for more than 50 years for Network Rail, London Underground and High Speed 1, the UK’s busiest airports, Ministry of Defence, Hinkley Point C, and ports and logistics companies.
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KW has extended its EVOTEC range of designer table-top plastic enclosures with a new sloping top version of its 150 size. Soft-contoured EVOTEC electronic enclosures are elegant and ergonomic – but robust enough to withstand challenging working environments. Applications include measurement and control, IT, IoT/IIoT, gateways, medical, laboratory and environmental technology. New EVOTEC 150 Version III features a recessed top that is inclined by 12° for more comfortable viewing and operation. Its large operating area can accommodate switches, pushbuttons and touch displays. This two-part enclosure is assembled with tamperproof Torx stainless steel screws, a key requirement for medical devices. PCBs can be fitted to screw pillars in the top and bottom. Rubber feet ensure stable positioning on flat surfaces. OKW now offers sloping top versions of EVOTEC in three sizes: 150 (150 x 93 x 36 mm), 200 (200 x 124 x 45 mm) and 250 (250 x 155 x 54 mm). All EVOTEC enclosures are moulded from off-white (RAL 9002) UV-stable ASA+PC-FR (UL 94 V-0) as standard. Prices for the new model start at £17. Accessories include IP 65 seals, a wall suspension element, a mounting bracket for DIN rails (TH35, G32), self-tapping PCB screws (PZ1 and Torx T8) and a Torx T8 screwdriver for assembly. OKW can supply EVOTEC fully customised on request. Services include CNC machining; lacquering; product labels; EMC shielding; printing or laser marking of legends and logos; installation and assembly of accessories.
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he proliferation of hand-held, wearable and other small devices has resulted in a demand for USB charging sites that is almost limitless. To help meet that demand, Knightsbridge – one of the UK’s manufacturers of wiring devices, accessories and lighting – has launched an integrated two-in-one pop-up wireless USB charging socket that is ideal for mounting in kitchen worktops, desks, communal workplace areas and home offices. Sitting flush with surfaces and finished in brushed chrome, the pop-up charger frees up wall sockets and reduces the need for charging wires. It supports both Type-A USB charging and Type- C, which is compatible with QC3.0 (Quick Charge) and PD
FASTCHARGE.The USB charging socket provides both convenience and practicality, offering a two-in-one solution, with wireless pad charging for simple easy use and the pop-up FASTCHARGE option if needing a boost in a hurry (up to 50% in 30 minutes for compatible devices). The Type-A outlet delivers 5V DC to a maximum of 2A, while the Type-C provides between 5 and 12V DC. When FASTCHARGE is activated the alternative Type-A port will output at a maximum of 5V DC 1A. Total output is a maximum of 4A when both outlets are in use. The top wireless pad has
an effective charging distance between 2 and 5mm and is compatible with Qi wireless charging. Finally, a 230V 50-60Hz plug-in power supply is included with the unit. |
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42 ELECTRICAL ENGINEERING • DECEMBER/JANUARY 2021
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