UPS ORDERS 10,000 ELECTRIC VEHICLES
H
ello and welcome to the February issue of Electrical Engineering.
According to new research from
National Grid, reaching the UK Government’s target of net zero by 2050 will require the creation of 400,000 jobs. The UK’s energy sector must
increase low carbon electricity generation by around 50 per cent in the next decade alone, from sources such as wind or solar. Low carbon heating needs to be installed in millions of homes; new technologies need to be developed; and around 60,000 charging points need to be installed to power 11 million electric vehicles. This is great news for the
industry, as the UK will need to recruit hundreds of thousands of people into its energy sector if it is to meet this target, bringing opportunities for skilled tradespeople, engineers and other specialists across every region of the country. This issue is packed full of the
latest industry developments – from Batteries & Chargers, to Cabling & Cable Management, to Electric Vehicles. In Cabling & Cable Management,
NKT’s factory in Cologne is now powered by electricity from renewable sources, while Legrand’s Mark Williams gives his top cable management specification tips. In Electric Vehicles, Siemens
looks at the infrastructure expansion required for the decarbonisation of transport, and wireless charging for electric taxis is trialled in Nottingham. We also bring you a supplement
focusing on Data Centre Management, with news from Kohler Uninterruptible Power, Centiel UK and EcoCooling. In this issue’s Energy Efficiency
feature, Utility Bidder looks at how 2020 is the year to address energy efficiency, while ABB’s new technology is powering the seabed. In Electrical Equipment, Andrew
Baker from Flir Systems discusses predicting substation failures with thermal imaging, while we also bring you the latest from Promat, Martindale and Bentley.
Carly Wills, Editor
AMENDMENT TO WIRING REGS T
he IET and BSI have released Amendment 1 to BS 7671:2018 (18th Edition IET Wiring Regulations),
which enables a more practical solution for electric vehicle charging installations. This will help support the rollout of electric vehicle charging infrastructure across the country. Amendment 1 comes into effect immediately, instead of after the usual six month delay. Dan Palmer, associate director of committees at BSI
U
PS has announced an order of 10,000 purpose built electric vehicles worth 100’s of millions of
Euros from UK based company, Arrival. The initial 10,000 vehicles will be rolled out in
the UK, Europe and North America from 2020 to 2024, with the option to purchase a further order of 10,000 vehicles. The vehicles will be built using Arrival’s new
method of assembly using low capital, low footprint microfactories located to serve local communities and profitable from thousands of units. Arrival first announced a partnership with UPS to
develop electric vehicles in 2016, with this vehicle order and investment accelerating the deployment of fit for purpose electric fleets at scale. Arrival’s Generation 2.0 electric vehicles offer UPS compelling commercial and environmental benefits to make a seamless and cost effective transition to a zero emissions fleet. Denis Sverdlov, founder and CEO of Arrival said:
“UPS has been a strong strategic partner of Arrival, providing valuable insight to how electric delivery vans are used on the road and how they can be optimised for drivers. Together our teams have been creating bespoke electric vehicles, based on our flexible skateboard platforms, that meet the end-to-end needs of UPS from driving, loading/unloading, depot and back office operations. We are pleased that today’s investment and vehicle order creates even closer ties between our two companies.” Arrival has developed components, sustainable
materials and software to customise both vehicles and operations of commercial fleet owners. The company’s unique skateboard platforms enable the creation of vehicles in any weight, type, size and shape to match customer requirements, which are then deployed close to areas of demand across the globe in Arrival’s microfactories. Juan Perez, chief information and engineering
officer, UPS said: “UPS continues to build an integrated fleet of electric vehicles, combined with innovative, large-scale fleet charging technology. As mega-trends like population growth, urban migration, and e-commerce continue to accelerate, we recognise the need to work with partners around the world to solve both road congestion and pollution challenges for our customers and the communities we serve. Electric vehicles form a cornerstone to our sustainable urban delivery strategies. Taking an active investment role in Arrival enables UPS to collaborate in the design and production of the world’s most advanced electric delivery vehicles.”
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said: “BS 7671 Requirements for Electrical Installations (the IET Wiring Regulations) has been updated in Section 722 to make the installation of electric charging points quicker, easier and less costly. It will help to make electric charging common-sight on UK streets and fuel the growth of the electric car usage. The UK is leading the electric revolution with ambitious plans to deliver cleaner air and a better environment by committing to 50 per cent of new car sales to be ultra-low emission by 2030. The built environment and electrical infrastructure is the first step on the journey to making these green plans possible.”
SAFETY CHECKS IN PRIVATE RENTALS
A
fter years of campaigning to improve electrical safety standards in the private rented sector
(PRS), the NAPIT Trade Association has said it is delighted that draft regulations have now been laid before Parliament to ensure all PRS properties meet minimum electrical safety standards. Subject to due parliamentary process, these
regulations will come into force for new tenancies from 1 July 2020, and for any existing tenancies from 1 April 2021. The chairman of the NAPIT Trade Association,
Frank Bertie, said: “NAPIT see this as a huge success for our industry. We have spent a considerable amount of time campaigning to raise electrical safety standards in the private rented sector, with over 41 per cent of our members finding more serious electrical hazards in privately rented homes than in any other form of tenure. The news that private landlords will be required to ensure their properties are subject to electrical inspection and testing by a qualified person at intervals not exceeding five years is most welcome.” Moving forward, the organisation says that it is
fundamental that this new regulation is effectively enforced, and the powers within the regulations should enable this to happen. Local authorities will be responsible for enforcing this new regulation and, they can arrange for remedial work to be done and recover costs from the landlords, and they can impose a financial penalty of up to £30,000.
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