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Partners improve effi ciency and safety for frontline workers
Workfl ow automation specialist Intoware has teamed up with RealWear to improve effi ciency and safety for frontline workers in hazardous environments. Intoware’s Workfl oPlus mobile platform digitises processes and tasks across industrial operations, and will now be integrated with RealWear’s newly-launched headset, RealWear Navigator Z. The joint solution will allow operators to instantly access critical information, optimise processes, share data, contact remote experts and make informed decisions in real time.
“RealWear and Intoware’s partnership brings hands- free workfl ow automation into a new era and, with the integration of RealWear’s device, we are poised to transform operations at a number of leading businesses that operate in hazardous environments such as the oil and gas industry,” said Keith Tilley, Intoware CEO.
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Clean-fuel pioneers to make 150-strong hydrogen bus fl eet a reality
An ambition to launch a fl eet of 150 zero-emission hydrogen- powered buses on UK routes by 2024 could be a step nearer, thanks to a partnership between Luxfer Gas Cylinders and global engineering consultancy fi rm Ricardo. Joining forces for the fi rst time, gas cylinder manufacturer Luxfer contributed with its alternative-fuel expertise to Ricardo, supplying a fi t-for-purpose hydrogen storage solution for a Stagecoach North East prototype double-decker bus. The bus, which was converted from a diesel engine to run on hydrogen fuel-cell technology, underwent trials in Teesside for six weeks, before being introduced on routes around Brighton and Hove. “Supporting the UK transport sector’s shift from diesel and
petrol to more sustainable fuels means we need to off er options that are not only clean and green, but commercially viable, too,” said Jim Gregory, European Business Development Manager at Luxfer Gas Cylinders. The project, part funded by the Department for Transport
through its Hydrogen Transport Hub Demonstration competition, aims to demonstrate the benefi ts of hydrogen as a sustainable passenger transport option by extending the life of existing diesel buses.
“Many operators who have invested in diesel vehicles are now left with stock that has a much shortened lifespan. Retrofi tting
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buses to run on hydrogen makes sense, and at Luxfer we have the capability to work with partners to bring bespoke projects to fruition,” added Gregory. “Companies like Ricardo are making strides in adopting hydrogen technology, and we’re proud of our role in providing the right environment for others to do the same.” Ricardo is showcasing the hydrogen fuel-cell re-powered vehicle to operators, with the view to off er it at half the price of a new bus. The aim is to secure 50%-match funding investment and customer commitment for an initial production of 150 buses that could enter service from late 2024.
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