\u00a9 iStock\/frentusha<\/figcaption><\/figure>\nManufacturing plant in South Yorkshire<\/h3>\n UBC is establishing a 100,000 square foot manufacturing plant in South Yorkshire which will be highly energy efficient and utilise innovative technologies to ensure quality and minimise waste. The plant will use energy generation across the operation to reduce its carbon footprint. UBC products are designed for a sustainable economy. We source materials locally and with a high recycled content.<\/p>\n
Initially, the site will pilot the scale-up of the operation before moving into full-scale production in mid-2023. One of the key challenges in moving to full production has been the long lead times for key equipment needed. The first production runs will be exported to our first customer in early 2023. As well as manufacturing products, UBC is developing a licencing model for its technology that will speed up the adoption of the technology around the world. Existing battery manufacturers will be able to adopt the technology easily and quickly.<\/p>\n
At the manufacturing plant, UBC has established a 20,000 square foot innovation hub which is working alongside universities and supply chain partners to develop a revolutionary new motive power unit for electric vehicles (EVs) which will enable rapid charging and longer ranges while using existing charging infrastructure.<\/p>\n
UBC has set out to address the major concerns of consumers that are preventing more widespread adoption of electric vehicles of limited journey range, long charging times and lack of access to convenient charging points. Equally elusive is the means of delivering peak power during fast charging of vehicles. The UBC solution is a pioneering EV motive battery which uses patented technology to transform range, charging methods, as well as peak time power demand.<\/p>\n
Maurizio said: \u201cThis next development will revolutionise electric vehicles and speed up their adoption to become the vehicle of choice for consumers.<\/p>\n
\u201cOur innovation hub has multiple work streams, including developing new materials to reduce dependence on environmentally-sensitive materials and to expand the recyclability of our products and materials. In addition, we plan to scale up our rapid prototyping services to enable us to produce prototypes in weeks,\u201d said Maurizio.<\/p>\n
Energy storage technology<\/h3>\n Away from the transport sector, UBC is developing energy storage technology to address the inability of renewable energy projects to capture and store energy that is not immediately required. UBC\u2019s product will offer safe, affordable, and adaptable options for all energy storage applications \u2013 both commercial and domestic. The product\u2019s unique modular design ensures solutions can be developed as required and scaled to suit individual requirements.<\/p>\n
UBC is committed to developing sustainable solutions to accelerate the journey to net zero. Its sustainable products will enable a significant reduction in CO2<\/sub>\u00a0emissions. In addition, its manufacturing processes are designed for a sustainable economy. The company uses a high proportion of recycled materials in its production, and, at end of life, it will recover 90% of materials to make more batteries. UBC will also use renewable energy generation in its production processes.<\/p>\nBy setting up in South Yorkshire, UBC has received, and continues to receive, assistance and support from the Department for International Trade and South Yorkshire Mayoral Combined Authority.<\/p>\n
As a company, UBC has set out to create affordable, innovative, and sustainable solutions in lightweight battery power. The company has our planet at its heart and, together with its supply chain partners and like-minded organisations, will accelerate the drive to net zero.<\/p>\n
The next generation of vehicle batteries, an EV motive battery and renewable energy storage technology is underway. It is happening in South Yorkshire, but will benefit the world and see South Yorkshire at the heart of developing a low-carbon hub to meet the government\u2019s challenge to achieve net-zero carbon emissions by 2040.<\/p>\n
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