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April 2012
Automobile Division's Annual General Meeting
The Automobile Division's 2012 Annual General Meeting takes place on Thursday 24 May 2012 at the Institution of Mechanical Engineers. It will include presentation and consideration of the divisional annual report, and announcement of the results from the board elections.
March 2012
The Western Automobile Centre are pleased to announce the next in their annual series of prestige debate evenings on the 22 March at University of Bath. The 2012 debate is entitled Motorsport to Mainstream and a panel of experts will be answer querstions on motorsport technology and how it filters into production cars, and vice versa.
the evening will be a fantastic opportunity to debate the latest technology being used to improve performance, including active aerodynamics, energy recovery systems, but also how the issues facing the automotive industry, such as electrification and downsizing, are changing motorsport as well.
Panelists include;
- Gordon Murray, Gordon Murray Design
- David Lapworth, Prodrive
- Martin Halley, Xtrac
- Andy Sylvester-Throne, McLaren
- Peter Richings, Jaguar Land Rover
- Alistair Fergusson, Alcon
- Nick Carpenter, Delta Motorsport
Attendees are encouraged to register in advance as previous debates have proven incredibly popular.
Find out more or register online
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February 2012
LowCVP Conference 2012, ExCel Conference Centre, 10 May 2012
The LowCVP's 2012 Conference has been set to take place on Thursday 10 May, alongside the EcoVelocity low carbon motor show which will run at ExCel from 10-13 May.
The LowCVP Conference regularly attracts leading speakers, high-level delegates and media to debate the most topical low carbon road transport issues and policy developments.
Further details about this year's LowCVP Conference will be published shortly.
Delegates at the LowCVP Conference 2012 will have the opportunity to visit EcoVelocity 2012 which will showcase the latest in cutting edge technology from the world’s leading car manufacturers as well as providing the opportuniy for test drives of the newest low carbon and electric vehicles.
Visitors will be able to view the current and future options for more environmentally responsible motoring, get a greater understanding of the technology and processes involved in developing low carbon vehicles and an insight into the benefits of owning one.
There will be a number of interactive features available throughout the day; further details on what will be on offer at the event will be posted on the EcoVelocity website in the near future.
January 2012
Olympics Countdown
Monday 9 January was a milestone in the Olympics countdown as it marked just 200 days to the start of the London 2012 Games. The Games provide a fantastic opportunity to showcase what Great Britain has to offer. UK Trade & Investment has been tasked with delivering an exciting business summit for Advanced Engineering, Aerospace and Automotive at Lancaster House in London on Friday 10 August.
The Advanced Engineering sector summit will bring together some 90 or so global business leaders with British-based businesspeople to showcase British excellence through the use of a narrative on the strengths of the sector. The opening plenary, kicking off with a Ministerial keynote address, will see major global companies such as JCB, Airbus, Nissan and Jaguar Land Rover participate in facilitated panel discussions about the strength of the UK as a trading partner and as the investment location of choice. The reasons as to why this is the case will then be demonstrated using great examples of where industry and academia have collaborated to develop technical solutions and excellence throughout our supply chains, right down to niche technology SMEs. The morning conference will then sign off with a showcase of practical examples of how all of this has come together to deliver solutions around the application of materials in aerospace and clean power solutions for automotive. The afternoon of 10 August will then be set aside for one to one business meetings between UK-based and overseas companies and the day will end with a networking reception in central London. For a copy of the UKTI press notice announcing the Business Summit programme, please click here ukti.gov.uk
As host to the British Business Embassy, Lancaster House also offers a number of opportunities to physically showcase innovative technologies relevant to the sector. UKTI is looking to the manufacturing sector to secure a range of leading edge innovative technologies to wow the overseas guests. Please contact Philippa Oldham at P_Oldham@imeche.org if you have a technology or product that you would like to be considered.
December 2011
The Automobile Division has launced a Prestige Lecture Series in which speakers will give a technical lecture at multiple locations across the country where there is significant automotive engineering and industry.
Thus far, the following two Prestige Lectures have been arranged-
Intelligent Engineering for Rally Performance
Presented by Damian Harty, Senior Research Fellow, Coventry University
Tyne Tees- Wednesday 13 June 2012
North West- Tuesday 13 November 2012
To view the flyer for this lecture, click on the following link
Vauxhall Ampera: The Plug-in EV with Unlimited Range
Presented by Ian Allen, Manager Environmental Strategy and Ampera, Vauxhall Motors Limited
East Midlands- Tuesday 31 January 2012
Southern- Thursday 19 April 2012
North West- Tuesday 12 March 2013
To view the flyer for this lecture, click on the following link
November 2011
Chris Brace, Vice-Chairman of the Automobile Division presented Jerry Hardcastle, VP - Vehicle Design and Development & Global Chief Marketing Engineer, Nissan Technical Centre Europe, with the prestigious Crompton Lanchester medal.
Jerry was recognised for the contribution made to new automotive innovation and the introduction of the Leaf Electric Vehicle into the UK. He led the two technology area low carbon groups that produced the low carbon vehicle road maps for passenger vehicles and in turn developed into the automotive council technology group. In parallel with this, he was instrumental in the preparation of supporting technology for the introduction of the first mass production zero emission passenger vehicle in the UK, the Nissan Leaf.
September 2011
VTMS10 15-19 MAY, HERITAGE MOTOR CENTRE
We are delighted to report that VTMS10 was another resounding success. With 55 presentations delivered to 256 delegates, 8 conference sponsors and 26 exhibiting companies, the overall feedback from the conference was extremely positive.
August 2011
LOWCVP LOW CARBON CHAMPIONS AWARDS
Nominations are invited for the LowCVP’s second Low Carbon Champions Awards which will be presented during a gala reception on November 14 at One Birdcage Walk, Westminster. The deadline for nominations is Friday 30 September.
The LowCVP Low Carbon Champions Awards 2011 are held in association with the Institution of Mechanical Engineers (IMechE).
There are seven categories for the prestigious Low Carbon Champions Awards reflecting the diversity of those engaged in encouraging the shift to lower carbon vehicles and fuels. There are also two special awards. The awards are for:
1. Low Carbon Car / Van Manufacturer of the Year
2. Low Carbon Heavy Duty Vehicle Manufacturer of the Year
3. Low Carbon Vehicle Operator of the Year
4. Low Carbon Fuel Supplier of the Year
5. 2011 Award for Low Carbon Innovation by an SME
6. Low Carbon Road Transport Initiative of the Year
7. 2011 Outstanding Low Carbon Publication or Report
The special awards are:
8. Outstanding Individual in Promoting Lower Carbon Transport
9. Outstanding Achievement in Low Carbon Transport.
The LowCVP Awards winners will be assessed by a panel of expert judges drawn from the LowCVP's wide range of stakeholder organisations. The full list of judges will be announced shortly.
For more information regarding this event please click on the following link
In order to register for this event please visit the web page. The reception is free to attend but places are limited.
April 2011
AUTOMOBILE DIVISION’S ANNUAL GENERAL MEETING
The Automobile Division’s 2011 Annual General Meeting takes place on Thursday 26 May 2011 at the Institution of Mechanical Engineers. It will include presentation and consideration of the divisional annual report, and announcement of the results from the board elections.
For more information please contact Louise McKenna on +44 (0)20 7973 1316 or l_mckenna@imeche.org
BLOODHOUND SHOWCAR IN WESTMINSTER
To mark the publication of the design drawings of the Bloodhound SuperSonic Car, and as one of the sponsors of the project, the full-size, 42’ long Bloodhound Show Car visited Westminster this week - the autocad drawings are available to view here.
The car was parked in Horseguards Parade all day on 12 April to allow members of the public to both view the car, and ask questions to the ambassadors present.
If you like more information about the Bloodhound project or to become an ambassador, please view the website.
News Archive
March 2011
An exclusive dinner and interview with Gian Paolo Dallara
At an exclusive rate for Institution members
Thursday 7 April 2011
18:00 – 22:00
Williams F1 Conference Centre, Grove, Oxfordshire
http://www.the-mia.com/events_diary.cfm/flag/2/e_id/558
Institution members have the unique opportunity to attend a dinner and interview with legendary motor racing designer Gian Paolo Dallara, at the special, MIA members’ ticket price.
Question a racing legend
Described by Lamborghini as extraordinarily brilliant, Gian Paolo Dallara is the founder of the largest race car company in the world, and one of the most successful designers in racing history, whose 50 year career encompassed Ferrari, Maserati and Lamborghini, and some of the most desirable performance cars ever built from the Miura to the Ferrari 330SP. As part of the evening, you can question this exceptional Italian engineer and share in his extraordinary insight into motor racing and design.
The Williams F1 Conference Centre
Enjoy a networking reception and exclusive tour of the F1 memorabilia in the state of the art conference centre, specially chosen to celebrate the four-decade friendship between Gian Paolo and his fellow motor sport legend, Frank Williams. Dinner will be served at 19.30.
A special price for IMechE members
Take advantage of the special ticket price, normally only open to MIA members, of £105 +VAT.
Places are limited, so book today!
For more information and to book your place: http://www.the-mia.com/events_diary.cfm/flag/2/e_id/558
November 2010
Transfer for IMI members
Following the Institute of Motor Industry’s (IMI) decision to relinquish their licence to maintain and register EngTech and IEng registrations, the IMechE is offering a free transfer route to existing IMI members who need membership of a professional engineering institution.
If you have been affected by IMI’s situation, find out how to benefit from this free transfer opportunity.
Jon Hilton, Past Chairman of the Automobile Division, IMechE welcomes IMI members: "I would like to take this opportunity to extend a welcome to any engineer affected by the IMI’s decision to relinquish its professional licence."
"Professional registration as an EngTech, IEng or CEng is important to your career and continued success as an engineer. As the Institution with the fastest growing membership, and more than 11,000 members from within the automobile industry, if you decide to transfer to the IMechE you will find yourself in good company."
"Our free local events run throughout the UK. With upcoming topics like the Bloodhound project, I’m confident you will find something of interest."
"Should you decide to join IMechE you will also find plenty of opportunities to meet like minded people and develop a range of contacts that will make a real difference to your career. You might choose to get involved with great projects such as Formula Student or our Manufacturing Excellence awards programme which is renowned throughout the industry."
"Finally, I’d like to think that you would find a warm welcome and be satisfied in a new home at the IMechE. And I encourage you to get in touch to see how we can support you through the transfer process."