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The Society of Motor Manufacturers and Traders (SMMT) have announced that UK car exports passed the million mark in 2016 following steady growth for car manufacturing.

The historic agreement reached by 195 nations at the Paris climate conference illustrated that the world is on the precipice of radical change.

The Electric Machines Spoke, situated at Newcastle University, held its official launch event in 2017.

The Advanced Propulsion Centre collaborated with the Spokes, E4tech and Ricardo to facilitate a series of workshops at LCV 2016 themed around the future supply of traction electric machines, power electronics and batteries.

LCV 2016 showcased the hugely diverse and successful UK automotive industry through a range of exhibitors and seminars.

The Future Powertrain Conference 2017 dates have now been confirmed as Wednesday 1st March to Thursday 2nd March 2017 and will take place at the National Motorcycle Museum.

Nick Hurd, Minister for Climate Change and Industry, announced at the Low Carbon Vehicle Show, that the Government would invest a further £42 million through the Advanced Propulsion Centre.

The winners securing a share of a £2.45 million investment for low carbon development and demonstration projects in the niche vehicle sector were announced at LCV 2016.

At LCV 2016, world class experts on each of these technology areas will explain why their technology field will be the driving force to innovation and how the UK can best take advantage of this to ensure we lead the way.

The Centre for Connected & Autonomous Vehicles (CCAV) and Innovate UK are inviting businesses to apply for innovation project funding of up to £35 million.