Key role in Driving the Electric Revolution
The UK is planning to reach net zero carbon emissions by 2050, with 78% of the reduction in carbon emissions planned for 2035. Such an ambitious target calls for radical restructuring of all forms of transport.
The UK is planning to reach net zero carbon emissions by 2050, with 78% of the reduction in carbon emissions planned for 2035. Such an ambitious target calls for radical restructuring of all forms of transport. Electrification is a key part of the solution. As an important national asset in transport electrification, WMG is now playing a key co-ordinating role in UKRI’s ‘Driving the Electric Revolution (DER)’ Industrial Strategy Challenge Fund programme. The programme’s Industrialisation Centre scheme will establish clusters of innovation across the UK to support the transition to lower carbon travel.
As part of their new role, WMG has been selected to lead the Midlands region DER Industrialisation Centre, one of four across the country. These centres will co-ordinate and build on the UK’s national capability in power electronics, machines and drives to deliver long-term sustainable growth on the road to net zero. WMG is also due to open a new Winding Centre of Excellence led by Dr David Simkin, which will help UK supply chains to manufacture more efficient electric machines.
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