![]() The boss of Vauxhall-owner Stellantis last week warned of an “invasion” of Chinese electric cars.Ĭarlos Tavares said Stellantis faces a “brutal scenario” where it must compete with Chinese-made cars which are a quarter less expensive while having to invest billions into electrification. The Chinese Communist Party aims to create a significant export industry. Up to 30 new electric vehicle brands are eyeing up the UK car market, most of them Chinese.Ĭompanies like BYD and Ora, which already have agreements in place with UK dealers, will be joined by a raft of other car makers including Chery, Dongfeng and Haval. While regulators can test samples of cars for spyware or other security vulnerabilities, testing thousands of vehicles is not feasible, he said.Ī similar frailty of testing samples allowed Volkswagen to cheat emissions tests ahead of the Dieselgate scandal. He said: “The car manufacturer may be in Shanghai and could stop 100,000 to 300,000 cars across Europe thus paralysing a country.” In a report due to be shared with car makers and regulators, Prof Saker said there was “no way” of stopping Chinese cars coming under remote control. Photo: Smart GroupĬlick here to read other news stories, features, opinion articles, and vessel reviews as part of this month’s Passenger Vessel Week.A coming influx of Chinese electric cars represents a security risk as they could be remotely controlled to “paralyse” Britain, according to the head of the industry’s professional body.īritons face “major security issues” from Chinese cars, warned Professor Jim Saker, president of the Institute of the Motor Industry. Operational sailings are scheduled to begin within the year. Oceandiva London is presently undergoing a final series of tests and regulatory compliance steps. This service will be provided by audio-visual technical support specialist Encore. ![]() The vessel was also designed to accommodate a complete creative technical production service for all types of events, from design and visuals through to lighting, sound, video, set design and build, rigging, and power installation. The batteries are capable of fast charging via shore connection – with the aid of jetty infrastructure to be supplied by Net Zero Marine Services – while a biofuel generator and solar panels are also fitted to serve as backup sources of electrical power. ![]() Technologies aimed at reducing the vessel’s environmental impact include two EST-Floattech 1.1MWh lithium battery packs to supply the propulsive power, a PureBlue sewage treatment plant for recycling wastewater, a heat recovery system, a highly-efficient HVAC system, and a UV system for filtering outside air so that there is no air recirculation on board. The Smart Group promotes Oceandiva London as capable of offering a carbon-neutral floating events venue with the city of London serving as a suitable backdrop. ![]() The vessel’s 2,625 square metres of total interior floor area is capable of hosting conferences, exhibitions, receptions, gala dinners, award ceremonies, product launches, and brand activations for up to 1,000 people. Measuring 86 by 17 metres and spanning three decks, the vessel boasts indoor and outdoor onboard areas to accommodate a range of events, which can be held whether the vessel is underway or static. Oceandiva London was designed by Amsterdam-based events management company Oceandiva and constructed at the Werkendam facilities of Dutch shipbuilder the Veka Group. UK hospitality management company the Smart Group has taken delivery of a new electric-powered events vessel for operation on the River Thames in London.
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