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Science - So What? So Everything! - 9 February 2010

The Science - So What? So Everything Team are trying to do make science and technical occupations more tangible to the public and to the new generations and also to show how important science will be in taking the UK economy... Read More

The Ecologist, Riversimple on the front page - 8 February 2010

The Ecologist, a leading environmental news publication has written a piece on Riversimple, advocating our aims and objectives. Click here to read more.... Read More

The Future of Energy - 23 November 2009

On November 5th the Times reported on a scheme to put a large number of 'low carbon vehicles' on the roads to gain real-life data on how they are used and perform. The scheme is funded by the Government and matched by industry and will take place over the next 18 months.

Although we are not part of the scheme, The Times chose to use the Riversimple Mk 1 as the title image to illustrate the future of low carbon vehicles.

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365 Orte im Land der Ideen - 26 October 2009

On Wednesday (21^st October) Hugo Spowers and Steve Evans were guests at the Hamburg leg of the ‘365 Landmarks in the land of ideas’. This is a contest which selects 365 companies, research institutes, art and cultural institutions, community projects and initiatives from around Germany which reflect the innovative capabilities of the country. On Wednesday EPEA (Environmental Protection and Encouragement Agency) were in their spot light for their... Read More

The British Invention Show - 26 October 2009

From the 14th - 17th of October the Riversimple Mk 1 urban car was on display at the British Invention Show at Alexandra Palace, London. The event showcased inventions from the wild and wacky ( the sonic manipulator) to the very practical (A compound tha heals broken bones in less than an hour!) Members of the Riversimple team spent the 4 days discussing the car and our vision with members of the public, technical and... Read More

Riversimple at the Green Motor Expo Camden - 30 September 2009

As our first public showing since the unveiling, Riversimple exhibited the Mk 1 urban vehicle at the Green Motor Expo on the 24th of September.

The Green Motor Expo was a free opportunity for motorists and fleet managers to discover the environmental and cost benefits of using clean fuels and technology in central London. Gail Porter hosted the event and can be seen below in the car.

Techcrunch Best Environmental start-up awards - 29 June 2009

Riversimple has been included in Techcrunch's Best Environmental start up-awards, the Europas. Follow the link and vote for Riversimple! Thanks!

http://uk.techcrunch.com/2009/06/24/the-europas-best-cleantech-environmental-startup-emea/

not long to go! - 4 June 2009

Under two weeks to go until the unveiling of the car at Somerset House and things are coming together in fits and starts! Our vehicle is being assembled in the workshop of Alan Docking Racing at Silverstone. In the last two weeks, the build has almost been completed. The remaining cosmetic elements are waiting on the powertrain stuff - which is what really matters in this car. This consists of finalising the complex wiring and commissioning the powertrain systems - not a... Read More

Coming together - 1 May 2009

We were down at Silverstone yesterday, testing our urban demonstrator with the Oxford and Cranfield teams with whom we have developed the power electronics, motors and control system. All the power electronics are installed and the loom all but complete, so we are now able to begin commissioning the powertrain. For the first time, all four motors were turning... Read More

Going virtual - 9 February 2009

For the last month our vehicle testing programme has gone virtual.

The really tricky area has always been the power electronics. Almost everyone agrees that we are on the brink of a revolution in vehicle design. Amidst divergent and robust opinions on the powertrains and fuels that will replace the conventional fossil-fueled combustion engine, there is a surprising level of agreement on one step change in technology – a shift from a mechanical... Read More

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