#Current
Jake Livermore
Motorsport & EV Electronics and Engineering Senior Recruitment Consultant at EVEREC - Electric Vehicle Engineering Recruitment
Welcome to the 4th edition of #Current, your trusted source for the latest insights in the dynamic world of electric vehicles. This monthly series will provide you with up-to-date information on everything related to EVs.
Company of the Month: RML Group
The highlighted Company of the Week is RML Group, renowned for developing high-performance road car derivatives and delivering advanced automotive technology for OEMs. They specialise in building prototypes, show cars, and continuation models, as well as restoring historic road and racing cars.
RML provides comprehensive services in Powertrain, Electronics, Manufacturing, Products/Parts, and Chassis across four main sectors: Automotive, Motorsport, Defence, and New Energy. Their fastest-growing specialisation is EV technology for road and race applications, driven by RML's cutting-edge energy storage design and manufacturing capabilities.
If you are interested in joining a global powerhouse like RML and contributing to their assured future success, feel free to drop me a message. I am currently assisting them in their search for a Principal Controls Engineer and 3x Mechanical Design Engineers from Senior to Team Lead.
The Latest in EV
The EV industry continues to grow and evolve, with numerous companies making big news. Here are the latest developments in the world of EV:
?? Formula E delays debut of 600kW mid-race charging. The charging system dubbed “Attack Charge” was planned to be introduced in Misano, but issues have surfaced pushing back the implementation indefinitely as tests continue to be taken to make sure the system is flawless.
?? Polestar and StoreDot complete demo of Extreme Fast Charging Battery that is capable of being charged from 10% to 80% in just under 10 minutes. Thomas Ingenlath CEO @ Polestar has remarked “Time is one of life’s greatest luxuries and as a manufacturer of luxury electric performance cars, we need to take the next step to address one of the biggest barriers to EV ownership charging anxiety”.
?? Lunaz the David Beckham backed firm has resumed operations after halting production in March. The stoppage was prompted by the Government's decision to ban the sale of petrol and diesel vehicles from 2030 to 2035. Lunaz has now implemented a new structure aimed at ensuring long-term stability.
?? MG Motors is headlining this years Goodwood Festival of Speed in order to celebrate hundred years if the Marque. MG have said that “The Goodwood Festival of Speed is the perfect occasion to celebrate their heritage in our home market where the MG story began”.
?? Ferrari have unveiled their new solar powered building which is entirely powered by renewable energy as they prepare to launch their first EV sports car. Ferrari 's first EV car will cost over €500,000 with the car expected to be revealed by the end of 2024.
?? EVs take center stage at the 2024 Pikes Peak Hill Climb, with 福特 's F-150 Lightning super truck setting a record-breaking time of 8:53.533, driven by Romain Dumas. Mark Rushbrook, Global Director of Ford Motorsport, remarked, "The advancement of Ford EVs conquering and excelling in the most demanding challenges underscores the tremendous effort and commitment of our teams".
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Current live Roles in EV
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