The ten-year countdown is on for the UK’s 2030 petrol and diesel vehicles ban. Changing the fuel source of the nation’s vehicle fleet is sure to present some hurdles, so what can be done to make widespread Electric Vehicle (EV) rollout a reality? Here Simone Bruckner, Managing Director of Cressall, investigates.

The UK’s history is enriched with maritime activity. Surrounded by water from John o' Groats to Lands’ End, the surrounding waters have played a pivotal role in trade, travel, and most recently, electricity production. Achieving the Government’s target of generating 40 gigawatts (GW) of offshore wind power every year by 2030 will require continued investment and development in power equipment. Here, Simone Bruckner, Managing Di...

Prime Minister Boris Johnson recently announced ambitions to reduce carbon emissions by 68% by the end of 2030, placing a greater emphasis on renewable energy resources. However, renewables’ weather-dependency can make securing consistent power difficult. Simone Bruckner, Managing Director of power resistor manufacturer for renewables Cressall, has explored how biomass can ensure a reliable electricity supply on a renewable grid a...

With sales of Electric Vehicles (EVs) already rising by 144% in 2019, the popularity of EVs will only continue to increase - but they haven’t always been racing ahead. Here, Simone Bruckner, Managing Director of Cressall, looks at the history of EVs, and the developments that advanced them.

The UK Government estimates that tidal energy could meet around 20% of the country’s electricity demands. Despite this fortunate position, uptake of tidal power has been slow. How should we encourage the development of this promising resource? Here, David Atkins, Projects Director at Cressall, has explored how technology can guarantee the future of tidal power.

In September 2020, after 24 years, the UK Government announced the end of rail franchising. The goal is to move to a simpler and more effective operatingmodel that improves the transport experience for passengers. In parallel with the transition to the new rail system, what more can be done to reform our railways? Here David Atkins, Projects Director of Cressall, looks at the system change and some of the technologies that are improving rail...

Power resistor manufacturer, Cressall, has trialled a new configuration for its expanded mesh resistor element. The new, 'Omega' shaping of the resistor elements will provide customers with an improved resistor design and better displacement of the mesh elements.

Health advisors always reiterate that prevention is better than cure. Take care of yourself, and preventable problems are less likely to arise. Engineers dealing with power-reliant processes should adopt a similar approach to power protection. In this article, Joshua Piccaver, Electrical Design Engineer at Cressall, takes a look at the areas of industry that require power protection.

The Department for Transport Statistics reports that there were 501,500 heavy goods vehicles licenced in the UK in 2019, but only 400 of these were battery electric powered. With heavy goods vehicles being a significant contributor of carbon emissions, will we see an increase in electric power? Here, Joshua Piccaver, Electrical Design Engineer at Cressall Resistors, has explored the potential of electrifying the UK heavy vehicle market.

While many of us probably have a vague idea of a resistor’s function, you most likely think of them as part of an industrial plant or large-scale operation. In reality, you’re never too far away from this essential power component. Here, Mark Barfield, Engineering and R&D Manager at Cressall Resistors, explores the range of applications for industrial power resistors.

Britain passed a significant landmark in June 2020, as the nation went coal-free for two months. A decade ago, around 40% of the UK’s electricity came from coal and, while the recent plummet in demand accounts for some of the success, it isn’t the full story

The electric car boom is upon us. However, the technology behind the movement must continue to be refined to perfect its use in commercial vehicles. Here Simone Bruckner, Managing Director of power resistor manufacturer, Cressall Resistors explains what manufacturers must consider when choosing power resistors for electric vehicles.

A British solar power company is developing a technology that could use solar energy to power the UK’s railways and thus be key for cleaning up rail power.

Here, Damiano Natali, research and development engineer at power resistor manufacturer Cressall, explains how Computational Fluid Dynamics (CFD) improves product designs that have stayed much the same for decades.

There’s a lot to be learned from the famous fable, The Three Little Pigs. While the tale teaches us to stay wary of menacing wolves, it also reminds us of the importance of a sturdy home. Electrical equipment requires robust protection and a durable electrical enclosure in order to reassure its saftey.

When a self-driving Uber crash led to a fatality in 2018, to many, it seemed that the autonomous vehicle revolution was over before it had chance to gather speed. If autonomous vehicles are to make it onto our driveways, energy-efficient braking systems will be crucial to minimising accidentse

By 2040, the government’s proposed ‘Road to Zero’ emissions plan will require each new car sold in the UK to have an electric driving range of at least 50 miles. With electric vehicle capabilities in the midst of switching from an environmentally kinder preference to a mandatory requirement, the vehicle market will have to electrify more than just commercial vehicles.

As cities continue to grow, it seems like the only way is up. Increasing urbanisation in recent decades has led construction companies to build upwards, with the construction of over 500 high-rise towers in the pipeline for the city of London alone.

Faced with growing pressure to reduce carbon emissions, European countries are increasingly making moves to power trains with electricity instead of diesel. In the UK, however, progress has often appeared hampered. Simone Bruckner, Managing Director at Cressall Resistors, looks at why the electrification of rail transport should be prioritised.

Compact and easy to install, ZORC suppressors can halve the magnitude of steep wave-front surges by providing a matched cable terminating impedance under transient conditions, eliminating any refraction of the surges. As well as protecting motors, generators and transformers throughout their service life, the suppressors also help prevent costly equipment downtime that could occur as a result of insulation failure.