ELECTRIC.IE • The Magazine & Website for the Irish Electrical Industry • 15 I nLdE Du sVt Ar yNNC eE w s Schneider Electric to become the Official Energy Technology Partner of McLaren Racing Together, Schneider and McLaren Racing will develop and deploy energy technology that enables peak performance in the most demanding environments, whether it’s delivering robust power solutions trackside at race circuits around the world or back at base at the McLaren Technology Centre in Woking, UK. At the heart of the partnership is a shared culture rooted in data intelligence, accelerated innovation, and engineering excellence. Schneider and McLaren Racing will build on their supplier relationship spanning more than 20 years, solving hard energy problems where performance and consistent running are nonnegotiable. This will include optimising existing assets in and around the wind tunnel, manufacturing facilities, IT data centres, and beyond with McLaren Racing and Schneider Electric, a global energy technology leader, has announced that Schneider Electric will become the Official Energy Technology Partner of McLaren Racing, including the McLaren Mastercard Formula 1 Team, the Arrow McLaren IndyCar Team, McLaren F1 Academy, as well as the McLaren United Autosports WEC Hypercar Team. resilient systems to reduce energy consumption, enabling electrification through advanced energy technologies, and leveraging digital twin technology to create data insights to enhance efficiency and sustainability. Zak Brown, CEO McLaren Racing, said: "We’re proud to welcome Schneider Electric as our Official Energy Technology Partner. This partnership builds on a strong foundation and reflects our shared commitment to innovation and energy efficiency. By combining Schneider’s expertise in energy technology with McLaren’s pursuit of performance, we’ll explore new ways to make our operations smarter and more efficient." Olivier Blum, CEO Schneider Electric, said: “Racing is one of the most challenging environments to demonstrate the value of advanced energy and digital technology. McLaren Racing pushes every system to its limits, which is exactly where our expertise in performance, reliability, and efficiency makes the difference. We’re proud to become the Official Energy Tech Partner of McLaren, providing energy intelligence they depend on, both on and off the track.” eSPSV scheme supporting taxi and limousine operators to switch to zero-emission vehicles Minister for Transport Darragh O’Brien has today confirmed the 2026 Electric Small Public Sector Vehicles (eSPSV) Grant Scheme will open for applications on Wednesday 25 February. The 2026 Scheme has been allocated funding of €7 million, reaffirming the Government’s commitment to supporting SPSV operators to transition to electric vehicles. This continued investment represents one of the largest targeted EV incentives for small public service vehicles. Eligible taxi, hackney and limousine operators will have continued access to grants, making the purchase of electric vehicles more affordable and practical. The scheme includes: • Up to €7,500 toward the purchase of a new battery electric small public service vehicle • Up to €17,500 available to operators purchasing a new battery electric small public service vehicle, and scrapping older high-polluting vehicles as part of the transition • Up to €25,000 for a new battery electric wheelchair-accessible SPSV.
RkJQdWJsaXNoZXIy Mzk5MjA=