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  • Subaru celebrates 250,000th vehicle in the UK and launches charitable initiatives

    Subaru celebrates 250,000th vehicle in the UK and launches charitable initiatives

    To celebrate this significant landmark, Subaru UK Ltd is kick-starting a new charitable initiative, supporting charities that align with Subaru’s vision and values.

    The brand is currently selecting its first charitable cause, which will benefit from the use of this 250,000 vehicle – a Subaru Crosstrek. The new initiative is set to support causes over the coming years.

    Over nearly 50 years, Subaru has built a reputation in the UK for delivering safe, fun, and tough vehicles – attributes which continue to underpin the brand to this day. (more…)

  • Beam uses ‘world’s first’ AI-driven autonomous underwater vehicle to install wind turbine

    Beam uses ‘world’s first’ AI-driven autonomous underwater vehicle to install wind turbine

    Beam, a provider of high-technology offshore wind services, has achieved a groundbreaking milestone by deploying “the world’s first” autonomous underwater vehicle driven by artificial intelligence (AI).

    The technology has already been successfully used to inspect jacket structures on Seagreen wind farm, a joint venture partnership between SSE Renewables, TotalEnergies and PTTEP, in a commercial environment. Seagreen is Scotland’s largest offshore site.

    This cutting-edge technology promises to revolutionise the field of marine technology and underwater robotics. By leveraging advanced AI, this technology can perform complex underwater tasks with no human intervention, significantly boosting the efficiency and cost-effectiveness of underwater inspections and surveys. (more…)