Yorkshire Philosophical Society

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“Electrifying York”: Urban Electrification: A Breath of Fresh Air or a Hidden Hazard?

Professor Volker Pickard, Director of EPSRC Centre for Doctoral Training in Sustainable Electric Propulsion, School of Engineering, Newcastle University

While UK cities have seen general air quality improvements in the past decade, driven by reduced road transport emissions and pandemic-related decreases, challenges persist. Many areas still exceed WHO guidelines, and exposure inequalities remain. Electrification, encompassing electric vehicles, heat pumps, solar power, batteries, and smart devices, promises pollution-free air. But is this a genuine solution, or merely a profit-driven agenda for select stakeholders?

Join us at this novel Café Scientifique event from 5.30pm at the De Grey Reception Area and Lecture Theatre, York St John University.  We are grateful to Professor Volker Pickert for bringing nine of his PhD students to join in this networking and debate session.  These are the areas for discussion:

The pros and cons under the following themes:

Public/Commercial Transport.
Private Transport.
Domestic Property Energy.
Commercial/Industrial (Property) Energy.
Networking from 5.30pm to 6.30pm with Cash bar followed by presentations and debate at 6.30pm with further drinks interval.  

Free event – all welcome.

With thanks to Yorkshire Philosophical Society and York St John University for support for this event.

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