Helena Parrott – Director/Virtual Assistant at Virtually Smart Ltd, has been working alongside Simon Brewster – CEO Dolphin N2 over the past few months to offer business support as Dolphin N2 develops & moves forward.
Environmental issues, zero emissions, carbon technologies & global climate change, currently light up the media like the proverbial torch. The emissions battle is very real, as our little blue planet continues to very much be the centre of a global conversation, with not all parties able to agree on a way forward & a way to reduce the global temperature, before it is too late. It is with this in mind, that many technologies are being engineered to combat our global climate & pollution issues.
The ‘Tesla’ generation are of the firm belief that battery power is potentially the final answer of the automotive question for global climate change. However, until recently, the cells for the battery powered cars, have needed cobalt to ensure stability. Although the media machines are now advising that the next generation of batteries for the battery powered cars will not need cobalt in them, it still leaves some very open ended questions about the carbon footprint created thus far in their manufacture.
Other technologies including natural gas, hydrogen & nitrogen are under continual development. The first hydrogen train is now running in Germany. Short haul trucks & buses are being powered by natural gasses & cars of course have a plethora of different energy systems enabling them to be given the ‘Green Badge’ for emissions. Whether you drive a hybrid or fully electric car, there are still several sectors whereby the use of fossil fuels cannot be phased out as quickly; namely long-haul, haulage trucks, marine & freight.
Diesel has become a dirty word, without it being given the chance to redeem itself. However, clean diesel & zero emissions diesel do exist & are constantly being developed.
“Clean diesel fuel – containing 97 percent less sulfur – is now the standard for both on-highway and off-highway diesel engines nationwide. Using this ultra-low sulfur diesel (ULSD) immediately cuts soot emissions from diesel vehicles and equipment by 10 percent. Reducing the sulfur content of diesel fuel is similar to removing lead from gasoline during the 1970s.”
One of the industrial companies forging the way with their split cycle CryoPower diesel engine, is Dolphin N2. A new company born from the Ricardo family, Dolphin N2 have recognised the need for the continuation of the use of fossil fuels, particularly in long-haul & haulage trucks. The diesel engine lends itself to the extensive usage & mileage the haulage industry expects of the vehicles & currently there is no other alternative fuel system which could give the haulage industry the longevity & stability they require.
“Diesel is the world’s most efficient internal combustion engine. It provides more power and more fuel efficiency than alternatives such as gasoline, compressed natural gas or liquefied natural gas.”
Dolphin N2 have been developing their CryoPower diesel engine which promises up to 90% reduction in engine out emissions. When coupled to after treatment the resulting tailpipe emission is near zero impact. The 30% reduction in fuel consumption and relatively low cost of installation, using predominantly current automotive components means that the payback periods for long haul freight are short and could be as low as one year depending on usage profile. Dolphin N2 has created strong working relationships with their partners Step C02, The University of Brighton, The University of Sheffield Advanced Manufacturing Research Centre, Innovate UK, Hiflux & Ricardo. Simon Brewster CEO of Dolphin N2 firmly believes that CryoPower is a “potentially game changing commercially and environmentally attractive technology” and during the past few weeks the Dolphin N2 team & their partners have been busily delivering their findings at a series of conferences & industry events.
Virtually Smart Ltd are currently supporting the Dolphin N2 team as they forge & establish their presence amongst industry leaders & the media. Helena Parrott-Director/Virtual Assistant at Virtually Smart Ltd, has been working alongside Simon Brewster – CEO Dolphin N2 over the past few months to offer business support as the company develops & moves forward. In May of this year, Helena Parrott was responsible for the event management for The Institute of Diesel and Gas Turbine Engineers (IDGTE) as they attended a seminar at the Ricardo Centenary Centre, Shoreham, to explore the Dolphin N2 project.
Since commencing her VA/Business Support role for the Dolphin N2 team, Helena Parrott has also undertaken & is developing the following (this list is not exhaustive)
Travel arrangements:
The Dolphin N2 team require considerable travel/hotel bookings to be made, as they attend various key meetings and events, both nationally & internationally.
Meetings:
Helena Parrott arranges various meetings and events on behalf of the Dolphin N2 team, mostly internal or with partners. In addition, Helena Parrott facilitates planning for and making necessary arrangements for an internal workshop with Dolphin N2 and some of the partners.
Back office administration:
Helena Parrott provides support and back office administration including: expenses, diary management, purchasing requests, membership for various organisations.
Recruitment:
Helena Parrott support’s the recruitment process, orientates new starters, helps them get up to speed and trains them on internal systems.
IT & facilities requests:
Helena Parrott supports the team with IT, equipment and facilities requests and follows up to ensure works are completed.
In addition to the VA Business Support which Helena Parrott’s expertise is bringing to the Dolphin N2 team, they are now rolling out their social media & website presence, for which Katy Jane – Associate VA at Virtually Smart Ltd has taken responsibility for.
As part of the social media & website content, Katy Jane is reading extensively daily media reports with regards to Low Emissions, Nitrogen Economy, Clean Diesel & Zero Emissions Diesel. This information is being disseminated to the Dolphin N2 Operations Manager for approval, which is in turn utilised as part of the Dolphin N2 Twitter & LinkedIn feeds.
While the Dolphin N2 website is under construction, the weekly blog/article, which will focus on the Dolphin N2 developments, will be posted into LinkedIn. To gain maximum coverage, the LinkedIn article will be subsequently shared to the relevant & interested parties/groups.
With Helena Parrott’s extensive repertoire & experience in business support solutions, the Dolphin N2 team are reaping the benefits of not only Helena Parrott’s expertise, but her ability to create & sustain relationships & an instant rapport with engineers, programmers & scientists. This unique quality enables the people Helena Parrott collaborates with to not only instantly see that she is a supremely talented VA & business woman, but also a hugely valuable resource for any company.
Written by Katy Jane for and on behalf of Virtually Smart Ltd.
