AN innovative Powys-based company has been reflecting on a busy year as it continued to push ahead with its ambitious plans to producing zero emission vehicles.

Riversimple, which is hoping to bring commercial production of its hydrogen-powered fuel cell electric Rasa vehicle to Llandrindod Wells by 2024, signed a memorandum of understanding with industrial giants Siemens last February. In March the company announced the launch of the Circular Revolution – a Circular Economy Innovation Centre for Wales, while in July they were showing Prince Charles around their Llandrindod facilities, and in October they were showcasing their plans at the United Nations Climate Change Conference in Glasgow.

In a series of Christmas and New Year’s posts on their Facebook page, Riversimple said: “Spring was a busy time for us as we worked hard building both cars and business relationships as we developed a strategic partnership with Siemens.

“We launched the Circular Revolution and signed a collaborative agreement with Oil 4 Wales to see hydrogen appearing on forecourts. We then hosted our royal visitor in July, HRH the Prince of Wales. He took a spin in the Rasa and had a tour of our factory in Llandrindod Wells. A major highlight in our year.”

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“If your new year's resolution involves doing your bit to save our planet then why not start by joining our waiting list and support us in achieving our goal of systematically eliminating the environmental impact of personal transport,” added the firm.

“The future of zero emission mobility is closer than you think.”

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