Public Funding for Millbrook Proving Ground Limited

BeARCAT is a feasibility study that explores the 'Threats to Vehicle Networks' theme of the 'Connected and Autonomous Vehicle Cybersecurity' competition. While CAVs' benefits are enormous, mass connectivity makes them a target for a range of cyber attacks. Connected Automated Mobility deployed in public areas increases the risk of network intrusion, disruption, deception and denial of service attacks. Vehicle and network links therefore need to be thoroughly tested, developed and validated in controlled environments prior to deployment to combat these threats. This provision does not exist in a coherent or nationally coordinated way. This in stark contrast to increasingly sophisticated and organised cyber threat. Whilst some progress has been made in developing standards for CAV Cybersecurity. Measuring and testing Cybersecurity remains a particular challenge. The lack of regulation and standards relating to Cybersecurity and vehicle networks compounds this. National and international standards require significant further development. BeARCAT therefore seeks to explore the feasibility of a coherent, holistic approach to Cybersecurity testing for Connected Vehicle networks in the UK through CAV Testbeds. BeARCAT's overall approach will involve examination and identification of procedures and specifications to test cyber-physical and software architectures, provide guidance as well as an overview of best practices along the complete chain from design to deployment and certification. This exploration will consider a testing and assessment approach covering a wide variety of potential access points including Vehicle to Device (V2D), Vehicle to Vehicle (V2V), Vehicle to Infrastructure (V2I) and Vehicle to Network (V2N). Using WMG's, Cisco and O2 Telefonica's Cybersecurity, CAV and network expertise to fully understand the range of threats posed. BeARCAT's final outputs include a Phase 2 Outline Plan and a Business Model for Cybersecurity connected vehicle testing in CAV testbeds for further development and trialling. BeARCAT brings together a strong partnership, from Millbrook's expertise in CAV testbed environments, Cisco's capabilities in secure networks, the operational expertise of one of the UK's largest mobile operators to the research excellence of WMG's Cyber Security Centre.

Addressing the critical need for a semi-controlled but realistic urban test environment for CAV, that seamlessly connects with other CAV test functions and open road urban environments, this proposal between Millbrook and the United Kingdom Atomic Energy Authority's centre for Remote Applications for Challenging Environments (RACE) seeks to realise the joined-up Millbrook-Culham Test and Evaluation Environment (MCTEE). Based on a step change enhancement to their existing road networks and CAV test capability via: 1) upgraded instrumented roads to capture complexity of real urban contexts; 2) infrastructure – most notably around V2I, V2V and V2X connectivity and integrated transport; and 3) external obstacles, the proposed facility will revolutionise preparation and validation of CAVs, services and (sub)system-level technologies for real-world deployment on public roads. Going far beyond a facility for vehicle manufacturers, MCTEE will give open access to all users – from global OEMs and SMEs to start-ups at all levels of autonomy and readiness – specifically targeting developers of software, sensors, roadside units, telecommunications (5G), cyber security systems etc., catalysing wider benefits from the world class capability that will emerge from the CCAV process. The consortium is committed to working closely with the CAV Hub (CCAV) and other test bed nodes to leverage all benefits of commonality across technology, infrastructure, operations and customers within the UK CAV test bed to explore public, industry and stakeholder impacts of CAV and enable UK leadership.

Cities globally are under pressure to improve local air quality and reduce CO2 emissions. This has created a market pull for zero emission buses.However market adoption has been slow as current solutions are too expensive and heavy, mainly due to the cost and size of the battery pack required. The heating, cooling and ventilation (HVAC) of an electric bus can use as much energy as for traction. By novel integration of the HVAC the energy required and therefore battery capacity can be reduced by 30%. This project will deliver a truly cost effective electric bus via novel integration of the HVAC, and will incorporate a new novel vehicle wiring solution from Potenza Technologies which will simplify the wiring loom significantly. The project is a collaboration which also includes leading traction battery manufacturer Nissan, one of the largest bus manufacturers in Brazil, Agrale, leading power electronics supplier Semikron, UK gear manufacturing company DePe, and bus testing experts CSA Testing.The projects collaborative and specialist sub-contract partners will enable the consortium to get to market with a relaible product in the shortest possible time.

This project builds on Intelligent Energy's proven class leading hydrogen PEM fuel cell technology with a focus on improved performance, efficiency and manufacturability. Suzuki GB are a partner in the project, with the principle exploitation route for the fuel cell system being via the two-wheeled scooter market. In addition to the development of the fuel cell system, a fleet trial of hydrogen fuel cell Suzuki Burgman scooters is currently underway in London. This will provide invaluable real world usage data on both the performance of the scooter and hydrogen fuelling experience. In turn, this will feed into the development of the fuel cell system and scooter. Cenex will conduct an application study to identify key requirements and markets for the hydrogen fuel cell scooter.