OverHiPP will identify, develop and optimise materials and solutions for overprinting features, inserts and conductive materials onto organo sheets and other components, using 5-axis 3D printing technology, coupled with high performance polymers. This will offer a new manufacturing process for many low to medium volume applications, offering improved design options and efficiency savings over existing processes.
This project will reduce vehicle emissions by developing (i) a novel ferrite motor technology for a passenger vehicle application, and (ii) electro-mechanical analysis tools enabling high levels of system integration. Permanent magnet (PM) machines are most common for EV/HEV due to superior efficiency and power density. Rare-earth types are prevalent but suffer from supply chain issues, which can be removed by using ferrite PMs. Initial studies show that significant increase in efficiency and power density is possible, achieving values similar to rare-earth machines. The project will develop analysis tools to optimise system performance - efficiency, NVH, durability, thermal performance, cost, and lightweighting. The structural design of a ferrite motor is challenging, hence this topology will form the basis for the analysis tool development, with results transferable to other topologies. Co-simulation of state of the art electromagnetic, thermal and structural physics will be used to derive novel, faster, yet accurate, reduced order models which capture electro-mechanical interactions as early as possible to improve process efficiency and achieve true system optimisation. Testing of material properties (laminations and magnets) will improve the structural and electromagnetic models. The prototype drivetrain will be tested to demonstrate system interactions and vehicle-level efficiency improvements.
An innovative research project led by Jaguar Land Rover, LAtiTuDE investigates new technologies for the
Ingenium engine family to improve on its class-leading fuel efficiency whilst maintaining the in-vehicle feel
Jaguar and Land Rover customers expect.
The collaboration brings together leading expertise from UK engineering organisations Ricardo and GRM, and
suppliers Borg Warner and Bosch. The collaborative partnership will research a variable geometry, multi-stage
and electronic boosting system integrated with an advanced engine combustion system incorporating leading
edge fuel injection equipment and controls. Allied with an optimised engine structure, the research package is
targeted to deliver over 10% fuel economy and CO2 improvement compared with current vehicles.
The consortium members recognise the importance of collaborative research projects in supporting the UK’s
competitiveness and developing skills, innovations and new manufacturing capability throughout the
automotive supply chain.
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The automotive industry is being driven towards weight reduction as a means of achieving ever more demanding emissions (CO2 and fuel economy) requirements. Lower weight solutions for traditional steel and aluminium components are failing to deliver the step improvements required. This project focuses on the development of a wheel suspension component of composite materials to save weight via not only a step reduction in material weight but also via reduction of parts and interfaces.
An essential part of the project is the selection and development of a reliable, cost effective composite manufacturing process since a rapid process is key to accelerate the use of composites for mass production vehicles. The aim of the project is to achieve a 50% weight saving over the existing steel component at no more than 10$ oncost for each kg weight saved.
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The ULTRAN transmission & driveline research project will develop complimentary lightweight technologies in order to deliver a step-change in transmission and driveline weight. Using the latest developments in sustainable materials, coupled with novel manufacturing processes and pioneering computer aided analysis techniques, an optimised passenger car drivetrain will be developed. In addition to delivering reduced fuel consumption and CO2 emissions the technology will contribute to improved vehicle performance, handling and agility at an equivalent cost to todays technology. The project partnership consists of an automotive manufacturer (JLR), material suppliers ( Tata Steel , Lubrizol), design and analysis consultancies (GRM Consulting Ltd, Ricardo), a tier one component supplier ( American Axle Manufacturing) and the Universities of Southampton, Newcastle and Warwick.