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It is likely that by 2030, it will not be possible to buy petrol or diesel cars in the UK. Most vehicles will be electric (EVs). Mainstream customers in the near future will want faster charging and will come to expect 200 miles on a 10 minute charge if EVs are to be as convenient as today's vehicles. The technology is on its way and manufacturers of cars...

Project EVT-M3 focuses on making affordable and climate-friendly energy storage systems to support EV charging. Such energy storage systems are needed to smooth-out the flows of power from (and to) the electricity grid so that very expensive grid upgrades can be avoided and so that maximum use can be made of locally-generated renewable energy from wind tu...

The project involves the development and production of a drive system that enhances and operates with a centreless wheel. This highly integrated system has many applications and will be used for an electric concept vehicle. This will enhance zero carbon emissions and produce a more affordable e-concept car. It will produce a zero-emissions vehicle that wi...

Based on Oaktec's prototype technology, project SAGE will develop an innovative reciprocating internal combustion engine (ICE) for single cylinder and twin cylinder applications. The engine is highly efficient and power-dense when running on natural gas fuels. It offers excellent emissions and fuel economy for applications in light vehicle primary power u...

Caterpillar drivetrain and engine divisions in partnership with Flybrid group (part of Torotrak group) and University of Hertfordshire will conduct a 48 month program to develop and commercialize a leading edge continuously variable hydrostatic transmission with a flywheel based energy storage system for off highway machines and construction equipment. Th...

Unmanned aerial vehicles (UAVs) are an emerging technology platform delivering unique surveillance and reconnaissance capabilities across a broad range of market sectors (from law enforcement to media and entertainment). Due to the high power capacity of multi-rotor drones, existing lithium ion batteries only enable an operational flight endurance of 12-2...

Led by Williams Advanced Engineering, a consortium including Aston Martin Lagonda, Unipart Powertrain Applications, Warwick Manufacturing Group, National Composites Centre, Coventry University, Aspire Engineering and Productiv, will address the need for high performance electric vehicle (EV) batteries by: 1) realising a novel flexible battery technology w...

Samad Power Ltd’s micro turbine TGB (TurboGreenBoiler)domestic CHP boiler, capable of producing up to 2KW of electricity whilst simultaneously providing hot water and space heating (approximately 12 kW), is currently going through lab testing and preparation for CE certification. The fundamental challenge to high volume deployment of micro CHP units is th...

CEMZEP would develop the Dearman Engine - a unique, UK-based, zero emission technology that can significantly reduce the environmental impact of a growing number of heavy goods vehicles and buses on the world's roads. Initialy it can replace lightly regulated and polluting diesel engines in global transport refrigeration. The technology can then be applie...

The world-record breaking, unmanned, solar-electric, stratospheric aircraft, Airbus Zephyr, was developed as a High Altitude Pseudo Satellite (HAPS) flying at up to 70kft, carrying payloads that provide services (e.g. surveillance) to the defence sector. Airbus is developing the next generation of Zephyr to address the substantially larger civilian market...

An innovative research project led by Jaguar Land Rover, TRANSCEND - TRANsmission Supply Chain Excellence for Next generation Dual clutch technologies - strives to maximise fuel efficiency whilst maintaining the invehicle feel Jaguar Land Rover customers expect. The collaboration will develop a new transmission based around an ultra-wide ratio dual clutch...

The Integrated Mechanical Flywheel KERS Low cost, Lightweight hybrid drive project is an Industrial Research initiative designed to accelerate the maturation of the race proven mechanical flywheel energy storage system from Flybrid for use in a Lotus Evora road car. The integration of the flywheel into the manual gearbox will deliver a CO2 reduction while...