Our rich heritage for innovation, world-leading educational institutions, and recognized manufacturing excellence, has established the UK as a leading global supplier of zero-emission technologies and world-class products. In partnership with the UK government’s Department for Business and Trade, the Advanced Propulsion Centre UK is here to support the development of those new technologies through funding, collaboration and expertise, enriching the automotive supply chain and supporting scale-up of pioneering zero-emission products.
CENEX Expo 2024
Join us at the UK's leading event for innovation automotive industry as we bring together government, academia and industry to discover the future of net zero.
Presenting at the Show
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Panel Discussion - Official Opening of Cenex Expo 2024
Ian Constance
CEO
- Wed 4th Sep 2024
- 10:30 – 11:00
- Net Zero Main Plenary
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Driving the Future – A Systems Level Perspective
Dr Hadi Moztarzadeh
Head of Technology Trends
- Wed 4th Sep 2024
- 12:15 - 12:30
- Net Zero Main Plenary
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Critical Minerals and Supply Chain Lifecycle
Sophie Cozien-Cazuc
Senior Strategist
- Wed 4th Sep 2024
- 12:30 – 13:15
- Innovation Zone
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From Demo to Production
Rik Adams
Innovation Delivery Director
- Wed 4th Sep 2024
- 13:45 to 14:30
- Innovation Zone
On the UK Pavilion
Through funding, collaboration and expertise we are helping to industrialise cutting-edge technologies that drive us toward delivering zero-emission vehicles, creating and safeguarding jobs, and attracting further UK investment. Join us in Hall 3, C3-112 to find out more.
Design it, demonstrate it, deliver it.
The results of 12 months of hard work are on display at the Advanced Route to Market Demonstrator stand, showcasing a wide range of zero-emission technologies and vehicles. Join us in Hall 3, C3-606 to find out more.
Meet the Business Development Team
Read how we are supporting net zero
Overview
We’re establishing a world-leading, zero-emission automotive value chain here in the UK. It is through this transformation that our industry can deliver the country’s net-zero and growth ambitions. Read how through funding, collaboration and expertise we are helping to deliver safer, smarter, more sustainable and affordable mobility for all.
Technology Developer Accelerator Programme
Our Technology Developer Accelerator Programme (TDAP) is here to help accelerate early-stage transport technology concepts to market. Through TDAP, we provide up to £170,000 of combined grant funding, technical support and business mentoring to help start-ups, spinouts and SMEs bring their innovations to life.
Collaborative R&D
Our Collaborative R&D (CR&D) competitions are a commitment from the UK government and industry to accelerate the development of low carbon technology in the UK, safeguarding and creating jobs and supporting investment in cutting edge research and development (R&D).
Automotive Transformation Fund
The Automotive Transformation Fund (ATF) is a funding programme created to support large-scale industrialisation. Up to £850 million of funding will be invested in developing a high-value end-to-end electrified automotive supply chain in the UK.
Our industry insights
UK HDV supply chain opportunities to 2035
The “UK HDV supply chain opportunities to 2035” Insight report details how decarbonisation and a drive towards net zero in the Heavy Duty Vehicle (HDV) sector could help to realise an estimated £2.4 billion growth opportunity for the UK.
Q1 2024 Automotive industry demand forecast
The data in these demand graphs is based on APC insight gathered from UK OEMs on xEV production; APC and Automotive Council PEMD traction specifications; and powertrain split forecasts from S&P Global IHS Markit. Rho Motion, BloombergNEF (BNEF), and Wood Mackenzie have also guided the demand forecast.
Automotive Battery Value Chains
The Automotive Battery Value Chains report highlights the challenges for manufacturers and aims to help them to make smarter, more informed plans, for the future of automotive battery manufacturing in the UK.
E-motors value chain
From hybrid vehicles to battery electric vehicles (BEVs) and fuel cell vehicles, electric motors (e-motors) play a crucial role in converting electricity into vehicle propulsion. In the United Kingdom, there is a significant opportunity to leverage existing expertise and capitalise on the growth in both domestic and export demand.
Our Latest News
Published: 14/07/2025
Competitions open on £2.5bn DRIVE35 automotive funding journey
DRIVE35 programme and competitions set to open: Collaborate, Demonstrate, Scale-up Feasibility Studies, and Automotive Transformation Fund.
Published: 13/07/2025
Mobilise accelerator supports innovative automotive and mobility SMEs
17 companies in the UK’s innovative automotive sector have had an investment of over £3 million in government grant-funding
Published: 13/07/2025
Major Government investment to drive innovation and scale-up in the automotive sector
DRIVE35 programme and competitions set to open, successful applicants of new funding announced, and investment in key automotive projects across the UK
Published: 13/07/2025
Multi-million pound Collaborate automotive R&D projects go live
Five leading automotive companies and the government have invested a combined total of £73.8 million towards envelope-pushing collaborative R&D projects.
Published: 13/07/2025
UK Government invests in Dana electric vehicle plant to strengthen automotive sector
Substantial backing for Dana UK Axle Ltd, a leading global force in drivetrain and e-Propulsion systems
Published: 13/07/2025
Astemo investment: the UK is a leader in automotive innovation
Automotive Transformation Fund (ATF) support for Astemo Ltd. to produce next-generation electric inverters
Our Roadmaps
Our Roadmaps provide an insight into the technology trends and forecasts for automotive propulsion systems to 2040. They are an essential tool in identifying the path to a net-zero future, highlighting key milestones that present opportunities and also challenges that must be overcome. Our Roadmaps are currently being updated ready for launch in September 2024. If you’re an expert in these areas and would like to be involved, please get in touch.
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