Funded Projects

 

Since 2013, we have supported many organisations to deliver projects that drive the UK automotive industry and economy forward on the road to net zero. Read some of our success stories and learn about the impact of technologies that have been developed through our support.

Funding type
Technology area
Status
Collaborative R&D Competitions

Ford – eSHADOW  

This research project aims to develop a hybrid material structural engineering tool to promote lightweight design and verification for product development processes.

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Jaguar Land Rover – TUCANA

This project aims to develop stiffer and lighter body structures, through the research and development of composite materials, to enable mainstream electrification of common vehicle platforms.

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Intelligent Energy – ZERE

Find out how Intelligent Energy, Suzuki and more came together to develop novel hydrogen fuel cell scooters, which are being trialled by the Metropolitan Police.

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BMW – HP-LiSD

This project developed a high-power lithium ion storage device to improve power-to-weight ratio in current hybrid lithium ion batteries.

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Williams Advanced Engineering – H1PERBAT

This project takes an integrated full lifecycle approach to remove constraints on capacity, energy density and thermal management of EV batteries at a module and system level. The novel pilot facility will anchor unique UK capability in module and system-level R&D.

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Nissan – HEDB

Through its APC project with Nissan, UK SME, Hyperdrive has become the first company to get access to Nissan’s high-energy density EV battery cells. This has opened up markets in electric vehicle and static energy storage battery packs.

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Ford – T-REX

This project saw the development and manufacturing of a plug-in hybrid electric Ford Transit Custom Van, including trials with the Metropolitan Police & British Gas.

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Unipart Powertrain Solutions – H1perChain

This project is targeting a step change in cost and readiness for flexible series production of high-performance electric vehicle batteries, through the creation of a robust framework to drive cost reductions, from component to full-system, across the supply chain.

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Caterpillar – TASER

A key objective for this project was to trigger innovative business transformation across Caterpillar UK and will deliver the first electrified Caterpillar vehicle.

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Danfoss Scotland – DDISPLACE

Introducing a market-disrupting technology called ‘Digital Displacement’ – a re-invention of how hydraulic fluid power is created and controlled.

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