Collaborative R&D Competitions
Ford Motor Company – ACTIVE
Active participation across wide collaboration accelerates low carbon engines
ACTIVE was a wide-reaching collaborative R&D project being led by Ford to apply advanced powertrain concepts to significantly cut CO2 emissions to the 1.0L and 1.5L EcoBoost 3-cylinder gasoline engine. The programme also strengthened the UK’s engineering skills increasing capabilities in this area.
Low carbon engines actively reducing CO2 emissions
Project Highlights
- Accelerated the introduction of advanced low carbon engines in to the market
- Focussed on main stream vehicle applications targeting significant CO2 savings
- ACTIVE project developed and grew the UK supply
- Increased UK’s capabilities in the application of advanced inline powertrain technologies
- Wide collaboration involving car manufacturer, leading automotive research universities and respected automotive component and equipment supplier partners
- Total project value £26.2 million with nearly half being funded through the APC
Project Consortium
