Low Carbon Automotive Directory - Low Carbon Vehicle Partnership

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Low Carbon
Automotive Directory
UK Trade & Investment is the
Government organisation that helps
UK based companies succeed in
an increasingly global economy.
Our range of expert services is
tailored to the needs of individual
businesses to maximise their
international success. We provide
companies with knowledge, advice
and practical support.
Low Carbon Automotive Directory
Contents
Introduction
About this Guide
UK Trade & Investment
BIS: Investing in the Future
Low Carbon Vehicle Partnership
Cenex
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Government/NGOs/Trade Bodies
Academic Research
Development
Production/Manufacture
Consultants
Training and Qualifications
Aftermarket
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Matrix of UK Low Carbon Vehicle Capabilities
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Cover image ©Group Lotus PLC
Introduction
Climate change is often quoted as the most significant
challenge facing civilisation. Past desires for the most
economic energy sources have led to implications for
future generations with the consequent need to reduce
energy requirements for transport together with
reductions in carbon emissions. Europe, the United States
and many other countries, including the largest of the
emerging economies, recognise the need for greater
fuel efficiency and have introduced targets and policies
adding up to a major global push in this area.
These new technologies drive the demand for new
supply chains, providing opportunities for new entrants
to the automotive sector. With expertise in these new
technologies spread around the world, consumer
markets and supply chains are also likely to globalise.
This will provide opportunities for both developed and
developing markets in both low carbon technologies
and systems.
• In Europe, fleet average vehicle CO2 must be
reduced to less than 130g/km by 2015 and
to 95g/km by 2020.
• Non-compliance fines equivalent to €95/g CO2
would also be levied on every vehicle sold if the
target is not met.
• In the USA, an all-encompassing Federal target
of 35.5 mpg for all passenger vehicles by 2016
has been announced, unifying regulatory
efficiency targets for all of the United States.
The UK has a long and experienced track record in the
automotive sector with particular strengths in advanced
combustion engines, new and lightweight materials
and innovative and niche vehicles and products.
The UK is also well known for the strength of its
motorsport and engineering services sectors. These
capabilities have provided the UK with a leading edge
capability to respond to the low carbon transport
challenge and deliver technology and products to the
new and emerging “green” market. This directory
reflects the strength and breadth of UK-based
companies operating in this key market.
Whilst the key market driver for lower carbon transport
is regulatory, consumers have shown an increasing
desire for the lower running costs and “greener” image
of more fuel efficient vehicles. This has created a
demand for new technologies and innovations that are
both cost effective and particularly for passenger cars,
attractive, avoiding the perception that fuel efficient
vehicles, by definition, are dull and boring. More fuel
efficient combustion engines, vehicle innovations,
electrification of drivetrains, including all electric and
plug-in hybrid systems, are in development and will
be introduced to the marketplace in a wide variety
of combinations and products.
Professor Neville Jackson
Group Technology Director, Ricardo UK Ltd
Chairman, Low Carbon Vehicle Partnership
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©Group Lotus PLC
About this guide
This guide has been produced by UK Trade & Investment and
the Low Carbon Vehicle Partnership. It provides information
on the capabilities of a range of UK companies and
organisations involved in the low carbon automotive sector.
This guide
Among the full spectrum of low carbon automotive capabilities
featured are:
• Advanced Materials & Fluids
• Specialist Manufacturing
• Engines & Engine Components
• Transmissions & Drive Trains
• Energy Recovery & Storage
• Electrical Recharging Infrastructure
• Low Carbon Fuels & Infrastructure
• Emissions Control
• Systems Integration & Power Management
• Design & Simulation
• Monitoring & Evaluation
• End of Life Vehicle Recycling
• Fuel Cells
The companies and organisations are listed in alphabetical order by
name and where provided, full company contact details are given,
followed by summarised information on the services each provides.
An easy reference matrix of key services and products provided
by the companies and organisations listed in this guide can be
found on page 72.
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NOTE
Whilst every care has been taken in
compiling the information in this
guide, UK Trade & Investment and
the Low Carbon Vehicle Partnership
cannot be held liable for mistakes
or omissions. Inclusion of any
organisation in this guide does not
constitute approval or endorsement
in any way. The information on
specific organisations was provided
by the companies themselves.
The opinions and ideas expressed
do not necessarily reflect those
of UK Trade & Investment or the
Low Carbon Vehicle Partnership.
It is the intention of
UK Trade & Investment and the
Low Carbon Vehicle Partnership that
this document should continue to
be developed as a useful resource.
UK Trade & Investment is the Government organisation that helps UK based companies succeed in an increasingly
global economy. Our range of expert services are tailored to the needs of individual businesses to maximise their
international success. We provide companies with knowledge, advice and practical support.
UK Trade & Investment also helps overseas companies bring high quality investment to the UK’s economy –
acknowledged as Europe’s best place from which to succeed in global business. We provide support and advice
to investors at all stages of their business decision-making.
UK Trade & Investment offers expertise and contacts through a network of international specialists throughout
the UK, and in British Embassies and other diplomatic posts around the world. We can assist at all stages of the
business planning cycle, from inception to completion. Here’s an overview of what UK Trade & Investment does
to foster companies’ growth:
In The Export Market
• Support to build export capability.
• A range of services to assist in exporting for the
first time.
• Advice and support including the highly regarded
Passport to Export programme that puts together
in one simple, responsive process all the tools that
exporting companies need to grow their business.
The package includes advice from an international
trade adviser to help develop an export strategy,
identify gaps in international trade skills and then
provide assistance with training, help before a visit
to an overseas market and post-visit evaluation.
• Information and opportunities including sales lead
and bespoke research carried out by overseas teams
that can be accessed via the web. Programmes of
face-to-face meetings can also be arranged in-market
and with key decision makers brought to the UK.
• Making it happen by arranging meetings with key
business contacts, and financially supporting eligible
companies to travel in groups, or at times alone to
tradeshows through our Tradeshow Access
Programme (TAP), or on overseas missions. UK Trade
& Investment puts companies in touch with carefully
selected potential buyers in their sector who are
regularly brought in groups to the UK to see the best
we have to offer.
Investors To The UK
• In-depth information provision.
• Support with doing international business from
the UK.
• UK Trade & Investment will provide targeted companies
with a range of support including (where appropriate) a
client account manager who will help existing investors
develop their business. These account managers will
advise on appropriate usage of trade services including
sales leads and market research.
• UK Trade & Investment will advise on the UK as a
potential business location from the inception of the
decision-making process through to detailed
exploration of location options.
• A team of R&D specialists helps to support the
Government's target to increase UK R&D investment
from 1.9% to 2.5% of GDP over the 10-years to 2014.
The programme’s objective is to persuade targeted
overseas companies to undertake R&D in the UK. This
involves the deployment of Virtual Teams, including
UK Trade & Investment staff at home and overseas,
staff in the Business Relations teams in BIS, the BIS
Science and Innovation Network, Research Councils,
Technology Strategy Board and a pool of R&D
Specialists employed by Pera.
The programme also helps overseas companies find
academic or commercial partners in the UK.
For further information please visit us at
www.uktradeinvest.gov.uk
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Investing in our future
Our mission is building a dynamic and competitive UK economy by: creating the
conditions for business success; promoting innovation, enterprise and science; and
giving everyone the skills and opportunities to succeed. To achieve this we will foster
world-class universities and promote an open global economy.
The department will:
• Advocate the needs of business across government,
especially of UK small businesses;
• Promote an enterprise environment that is good
for business and good for consumers;
• Design tailored policies for sectors of the UK
economy that represent key future strengths and
where government policy can add to the dynamics
of the market;
• Assess the changing skills needs of the UK economy,
especially the intermediate and high skills vital in a
global economy and design policies to meets them
through public and privately funded life long
training;
• Invest in the development of a higher education
system committed to widening participation,
equipping people with the skills and knowledge
to compete in a global economy and securing and
enhancing Britain’s existing world class research base;
• Continue to invest in the UK’s world class science
base and develop strategies for commercialising more
of that science;
• Continue to invest in skills through the Further
Education system to help people through the
downturn and to prepare Britain for the future;
• Deliver on the government’s ambitious objectives
to expand the number of apprenticeships;
• Encourage innovation in the UK;
• Defend a sound regulatory environment that
encourages enterprise and skills;
• Collaborate with the RDAs in building economic
growth in the English regions;
• Work with the EU in shaping European regulation
and European policies that affect the openness of
the single market and the competitiveness of
European and British companies;
• Continue to work to expand UK exports and
encourage inward investment to the UK.
Automotive Unit
The Enterprise and Business Group brings together
four strongly focussed parts of BIS - Advanced
Manufacturing Industries (AMI), Enterprise Directorate,
Regions and the Business Support Simplification
Programme. The Automotive Unit is located within
AMI and uses its unique knowledge of the sector,
materials, companies, technologies and the regulatory
framework to ensure the UK is best placed to benefit
from the challenges of globalisation.
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The specific job of BIS Automotive Unit is to help
the UK Automotive Industry succeed. It does this
by encouraging the spread of best practice in design
and manufacture, supporting inward investment and
influencing the design of regulations and tax policy
so that they reflect the best interests of the sector.
Building close relations with key companies and
intermediaries in the sector is essential if these
objectives are to be achieved. The Unit therefore
includes Business Relationship Managers whose
job it is to maintain regular contacts with key
firms to ensure that we build and maintain a
comprehensive understanding of the issues that
affect their productivity and competitiveness
and therefore that of the country as a whole.
For further information please visit us at
www.bis.gov.uk
The Low Carbon Vehicle Partnership is an action and advisory group established in 2003
to take a lead in accelerating the shift to low carbon vehicles and fuels in the UK and
to help ensure that UK business can benefit from that shift. The Partnership consists
of over 300 organisations from the automotive and fuel industries, the environmental
sector, government, academia, road user groups and other organisations with a stake
in the low carbon vehicles and fuels agenda.
The mission of LowCVP is “To accelerate a sustainable
shift to low carbon vehicles and fuels in the UK and
thereby stimulate opportunities for UK businesses”
and to achieve this through the aims of:
• Developing initiatives to promote sales and supply
of low carbon vehicles and fuels
• Providing a forum for stakeholders to share
knowledge and information
• Ensuring that UK motor, fuel and related businesses
are best placed to capitalise on the opportunities in
the low carbon markets of the future
• Contributing to the achievement of UK Government
targets for road transport carbon reduction
• Encouraging research, demonstration and
commercialisation of low carbon automotive
technologies in the UK and help UK businesses
to participate in emerging markets
• Influencing Government and other decision makers
on future policy directions and optimal policy
mechanisms
LowCVP also plays a key role in helping Government
to deliver its low carbon transport strategy which
seeks to ensure that the UK takes a leading role
in the global shift towards low carbon transport.
At the heart of Partnership are the LowCVP Working
Groups which identify opportunities and challenges
and the specific actions to realise and address these.
The LowCVP working groups are currently formed
in the areas of Innovation, Passenger Cars, Fuels
and Buses:
• The Passenger Car Working Group is comprised
of vehicle manufacturers, fleet operators, consumer
associations, environmental groups and other interested
parties. Its role is to accelerate the introduction of
low carbon cars into the UK and to better inform car
buyers of the low carbon options available The PCWG
advises Government on the further development of
the EU Voluntary Agreements for passenger cars
and focuses on a strategic approach to consumer
information including environmental labelling for
vehicles, identifying key messages and opportunities.
• The Fuels Working Group focuses on providing analysis
and strategic advice on future low carbon fuels, including
biofuels and hydrogen. Members are utilising UK and
international studies to develop a common analysis of the
short, medium and long-term options and implementation
scenarios for the UK’s low carbon transport fuels future.
As part of their remit, the group develops advice on
a suitable fiscal framework for low carbon fuels and
identifies options for research and development.
• The Innovation Working Group provides expertise
and develops initiatives to support the development
and supply of low carbon technologies for the
automotive sector. The Group aims to foster
collaborative activity to underpin and strengthen the
UK supply chain and identify and address challenges
to bringing forward new innovations including access
to information, support, market and finance.
• The Bus Working Group consists of bus
manufacturers and operators, design engineering
companies, delivery bodies and local authorities.
Its role is to develop action programmes
to encourage the introduction of low
carbon buses in the UK.
Find out more about the Low Carbon Vehicle
Partnership at www.lowcvp.org.uk or contact:
Roy Williamson
LowCVP
83 Victoria Street,
SW1H 0HW
+44 (0)20 3178 7864
roy.williamson@lowcvp.org.uk
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Cenex was established in 2005 as the UK’s first Centre of
Excellence for low carbon and fuel cell technologies. Cenex
delivers programmes, projects and strategic consultancy work
designed to accelerate the introduction of low carbon vehicles.
Projects
www.cenex.co.uk/projects
Cenex has worked for the Department for Business,
Innovation & Skills to create and deliver projects that
support UK supply chain development. Cenex has
focussed on brokering small fleet demonstration
projects, helping transition technologies from R&D
through to market deployment.
Cenex supported projects are progressing in battery
electric and hybrid electric vehicles, as well as for
hydrogen and biogas vehicles.
Programmes
www.cenex.co.uk/programmes
Cenex operates as a strategic delivery agency for
national and regional government programmes aimed
at assisting the transition to a low carbon economy.
Examples include:
The Low Carbon Knowledge Transfer Network (LCKTN)
www.lowcarbonktn.org.uk
The Low Carbon Knowledge Transfer Network provides
a single national overarching network for the UK low
carbon automotive community. The LCKTN aims to
promote collaboration, best practice and knowledge
sharing by bringing together a variety of stakeholders,
including businesses, universities, other intermediaries.
The Low Carbon Vehicle Procurement
Programme (LCVPP)
www.lcvpp.org.uk
The LCVPP supports accelerated introduction of low
carbon vehicles in public sector fleets. Initial funding
has been directed toward a low carbon van
procurement exercise, leading to large scale field trials
for hybrid and all electric vans across a range of public
sector partner fleets. Additional procurement activities
are under development.
Alternative Fuels Infrastructure Grant Programme (IGP)
www.cenex.co.uk/igp
As part of the UK Government’s strategy to decrease
carbon emissions from road transport, grants are
available to encourage organisations to install
refuelling/recharging stations for alternative fuels,
including electric, natural gas/biogas and hydrogen.
Consultancy
www.cenex.co.uk/consultancy
Cenex undertakes strategic studies related to low
carbon vehicle and infrastructure deployment on behalf
of private and public sector organisations. Past work
includes the influential study Investigation into the
Scope for the Transport Sector to Switch to Electric
Vehicles and Plug-in Hybrid Vehicles, published in
collaboration with Arup in August 2008.
The Advantage Niche Vehicle Programme (ANV)
www.cenex.co.uk/nvn
Based around the AWM sponsored Niche Vehicle
Network, the Advantage Niche Vehicle R&D Programme
aims to foster innovation through collaborative R&D in
light-weighting, aerodynamics, advanced electronics
and low carbon powertrain solutions for niche vehicles.
How to contact Cenex
For more information about working with Cenex please
visit www.cenex.co.uk or contact:
Robert Evans
Cenex
Holywell Park
Loughborough
LE11 3TU
+44 (0)1509 635750
info@cenex.co.uk
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Allied Biodiesel Industries (UK)
6 Coyle’s Lane
Ballyrobert
Bangor
Co Down,
BT19 1UF
Terry de Winne
+44 (0)28 9185 3318
terry@biofuels.fsnet.co.uk
www.ukbiodiesel.biz
Trade organisation.
Bio-power UK Ltd
Madryn
Hen Felin
Bangor
LL57 4BE
John Nicholson
+44 (0)1248 360916
biopoweruk@hotmail.com
www.bio-power.co.uk
Bio-power is a membership group to
help provide real alternatives to the
use of fossil fuels. Bio-power has
developed a much better way to
make bio-fuel for diesel engines
from used cooking oil (UCO) and
other plant oils without the chemical
process of transesterification.
No methanol, no chemical reactions,
no waste by-product. Instead,
Bio-power uses a solvent to convert
UCO into fuel. Bio-power UK
provides technical support, materials,
and training through seminars or
consultancy. Bio-power also operates
through partners overseas, to bring
forward bio-power technology in an
appropriate way.
innovation and delivers a
sustainable built environment.
Birmingham City Council
18th Floor
Alpha Tower
Suffolk Street Queensway
Birmingham
B1 1TT
Sandy Taylor
+44 (0)121 303 4026
sandy.taylor@birmingham.gov.uk
www.birmingham.gov.uk
Birmingham is a member of the
CABLED Consortium to evaluate
electric cars. Charging points are to
be installed in key locations in the
city. Birmingham has agreed a 60
per cent cut in its CO2 emissions by
2026. The city council has also
resolved that by 2015 all its vehicle
procurement will be of electric
vehicles and LPG.
CBI
Centre Point
103 New Oxford Street
London
WC1A 1DU
Sam Corry
+44 (0)20 7379 7400
sam.corry@cbi.org.uk
www.cbi.org.uk
CBI believes that businesses which
succeed in the twenty first century
will be those that seize the
opportunity to adapt to a
low-carbon future. A low carbon
economy will offer significant
opportunities as consumers drive
change, stimulating competition
to produce low-carbon products
and services, and rewarding those
businesses that take the lead.
The CBI understands reshaping
the economy requires a number of
important drivers: a dynamic energy
market and a price for carbon; a
planning system that encourages
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Cenex
Loughborough University
Ashby Road
Loughborough
Leicestershire
LE11 3TU
Julia Chance
+44 (0)1509 635750
julia.chance@cenex.co.uk
www.cenex.co.uk
Cenex is a delivery agency
established with support from
the Department for Business,
Innovation and Skills to promote
UK market development and
competitiveness in low carbon and
fuel cell technologies for transport
applications. Cenex's principal
focus is on catalysing market
transformation projects linking
technology providers and end users.
As part of this work, it runs a
number of programmes for UK
national and regional government,
including the Low Carbon Vehicle
Procurement Programme, Low
Carbon Knowledge Transfer
Network & Advantage Niche
Vehicle Programme.
Chiltern Transport Consortium
Thames Valley Police
Howes Lane
Bicester
OX26 2ZA
David McDonald
+44 (0)1869 364816
dave.mcdonald@
thamesvalley.pnn.police.uk
We provide full transport services
to Thames Valley, Hertfordshire,
Bedfordshire and Civil Nuclear
constabularies. This represents a
mixed fleet of around 2,200 police
vehicles completing 45m miles/year
in five counties and at all nuclear
power stations. We aim to provide
best-in-class transport solutions to
our forces that recognize the urgent
need to protect the environment.
We are committed to taking
advantage of low carbon vehicle
technology at the earliest opportunity
and to this end we are more than
willing to work with partners to
evaluate suitable products in the
police fleet environment.
Climate Change Trust
European House
47 Cowbridge Road
Pontyclun
Mid Glamorgan
Wales
CF72 9WS
Dr. David Knight
+44 (0)29 2061 8386
david@climatechangetrust.org
www.climatechangetrust.org
Climate Change Trust is a
not-for-profit charitable company
and specialises in reducing CO2
emissions that cause climate
change. Car travel accounts for
more CO2 emissions than other
forms of transport in the UK.
Vehicle manufacturers are
developing new hybrid vehicles
to reduce CO2 emissions. For the
transition period to zero CO2,
we have established a Vehicle CO2
Offset Disc Scheme “Green Badge",
which is displayed on the vehicle, as
carbon neutral mileage. The offset
cost enables us to directly manage
tropical reforestation projects in
developing countries, conforming
to the Kyoto Protocol.
advanced manufacturing and
alternative fuels, including battery
technology.
Energy Saving Trust
21 Dartmouth Street
London
Stephen Rennie
stephen.rennie@est.org.uk
www.energysavingtrust.org.uk
The Energy Saving Trust is one
of the UK's leading organisations
addressing the damaging effects
of climate change. It aims to cut
carbon dioxide emissions (the main
greenhouse gas causing climate
change) by promoting the
sustainable and efficient use of
energy. Our free Green Fleet Reviews
are carried out by experienced
consultants who will provide indepth recommendations to help your
fleet capture savings. If you operate
a fleet of 50 or more vehicles (up to
3.5t) in England or Wales, or 20 or
more in Scotland, you're eligible to
apply for a free review. For more info
call 0845 602 1425.
EPSRC
Polaris House
North Star Avenue
Swindon
SN2 1ET
Richard Bailey
richard.bailey@epsrc.ac.uk
www.epsrc.ac.uk
We are the main UK government
agency for funding research and
training in engineering and the
physical sciences, investing more
than £800 million a year in a
broad range of subjects – from
mathematics to materials science,
and from information technology
to structural engineering. Subjects
supported include advanced
materials, engine design, control
engineering, systems integration,
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European Fuel Oxygenates
Association
Avenue E van Nieuwenhuyse
Brussels
Belgium
B1160
Graeme Wallace
3226767410
graeme.wallace@efoa.org
www.efoa.org
EFOA is dedicated to the promotion
of ethers as fuel components towards
a cleaner and sustainable future.
EV Network
5 Egerton Drive
Basildon
Essex
SS16 6EE
Tim Nicklin
0845 095 1357
tim@ev-network.org.uk
www.ev-network.org.uk
The EV Network provides a
UK-wide database of locations
where electric vehicles can be
charged. The website includes a
searchable database, interactive
maps, and downloads to SatNav
systems. The website also includes
general information about
providing and using such facilities.
Government Car
and Despatch Agency
46 Ponton Road
London
SW8 5AX
Harvey Leonard
+44 (0)20 7217 3849
carsinfo@gcda.gsi.gov.uk
www.dft.gov.uk/gcda
GCDA provides fleet management
services to government and the
wider public sector. As well as
offering the more common fleet
management services, GCDA works
with its customers to minimise grey
fleet costs, maximise green fleet
credentials and ensure fleets
conform to legal, safety and duty
of care obligations. GCDA is an
executive agency of the Department
for Transport. As a not-for-profit
organisation it passes savings on to
its customers. Winner: Fleet Heroes
Smarter Driving Award. Runner-up:
Fleet Heroes Leadership. Winner:
GreenFleet Public Sector Fleet and
Fleet Manager of the Year.
and breeding programmes for
production of low carbon
feedstocks, R&D for second
generation biofuels.
83 Victoria Street
London
SW1H 0HW
Roy Williamson
+44 (0)20 3178 7859
roy.williamson@lowcvp.org.uk
www.lowcvp.org.uk
The Low Carbon Vehicle Partnership
is an action and advisory group,
established in 2003 to take a lead in
accelerating the shift to low carbon
vehicles and fuels in the UK and to
help ensure that UK business can
benefit from that shift. The
Partnership consists of over 300
organisations from the automotive
and fuel industries, the environmental
sector, government, academia, road
user groups and other organisations
with a stake in the low carbon
vehicles and fuels agenda.
HGCA
223 Pentonville Road
London
N1 9HY
Richard Safford
richard.safford@hgca.com
www.hgca.com
HGCA is the cereals and oilseeds
sector of the Agriculture and
Horticulture Development Board
(AHDB) established on 1 April 2008.
We support the UK cereal and
oilseeds industry in improving its
competitiveness in the UK and
overseas markets. We sponsor R&D
and marketing activities for the
production of biofuels from UK
grown feedstocks. This includes
development of biofuel GHG
calculators, farm carbon audit
schemes, best agronomic practice
Motorsport Industry Association
(MIA)
Federation House
Stoneleigh Park
Warwickshire
CV8 2RF
Tracy Dewhirst
+44 (0)24 7669 2600
tracy.dewhirst@the-mia.com
www.the-mia.com
The Motorsport Industry
Association (MIA) is the world's
leading trade association for the
motorsport, performance
engineering, services and tuning
sectors. The MIA represents the
specialised needs of this highly
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successful global industry as it
undergoes continuing rapid
development throughout the world.
The MIA holds two annual energy
efficiency, low carbon, zero
emission themed conferences:
The European Cleaner Racing
Conference in January, UK and the
“Race Has Gone Green" in April,
USA. Both attract high profile
speakers in motorsport.
Niche Vehicle Network
2.6 Technocentre
Puma Way
Coventry
CV1 2TT
Julia Chance
+44 (0)24 7623 6607
nvn@cenex.co.uk
www.nichevehiclenetwork.co.uk
The Niche Vehicle Network is an
independent association of niche
vehicle manufacturers, specialist
technology companies and supply
chain, based in or near to, the West
Midlands. Established in 2005, the
Network is free to join and all events,
free to attend/exhibit. The Niche
Vehicle Network is currently run
on a low/no cost basis supported
by Cenex and Advantage West
Midlands, RDA for the WM region.
NNFCC
Biocentre
York Science Park
York
YO10 5DG
Alison Hamer
+44 (0)1904 435182
a.hamer@nnfcc.co.uk
www.nnfcc.co.uk
NNFCC is the UK's national centre
for renewable fuels, materials and
technologies We help to introduce
renewable fuels and materials into
the marketplace. We provide
independent information and
advice to agriculture, academia,
Government, industry, the media
and the public. We work to build
sustainable supply chains for
products made from plants. So our
website is arranged as a supply
chain: from feedstock, through
manufacturers to consumers.
chain management, innovation and
workforce skills for the Northwest
automotive industry. The Northwest
is the UK's second most important
automotive region and employs
over 43,000 people with a sector
value of £9billion.
Office for Low Emission
Vehicles (OLEV)
Zone 1/33,
Great Minster House,
76 Marsham Street,
London,
SW1P 4DR
+44 (0)300 330 3000
olev.enquiries@olev.gsi.gov.uk
Alex Rodrigues
+44 (0)1695 567 255
a.rodrigues@nwautoalliance.com
www.nwautoalliance.com
The Government is committed to
assisting the decarbonisation of
transport and the transition to a
substantially lower carbon vehicle
fleet. In addition to incentives
through the tax system and support
for European wide regulation to
tighten vehicle standards, we have
already committed around £400
million of support to encourage the
development and up-take of ultra
low carbon vehicles. This
programme includes:
• Support for UK based, research
development and demonstration
projects for low carbon vehicles
• Support for the early market
introduction of electric and
plug-in hybrid cars through
the introduction of a consumer
incentive worth £2-5,000 per car
• Support for lead cities and
regions to introduce re-charging
infrastructure to support electric
vehicles through the Plugged-inPlaces scheme
The Northwest Automotive
Alliance is an industry-led cluster
organisation, supported by the
Northwest Development Agency,
to provide a focal point for the
region's automotive sector. Our
vision is: To support the
development of world class
standards of excellence in
manufacture, engineering, supply
The Government has created the
Office of Low Emission Vehicles
(OLEV), a cross Whitehall team
composed of BIS, DfT and DECC
dedicated to taking forward this
ambitious programme. BIS and
UK Trade & Investment will
continue to work closely with
OLEV to ensure effective and
co-ordinated delivery of
Northwest Automotive Alliance
Allied Business Centre
1 Potter Place
West Pimbo
Skelmersdale
WN8 9PH
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programmes and support for all
aspects of the automotive industry
and supply chain.
Through OLEV, working with UK
industry and the regions, we aim to
position the UK as a world leader in
the development, demonstration,
manufacture and use of ultra-low
carbon vehicle technology.
Renewable Energy Association
7th Floor
Capital Tower
91 Waterloo Road
London
SE1 8RT
+44 (0)20 7925 3570
info@r-e-a.net
www.r-e-a.net
R E A – the voice of the renewables
industry in the UK The Renewable
Energy Association represents
renewable energy producers and
promotes the use of sustainable
energy in the UK. A trusted voice
for the industry, we cover the full
spectrum of the renewable energy
technologies across all the sectors;
power, heat, transport and renewable
gas. Our ever-increasing membership
is around 600 companies, ranging
from major multinationals through
to sole traders.
Retail Motor Industry Federation
201 Great Portland St
London
W1W 5AB
Stephen Latham
+44 (0)20 7580 9122
stephenlatham@rmif.co.uk
www.rmif.co.uk
Trade federation for franchised
dealers & independent garages.
Science and Innovation Network,
FCO
BTO
Bangalore
BFPO 5433
HA4 6EP
Rebecca Fairbairn
0091 80 2210 0200
rebecca.fairbairn@fco.gov.uk
SIN is a joint FCO DIUS operation
that coordinates HMG's research
and innovation activities overseas.
Sheffield City Council
PPPM
PO Box 1283
Town Hall
Sheffield
S1 1UJ
Andrew Clarke
andrew.clarke@sheffield.gov.uk
www.sheffield.gov.uk
Procurement Partnering and
Programme Management
SMMT Foresight Vehicle
Forbes House
Halkin Street
London
SW1X 7DS
+44 (0)1455 292955
info@smmtforesightvehicle.org.uk
www.smmtforesightvehicle.org.uk
SMMT Foresight Vehicle is the UK's
prime knowledge transfer network
for the automotive industry and is
operated by The Society of Motor
Manufacturers and Traders.
Foresight Vehicle facilitates thematic
networking events involving OEM and
supply chain representatives, academia
and government. Foresight Vehicle
also engages in other activities that
are informed by its networking events,
such as technology roadmapping
and supporting R&D consortia.
SMMT Foresight Vehicle is a founder
member of the Low Carbon and
Fuel Cell Technology Knowledge
Transfer Network (KTN).
Technology Strategy Board
North Star House
North Star Avenue
Swindon
SN2 1UE
ADBA has been established to
represent all businesses involved in
the anaerobic digestion and biogas
industries, to help remove the
barriers they face and to support its
members to grow their businesses.
For more information please visit
our website www.adbiogas.co.uk.
Andrew Everett
+44 (0)1793 442769
enquiries@tsb.gov.uk
www.innovateuk.org
The Technology Strategy Board
is a business-led government
organisation which promotes and
supports technology-enabled
innovation in the UK. One of its
major programmes is the Low
Carbon Vehicles Innovation Platform,
which invests heavily, together with
public sector and industry partners,
to help business develop a range of
technologies which may help provide
solutions to this major challenge.
Knowledge exchange and
collaboration are central to this work.
Current projects include a major
demonstrator programme involving
trials of over 200 ultra-low carbon
vehicles around the UK.
The Anaerobic Digestion
and Biogas Association
The Quadrangle
2nd Floor
180 Wardour Street
London
W1F 8FY
Louise Wallace
0844 292 0874
louise.wallace@adbiogas.co.uk
www.adbiogas.co.uk
The Anaerobic Digestion and
Biogas Association (ADBA) is the
UK's leading trade association for
the anaerobic digestion and biogas
industries, the newest and fastest
growing sector in renewable energy.
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The Caravan Club
East Grinstead House
East Grinstead
West Sussex
RH19 1UA
Martin Spencer, Technical Manager
+44 (0)1342 326944
martin.spencer@caravanclub.co.uk
www.caravanclub.co.uk
The Caravan Club is the largest
touring organisation of its kind in
Europe, and has operated for over
100 years. It is the premier source of
services and activities for 1 million
caravan, motor caravan and trailer
tent owners. Club members own
700,000 motor vehicles, and hence
take a keen interest in future vehicle
developments. The Club runs around
200 caravan sites in Britain and
Ireland, and also licences around
2,500 ‘certificated locations' – small
5-pitch sites on farms etc. In
combination, these networks provide
members with around 25,000 mains
electric hook-up points.
Installer Scheme. LPG autogas is the
greener, cleaner, and considerably
cheaper alternative to petrol.
The Society of Motor Manufacturers
and Traders (SMMT)
Forbes House
Halkin Street
London
SW1X 7DS
+44 (0)20 7235 7000
blawrence@smmt.co.uk
www.smmt.co.uk
The Society of Motor Manufacturers
and Traders exists to support and
promote the interests of the UK
automotive industry at home and
abroad. Working closely with
member companies, SMMT acts as
the voice of the motor industry,
promoting its position to
government, stakeholders and the
media. Through representation,
events, reliable data and advice
services, SMMT plays a central role
in the working life of the UK motor
industry, ensuring that the UK
remains a key global player within
the automotive sector and that the
industry continues to be a significant
contributor to the UK economy.
UKLPG
Unit 14
Bow Court
Fletchworth Gate
Burnsall Road
Coventry
CV5 6SP
Welsh Automotive Forum
The Waterton Centre
Waterton Industrial Estate
Bridgend
CF31 3WT
Tim Williams
+44 (0)1656 658855
tim.williams@
welshautomotiveforum.co.uk
www.welshautomotiveforum.co.uk
The Welsh Automotive Forum is a
company limited by guarantee with
an industrial board, chaired by
Professor Garel Rhys CBE. WAF
represents the automotive sector in
Wales which comprises of 40
international companies supported
by 150 SMEs. We work directly with
businesses, academia and
government to support the
industry. The new focus is on the
Low Carbon Agenda and we have
recently established a Low Carbon
Vehicle Cluster. This collaborative
venture aims to bring together
vehicle manufacturers, component
suppliers and universities to invest
in research and development and
develop new IP.
Lisa Thomson
+44 (0)24 7671 1601
lisa.thomson@uklpg.org
www.uklpg.org
www.drivelpg.co.uk
UKLPG is the trade association for
the LPG industry in the UK and the
operator of the LPGA Approved
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Academic Research
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AMAP
University of Sunderland
The Industry Centre
Entreprise Park West
Sunderland
SR5 3XB
Brunel University
West London
School of Engineering and Design
Brunel University
Uxbridge
UB8 3PH
Adrian Morris
0191 515 3888
Adrian.Morris@sunderland.ac.uk
centres.sunderland.ac.uk/amap/
Prof. Hua Zhao
+44 (0)1895 266698
hua.zhao@brunel.ac.uk
www.brunel.ac.uk
We are a research and reach out
institute that forms part of the
Department of Computing,
Engineering and Technology at the
University of Sunderland. We are
currently working on several Low
Carbon Vehicle projects including a
hydrogen ICE powered car, fuel cell
powered buses, novel gearboxes
and energy management systems.
We have strong R&D links with Oak
Ridge National Laboratories in the
USA and Shanghai Shen Li High
Technologies in China.
The combustion engines and fuels
research at Brunel University is
carried out in the Centre for
Advanced Powertrain and Fuels
(CAPF), a recognised centre of
excellence within the University.
It is one of the largest and most
active research groups in U.K
academia and a core member of
the European Union’s Network of
Excellence in Combustion Engines
(ECO-Engines). The current
research covers both gasoline and
diesel combustion engines and
their fuels, innovative air hybrid
engines, aftertreatment, as well
as advanced experimental and
computational techniques.
CASE STUDY
Brunel University
RegenEBD: Regenerative
Engine Braking Air Hybrid
Powertrain Technology
There are increasing commercial
and environmental imperatives for
buses and delivery vans to achieve
savings in fuel consumption and
emissions. There is an urgent need
for solutions that are affordable,
effective, and quick to deploy.
Current electric hybrid approaches
are expensive, complex and heavy.
Brunel has developed a novel and
cost-effective engine technology,
RegenEBD, out of regenerative
compressed air supply for high
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efficiency low carbon buses and
delivery vehicles. This technology
enables the engine to be switched
off every time it stops and
re-started using free energy
generated from braking.
Moreover, it could replace existing
engine-driven compressors that
provide on-board services such as
brakes and doors. It uses existing
engine technology with low cost
components, and costs a fraction
of that of electric hybrid. Hence, it
is especially appropriate for bus
markets in both developing
markets as well as in developed
countries.
The major appeal of the Brunel
technology is that it has the
potential to deliver up to 10%
savings in average bus fuel
operating costs and in addition
reduced maintenance costs.
Brunel RegenEBD has been
developed from a research project
on innovative air hybrid concepts
by Prof. Hua Zhao and Dr Tom Ma
in the Centre for Advanced
Powertrain and Fuels (CAPF) at
Brunel University. As one of the
largest engine research centres in
UK, the centre’s activity covers both
gasoline and diesel engines and
involves substantial experimental
work and modelling studies.
Brunel RegenEBD is underpinned
by strong patents and recognised
world class technical capability at
Brunel University. Brunel is
seeking to partner with engine
makers and vehicle builders to
bring the technology to market.
The collaboration offers licence
opportunity to acquire unique
differentiated position in highly
competitive market.
Cardiff School of Engineering
Cardiff University
Queens Buildings
The Parade
Cardiff
CF24 3AA
Mr Simon Parker
+44 (0)29 2087 6584
ParkerSR@cardiff.ac.uk
www.engin.cf.ac.uk
Cardiff University School of
Engineering has a diversve range
of activities that link into low
carbon vehicle development. The
School can cover areas ranging
from demand on the electricity
generation network from increased
use of electric vehicles, the use of
novel sensors and materials in
reducing vehicle mass to improving
the efficiency of alternative fuels in
vehicle applications. In addition the
School specialises in the economic
and strategic aspects of the world
automotive sector conducting
automotive research into areas such
as alternative fuels and sustainable
powertrain development.
Centre for Automotive
Industry Research
Cardiff Business School
Aberconway Building
Colum Drive
Cardiff
CF10 3EU
Dr Paul Nieuwenhuis
+44 (0)29 2087 5702
Nieuwenhuis@cardiff.ac.uk
www.cardiff.ac.uk/carbs/research/
centres_units/cair.html
CAIR is one of the leading
academic centres in Europe to
study economic and strategic
aspects of the global automotive
sector. In 2006 the directorship
passed to Dr Paul Nieuwenhuis and
Dr Peter Wells, both founder
members of CAIR, who have
brought to the centre their interest
in sustainability. This has also
linked CAIR's research strategy
directly with that of the ESRC
centre for Business Relationships,
Accountability, Sustainability &
Society (BRASS). CAIR has carried
out work for a range of clients in
both the private and public sectors,
including Volvo, Ford, Hyundai,
Toyota, ALCAN, Corus, Welsh
Assembly Government, DTI, DEFRA,
European Commission, UNIDO,
UNEP and OECD, among others.
CAIR personnel are regularly
consulted by government, industry
and the media around the world.
Cranfield University
Cranfield
Bedford
Beds
MK43 0AL
Prof. Kambiz Kayvantash
1234750111
automotive@cranfield.ac.uk
www.cranfield.ac.uk/automotive/
Cranfield University has a long
established reputation for relevance,
focus and excellence in all aspects
of its work. We have an established
history of research and teaching for
the automotive sector and have
developed dedicated facilities to
support this. Our low carbon
vehicle involvement covers a very
broad spectrum of activities in the
automotive area that spans
experimentation and analysis of a
wide range of activites divided in
work areas i.e. materials; electrical
& electronics; user interaction; user
interaction; system integration and
aerodynamic design.
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CASE STUDY
Vehicle Inter-dependent Control
Transmission Architecture (VICTA)
The VICTA* concept is a recently
fully granted patent that rests on
an unique but simple structure
that comprises two in-wheel/inshaft electric motors axially linked
inventively by a differential gear
assembly. Each in-wheel/in-shaft
motor comprises a stator and a
rotor having an inner shaft and
outer shaft disposed coaxially by
gearings such that the shafts may
rotate at different speeds.
VICTA:
Key features and advantages
• Smart synergy of simple
and proven technologies
• Gearless for efficient
regenerative energy capture
• In-wheel or in-shaft modes
to meet different vehicle
applications
• Intrinsic fail-safe feature with
built-in mechanical redundancy
• Simple control, no need
for software overhead for
redundancy
• Modular operation with
one or two motors per axle
• One motor controller for
two motors possible hence
lower costs
• Low costs of R&D
developments, ownership
and operation
• Fast development cycles due
to the mechanical simplicity
and technology readiness
Fuel Cells Group
The University of Birmingham
School of Chemical Engineering
Edgbaston Road
Birmingham
B15 2TT
Bruno Pollet
+44 (0)7814 952112
b.g.pollet@bham.ac.uk
www.fuelcells.bham.ac.uk
Bruno is Head of Proton Exchange
Membrane Fuel Cells & Lecturer in
Hydrogen Energy and Fuel Cell
Technologies. He is an expert in the
area of PEMFC and Electrochemical
Engineering. He is currently
responsible for the 1.3M DECC
HFCCAT HFC Vehicle project and
PEMFC & MEA activities within the
FCG. He is also the coordinator of
the 5.5M EPSRC Doctoral Training
Centre in Hydrogen, Fuel Cells and
their Applications. He has
successfully implemented a
Hydrogen and Fuel Cell Supply
Chain within the West Midlands
with currently 50 SMEs involved in
the development/manufacturing of
HFC components.
Imperial College London
South Kensington Campus
London
SW7 2AZ
Ralph Clague
r.clague@imperial.ac.uk
www.imperial.ac.uk
A dynamic program of cutting edge
research and undergraduate
teaching make Imperial one of the
world's most exciting and relevant
places for electric and hybrid
vehicle research and development.
The research activities span fuel
cells, batteries, electric motors,
power electronics, IC engines and
vehicle architecture, from micro to
macroscale and from test beds to
policy. In the Imperial Racing Green
team, undergraduates build and
compete with electric fuel cell race
cars, continuously breaking new
ground in vehicle architecture,
cost and performance
Imperial Racing Green
Imperial College
London
SW7 2AZ
Dr Gregory Offer
gregory.offer@imperial.ac.uk
www.imperialracinggreen.com
Imperial Racing Green is flagship
undergraduate teaching programme
at Imperial College London. It
involves over 100 students and
academics a year in cutting edge
research to develop zero emission
battery electric, hydrogen fuel cell
and hybrid vehicles. These compete
in major international race series and
events. Imperial Racing Green is also
part of the Electric & Hybrid vehicle
network which brings together world
leading researchers from over 10
departments involved in the
development of zero and low carbon
vehicle technology. Please get in
touch with us for further information.
Stewart Miller Building
Loughborough
LE11 3TU
Rob Thring
+44 (0)1509 227259
r.h.thring@lboro.ac.uk
www.lboro.ac.uk
Research on electric vehicles of all
types, including battery electric,
hybrid and fuel cell range extender.
Includes the application of nanomaterials to batteries, and the
application of fuel cells to vehicles.
Includes modelling of whole
vehicles, reduced cost bi-polar
plates and heat transfer aspects.
Includes the refuelling and
operation of hydrogen vehicles
(refueller in place), and the
acquisition of data from fleets of
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vehicles. Includes practical operation
of low carbon vehicles on the road
and on the chassis dynamometer.
Newcastle University
School of Electrical, Electronic
and Computer Engineering
Newcastle upon Tyne
NE17RU
Dr. Volker Pickert
+44 (0)191 222 6684
volker.pickert@ncl.ac.uk
The Power Electronics Drives
and Machines Group (PEDM) at
Newcastle University belongs to
the top-ranked RAE Schools of
Electrical and Electronic
Engineering and has a strong track
record for research in power
electronics, machines, and control
for automotive application. The
group (nine members of staff, 45
research staff and PhD/ENGDOC
students) routinely works with a
range of industrial partners in DTI,
EPSRC and EU funded programs
and over the last ten years the
group has cooperated with 50
different industrial partners e.g.
Toyota, Volkswagen, Prodrive,
Leyland, LDV, Eaton, Bosch, Hiltech.
Swansea University,
School of Engineering
Singleton Park
Swansea
SA2 8PP
Prof. J Sienz
j.sienz@swansea.ac.uk
www.swansea.ac.uk
The School of Engineering at
Swansea University has a world class
reputation in a number of fields as
shown in the RAE 2008, placing it
among the to ten engineering
schools in the UK. It leads the Welsh
Composites Centre, the Advanced
Manufacturing Technologies for
Sustainable Manufacturing project,
and is partner in the Low Carbon
Research Institute. It has three strong
research centres: computational
methods (simulation based product
design, process simulation, fluids),
materials engineering (composites,
high temperature alloys) and multi
disciplinary/nanotechnology (power
electronics).
The Centre for Transport Research,
University of Aberdeen
School of Geosciences
St Mary's
Elphinstone Road
Aberdeen
AB24 3UF
such as geography, psychology,
sociology, economics, politics,
computing and engineering, giving
due weight to the applied policy,
evidence-based context and
distinguishing itself through strong
links with user groups.
UK Energy Research Centre
58 Princes Gate
London
SW7 2PG
Angela Knight
+44 (0)20 7594 1574
angela.knight@ukerc.ac.uk
www.ukerc.ac.uk
The UK Energy Research Centre is
the focal point for UK research on
sustainable energy. It takes an
independent, whole-systems
approach, drawing on engineering,
economics and the physical,
environmental and social sciences.
The Centre's role is to promote
cohesion within the overall UK
energy research effort. It acts as a
bridge between the UK energy
research community and the wider
world, including business,
policymakers and the international
energy research community and is
the centrepiece of the Research
Councils Energy Programme.
University of Bath
Powertrain & Vehicle
Research Centre
Bath
BA2 7AY
Dr Jillian Anable
+44 (0)1224 243795
j.anable@abdn.ac.uk
www.abdn.ac.uk/ctr
Dr Chris Brace
+44 (0)1225 386731
c.j.brace@bath.ac.uk
www.pvrc.org.uk
CTR provides a focus for transport
research across the University.
It currently has four permanent
academic and ten research staff/
doctoral students. It focuses on
transport, energy and environment,
and transport and society by
crossing disciplinary boundaries,
drawing on expertise from areas
We undertake systems-based
research, working with industrial
partners to carry out complete
evaluation studies. Our core activity
is in the area of powertrain systems.
Experimental programmes requiring
the precise dynamic testing of
engines and vehicles are conducted
using our state of the art dynamic
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engine test facilities and chassis
dynamometer. The research is
complemented by the capability to
develop advanced instrumentation
solutions and to design & prototype
control strategies. The experimental
activity is backed up by leading
edge dynamic and steady-state
modelling activities.
University of Bradford
Gt Horton Road
Bradford
BD7 1DP
Prof M K Ebrahimi
+44 (0)1274 234526
m.ebrahimi@bradford.ac.uk
www.eng.brad.ac.uk/research
Hybrid vehicle modelling and
control. Brakes and braking
systems. Condition monitoring.
Regenerative braking. Driveline and
powertrain mechatronics. Hardware
in loop application. Engine testing
and validation. Piston telemetry.
University of Manchester
School of Electrical and
Electronic Engineering
Manchester
M13 9PL
Prof Andrew Forsyth
+44 (0)161 306 4675
andrew.forsyth@manchester.ac.uk
www.manchester.ac.uk
The Power Conversion Group
undertakes research into high
temperature, power-dense power
electronics (DC-DC converters and DCAC inverters and high-power factorrectifiers), traction machines, energy
storage and power train control for
low-carbon vehicle systems.
University of Nottingham
Department of Mechanical
Materials and Manufacturing
Engineering
Faculty of Engineering
University of Nottingham,
University Park
Nottingham.
NG7 2RD
and Technology Strategy Board
contracts. UK firms have also
funded students in on-campus
professional research year training.
Active grants from EPSRC are
currently > £1million locally, with
TSB and other funding (including
EU) additional to this. The team is
15-20 strong (three academics).
Professor P J Shayler
+44 (0)115 9513781
paul.shayler@nottingham.ac.uk
www.nottingham.ac.uk/
engines-group/
University College London
Mechanical Enginereing
Department
Internal Combustion Engines Group
Torrington Place
London
WC1E 7JE
The Engine Research Group works
with industry and academic partners
on s.i. and diesel engines for light
duty vehicle applications. Expertise
includes engine fundamentals,
management, friction, combustion,
emissions, and fuels, with high
capability for experimental and
modelling studies of between one
and four years duration on a
commercial and/or sponsored
postgraduate basis. Facilities include
modern test beds, chassis rolls and
single cylinder research engines;
most have low-temperature work
capability. Simulink, Kiva CFD and
GT Powers are used in current
modelling studies.
University of Surrey
Chemical Sciences,
University of Surrey,
Guildford,
GU2 7XH
Professor Robert Slade
+44 (0)1483 682588
r.slade@surrey.ac.uk
www2.surrey.ac.uk/chemistry/
Dr. Pavlos G Aleiferis,
Mr. Jose Serras-Pereira
+44 (0)20 7679 3907
p_aleiferis@meng.ucl.ac.uk
www.mecheng.ucl.ac.uk/research/
thermofluids/ic-engines/
The Group's main focus is the study
of: fuels, mixture preparation,
combustion, and pollutant
generation within spark ignition
and diesel engines. The Group has
extensive equipment for carrying
out work with test rigs and within
intake ports, but a significant
proportion of testing concentrates
on the cylinder contents of
optically-accessed research engines
up to and after the point of
ignition. Most standard laser
diagnostic equipment is available,
together with some specialist
instrumentation techniques
developed by the Group itself.
Future energy solutions using
tailored materials chemistry.
Activities include two multiuniversity EPSRC Supergen consortia
for renewable and sustainable
electrical energy production, storage
and recovery: energy storage and
biological fuel cells. Other programs
include alkaline membrane fuel cells
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WMG – University of Warwick
International Manufacturing Centre
University of Warwick
Coventry
CV4 7AL
Richard Seager
+44 (0)24 7657 5935
r.seager@warwick.ac.uk
www2.warwick.ac.uk/fac/sci/wmg/
WMG is a world-renowned centre
of excellence operating an
international programme of
research, education and knowledge
transfer amounting to £100m a
year. Our work is based on finding
innovative solutions to challenging
real world problems. We have
partnerships across a wide range of
business sectors including
automotive, construction,
pharmaceuticals, defence systems,
healthcare, financial and ICT. WMG
is the lead partner in a project that
will receive £19 million of
government funding for research
into and development of low
carbon vehicles. WMG has the
Queen's Anniversary Prize for HE.
Development
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add2
Hawkesyard Hall
Armitage Park
Armitage
Staffs
WS15 1PU
Brett Dowen
+44 (0)1889 574400
bdowen@add2.co.uk
www.add2.co.uk
add2 provide automotive
development test and prototyping
systems and services based around
simulation technology including MIL,
SIL, HIL, RCP systems. Also include
battery testing systems and battery
voltage disturbance simulators ideal
for start stop testing scenarios.
Admeasure Scanning
2 Waverton Close
Northwich
Cheshire
CW9 8WD
Geoff Le Good
+44 (0)1606 352556
geoff.legood@
admeasurescanning.co.uk
www.admeasurescanning.co.uk
Admeasure Scanning provides
services in 3D laser scanning,
digital measurements, surface
capture, reverse engineering and
3D inspection. The majority of
scanning projects can be conducted
at clients premises. Reverse
engineered data is ideal for import
into CAD/CAS packages, NCmachining and for use in
computational fluid dynamics and
finite element analysis. Admeasure
Scanning is also an authorised
reseller for Geomagic software
products in the UK. This includes
Geomagic Studio for Reverse
Engineering and Geomagic Qualify
for Inspection.
sectors. We are researching the
effects of: the use of vehicle hybrid
technology and its impact on ecovehicle management within mixed
fleets; retrofit hybrid technology
and its effect on fuel economy and
CO2 emissions; driving techniques
and its effect on the calculation of
claims management and CO2.
Aeristech Limited
The TIC
Millennium Point
1 Curzon St
Birmingham
B4 7XG
Bryn Richards
+44 (0)7906 517686
bryn.richards@aeristech.co.uk
www.aeristech.co.uk
Aeristech's fully electric, single-stage
turbocharger (HTT) eliminates turbo
lag providing smooth, computercontrolled boost through every stage
of engine operation. Petrol engine
downsizing becomes a practical
option to VMs. Control of HTT is so
precise and free of lag that it assists
to manage combustion within the
engine, further improving fuel
economy and performance. It is
particularly beneficial for diesel
engines and off-highway vehicles
where fine control is required in
order to reduce particulate
emissions. HTT also has power
generation applications.
Amberjac Projects Ltd
Unit 14, Henry Bells Yard
Dysart Road
Grantham
Lincs
NG31 7DB
Simon Sheldon
+44 (0)1476 563090
simon@amberjacprojects.com
www.amberjac-projects.co.uk
www.plugin-hybrid.com
Developers and manufacturers of
custom large format lithium ion
battery systems for HEV, PHEV and
EV applications. Plug in hybrid
conversions for the Toyota Prius.
Antonov Automotive Technologies Ltd
2, Hawkes Drive
Heathcote Industrial Estate
Warwick
CV34 6LX
Airmax Group Ltd
Logic House
Black Moor Road
Verood
Dorset
BH32 6BB
David Paul
+44 (0)1926 455800
dpaul@antonovplc.com
www.antonovplc.com
Steve Perham
+44 (0)1932 504 300
info@airmaxgroup.com
www.airmaxgroup.com
The Airmax Group was established
in 2005. Its business is
predominantly in the market sector
of telematics and specialises in the
wholesale supply of in-vehicle
systems to large fleets within the
leasing and contract managed
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Antonov is a specialist transmission
engineering company with
expertise in design, analysis,
development and testing of novel
and conventional transmission
solutions. Antonov can support
programmes from concept through
to production. Currently developing
despoke multi-speed transmission
solutions for electric and
hybrid-electric vehicles, capable
of use in transverse and
longitudinal arrangements for
both passenger and commercial
vehicle applications.
Artemis Intelligent Power Ltd
Unit 3
Edgefield Ind Est
Loanhead
EH20 9TB
Pierre Joly
+44 (0)131 440 6260
p.joly@artemisip.com
www.artemisip.com
Artemis Intelligent Power (AIP)
performs research, development and
technology licensing associated with
development and application of
Digital Displacement® hydraulic
power technology. This technology
enables hydraulic hybrid transmission,
and allowed AIP to cut 30 per cent
off the CO2 emissions of a BMW
530i, in independently monitored
tests. Although it is licensed to
Bosch Rexroth for the on-highway
transmission market, Digital
Displacement® technology has
several other automotive applications
including active suspension,
accessory drives and fan drives.
Atraverda Limited
Units A&B
Roseheyworth Business Park North
Abertillery
Blaenau Gwent
NP13 1SX
trademark. The resultant device
uses lead-acid chemistry and is
known as a bipolar battery. This
battery is smaller, lighter and
greener than commercially available
lead-acid batteries and closely
matches the performance of nickelbased storage technologies.
Atraverda is working in partnership
with battery companies and vehicle
manufacturers to commercialize the
next generation battery technology
for use in battery electric vehicles
and hybrid electric vehicles.
CAN Systems
3 Mackenzie Way
Manor Road
Cheltenham
GL51 9TX
BERU f1systems
Owen Road
Diss
Norfolk
IP22 4ER
John Bailey
+44 (0)1379 646 200
john.bailey@bf1systems.com
www.bf1systems.com
BERU f1systems offers advanced
design and manufacturing facilities
for vehicle electrical systems, tyre
pressure monitoring, stress
measurement and composites.
Their ‘wire in composite’
technology offers the abilty to
create lightweight structures that
incorporate wiring, fluid lines,
hydraulics into a smaller, lighter
and more reliable composite
structural part. BERU f1systems is
also experienced in wiring systems
for KERS (high power).
Bio Engine Technology
3 Park Road
Redruth
TR15 2JD
Andrew Loyns
+44 (0)1495 294026
acloyns@atraverda.com
www.atraverda.com
Philip Hosken
+44 (0)1209 219715
marrack@btinternet.com
www.lowcarboneconomy.com/
LCE/ContentByUser/923
Atraverda, a privately held company,
has developed an energy storage
solution based on a conductive
ceramic material with the Ebonex®
A small, qualified engineering
company with patented designs
for a cheap to build and operate,
lightweight, simple to re-tool and
fuel, zero emission vehicle engine.
It uses ethanol fuel in an
extensively well proven Rankine
Cycle to run an almost silent
engine composed of five moving
parts that can be scaled to any size.
Offers the advantages of an exhaust
composed of neutral CO2 and water
(steam) with a substantial reduction
in noise pollution and low unit
cost. We have designs, schematics
and full engineering facilities
available for interested partners.
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David Paul
+44 (0)1242 573720
davidpaul@cansystemsltd.com
www.cansystemsltd.com
Provider of modular plug/play CAN
systems for all vehicle types – based
on high volume OEM applications
ans especially suited to vehicles with
high communication demands such
as EV and Hybrid. (also close
assocation with Consat Engineering –
offering complete EV/Hybrid vehicle
drivetrain and electrical integraton.
Carbon Ceramics Ltd.
April House
Tarvin Road
Frodsham
Cheshire
WA6 6XN
Mr J. J. Faria
4.41929E+11
jjf@carbonceramics.com
www.carbonceramics.com
Carbon Ceramics Ltd is a UK-based
developer and producer of
lightweight, high temperature
resistant carbon fibre reinforced
ceramics. These materials can be
used in high temperature
reciprocating engines and turbines
and heat exchangers operating well
above 1000ºC. Other current
applications include, lightweight,
ceramic brakes and rocket motors.
Centre for Process Innovation (CPI)
Wilton International Centre
Redcar
TS10 4RF
exceptional advantage to
researchers investigating alternative
hydrogen storage materials. Several
university-linked teams are
currently addressing this challenge,
generating technology for
automotive and other applications.
Plans for a hydrogen refuelling
station on the campus help cement
the campus' role as a centre for
hydrogen research.
Steven Broome
+44(0)1642 455 340
steve.broome@uk-cpi.com
www.uk-cpi.Com
Innovation centre focusing on
four business platforms. One
platform is Low Carbon Energy.
We are involved in the development
of low carbon technology including
fuel cell technology. We have
experience of developing hydrogen
systems for automotive applications
and have a very good support
network of regional SMEs all of
which have experiences/skills in the
low carbon (inc hydrogen and
electric vehicles), process, chemical
sectors. This provides to CPI
customers an exceptionally good
one stop supply chain.
Cryox Ltd
Rutherford Appleton Laboratory
Harwell Science & Innovation
Campus
Didcot
OX11 0QX
John Vandore
+44 (0)1235 446026
john.vandore@stfc.ac.uk
www.cryox.co.uk
Delta Motorsport
Unit 2250
Silverstone Technology Park
Silverstone Circuit
Northants
NN12 8GX
Nick Carpenter
+44 (01327) 858200
nick@delta-motorsport.com
www.delta-motorsport.com
Delta Motorsport is an automotive
and motorsport engineering
consultancy that prides itself in
finding innovative solutions to a
wide variety of complex problems.
We have developed this problemsolving philosophy during the many
years we have spent working in the
high-pressure world of motorsport,
but the approach is equally
applicable to many other fields
within engineering. Since the
formation of Delta, we have
completed a wide variety of project
work for an equally wide range of
customers, including road cars,
race cars, vehicle development,
early-stage concept projects
and aerodynamics.
Cryox can provide access to a wide
range of technology options in
hydrogen storage from the STFC
Research Council. The world-class
ISIS neutron source at Rutherford
Appleton Lab has outstanding
ability to “see" hydrogen in
molecular structures – giving
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CASE STUDY
The engineers at Delta
Motorsport have recently
designed and built their own
compact, light weight, low drag,
4-seat passenger car,
the E-4 Coupe.
Building a car that consumes
significantly less energy than
normal has allowed Delta to
consider a wide variety of
choices for energy storage.
Minimising a car’s weight using
innovative composite materials
and manufacturing techniques as
well as optimising aerodynamics
and mechanical efficiency is a
process that’s second nature to
Delta from their many years in
motor sport. Their innovative
approach and the range of
design and simulation tools they
use for their motorsport projects
has proved directly applicable to
this project, but the focus on
achieving a viable selling price
poses a whole new set of
challenges.
The first car will be plug-in
battery electric, offering a range
of up to 250 miles, but the focus
on reducing the car’s weight and
the great torque characteristics
of electric motors will also give
phenomenal performance and
handling.
Delta is not ruling anything out
however – they’ll also consider
gasoline and diesel versions in
the future if there’s a suitable
market. The most important
thing is to get the fundamental
architecture of the vehicle right,
and the rest will follow.
Ecotech Motorsport
Saval
La Route des Cotes du Nord
Trinity
Jersey
JE3 5BJ
Steve Blampied
+44 (0)1534 789434
steve.blampied@
ecotechmotorsport.com
www.ecotechmotorsport.com
Ecotech is about greener
motorsport. It's our mission to find
innovative ways to provide the
traditional thrills of motorsport in a
way that respects the environment
we depend on. Drawing on 30 plus
years experience in racing car
design and manufacture, combined
with the very latest advances in
green powerplants and
manufacturing processes, Ecotech
is finding new ways to support
motorsport's emerging
environmental conscience.
Electronica Products Limited
Suffolk House
Trade Street
Cardiff
CF10 5DT
Dr. Nabeel Shirazee
+44 (0)29 2038 8058
Info@ElectronicaUK.com
www.ElectronicaUK.com
As well as designing various
electromagnetic devices for the
aerospace industry, Electronica has
gained wide knowledge and
experience in the design and
development of brushless motors.
Our latest patented technology
(MagGearing) allows a motor to
provide high torque during
acceleration (or at low speeds)
without the penalty of drawing
excessive current from the batteries.
This technique also extends the
driving range of a vehicle.
Electronica has already made
prototype motors with MagGearing
technology. We believe these
designs will be the basis for the
next generation super motors.
European Advanced Lead Acid
Battery Consortium
17a Welbeck Way
London
W1G 9YJ
Allan Cooper
+44 (0)20 7499 8422
acatcorfe@aol.com
www.alabc.org
The Advanced Lead-Acid Battery
Consortium (ALABC), a world-wide
grouping of 50 companies, has
demonstrated that correctly
designed lead-carbon batteries are
able to operate well in the medium
HEV duty cycle. This provides a
route to lower battery cost thus
maximizing consumer uptake. The
European ALABC has been
demonstrating the outcomes of this
research and has successfully
converted three Honda Insights to
use different advanced lead-acid
HEV batteries. More recently a
current Honda Civic, fitted with a
high-carbon bipolar battery, has
been undergoing road testing at
Millbrook in the UK.
Gordon Murray Design Limited
Wharfside
Broadford Park
Shalford
Surrey
GU4 8EP
Huw Owen
+44 (0)1483 484700
huw.owen@gordonmurraydesign.com
www.gordonmurraydesign.com
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Gordon Murray Design aims to be
the world leader in automotive
design. Gordon Murray best known
for his McLaren F1 and Formula
One designs heads the Company
with a team of world-class talent to
undertake automotive engineering
programmes in efficient and
innovative ways, focussing on
lightweight, low carbon vehicles.
The Company reverses current
industry trend for sub-contracting
by having full in-house capability
for research, design, prototyping
and development.
Heptron Ltd
North Mersey Business Centre
Woodward Road
Knowsley Industrial Park
L33 7UY
Gary Murphy
+44 (0)151 545 0101
gary.murphy@heptron.com
www.heptron.com
Heptron is a research and
development company working with
a number of organisations in the
north of England, Spain and China to
develop environmentally acceptable
ways of powering and charging
electric vehicles of the future.
IAV U.K. Ltd.
Alexander House
Christy Court
Southfields Business Park
Basildon
SS15 6TL
Ralf Wascheck
+44 (0)1268 564670
ralf.wascheck@iav.de
www.iav.com
IAV is one of the leading providers of
engineering services to the
automotive industry. Our core
competencies include perfected,
production-ready solutions in all
areas of powertrain, electronics and
vehicle development. IAV carries out
advance engineering activities inhouse, conducts its own research and
preparatory work and operates on an
interdisciplinary basis. IAV operates
from locations in Europe, Asia as
well as North and South America.
Our clients include all prominent
automobile manufacturers and
component suppliers.
Ilmor Engineering
Quarry Road
Brixworth
Northamptonshire
NN6 9UB
Jonathan Page
+44 (0)1604 799100
jonathan.page@ilmor.co.uk
www.ilmor.co.uk
Ilmor Engineering is an advanced
engine design and development
specialist, which has extensive
experience in the use of ethanol for
Hondas Indycar engine programme
and development of a downsized
gasoline proof of concept engine.
Ilmor's solutions are geared towards
efficient, compact, lightweight, cost
effective and high performance
products. Ilmor has the skills and
resources, to design, analyse and
manufacture single engine
components through to complete
engines, with facilities to carry out
emissions measurement, performance
development and durability testing
of low carbon engines.
Intelligent Energy
The Innovation Centre
Epinal Way
Loughborough
LE11 3EH
Intelligent Energy is a clean power
systems company, with a range of
clean, low carbon fuel cell
technologies. Intelligent Energy
partners with leading companies
globally, in the transportation,
aerospace, defence, distributed
generation and portable power
markets. Current partners include
The Suzuki Motor Corporation, with
whom we presented the Burgman
Fuel Cell Scooter in Feb 2010, and
Lotus Engineering, LTI and TRW,
with whom the company is
developing fuel cell hybrid Black
Cabs for London in time for 2012.
These zero emission vehicles will
have a range of 250 miles be
refuelled in five mins.
Chris Delaney
+44 (0)1933 441661
sales@lpengines.demon.co.uk
www.lpengines.com
LPE have developed the ‘Whisper'
series hybrid with a turbine range
extender. A DVD of this car on a
test run is shown on our website
IQuad Technology
34 St Johns Terrace
Devoran
Truro
TR3 6ND
Libralato Holdings Ltd.
153 Royce Road
Manchester
M15 5TJ
Dan Parry-Williams
+44 (0)1872 870478
dan@iquad.co.uk
www.iquad.co.uk
Dan Aris
+44 (0)7927 317 805
dan.aris@libralato.co.uk
www.libralato.co.uk
IQuad Technology is developing
a radically innovative, low carbon
footprint family of vehicles for
a wide range of market sectors.
A validation prototype is under
construction and due for
completion Q3 2009.The modular
80g/km of vehicle is fitted with a
diesel powertrain but also designed
for electric drive using compact
high torque pm motor technology
with flux weakening. IQuad
Technology has developed an
innovative hybrid structural solution
combinining new composite and
aluminium technology for a low
cost ultra high performance
solution for lightweight structures.
The Libralato rotary engine has a
completely new thermodynamic
cycle, which is predicted to achieve
39% efficiency using gasoline and
49% using diesel because of its
asymmetrical expansion and
compression volumes and because
it does not need to convert linear
motion into rotary motion. The
50% size and weight savings of a
50kW Libralato engine would allow
all the PHEV components (inc
6kWh batteries) to fit into existing
engine cavities = EV urban + EREV/HEV extra urban. We have
applied for FP7 funding to develop
the engine in partnership with:
SMTC UK, Deutz AG, Infineon
Technologies, Loughborough AC,
Hamburg AC, Bucharest AC, CRITT
M2A, Dolomiti CAD, TEC, ATARD.
Dr Jon Moore
+44 (0)1509 225863
jon.moore@intelligent-energy.com
www.intelligent-energy.com
Langford Performance Eng Ltd
17 Bradfield Close
Finedon Road Ind Est
Wellingborough
NN8 4RQ
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CASE STUDY
Lotus Engineering
Potash Lane
Hethel
Norfolk
NR14 8EZ
recognised industry benchmark for
highly optimised gasoline engine
performance. From initial concept to
series production, MAHLE Powertrain
delivers the engines for the Low
Carbon Vehicles of the future.
Mark James
+44 (0)1953 608000
eng-uk@grouplotus.com
www.grouplotus.com
Fuel Cell Taxi
Lotus Engineering, Intelligent
Energy, TRW Conekt and LTI are
developing a hydrogen fuel cell
series hybrid, London Taxi through
a project sponsored by the
Technology Strategy Board. The
aim of the project is to produce a
zero tail pipe emission taxi, with
range, performance and refuelling
time similar to the standard diesel
powered vehicle.
Integrated into the vehicle, with
no loss of passenger space, is a
30kW twin stack Proton Exchange
Membrane fuel cell, a 152 litre,
350 bar hydrogen storage tank, a
14.5kWh lithium ion polymer
battery pack and a 100kW electric
drive system. The taxi has been
designed to integrate all these
system and still meet all the Public
Carriage Office requirements.
Efficient use of the power sources
is achieved by active power sharing
between the battery and the fuel
cell. This is controlled by a Lotus
developed hybrid controller which
commands all the vehicle systems.
The taxi incorporates TRW’s slip
boost control braking system to
maximise energy recovering during
vehicle retardation.
Development of the taxi is
ongoing with plans to produce a
fleet of zero emission taxis to
support the 2012 Olympics.
Lotus Engineering is internationally
recognised as one of the world's
most exciting and dynamic
automotive engineering
consultancies. It is part of Group
Lotus PLC, renowned for
manufacturing Lotus sports cars.
With offices in the UK, US,
Malaysia, China and Japan, Lotus
Engineering provides professional
consultancy services to many of the
world's vehicles manufacturers for:
• Exciting Niche Vehicles,
• Efficient Performance,
• Driving Dynamics,
• Electric and Electronic
Integration.
MAHLE Powertrain Ltd
Costin House
St. James Mill Rd
Northampton
NN5 5TZ
Daren Mottershead
+44 (0)1604 738000
daren.mottershead@gb.mahle.com
www.mahle-powertrain.com
MAHLE Powertrain Ltd is the
engineering services division of
MAHLE GmbH. We specialise in the
design, analysis, development,
calibration, testing and manufacture
of high efficiency, IC engines. With
R&D centres in Northampton,
Stuttgart, Shanghai, Detroit and Sao
Paulo, we support all major OEMs on
a truly global basis. The MAHLE
Advanced Downsizing Technology
Demonstrator has become a
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Millbrook Proving Ground
Millbrook
Bedfordshire
MK45 2JQ
Neil Fulton
+44 (0)1525 404242
neil.fulton@millbrok.co.uk
www.millbrook.co.uk
Millbrook is at the forefront of the
low carbon agenda and plays a leading
role in bringing the benefits of new
technology into the market place.
We ensure that Green really is clean by
demonstrating through rigorous testing
the real environmental advantages
of products across the broadest
range of pollutants. This focus on
what can be achieved today has
carried Millbrook into development
of hybrid, EV, and fuel cell vehicles
and applying best available
technology in novel applications.
The experience of the Millbrook
team is crucial in understanding
key aspects of the new technology.
commercialisation of these engines
along with particular interest in engine
downsizing and alternative fuels.
MIRA Ltd
Watling Street
Nuneaton
CV10 OTU
Dr. Anthony Baxendale
+44 (0)24 7635 5000
anthony.baxendale@mira.co.uk
www.mira.co.uk
MIRA the vehicle engineering
specialists believe hybrid and electric
vehicles should offer additional
feature content over and above
reduced energy consumption and
lower emissions. Our low carbon
vehicle projects benefit greatly from
MIRA's ability to combine whole
vehicle knowledge with systems
integration expertise. Recent
examples have included advanced
energy management, intelligent 4WD,
clutchless gear shift and removable
battery cassettes. Further gains have
come from our non-powertrain
expertise in areas such as improved
aerodynamics, reduced friction, lightweight materials, incorporation of ITS
technology, intelligent thermal
management and MIRA functional
safety expertise of critical systems.
NexxtDrive Ltd
3rd Floor
11 Strand
London
WC2N 5HR
Rod Keech
+44 (0)20 7617 7460
rod.keech@nexxtdrive.com
www.nexxtdrive.com
Hybrid transmission and high
performance electric motor
technologies.
Oaktec
Hill House Farm
Cockerham
Lancaster
LA2 0DZ
Paul Andrews
+44 (0)1524 751373
oaktec234@hotmail.com
www.oaktechybrid.co.uk
Oaktec does R&D on hybrid
technologies for niche vehicles. We
have expertise, knowledge and new
ideas for the development of hybrid
systems, validated by competing and
winning in both motorsport, and fuel
efficiency competitions. Oaktec has
support from Honda and Bosch.
Our other innovative concepts for
LCVs include a prototype low cost,
efficient gas engine for a hybrid
range extender and a low cost hybrid
city micro-car concept. Oaktec want
to bring these innovations to market
through collaboration with investors
and manufacturers. Oaktec has
eight hybrid cars available for use
in R&D projects.
Oxy-Gen Combustion Ltd
The Greenhouse
QM Building
University of Dundee
Dundee
DD1 4HN
Pi Shurlok Ltd
Milton Hall
Ely Road
Milton
Cambridge
CB24 6WZ
Jon Whitehouse
+44 (0)1223 441 434
jon.whitehouse@pi-shurlok.com
www.pi-shurlok.com
Pi Shurlok is a vehicle electronics
design consultancy and volume
manufacturer that operates to OEM
automotive quality standards. Low
carbon vehicle system experience
includes full electric vehicle and
petrol-electric hybrid engine control.
OpenECUT is a product that rapidly
delivers cost effective electronic
control system solutions for single
research prototypes or a volume
production systems. OpenECU
production ready electronic
hardware is supported by OpenECU
tools that generate royalty free ECU
software from control strategies
generated by MATLABT/SimulinkT
graphical programming.
Pivotal Engineering Ltd.
40 Walker Street
Christchurch
New Zealand
David Tonery
+44 (0)1382 386578
dtonery@oxy-gencombustion.com
www.oxy-gencombustion.com
Paul McLachlan
+64 21 664082
paul.mclachlan@pivotalengine.com
www.pivotalengine.com
Oxy-Gen Combustion specialises in
low carbon technology development
for the internal combustion engine
with particular interest in
Homogeneous Charge Compression
Ignition (HCCI) and Controlled AutoIgnition (CAI) engines. Oxy-Gen
provides enabling technology for the
Pivotal Engineering is the developer
of the Pivotal piston engine design.
The Pivotal engine is a new device
for converting energy from
combustible fuels into torque and
power. It is an internal combustion
engine (ICE) design that overcomes
limitations that are inherent in the
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conventional design. It delivers the
potential for a significant advantage
in power density and improved
thermal efficiency and is adaptable
to a wide range of combustible fuels.
With absolute control of combustion
chamber surface temperature it is a
clear choice for hydrogen rich
gaseous fuels and will become the
ubiquitous hydrogen engine of the
future. The Pivotal design is not just
a different way to configure a
conventional sliding piston internal
combustion engine. The Pivotal
engine is a 'clean sheet' design that
delivers fundamental advantages in
harnessing combustion for the
conversion of energy in a compact
and mechanically simple way. The
technology has comprehensive
international IP protection.
something different it is designed
to have either left or right hand
exhausts, any installation angle
from vertical to horizontal and
wet or dry sump. The transmission
is a fully electronically controlled
open belt CVT and has the unique
provision where it can be
retrofitted with an electric motor
to become part of a hybrid drive
line. Future plans for the engine
include the fitment of Ptech’s new
variable compression technology
to allow the output to be
maximised over a narrower speed
band for use as a high power
density range extender. Ptech are
also working on a novel 2 stroke
version of their revolutionary
MUSIC combustion technology.
Powertrain Technologies Ltd
Units 3 & 4
Chalk Lane
Snetterton
Norfolk
NR16 2JZ
CASE STUDY
Powertrain Technologies (Ptech)
are developing a novel and
lightweight small engine and
transmission intended for a range
of uses from a range extender
through to a prime powertrain
in suitable vehicles. Taking the
philosophy that in this exciting
new market the engine must be
QinetiQ Ltd
Cody Technology Park
Ively Road, Farnborough
Hampshire
GU14 0LX
Louise Mothersole
+44 (0)8700 100 942
lrmothersole@QinetiQ.com
www.QinetiQ.com
We develop and test hybrid-electric
drive systems and offer tools and
methods to test and assess safetycritical software for the motorist.
We specialise in high-performance,
lightweight and efficient solutions
that: improve vehicle performance,
fuel consumption and reliability,
reduce weight and emissions, reduce
the cost of ownership. We also focus
on multi-disciplinary optimisation
to minimise drag in HGVs, plasma
reformation to create hydrogen at
the point of use (including on-board
the vehicle), and the development
of ultra-efficient motors.
Andrew Barnes
+44 (0)1953 715050
andrew.barnes@ptech.co.uk
www.ptech.co.uk
Independent research and development
company with full CAD and CAE
capability. Prototype manufacture,
engine and vehicle workshops, engine
test with emissions, extensive rig test
facility. Design and development
of new powertrain technologies
including radical combustion
technology, variable compression
and variable capacity plus novel
lightweight range extender engine.
is currently working on a number of
electric and flywheel hybrid
programmes. It heads a consortium
developing a highly efficient DC-DC
convertor technology for electirc and
hybrid vehicles and has already built
a prototype vehicle fitted with an
advanced flywheel hybrid system.
Prodrive
Acorn Way
Banbury
OX16 3ER
Peter Tibbles
+44 (0)1295 273355
ptibbles@prodrive.com
www.prodrive.com
Prodrive is a world leading
motorsport and automotive group. It
works with the world's vehicle
manufacturers and their suppliers to
develop innovative technologies
which enhance the performance of
vehicles. The company has particular
experience in the development of
technologies to reduce emissions and
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R&D Vehicle Components Ltd
Colin Sanders Innovation Centre
Mewburn Road
Banbury
Oxfordshire
OX16 9PA
Rob Millar
+44 (0)1295 709595
rob.millar@rdvc.co.uk
www.rdvc.co.uk
R&D Vehicle Components is a
specialist automotive electronic
engineering design consultancy and
manufacturer. Working with several
OEMs and Tier 1s, we are expert in
the design and manufacture of both
high voltage power electronics and
low voltage integration components
used in electric and hybrid vehicles.
Current products include high
voltage power distribution systems,
heating and air conditioning control,
contactor control, battery interface
modules and instrument cluster
interfaces. Through strategic supplier
relationships, we also provide high
and low voltage harnesses.
Revolve Technologies Ltd.
Prospect Way
Brentwood
Essex
CM13 1XA
Bill Waddell
+44 (0)1277 261400
bill.waddell@revolve.co.uk
www.revolve.co.uk
Revolve Technologies Ltd is a
leading UK specialist powertrain
and vehicle engineering company,
serving vehicle OEMs and providing
engineering capability to companies
developing low carbon
technologies. Revolve works across
many sectors, including transport,
military and power generation. Its
work with alternative fuelled
vehicles includes the integration
and development of diesel and
gasoline engines, for hybrid electric
drive systems. Revolve is also at the
forefront of hydrogen vehicle
development; their hydrogen bi-fuel
Transit commercial vehicles brings
H2 technology to the roads today.
Roger Kennedy
+44 (0)161 932 1019
rogerkennedy1@hotmail.com
www.rhki.co.uk
RHKi develop and deliver real world,
cutting edge emission control
technology that will reduce the
impact of vehicle emissions on global
warming, today. Comprising of a
team of highly experienced engineers
& scientists working within a research
and development framework, RHKi
has developed and patented a
number of technologies that reduce
harmful emission, improve engine
performance and can be easily and
quickly adapted to the two, three and
four wheeled markets, providing a
simple solution to significantly
reduce CO2 and NOx whilst offering
excellent value for money.
Ricardo
Shoreham Technical Centre (STC)
Bridge Works
Shoreham-by-Sea
West Sussex
BN43 5FG
Neville Jackson
+44 (0)1273 455611
Neville.Jackson@ricardo.com
www.ricardo.com
Ricardo is a leading global provider
of clean technology product
innovation, engineering and
strategic consulting to the
transportation and energy industries.
Our engineering expertise ranges
from vehicle systems integration,
controls, electronics and software
development, to the latest driveline
and transmission and gasoline,
diesel, hybrid and fuel cell
powertrain technologies.
RHKi Limited
8 Exchange Quay
Salford
Manchester
M5 3EJ
RICARDO CASE STUDIES
Kinergy
Kinergy is a high-speed,
hermetically-sealed flywheel energy
storage system concept devised
by Ricardo, incorporating a highly
innovative and patented magnetic
gearing and coupling mechanism.
The high power density and longlife potential of Kinergy technology
combines both simplicity and
effectiveness, avoiding the need for
vacuum pumps and seals typically
associated with high speed carbon
fibre based flywheel systems. The
lack of any mechanical coupling or
other form of linkage through the
system’s casing enables Kinergy to
offer a highly robust, compact and
lightweight package suitable both
for incorporation into new product
designs as well as retrofit
applications aimed at improving
the efficiency of existing vehicle
fleets and industrial equipment.
The range of potential Kinergy
applications is significant not least
due to its comparatively very low
projected production costs. It is
ideally suited for use in road
vehicles where regenerative braking
and torque assist is employed as a
means of improving efficiency and
hence reducing fuel consumption
and CO2 emissions. Further
potential Kinergy applications also
include low-cost, compact energy
management and storage systems
for use in industrial and
construction equipment, elevators,
railway rolling stock, and local
electrical substations and power
distribution systems.
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Dedicated battery testing
A major challenge to the increasing
electrification of vehicles lies in the
creation of products that offer
customers a similar performance
and cost proposition to that of
today’s products. The battery
system already represents a very
significant proportion of the cost
premium of today’s hybrids, but in
a plug-in vehicle the additional
energy storage capacity required
makes it considerably higher. The
imperative to deliver robust, costoptimised and well engineered
systems fully integrated with the
vehicle and its control systems has
been a key influence in Ricardo’s
decision to invest in its own
dedicated battery test and
development facilities. These are
already in use for example taking
cell technologies from specialist
suppliers, designing and developing
battery systems mechanically and
thermally, and applying the latest
in control electronics both in order
to achieve the required operational
characteristics and for monitoring
cell health and state of charge.
Battery costs can and will come
down but there will be challenges
beyond simply achieving
production volumes at which
economies of scale are likely to be
realized. Ricardo has been active in
a number of consortium projects
investigating new lithium-ion cell
chemistries. As a part of its work
with QinetiQ on the Red-Lion
(Reduced cost Lithium-ion) project
a new battery management system
has been developed by Ricardo
based on a bespoke architecture,
which is fully adaptable to a range
of cell chemistries and battery
systems. The system includes a
number of innovations to improve
performance and reduce cost,
which are the subject of Ricardo
patent applications.
EBDI
A highly optimized engine fuelled
on renewable ethanol can provide
a cost-effective, low-carbon, highfuel economy alternative to fossil
fuel power. Ricardo’s EBDI engine
technology solves many of the
shortcomings of current generation
flex-fuel engines, which are
typically only optimized for
gasoline operation and do not
make full use of the properties of
ethanol. Unlike existing flex-fuel
engines, EBDI takes full advantage
of ethanol’s properties of high
octane and latent heat of
vaporization to deliver near-diesel
levels of engine efficiency at
substantially reduced cost. For
example, a flex-fuel product
derived from a standard gasoline
engine might suffer a fuel
economy penalty of about 30
percent when operating on higher
ethanol blends such as E85. The
Ricardo EBDI engine addresses this
problem by being able to adapt its
operation to offer fully optimized
flex-fuel performance on any blend
of fuel from standard pump
gasoline to E85 fuel. It achieves
this through the sophisticated
application of the latest in
boosting technologies, fuelling
strategy and combustion control,
matching the effective compression
ratio and in-cylinder conditions to
precisely those required for optimal
performance and fuel efficiency. In
doing so it offers exceptional fuel
economy and high specific
performance without the need for
complex aftertreatment technology
to meet current or planned
emissions regulations.
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SAIC Technical Centre UK
Lowhill Lane
Birmingham
B31 2BQ
Tony Spillane
+44 (0)121 251 3700
tony.spillane@partner.saicmotor.co.uk
www.saicmotor.co.uk
SMTC UK provides an automotive
engineering service to SAIC Group,
one of the worlds fastest growing
automotive companies, covering
both Vehicle and Power train
design and development. In
addition to delivering mainstream
product engineering on new
vehicles, engines and transmissions,
the main focus for the future has
shifted towards Advanced
Engineering (AE) on behalf of the
Group worldwide. The company is
responsible for the definition of
future European future product and
is considering a relevant technology
network and infrastructure in the
UK to support these overall aims.
Scion-Sprays Ltd.
Hethel Engineering Centre
Hethel
Norwich
Norfolk
NR14 8FB
Allison Armstrong
+44 (0)1953 859111
a.armstrong@scion-sprays.co.uk
www.scion-sprays.co.uk
Scion-Sprays has developed a low
cost engine management system for
small engines as used in light
motorcycles, scooters, portable
generators and lawn/ garden
machinery. Using its own technology
it delivers significant emissions and
fuel consumption improvements at a
significantly reduced cost compared
with other technologies (e.g. in line
with Euro 3/ China Stage 3 for
motorcycles and beyond). ScionSprays is also investigating a number
of other technologies such as
technologies to enable hybrid 2wheelers to be developed.
Sevcon Limited
Kingsway South,
Gateshead,
Tyne & Wear,
NE11 0QA
Matt Boyle
+44 (0)191 497 9101
Matt.boyle@sevcon.com
www.sevcon.com
Sevcon is a world leader in the design,
manufacture and marketing of
microprocessor based controls for zero
emission electric vehicles. The controls
are used to vary the speed and
movement of vehicles, to integrate
specialized functions, and to prolong
the shift life of the vehicles’ energy
source. The Company's customers are
manufacturers of on-road hybrid, fuel
cell and battery powered vehicles as
well as industrial vehicles such as fork
lift trucks, aerial lifts, mining vehicles.
Stevens Vehicles Ltd
Ecm2
Margam
Port Talbot
SA13 2EZ
Peter Stevens
+44 (0)1639 864730
info@stevensvehicles.co.uk
www.stevensvehicles.co.uk
Developer and manufacturer of
British electric cars and vans
Tata Motors European
Technical Centre plc
4th Floor
IARC Building
University of Warwick
Coventry
CV4 7AL
Dr Omar Hadded
+44 (0)24 7615 0108
omar.hadded@tatamotors.com
www.tatamotors.com
Development & Delivery of the Tata
Motors Technology Roadmap Advanced Engineering Projects,
including Research & Development
into disruptive technologies. Hybrid
& Electric vehicle technologies
development across all product
sectors, Alternative Fuels, Innovative
Transmissions, IC CO2 Reduction
Technologies. Expert leadership of
some TML functions, such as
styling, passenger car engines,
transmissions, homologation, quality
& reliability. TMETC also provides
Engineering Services to third party
customers and is an active partner in
a number of Low Carbon
Technologies Collaborative projects.
Tech2reality Ltd
Unit C
Beecham Buildings
Atherstone Ind. Est.
Stratford Upon Avon
CV37 8DX
David Ruffell
+44 (0)1789 450244
dave@tech2reality.com
www.tech2reality.com
Tech2reality Ltd was formed in May
2005 by a group of former MG
Rover engineers and was the winner
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of several start-up awards. The
company focused initially on
providing engineering consultancy in
hybrid electric vehicles, lightweight
body structures and telematics.
Support from a national fruit
consortium led to the three year
programme of design, development
and commercialisation of the TEKTU
T100 a revolutionary all-electric,
4 wheel drive, 4 wheel steer,
harvesting system for strawberries.
The company specialises in advanced
electric drive vehicles for a variety of
specialist applications.
Torotrak (Development) Limited
1 Aston Way
Leyland
Lancashire
PR26 7UX
Mrs Lin Collier
+44 (0)1772 900900
lin.collier@torotrak.com
www.torotrak.com
Torotrak is the world's foremost
developer of full-toroidal traction
drive technology. The Company
conducts research and develops
applications in the field of variable
drive transmissions. Torotrak's
Continuously Variable Transmissions
(CVT), Infinitely Variable
Transmissions (IVT) and variable
ratio drive units reduce energy
consumption and harmful
emissions, whilst also delivering
outstanding levels of control,
functionality and performance.
Torotrak's technology is used in
vehicle main drive transmissions,
flywheel-based mechanical hybrids
and in a wide range of auxiliary
drive applications
TRW Conekt
Technical Centre
Stratford Road
Solihull
West Midlands
B90 4GW
Dr Kevin Richardson
+44 (0)121 627 4242
conekt-enquiries@trw.com
www.conekt.net
Conekt delivers specialist
engineering and testing services
across a range of industries. With
over 40 years of experience, Conekt
enables its customers to become
leaders in their chosen markets
through the application of leadingedge technology. Conekt has been
involved in the advancement of
many ground-breaking technologies
with proven capabilities in sensing,
actuation and control. As well as
being a UKAS accredited test centre,
Conekt holds a number of required
accreditations and certifications
specific to the automotive industry.
TTXGP
Noble House
Mount Hill Lane
Gerrards Cross
SL9 8SU
Rupal Patel
+44 (0)870 445 0111
Rupal@TTXGP.com
www.TTXGP.com
Racing series for Zero carbon and
clean emmission motorsports.
Developing world wide multi-mode
racing series from 2009.
TWI Limited
Granta Park
Great Abington
Cambridge
CB21 6AL
Mike Nunn
+44 (0)1223 899000
mike.nunn@twi.co.uk
www.twi.co.uk
TWI is a global company delivering
world class value to its Members and
the engineering comunity, through
research, consultancy and training
services in welding and joining,
engineering, NDT inspection, materials,
surfacing, and lifecycle integrity –
respected for its expertise,
professionalism and independence. Our
Automotive expertise include welding
& joining, materials processing, plastics
welding and adhesives bonding. TWI
is committed to provision of services
to the automotive industry worldwide,
building up a vast reservoir of
knowledge and experience to better
serve the industry.
Vevox Systems Ltd
3 Middlemore Lane
Walsall
WS9 8AN
Damien Smith
+44 (0)1922 699775
damien.smith@vevoxsystems.com
www.vevoxsystems.com
Vevox Systems Ltd (VSL) is clean
technology company that provides
high-voltage charging solutions to
the future of private transport electric vehicles (EVs). We
differentiate ourselves from current
EV charging systems through our
(patent pending) subterranean
recharging technology. The
technology reflects the need for a
solution that delivers rapid &
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convenient recharging via high-power
delivery with no driver input beyond
parking. Furthermore, being a simple,
non-mechanical system – the
technology removes existing market
barriers and failures associated with
safety and cost-effectiveness.
Vulcan Dezign
London Rd
Wheatley
Oxford
OX33 1YQ
Mr Jo White
+44 (0)7963 177376
info@vulcandezign.co.uk
www.vulcandezign.co.uk
Vulcan Dezign is an Oxfordshire
based concern that is committed to
embracing a “greener attitude" to
motorsport. Alternative fuels and
other energy sources are being
adopted for use in their new single
seater hillclimb racing car that is
under construction and will debut
in the mid summer of 2010. The
success of the above project relies
heavily on product sponsorship and
it is anticipated that promoting the
use of alternative fuels will
encourage others to make the step
away from fossil fuels and enter a
new era of acceptable motorsport.
Williams Hybrid Power Limited
Williams F1
Grove
Wantage
Oxfordshire
OX12 0DQ
Damien Scott
damien.scott@
williamshybridpower.com
www.williamshybridpower.com
has developed a novel, patented
electromechanical flywheel
technology aimed at providing a
cost effective, environmentally
friendly solution for mobile or
stationary energy recovery and
storage. Having developed the
technology for the demanding and
harsh environment of Grand Prix
racing, the company is now making
the technology available to meet the
high-power electrical energy storage
needs of the automotive industry
and a variety of other applications.
production vehicles, including the
design and validation of critical
sections of production programmes.
As a world leading supplier of
expertise in automotive control
systems, powertrain management
and hybrid-electric vehicles, Zytek
has the capability to manufacture
in low volumes, simplifying
customers' development and field
trial times with reliable hardware
and software. Clients include many
leading vehicle manufacturers and
Tier 1 suppliers, for whom Zytek
deliver outstanding solutions.
Zeroshift Ltd
Davy Avenue
Knowlhill
Milton Keynes
MK5 8PB
Bill Martin
+44 (0)1908 303000
bill.martin@zeroshift.com
www.zeroshift.com
Providers of the patented seamless
Zeroshift transmission technology,
the world's most efficient
transmission. Elimination of
synchromesh makes the fully
automated transmission more
efficient than manual or AMT.
Hybrid transmissions for cars, buses
and cars. Also applied to motorcycles
scooters and off highway.
Zytek Automotive Limited
Lancaster Road
Fradley Business Park
Lichfield
Staffordshire
WS13 8RY
Steve Tremble
+44 (0)1543 412789
steve.tremble@zytek.co.uk
www.zytekgroup.co.uk
Through advanced engineering
Zytek Automotive have developed
systems for concept through to
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Allied ZEV
230 Balmore Road
Glasgow
G22 6LJ
Donald Pow
+44 (0)141 336 3211
donald.pow@alliedvehicles.co.uk
www.alliedelectric.com
Allied ZEV manufacturers and
supplies a range of all-electric vans
and people carriers. Built in
conjunction with Peugeot, current
products include the Peugeot
Expert and Boxer panel vans,
Peugeot Eurobus MPV and Peugeot
Monarch minibus. All vehicles have
an average range of at least 100
miles and a recharge time of seven
to nine hours. Demonstrations are
available throughout the UK.
Amzel Ltd
55 Mount Street
Diss
Norfolk
IP22 4QQ
Andy Thorby
+44 (0)7785 276620
amthorby@amzel.co.uk
www.amzel.co.uk
Three decades of experience in
racing car design, where an intense
focus on system efficiency is the key
to performance, has proved to be an
invaluable grounding for our recent
involvement in ultra-low energy
vehicles such as the Morgan LIFECar
and the Riversimple urban car.
Anglia Composites
Unit 4 Runway Farm
Parham Airfield
Woodbridge
Suffolk
IP13 9AF
Drive won the Green Fleet Award
for Industry Innovation and is now
being used by fleets across the UK.
Ashwoods also undertakes hybrid
vehicle development for
manufacturers and end users.
Chris Whitewick
+44 (0)1728 664194
anglia.composites@virgin.net
www.thefibreglasspeople.co.uk
Astra Vehicle Technologies Ltd
Innospec Manufacturing Park
Oil Sites Rd
Ellesmere Port
Cheshire
CH65 4EY
We are a general laminating
company, working with Fibreglass,
(G.R.P.) Carbon fibre Kevlar etc with
processes from wet lay-up, ideal for
cheaper prototype work, to oven
cure vacuum bag pre-preg
components. We are always
interested in getting involved with
new projects, either prototypes, one
off items, or production runs of
many hundreds. We can offer a
complete service from pattern
making, mould making, and
component production. This
includes finishing and fitting and
industrial painting if required.
Ashwoods Automotive Limited
Hybrid House
80 Summerway
Exeter
EX4 8DS
Mark Roberts
+44 (0)8456 410716
mark.roberts@ashwoods.org
www.ashwoods.org
Ashwoods Automotive are one of
the UK's leading developers and
suppliers of low emission
technology in the light commercial
vehicle market. Ashwoods is the
sole supplier of hybrid vans to the
Low Carbon Vehicle Procurement
Programme, funded by the
Department for Transport.
Ashwoods is Lead Participant in a
Technology Strategy Board Project,
developing new hybrid and electric
drive systems. The Ashwoods Hybrid
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John Chadderton
+44 (0)151 348 5777
johnc@astra-vt.com
www.astra-vt.com
Astra specialises in the conversion
of commercial vehicles for specialist
applications, including wheelbase
alterations, specialist cabs, additional
axles, and rigid to artic conversions.
In addition Astra designs and
manufactures custom stainless steel
exhaust systems, emission abatement
technologies and is piloting a
retrofit hybrid electric conversion
system, suitable for most existing
commercial vehicle types.
AVID Vehicles Ltd
Unit 2U Admiral Business Park
Nelson Industrial Estate
Cramlington
Northumberland
NE23 1WG
Ryan Maughan
+44 (0)1670 706100
ryan@avidvehicles.com
www.avidvehicles.com
AVID Vehicles Ltd was established
in 2008 to design and manufacture
electric and hybrid vehicle
powertrain. AVID offers vehicles
under its own brand and works
with leading OEMs, to deliver
advanced electric and hybrid
powertrain. The company provides
specialist engineering and low
volume conversion service for
OEM's and fleets enabling them to
fit their vehicles with an advanced
zero emission powertrain. AVID's
founding partners have a long
history in electric, hybrid and fuel
cell vehicle powertrain design,
delivering innovative solutions for
sustainable transport needs.
Axeon
Nobel Court
Wester Gourdie
Dundee
DD2 4UH
Rebecca Trengove
+44 (0)1382 400040
info@axeon.com
www.axeon.com
Axeon is a leading technology
developer, designer and
manufacturer of complete Lithiumion battery systems for Electric and
Hybrid Electric vehicles (EVs and
HEVs). To date over half a million
miles have been driven on the roads
of Europe and the US in electric
vehicles powered by Axeon Lithiumion battery systems. We can deliver
batteries with a range of up to 140
miles on a single charge and with
stored energy capacity from 5 kWh
to 180 kWh. Axeon continues to
invest in R&D to make better
batteries, improve battery
technology, reduce cost and
increase performance.
Axon Automotive Limited
Units 5 & 6
Raymond Close
Wollaston Industrial Estate
Wollaston
Wellingborough
NN29 7RG
Dr Steven Cousins
+44 (0)1933 663 998
cousins@axonautomotive.com
www.axonautomotive.com
Axon Automotive designs and
manufactures light weight vehicles
and vehicle structures based on a
carbon fibre structures technology.
Low tooling cost for parts,
combined with high performance
and low weight make this a
competitive low carbon car
platform technology. Beams, crash
structures and structures for vehicle
derivatives are typical applications.
BAE Systems
Marconi Way
Rochester
Kent
ME1 2XX
Platform Solutions Communications
+44 (0)1634 844400
ps.communications3@
baesystems.com
www.baesystems.com
BAE Systems is the premier global
defense, security and aerospace
company delivering a full range of
products and services for air, land
and naval forces, as well as
advanced electronics, security,
information technology solutions
and customer support services. With
approximately 105,000 employees
worldwide, BAE Systems' sales
exceeded US$34.4 billion (£18.5
billion) in 2008.
Bee Automobiles
200 Brook Drive
Green Park
Reading
RG2 6UB
Stephen Voller
+44 (0)118 949 7000
stephen.voller@beeautomobiles.com
www.beeautomobiles.com
British manufacturer of electric cars.
Bee One a 5-door 4 seat family car
with upgradeable battery packs,
available 2011. Top speed 80 mph,
range up to 200 miles charged
from regular plug socket. Patented
design with host of electrical safety
features. Estimated cost 12,000 at
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launch, and eligible for up to 5,000
rebate (awaiting details of scheme
from UK Government). BRM Bee
Four ERV electric racing car to
participate in British speed hill
climb championship in 2010 and
revive BRM marque. Estimated
720kw or 1400 hp per tonne. Bee
Four, 2-seat extreme track-day
version of BRM Bee Four ERV.
Bee Batteries
200 Brook Drive
Green Park
Reading
RG27 8RN
Stephen Voller
+44 (0)118 949 7591
stephen.voller@beeautomobiles.com
www.beebatteries.com
Manufacturer and developer of
advanced lithium-ion batteries
and battery packs. Also developing
new battery and energy storage
technologies.
BOC
10 Priestley Road
Surrey Research Park
Guildford
GU2 7XY
Nicholas Rolf
+44 (0)1483 579857
nick.rolf@boc.com
www.boconline.co.uk &
www.linde.com
Internationally BOC is a member of
The Linde Group, a world leading
gases and engineering company. As
a key player on the global hydrogen
landscape, BOC is able to supply a
full range of hydrogen mixtures
and purities to suit even the most
demanding of specifications. BOC
also has a fully developed range of
compression, storage and
dispensing technologies for both
hydrogen vehicle refuelling as well
as for portable power applications.
Many of these like the Ionic
refueller and the Hymera family of
portable fuel cell generators are
unique to BOC and sit at the
cutting edge of design.
British Sugar
Sugar Way
Peterborough
PE2 9AY
Richard Stark
+44 (0)1733 422637
richard.stark@britishsugar.com
www.britishsugar.com
Brtitish Sugar is the UK's first
producer of bioethanol, with a 55kt
pa plant at its Wissington Sugar
factory. Using sugar beet as a
feedstock it meets the sustainability
criteria of the RTFO and has high
levels of greenhouse gas saving
compared to petrol. British Sugar
also has a joint venture, Vivergo
Fuels,with BP and DuPont for the
production of a large scsle biofuel
plnat at Satend, Hull, which will
have a capacity of 330kt
bioethanol, and 500kt of DDGS,
a high protein animal feed.
Chesterfield BioGas
Meadowhall Road
Sheffield
S9 1BT
CNG, which is suitable for CHP, Gas
grid network or fuelling vehicles
HGV, buses, coaches, taxis,
passenger cars. Chesterfield BioGas
offers a complete turnkey solution
for all your Biomethane needs.
Comesys Europe Limited
Unit 8 Arcot Court
Nelson Industrial Estate
Cramlington
NE23 1BB
Jon Aitchison
+44 1670 707040
jon.aitchison@comesyseurope.com
www.comesyseurope.com
Comesys Europe are the world
leaders in advanced electronic
cooling systems for buses. Their
‘Mini Hybrid' technology can be
used to reduce fuel consumption by
up to 15% in diesel buses and can
be fitted in new or existing
vehicles. The company also provides
design services and components to
OEM's for diesel, electric and hybrid
vehicles using its own patented
technology. Products include:
electronic throttle controls, motor
controllers, vehicle instrumentation,
CAN controllers, vehicle ECUs.
Stephen McCulloch
+44 (0)7773 039 602
stephen.mcculloch@
chesterfieldcylinders.co.uk
www.chesterfieldbiogas.com
Connaught Engineering Ltd
Connaught Technical Centre
Dafen
Llanelli
SA14 8LQ
Now Chesterfield BioGas offers a
complete system for the upgrade,
storage and dispensing of energyefficient biogas in the form of
naturally generated biomethane.
In conjunction with Greenlane
Chesterfield BioGas can offer a
process to upgrade the raw
untreated biogas into biomethane
which is identical in composition to
Geoff Matthews
+44 (0)1554 748820
gmatthews@
connaughtengineering.com
www.connaughtengineering.com
Connaught Engineering Ltd are
world leaders in the design and
development of low carbon
automotive technologies. The
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company is in production with the
worlds first post production hybrid
solution for light commercial
vehicles, HYBRID+, available from
£3000. Services include complete
vehicle engineering and integration.
Styling, CAD, Simulation, Test &
Development, Manufacturing and
Supply Chain solutions for all
engineering functions. Global
collaborative partnerships enables
Connaught to provide your
organisation with most appropriate
technology and design solutions for
your project.
Connaught Motor Co Ltd
Connaught Technical Centre
Dafen
Llanelli
SA14 8LQ
Tim Bishop
+44 (0)1554 748820
tbishop@connaughtmotorco.com
www.connaughtmotorco.com
Connaught Motor Co Ltd have
developed a Super Light Weight 4
seat sports coupe with a patented
V10 engine. The company has
developed capability in light weight
technology including new processes
for the manufacture of interior and
exterior components The engine is
a 22.5degree 2.0ltr V10 which is
capable of operating on a single
bank of 5 cylinders, which in hybrid
mode achieves sub 120g/KM on the
NEDC drive cycle. Connaught
Motor Co. ltd is a key partner in
the development of a Low Carbon
Manufacturing centre and
welcomes sub contract
manufacturing opportunities
Controlled Power Technologies Ltd
Unit 4
Westmayne Industrial Park
Bramston Way
Laindon
SS15 6TP
Nick Pascoe
+44 (0)1268 564800
nick.pascoe@cpowert.com
www.cpowert.com
Evolutionary CO2 reduction
powertrain products:
VTES: An electrical supercharger for
downsizing/driveability at 12V, cost
effective torque assist/mild hybrid
at >12V and transient particulate
and/or NOx emissions
improvements. Fuel cell air supply
potential. Production ready. CPT
SpeedStart. A 12V Integrated
Starter Generator for Stop-Start
micro-hybrid and efficient energy
generation. Torque assist/mild
hybrid potential at >12V.
Application ready.
TIGERS: a Turbo-Generator
Integrated Gas Energy Recovery
System for efficient energy
generation/recovery. Advanced
engineering project.
Corus Strip Products UK
Product and Market Development
Llanwern Works
Newport
NP19 4QZ
Vernon John
+44 (0)1633 755329
vernon.john@corusgroup.com
www.corusstripproducts.co.uk
technologies to help customers
obtain the best results from our
products. Our ongoing development
programme includes identifying the
strongest, most formable steels
which meets our customers'
requirements of thinner gauges for
vehicle lightweighting, safety and
recyclability.
Steven Nendick
+44 (0)1325 556717
steven.nendick@cummins.com
www.cummins.com
Coventry University
Priory Street
Coventry
CV1 5FB
Mike Dickison
Principal Lecturer in Automotive
Engineering
+44 (0)24 7688 7688
ar.enquiry@coventry.ac.uk
www.coventry.ac.uk
Coventry University is proud to be a
business-facing university with a
reputation for excellence in applied
research. Our expertise in Low
Carbon engineering spans
aerodynamics, advanced joining,
emissions reduction, control theory,
lightweighting & advanced
composites as well as expertise in
Intelligent Transport Systems. We
also offer state-of-the-art facilities
and expertise in Transport Design
including a full size "drive-in"
transport styling, design and
research laboratory with vehicle
modelling studios & advanced,
industry standard computer aided
modelling & virtual reality facilities.
CSP UK manufactures strip steel
products for automotive body-inwhite, chassis and suspension
products. In partnership with our
customers, our Automotive
Engineering Group and R&D
centres, we provide solutions in
product design and application
Cummins Inc
Yarm Road
Darlington
Co Durham
DL1 4PW
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Cummins Inc., a global power
leader, is a corporation of
complementary business units that
design, manufacture, distribute and
service engines and related
technologies, including fuel
systems, controls, air handling,
filtration, emissions solutions and
electrical power generation systems.
Our mission demands that
everything we do leads to a cleaner,
healthier, safer environment. Our
technical expertise and wide
product portfolio enables us to
achieve this by meeting global low
emissions requirements whilst
adding value to our customers.
Curtis Instruments UK
5 Upper Priory St
Northampton
NN1 2PT
Rob Francis
+44 (0)1604 629755
rob.francis@curtisinst.co.uk
www.curtisinstruments.com
Curtis Instruments is a
manufacturer of motor speed
control systems, instrumentation
and power conversion products for
electric vehicles. Pioneers of battery
monitoring technology, Curtis is
well positioned to support
companies who wish to develop
efficient vehicle drive systems. True
system integration is possible using
our VCL and/or CAN technology
plus integrated displays. Curtis
already has a global presence
serving the OEM markets and the
UK division can help you develop a
reliable, energy efficient, quality
drive system.
EcoCa Ltd
77 Vicarage Court
Vicarage Gate
London
W8 4HG
Kamran M Naghdi
+44 (0)20 7937 3060
ecocaltd@aol.com
www.ecoca.co.uk
EcoCa ltd is committed to
manufacturing the most
environmentally friendly, low cost,
low weight, low maintenance and
lowest priced vehicles, powered by
tested automatic front traction
drive lines. EcoCa is seeking joint
venture partenrs to establish
competitively priced, modern
production plants for
manufacturing EcoCa Petrol quadricycle, Electric and CNG versions
with European Homologation
certification. The vehicles can be
exported around the world with
excelllent sales and business
potentials. A light weight pickup
using the same ABS PMMA body is
to follow.
Elecscoot Ltd
7B, No 1 Industrial Estate
Consett
DH8 6SS
Ian Allison/Andy Haddon
+44 (0)1207 502599
sales@elecscoot.co.uk
www.elecscoot.co.uk
www.haddison.co.uk
Based in the North East developing,
assembling and selling a range of
top specification scooters for
several years. The performance of
our scooters has been enhanced by
incorporating running gear from
UK manufacturers. Our upgraded
machines provide affordable
transport with unrivalled
performance and reliability.
Specifications vary from scooters
capable of 30 mph and 30 mile
range up to 60 mph and 80 mile
range. Haddison is the development
and racing arm of Elecscoot.
Projects include development of
scooter designs and an electric
motorbike racing team. Dealership
opportunities available.
Elektromotive
The Sussex Innovation Centre
Science Park Square
Falmer
Brighton
East Sussex
BN1 9SB
+44 (0)1273 704775
info@elektromotive.com
www.elektromotive.com
Elektromotive is a leading provider
of technology and engineering
solutions for electric vehicle
recharging stations. The Elektrobay
is our recharging station for onstreet or multi-storey car park
installations, a sophisticated piece
of design engineering offering a
safe and user friendly way to
charge electric and plug-in hybrid
vehicles. Elektrobays have been
operating successfully in 8 London
boroughs and 13 counties
nationwide for two years. Proven
technology available now.
E-motive Electric
Unit M
Airport Executive Park
Presidents Way
Luton
LU2 9NL
Paul Evans
+44 (0)1582 488192
paul.evans@venture-automotive.com
www.e-motiveuk.co.uk
E-motive are specialist distributors
of Battery Electric Vehicles across
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Europe. We have an established
(and growing) retail network in the
UK and are actively recruiting
distribution partners in other parts
of Europe. E-commerce and other
routes to market are available. Type
approved electric mopeds and
motorcycles are already available.
BEV light trucks, passenger cars
and specialist vehicles are due to be
launched in 2010 and 2011. A
sophisticated aftersales system
including 24 month warranty and
roadside assistance backed up by in
depth parts stock and technical
support is in place.
EVO-Electric
14 Woking Business Park
Woking
Surrey
GU21 5JY
James Rosson
+44 (0)1483 745010
james.rosson@evo-electric.com
www.evo-electric.com
EVO Electric develops and
manufactures advanced electric
machines, hybrid drive trains and
generator sets for a wide range of
transportation and mobile power
applications. Our core competence
is the design and integration of
high torque electric motors and
generators based on axial flux
technology, enabled by innovations
in materials, design and
manufacturing. EVO's proprietary
axial flux technology provides
significant benefits in torque and
power density, efficiency and cost
compared to conventional radial
flux machines.
FCL Petroleum Ltd
Hawthorns House
Halfords Lane
Smethwick
West Midlands
B66 1DW
Colin Walker
+44 (0)121 555 1040
info@fcl-group.com
www.fcl-fuels.com
FCL is blending and distributing
advanced fuels that will have a
significant impact on lowering
CO2 and other emissions, while
still providing an economical source
of commercially available petrol
and diesel. Following our initial
concentration on the supply of
fuels to direct markets, we are
now emerging as a leading
independent energy trading
company. FCL trades crude oil,
middle distillates and natural gas
products on a global scale.
Flybrid Systems
Silverstone Technology Park
Silverstone
Northamptonshire
NN12 8GX
Jon Hilton
+44 (0)1327 855190
mail@flybridsystems.com
www.flybridsystems.com
applied to a range of applications
outside motorsport and is well
suited to use in road, rail and off
highway vehicles. Flybrid Systems is
working with a number of road car
OEMs to deliver a new generation
of low carbon vehicles with
excellent emissions performance at
an attractive price.
Ford Component Sales Ltd
Ford Central Office
1/555, Eagle Way
Brentwood
Essex
CM13 3BW
John Tampkins
+44 (0)1277 251272
jtampki2@ford.com
Ford Component Sales Ltd (FCS),
a division of Ford Motor Company,
supplies powertrains, chassis and
body components to Original
Equipment Manufacturers for
use in a wide range of vehicles,
industrial equipment and other
products. FCS is working with a
number of companies in the design,
development and manufacture of
low carbon vehicles with diesel/
electric hybrid and electric
propulsion. By incorporating Ford
powertrains and components in
their products, OEMs reap the
multiple benefit of market-proven
designs, zero development and
tooling costs, together with
competitive OE pricing.
Flybrid Systems is an innovative
engineering company that designs,
develops and manufactures highspeed flywheel based hybrid
systems. In 2007 the company
developed an entirely mechanical
high-speed flywheel based KERS to
meet Formula One regulations. This
Flybrid® technology is now being
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Formtech Composites
Leafield Technical Centre
Langley
Oxfordshire
OX29 9EF
Mark Preston
+44 (0)1993 871000
mark.preston@
formtech-composites.com
www.formtech-composites.com
Lightweight design and
manufacture. Carbon fibre
composite parts, expertise in full
vehicle design and project
management. Stress analysis and
ersearch and development on parts
in extreme environments such as
high load and temperature.
Formtech Composites was created
from the Super Aguri F1 Team and
is situated near Oxford.
gasfill Limited
2 New Star Road
Leicester
LE4 9JQ
Norman Leece
+44 (0)116 246 3155
nleece@gasfill.com
www.gasfill.com
gasfill have developed and
manufacture a low cost slow fill
refuelling unit for cars and vans
that use CNG (compressed natural
gas) as a fuel. The unit can be used
anywhere in the world and
compresses natural gas from the
normal pipeline supply, at an inlet
pressure of 21mbar, up to the on
vehicle storage pressure of 200bar.
A normal domestic electricity socket
is used as the source of power. The
natural gas supply can also be
biomethane. Refuelling takes place
over a number of hours when the
vehicle is parked at home or at the
office. Distributors/manufacturing
partners are being sought.
electric drive axles for various
vehicle manufactures.
Geo-Tech Resources Ltd
Walford House
Standon
Staffordshire
ST21 6QS
James Bladen
+44 (0)7884 482388
jb@geo-techresources.com
www.geo-techresources.com
Combustion efficiency is the sole
objective of our designs. All major
pollutants including CO2 and less
focused emissions such as SO2 &
HCL are reduced without the need
for downsizing. Very high air fuel
ratios can be achieved by
comprehensively managing engine
pressures. The technology can be
both retrofitted or form part of
other engine designs.
GKN
Ipsley House
Ipsley Church Lane
Redditch
Worcestershire
B98 0WR
Jon Beasley
+44 (0)1527 533 440
jon.beasley@gkn.com
www.gkndriveline.com
GKN is the world's leading supplier
of automotive driveline components
and systems. As a global company
serving the world's leading vehicle
manufacturers, GKN develops,
builds and supplies an extensive
range of automotive driveline
components - for use in the
smallest ultra low-cost car to the
most sophisticated premium vehicle
demanding the most complex
driving dynamics. GKN has been an
early pioneer in electric drive
technology. Since 2002 GKN has
produced more that 200,000
Good Energy Ltd
Monkton Reach
Chippenham
Wiltshire
SN15 1EE
Joe Wadsworth
+44 (0)1249 766 090
joe.wadsworth@goodenergy.co.uk
www.goodenergy.co.uk
Good Energy is the UK's only
dedicated 100% renewable
electricity supplier - all our
electricity comes from clean sources
like wind, water and sunlight. If
electric vehicles are to have the
maximum impact on reducing the
UK's carbon emissions, then they
should be powered by 100%
renewable electricity which does
not emit any carbon, rather than
dirty energy from fossil fuels.
Green Energy Technologies
39 Marsh Green Road West
Marsh Barton Industrial Estate
Marsh Barton
Exeter
Devon
EX2 8PN
Luke Dowell
Chief Executive Officer
+44 (0)845 643 2194
luke@greenenergytechnologies.eu
www.greenenergytechnologies.eu
The companies patented Split-Pi
circuit topology promotes
optimisation of component mass to
provide high efficiency (>98%) up
and down voltage conversion with
the ability to seamlessly sink and
source electrical current with
identical forward and reverse transfer
characteristics. The company also
has a light weight, high torque
motor design. By combining these
technologies the company is aiming
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to deliver a market leading low
voltage gearless direct drive train
solution for vehicles with efficiency
in excess of 96%. The company is
seeking partners to accelerate these
developments.
Greenergy
198 High Holborn
London
WC1V 7BD
Alex Lewis
+44 (0)207 404 7700
alex.lewis@greenergy.co.uk
www.greenergy.com
Greenergy is one of the UK's largest
road fuel suppliers and a leading
supplier of biofuel. Its customers
include the major oil companies,
supermarkets and major fleet users
such as national bus and logistics
companies. To support its strong
year on year growth, the company
continues to invest in the UK fuel
supply infrastructure, with new
storage and blending facilities in
Teesside, terminal renovations at
Plymouth and expanded capacity
on the Thames. Greenergy also
owns and operates a biodiesel
production plant at Immingham
on the east coast of England.
GreenUrban Technologies Ltd
31 Windermere Drive
Rainsford
St Helens
Merseyside
WA11 7LD
Nigel Standley
+44 (0)1744 883166
nigel.standley@greenurban.eu
www.greenurban.eu
GreenUrban was established in
2004 by Alex Mullen and Nigel
Standley, both experienced
executives in the Automotive and
Emissions control sector. Nigel
Standley was a founder member
of the LowCvp Bus Working Group
and was responsible for project
managing the first Low Carbon
Bus product programme in the UK.
GreenUrban's products and services
are: Consultancy and Project
Management associated with
the Cleantech sector, in particular
Automotive, and manufacture and
supply of Emissions Reduction
and Energy efficiency technology
products. Greenurban is a key
supplier of solutions for London's
LEZ.
G-volution Ltd
Farleigh House
Farleigh Hungerford
Bath
BA27RW
Chris Smith
+44 (0)1225 717 051
chris.smith@g-volution.co.uk
www.g-volution.co.uk
Unique patent multi fuel controller
combining diesel and LPG.
Honda (UK)
470 London Road
Slough
Berkshire
SL3 8QY
John Kingston
+44 (0)1753 591 357
john.kingston@honda-eu.com
www.honda.co.uk
Honda (UK) sells and markets
Honda vehicles in the UK. Honda is
a leader in the development of low
emission hybrid technology,
featured in the Civic Hybrid and the
all-new Insight. The Insight is the
UK's most affordable hybrid and
will open up hybrid technology to
more UK car buyers. Honda's
manufacturing facilty in Swindon
has produced over 2 million new
cars. Minimising environmental
impact from the production process
is a cornerstone of the operation.
Honda was the first manufacturer
to introduce global per unit CO2
reduction targets for our products
and manufacturing plants.
INEOS Bio Limited
Brock Cottage
Chapel Lane
Lyndhurst
Hampshire
SO43 7FG
Graham Rice
graham.rice@ineos.com
www.ineosbio.com
INEOS is the third largest chemical
company in the world with 70
manufacturing sites in 14 countries.
In July 2008 INEOS Bio was
established to commercialise, what
we believe to be, the worlds most
advanced bioenergy technology.
Our proprietary technology process
will convert wastes generated
locally into clean, green biofuel and
renewable power for use locally.
Use of INEOS Bio Ethanol in cars
would deliver 100% GHG savings vs
petrol, solve a challenging waste
problem, help to provide security of
energy supply, create jobs – and
the bioethanol should ultimately be
cheaper than petrol.
Infineum UK Ltd
PO Box 1
Milton Hill
Abingdon
OX13 6BB
Dr Martin Dare-Edwards
+44 (0)1235 469209
martin.dare-edwards@infineum.com
www.infineum.com
Infineum develops and
manufactures chemical additives
for use in lubricants & fuels.
Approximately 1 in 3 vehicles
throughout the world contain
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Infineum Additives in the Engine,
Fuel or Transmission system. These
additives are the essential chemical
ingredients used in Lubricants and
Fuels to improve or create their
functionality. Reducing the
environmental impact of
transportation is either directly or
indirectly the driver for all our new
product developments. Infineum is
a 50/50 JV between ExxonMobil
and Shell, our customers are all oil
companies + other lubricant and
and fuel marketers.
International Rectifier
Omnibus Building
Lesbourne Rd
Reigate
RH2 7JP
Andrew Stewart
+44(0)161 705 1528
andrew.stewart@irf.com
www.irf.com/product-info/auto/
Power electronics continue to
change automotive designs. As
reliable electric motors replace belts
and hydraulic systems, and
automotive electrical systems are
moving to higher voltages,
International Rectifier offers the
leading edge automotive power
management solutions for
everything from creature comforts
to the power train. With its
expertise in power management,
International Rectifier is the partner
of choice to transition to electronic
systems with confidence.
Iveco UK Ltd
Iveco House
Station Road
Watford
Herts
WD17 1SR
Martin Flach
martin.flach@iveco.com
www.iveco.co.uk
Iveco offers a range of alternative
fuel variants comprising natural
gas, electric and hybrid technology.
The new EcoDaily can be specified
with a natural gas powered engine;
offering low tail pipe emissions
which exceed future Euro 6 targets.
There is also the option of an
EcoDaily Electric, which offers pure
electric traction, plus a dual dieselelectric hybrid version. Iveco's
alternative fuel technology extends
into its Eurocargo medium truck
range, with both natural gas and
hybrid engine options. Natural gas
variants of the Stralis heavy truck
are also available at 26 tonnes.
Johnson Controls
10 Hedera Road
Redditch
B98 9EY
Mark Bridgeman
+44 (0)7976 111906
mark.bridgeman@jci.com
www.jci.com
Johnson Controls is a diverse global
supplier: from automotive seating,
interiors, electronics and batteries
to building energy management
optimisation. Johnson Controls
offer a design, development and
manufacture capability. A wide
range of natural fibre materials are
incorporated into seat pads, door
pads, instrument panels offering
real carbon offset opportunities.
Lightweight seating structures
contribute to meeting significant
vehicle weight reduction targets.
Leyland Trucks
Croston Road
Leyland
Lancashire
PR26 6LZ
Lithium Force
86 Leeside Crescent
London
NW11 0LA
Jonathan Shine
+44 (0)844 357 2616
europe@lithiumforce.com
www.lithiumforce.com
Rob Lawton
+44 (0)1772 621400
rob.lawton@paccar.com
www.leylandtrucksltd.co.uk
Leyland Trucks designs and
manufactures Heavy Commercial
Vehicles, under the DAF, Kenworth
and Peterbilt brands.
LiFeBATT Ltd
Unit 17
Laurence Industrial Estate
Eastwoodbury Lane
Southend on Sea
Essex
SS2 6RH
Ian Goodman
+44 (0)1702 527 883
ian@lifebatt.co.uk
www.lifebatt.co.uk
LiFeBATT Ltd is Europe's primary
supplier of Lithium Iron Phosphate
(LiFePO4) battery systems, for
automotive and industrial
applications. We are the western
Europe technical sales office and
distribution partner of LiFeTECH
Energy Inc of Taiwan. Our modular
technology is used to produce a
variety of solutions for every
application. We offer both High
Energy and High Power Density
solutions, with CANbus
communication for full EV or
Hybrid automotive systems.
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Lithium Force is a venture-backed
company that has brought together
a variety of disciplines and
harnessed them to provide a full
holistic solution to the growing
market for zero tailpipe emission
vehicles and fleets. Battery cells and
packs are produced for us under
licence by a well-established stateof the-art facility in central China.
These large format cells, available
in a variety of sizes, have all been
designed specifically and exclusively
for use in electric vehicles.
Lubrizol Limited
PO Box 88
Belper
Derby
DE56 1QN
Ian Bown
+44 (0)1332 845538
ian.bown@lubrizol.com
www.lubrizol.com
The Lubrizol Corporation (NYSE: LZ)
is an innovative specialty chemical
company that produces and supplies
technologies that improve the
quality and performance of our
customers' products in the global
transportation and industrial
markets. These technologies include
lubricant additives for engine oils,
other transportation-related fluids
and industrial lubricants, as well as
fuel additives for gasoline and diesel
fuel. Lubrizol's industry-leading
technologies enhance the quality,
performance and value of customers'
products, while reducing their
environmental impact.
Luxfer Gas Cylinders
Private Road 2
Colwick
Nottingham
NG4 2BH
Mark Lawday
+44 (0)115 980 3800
alternativefuel@luxfer.net
www.luxfercylinders.com
Established in 1898, Luxfer Gas
Cylinders is the world's largest
manufacturer of aluminium and
composite high-pressure cylinders
for gas storage. With manufacturing
facilities and sales offices
throughout Europe, including the
Luxfer Alternative Fuel Centre in
Italy, Luxfer Gas Cylinders offers a
range of lightweight composite
cylinders and systems for the storage
of natural gas – a fuel now used in
more than 10 million vehicles
globally and proven to significantly
reduce CO2 emissions, tailpipe
emissions and fuel costs.
Magnetic Systems Technology
(MAGTEC)
222-226 Newhall Road
Sheffield
S9 2QL
David Blackwell
+44 (0)114 244 8416
d.blackwell@magtec.co.uk
www.magtec.co.uk
MAGTEC designs and manufactures
electric and hybrid electric vehicle
drives. Lightweight and compact,
these systems will fit into buses,
trucks and off-road vehicles with
no fundamental modifications.
They deliver reductions in emissions
and 30+% fuel saving; improved
performance and a smoother drive;
reduced maintenance demand with
quieter, cleaner operating
characteristics.
Melloy Limited
Unit C10
Main Avenue
Treforest Industrial Estate
Pontypridd
CF37 5Ud
Neil Barrell
+44 (0)1443 824880
nbarrell@melloy.co.uk
www.melloy.co.uk
Melloy is a highly innovative
manufacturer of fully machined
Aluminium die castings. It has
invested significantly in becoming one
of the most carbon efficient producers
in the world. Melloy specialises in
Aluminium Die casting manufacturng
processes of Gravity, High pressure,
Low pressure and supported with a
fully equipped CNC machining facility,
toolroom and heat treatment plant.
Mercedes-Benz UK Ltd
Delaware Drive
Tongwell
Milton Keynes
MK15 8BA
Julia Elkins
+44 (0)1908 245000
julia.elkins@daimler.com
www.mercedes-benz.co.uk
Mercedes-Benz UK, a subsidiary of
Daimler AG (the globally leading
producer of premium cars and the
largest manufacturer of trucks in the
world) is forging ahead with
measures for significantly reducing
the fuel consumption and the CO2
and pollutant emissions of its
vehicles. The company offers a
diverse range of efficient, clean drive
and alternative fuels across its Cars,
Light Commercial and Heavy
Commercial ranges including electric,
NGT, Hybrid, fuel cell and EEV
technologies. From the zero emission
smart fortwo electric drive car, up to
the flagship Mercedes-Benz Actros
Truck powered by biodiesel/dualfuel,
Mercedes-Benz is committed to
Shaping Future Transportation.
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Michelin Tyre plc
Campbell Road
Stoke-on-Trent
ST4 4EY
Peter Snelling
+44 (0)1782 402000
peter.snelling@uk.michelin.com
www.michelin.co.uk
Supplier of class leading latest
generation low rolling resistance
tyres for cars, vans and trucks.
Delivering at least 4gm/km
reduction in CO2 when fitted.
Michelin energy saver tyres
manufactured at ‘low carbon’
Dundee factory.
Microcab Industries Limited
Bugatti Building
Coventry University
CV1 5FB
John Jostins
+44 (0)7736 358599
johnj@microcab.co.uk
www.microcab.co.uk
Microcab develops zero-emission
vehicles for light urban transport of
passengers or goods. Innovations in
vehicle design and use achieve
required performance with very low
energy consumption. Experimental
vehicles with hydrogen fuel cell
power are in use on the University
of Birmingham campus in a
demonstration supported by DECC.
An initial production version will be
completed in 2010 with support
from AWM, and 8 fuel cell vehicles
of this type will participate in the
TSB-supported Coventry &
Birmingham Low Emissions
Demonstrator project. A pure battery
electric version will also be available.
Mirage Ltd
C3 Trentham Trade Park
Stanley Mathews Way
Stoke on Trent
ST4 8GA
Nick Mountford
+44 (0)1782 642200
nick@mirageservices.co.uk
www.mirageservices.co.uk
We have 3D CAD modelling design
facilities, We have full CNC
machining capabilities, fabrication,
and control panel design, build and
test. We are approved by Toyota
Motor Manufacturing UK &
worldwide as a supplier, and
Bentley Motors, Crewe. We have
adopted the TPS (Toyota
Production System). Conveyors,
manipulators, autonomously guided
vehicles (driverless trucks & delivery
vehicles), jigs & fixtures, controls &
automation, bespoke machine
building, Poka Yoke equipment,
camera vision systems
MODEC LIMITED
Progress Way
Binley Industrial Estate
Coventry
West Midlands
CV3 2NT
Paul O'Dowd
+44 (0)24 7688 1493
paul.odowd@modeczev.com
www.modeczev.com
Modec is a purpose-built electric
vehicle that is designed for
maximum efficiency. It uses the
latest rechargeable battery
technology making it completely
emission free, and can carry two
tonnes and travel up to 100 miles
at a speed of 50 miles an hour on a
single charge. Modec also offers
significant reductions in running
costs compared with diesel-powered
alternatives. Features & benefits:
zero emission, zero road tax, zero
congestion charge, 10.8 turning
circle, great billboard value,
financially credible as a means of
winning contracts.
Optare plc
Manston Lane
Leeds
LS15 8SU
Steve Johnson
+44 (0)113 264 5182
bussales@optare.com
www.optare.com
Optare recognises that with rapidly
developing low-carbon
technologies, bus operators need
vehicles that can be updated to
stay ahead. Our unique
demountable power pack means
our entire product range is future
proof and can be easily upgraded
over the life of the bus, whether
with more efficient diesel
technology, alternative fuel options,
or hybrid or zero emission full
electric drivelines. Our range of
award winning, fully integral
products leads the market in fuel
efficiency and covers all aspects of
bus operation from mini, midi, full
size single deck and double deck.
Organic Power were the original
advocates of the use of biomethane
as the world's most environmentally
friendly vehicle fuel. The company
have developed a unique anaerobic
digestion and biogas upgrading
system on which they hold patents
granted in 87 countries and were
responsible for the concept behind
the Mercedes gas powered people
carriers. Organic Power is
committed to developing and
licensing this technology and
intends to contribute more to the
reduction in environmental
pollution and to the mitigation of
climate change from greenhouse
gases than any other organisation
in the world.
Park and Power Ltd
Tower Point
44 North Road
Brighton
East Sussex
BN1 1YR
Mark Knight
+44 (0)1273 668897
mark@parkandpower.co.uk
www.parkandpower.co.uk
Design of networked, electric
vehicle recharge solutions.
POD Point
Mayfair Car Centre
Park Lane
London
W1K 7AN
Organic Power Ltd
Gould's House
Horsington
Somerset
BA8 0EW
Christopher Maltin
+44 (0)1963 371100
christopher.maltin@
organic-power.co.uk
www.organic-power.co.uk
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Erik Fairbairn
+44 (0)845 519 1995
erik.fairbairn@infracharge.com
www.pod-point.com
POD Point is the next generation
electric vehicle charging
infrastructure. We provide fully
networked publicly accessible
charging points, complete with user
control, integrated billing system,
managed installation service, and
many other benefits. Our products
are widely installed throughout
London and the UK.
Robert Bosch Ltd.
Broadwater Park
North Orbital Road
Denham
Uxbridge
UB9 5HJ
Nik Armistead
+44 (0)1895 834466
nik.armistead@uk.bosch.com
www.bosch.co.uk
Bosch is a leading global
automotive technology supplier,
with expertise in gasoline/direct,
diesel high pressure injection
systems and hybrid drive
technology contributing to lower
emissions; active and passive
chassis safety systems; as well as
power electronics, battery
management, electric motors and
transmission control. Bosch has a
joint venture to develop and
manufacture automotive lithiumion batteries and a collaboration
to produce power semiconductors.
Bosch supplies start/stop
technology to an increasing
number of vehicle manufacturers.
SAFC Hitech Limited
Power Road
Bromborough
Wirral
CH62 3QF
Simon Rushworth
+44 (0)151 334 2774
simon.rushworth@sial.com
www.safchitech.com
SAFC Hitech is a high purity
chemical suppier of precursors for
coating technologies. As part of the
Sigma-Aldrich group we can supply
a wide range of molecules to suit
customer deposition process
requirements. Recent research focus
has moved to encompass battery
electrolyte development.
Scania GB
Delaware Drive,
Milton Keynes,
MK15 8HB
Alan Martin
+44 (0)7974 357780
alan.martin@scania.com
www.scania.com
Scania GB is the sister company of
Scania CV AB. We supply trucks,
buses, coaches and industrial and
marine engines throughout the UK.
We are able to provide your total
transport solutions including
specialist vehicles, used trucks and
finance package support. We have
approximately 100 service outlets
throughout the UK
Scion-Sprays
Hethel Engineering Centre
Hethel
Norwich
Norfolk
NR14 8FB
Gavin Farmer
+44 (0)1953 859111
g.farmer@scion-sprays.co.uk
www.scion-sprays.co.uk
Affordable engine management for
small engines. Scion-Sprays has
developed new fuel injection and
engine management technologies
specifically for the engines used in
motorcycles <250cc and utility
engines. The technologies result in
component elimination and
integration. The result is an engine
management system that is around
half the cost of a conventional
system and very easy to engineer
onto the engine or vehcile, meets
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upcoming emissions legislation and
gives the end user better fuel
consumption, starting and
driveability than the existing
carburettor engines.
Sciotech Projects
Sciotech Office
Engineering Building
University of Reading
RG6 6AY
Rayner Mayer
+44 (0)118 378 6357
r.m.mayer@reading.ac.uk
www.sciotech.info
Sciotech Projects works closely with
a number of European industries
and research laboratories inclusing
Reading University in two
technology areas – design,
manufacture and testing of
advanced suspensions using light
weight glass reinforced plastics to
replace steel and air sprung
suspensions; high efficiency
drivelines which incorporate energy
storage systems using a high speed
flywheel and motor/generator
which can recover the inertial
energy when a vehicle slows down
or stops; a battery pack can be
added to provide longer term
storage of energy
Sigma Technologies Ltd
Unit 3 Royal Works
Goulbourne Street
Keighley
BD21 1PG
Colin Stephenson
+44 (0)1535 611448
colin@sigmatechnologies.co.uk
www.sigmatechnologies.co.uk
Sigma Technologies Ltd is a
recognised specialist in high quality,
ISO accredited precision
engineering; manufacturing a wide
range of components and
assemblies using the latest CNC
technology.
Smith Electric Vehicles
Vigo Centre
Birtley Road
Washington
Tyne & Wear
NE38 9DA
Amelia Pearce
+44 (0)845 155 7755
amelia.pearce@
smithelectricvehicles.com
www.smithelectricvehicles.com
Founded in 1920, Smith Electric
Vehicles has developed into a
global leader in new technology
commercial electric vehicles. Smith
produces the world's largest range
of commercial electric vehicles, with
Gross Vehicle Weights of between
3,500kg and 12,000kg. The vehicles
deliver top speeds of up to 50mph,
a proven range on one battery
charge of 100 miles and excellent
payload capabilities. These
characteristics make the vehicles
attractive for public and private
sector fleet operators in large
towns, cities and closed campus
environments such as airports and
military bases.
Stadco Ltd.
Harlescott Lane
Shrewsbury
Shropshire
SY1 3AS
Paul Jaggers
+44 (0)1743 445541
p.jaggers@stadco.co.uk
www.stadco.co.uk
Stadco is the largest BIW company
in the UK, engineering and
manufacturing body structures for
major OEMs. Stadco is involved in
R&D projects developing,
engineering and manufacturing
solutions for lightweight structures
using materials such as aluminium
and magnesium and new
manufacturing methods that
significantly reduce vehicle
emissions. Stadco specialises in
developing and manufacturing
lightweight structures for
alternative fuel vehicles that meet
global safety requirements. Stadco
also has operations in Russia and
Germany, and experience in North
& South America, India and China.
Tegrel Limited
Tundry Way,
Blaydon,
Tyne & Wear,
NE21 5TT
Keith Pallett
+44 (0)191 4146111
keith.pallett@tegrel.co.uk
www.tegrel.co.uk
Tegrel are committed to green
energy and has a range of products
for charging electric vehicles. These
include a bespoke PowerPark which
is a solar (PV) parking bay offering
the ability of charging electric
vehicles as well as supplying AC
power back into the grid. We have
also manufactured a charging post
called the PowerPost. This unique
and ergonomically designed unit
offers a range of charging plugs as
well as providing a sophisticated
web based system to provide a
range of remote facilities to the
electric vehicle owners, from pre
booking charging posts, usage
monitoring and a range of facilities
for the operators.
Tesla Vehicles Limited
22 Larbre Crescent
Whickham
Newcastle upon Tyne
NE16 5YG
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Mr John Holden
+44 (0)191 488 6258
jholden@teslavehicles.com
www.teslavehicles.com
Tesla Vehicles has been established
to manufacture and market zero
and ultra low emission public
transport and transport systems
with a broad interest in advanced
hybrid and fuel cell public buses,
personal rapid transit, PRT, systems
and light rail. It is anticipated to
establish manufacturing on
mainland Europe. We see our role
as proving to the fleet operator that
electric traction brings about: lower
energy costs, reduced vehicle
maintenance, reduced air and noise
pollution, twenty-four hours per
day utilisation and longer
operational life than its
conventional diesel powered
counterpart for the same payload
and performance.
The Hardstaff Group
Hillside
Gotham Road
Kingston-on-Soar
Nottingham
NG11 0DF
Trevor Fletcher - Managing Director
+44 (0)115 983 2300
enquiries@hardstaffgroup.co.uk
www.hardstaffgroup.co.uk
Dual Fuel Operation, an innovation
from the Nottinghamshire-based
Hardstaff Group, allows heavy duty
vehicles to run on a combination of
diesel and natural gas. Around 60%
to 70% of the diesel is replaced by
natural gas - fossil or biomethane,
typically reducing CO2 emissions by
16% to 20% (doubled when using
biomethane). Other harmful tailpipe
gases, such as NOx, smoke and
particulate emissions are also
significantly reduced. Natural Gas
powered vehicles are not new, but
the ability to operate diesel vehicles
using natural gas has been a
complex problem for the
automotive sector. Thus, typically,
gas has only been used in spark
ignition engines, unsuitable for
HGVs. Ten years development of a
high-speed electronic control
system has now enabled Hardstaff
to provide that solution.
The Minfordd Consortium
Unit 6
Snowdonia Business Park
Minffordd
LL48 6LD
Iain Falconer
+44 (0)1766 770011
ifalconer@mcltd.com
www.mcltd.com
MCL is one of the prime suppliers
of all types of specialist vehicles
and alternative fuel fitting in the
UK. Working in partnership with
Nicholson McLaren Engineering of
Finchampstead in Berkshire the
company has fitted more than
3,000 vehicles in the last few years
with Eurogas LPG kits primarily on
Citroën vehicles but also on a
variety of manufacturers units
including all sizes of vans and cars.
Tml Precision Engineering Ltd.
Brunel House
Potash lane
Hethel
Norwich
NR14 8EY
boasts an unrivalled range of the
latest high speed 5 Axis Machining
Centres, 7 axis Mill-Turn Centres as
well as other CNC and conventional
machines, enabling us to cater for
all your machining requirements.
Experience with design and
manufacture of all types of
lightweight and automotive
components including: Electric
motor and gearbox housings, billet
cylinder heads and blocks,
suspension and steering
components, aluminium and
composite chassis fabrication.
UOP (A Honeywell Company)
Liongate
Ladymead
Guildford
Surrey
GU1 1AT
Jim Woodger
+44 (0)1483 466376
jim.woodger@uop.com
www.uop.com
UOP is a global technology
development & licensing company
with over 90 years experience in the
oil & petrochemical industry. In
2006 UOP started a Renewable
Energy & Chemicals business. To
date we have launched “Ecofining",
a process for making green diesel
from renewable oils. We have also
announced the formation of
‘Envergent Technologies', a JV with
Ensyn Corp, which will offer the
“RTP" Pyrolysis technology for
making green power from biomass,
and later drop-in transport fuels
from the same. UOP has also
conducted three successful test
flights with green jet fuel made
using our technology.
Neil Dyer
+44 (0)1953 601700
ndyer@tmlcnc.com
www.tmlcnc.com
Tml Precision specialises in design,
prototyping and manufacture of
precision engineered components.
Our state of the art workshop
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Wrightbus
Galgorm Industrial Estate
Fenaghy Road
Ballymena
BT42 1PY
Maurice Perl
+44 (0)28 2564 1212
mperl@onetel.com
www.wright-bus.com
Wrightbus Ltd is a major British
producer of high quality, stylish,
public transport buses and since
1999 is the leading UK developer
and manufacturer of low carbon,
hybrid city buses. Currently
it provides single and double deck
hybrids to bus services in London
and its articulated hybrid StreetCar
to Las Vegas USA for Bus Rapid
Transport routes [BRTs] The
company's substantial R & D
programme seeks continuous
improvement of fuel economy,
carbon reduction and manufacturing
efficiency to benefit both bus
operators and the environment.
Zircotec
528.10 Unit 2
Rutherford Avenue
Harwell Science & Innovation
Campus
Oxon
OX11 0QJ
Terry Graham
+44 (0)1235 434320
terry.graham@zircotec.com
www.zircotec.com
Zircotec’s high-temperature plasmasprayed ceramic coatings provide
lightweight, easily packaged and
highly durable thermal barriers
suitable for a wide range of highly
aggressive environments. They
protect heat sensitive components,
improve safety and increase engine
performance. Originally developed
for the British nuclear industry it is
now used in a variety of automotive
applications with opportunities to
manage heat for DPF, catalysts and
regenerative technologies.
Consultants
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2 Degrees Management
PO Box 632
WD3 4HX
Julian Wilford
+44 (0)845 468 2340
julian.2dm@gmail.com
www.2degreesmanagement.eu
2 Degrees Management are
specialist consultants in all
aspects of electric vehicles
commercialisation. Consulting
projects include new venture due
diligence, EV market assessment
and development, market strategy,
assessment of impacts in
distribution and after-market,
Infrastructure development and
the impacts and requirements of
consumer incentives. 2 Degrees
Management also programme
manage EV and infrastructure
implementation projects and can
partner with a number of specialist
providers for EV technical support.
ADClarity Limited
2 Didcott Way
Appleby Magna
Swadlincote
Derbyshire
DE12 7AS
Mr A D Chapman
adc@adclarityltd.co.uk
www.adclarityltd.co.uk
ADClarity Limited is a small
Programme Management
Consultancy for the Automotive
Industry and a Sustainable
Innovation Policy Consultancy for
governing bodies. We have a
strong, proven track record of
rapidly understanding concepts
from scientific and engineering first
principles, innovative development
and taking advanced concepts to
production. Experience includes
over a decade of hybrid and vehicle
electrification from concept to
homologation and production. We
provide a thorough understanding
of typical automotive segment
development lifecycles, project
management and quality controls.
AEA Plc
The Gemini Building
Fermi Avenue
Harwell
Didcot
OX11 0QR
Sujith Kollamthodi
+44 (0)870 190 1900
sujith.kollamthodi@aeat.co.uk
www.aeat.com
AEA's team of transport specialists
works with a wide variety of public
and private sector clients to achieve
a sustainable, low carbon future for
all modes of transport. Our expertise
covers new technologies, emissions,
vehicles, fuels and driver behaviour;
our work ranges from leading edge
technical research and policy,
through to helping fleet operators
improve their operational efficiency.
Since 2006 AEA has run the Energy
Efficient Motor Sport programme,
supporting cutting edge low carbon
automotive initiatives. AEA is a
world leading energy and climate
change consultancy.
Armstrong Nisbet
33 St James's Square
London
SW1Y 4JS
Belinda Nisbet
+44 (0)7920 855 529
bnisbet@armstrongnisbet.com
www.armstrongnisbet.com
Armstrong Nisbet Ltd is a strategy
consulting business with a speciality in
climate change and carbon markets;
commercialising new businesses and
products for a low carbon economy.
Strategy for businesses for climate
change strategy, carbon
management, competitor analysis
and benchmarking, carbon
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innovation through new product
development or existing product
enhancement commercialisation
of new low carbon technologies.
carbon investment consulting
climate change communications
strategy & stakeholder engagement
offset advisory
Authentic | Energy
Management Services
18 Church Road
Ballybrack
Co Dublin
Ireland
Conor Molloy
+44 (0)20 8123 6751
web@authentic.ie
www.authentic.ie
Authentic EMS offer specialist
advice and training in Transport
Energy Management to EN16001:
A structured approach to operation,
maintenance, design and
procurement of energy services in
the transport sector. With ECOdrive
key operator training, Authentic
deliver measurable savings in fuel
usage, cost and emissions. Authentic
specialise in the human factors of
transport energy efficiency.
Automotive PR
21-25 St. Anne's Court
London
W1F 0BJ
Tom Callow
+44 (0)20 7494 8050
tcallow@automotivepr.com
www.automotivepr.com
Automotive PR is the leading
consultancy providing PR services
to the global motor industry.
Our clients include vehicle
manufacturers, as well as Tier 1
suppliers, who are working to
produce the next generation low
carbon vehicles, materials and
technologies. We are experienced
in assisting companies operating
in the low carbon vehicle sector in
communicating their activities in UK
and Europe, as well as in North
America and China, where we also
have offices. Previous and current
clients include Tesla, Axeon, Bosch,
Optare, Corus, Connaught, Revolve
Technologies and Valence Technology.
AVL Powertrain UK
Langdale House
Sable Way
Basildon
SS15 6SR
Jason Halsey
+44 (0)1268 495400
jason.halsey@avl.com
www.avl.com
The latest technology applied with
the benefit of experience. Engine
development through production
Drivetrain optimization Applications
Flexibility through open project
access for customer and suppliers
Production support provided by
highly specialised production
engineers. Comprehensive
technology for testing engines,
gearboxes, transmissions and
vehicles Test bed systems
Instrumentation & diagnostics
Optimisation technology Product
innovations through close
collaboration with pilot customers
Maximum accessibility via
comprehensive service offering.
Biofuel Matters
9 Acorn Way
Silverstone
NN12 8DQ
Malcolm Shepherd
+44 (0)1327 850682
malcolm.shepherd@
biofuelmatters.co.uk
www.biofuelmatters.co.uk
Biofuel Matters provides
consultancy services to biofuel
producers and investors on project
evaluation, feedstocks and
co-product marketing
BIS Manufacturing Advisory Service
(MAS)
East Midlands Development Agency
Apex Court
City Link
Nottingham
NG2 4LA
Ann Palmer
+44 (0)115 99471789
annpalmer@emd.org.uk
www.mas.bis.gov.uk
The BIS Manufacturing Advisory
Service (MAS) is one of the products
in the Solutions for Business suite
and as the leading advisor for
manufacturing aims to address the
practical needs of British
manufacturers by delivering practical,
hands-on support and assistance
from experts in a wide range of
manufacturing disciplines. MAS has
been a huge success since its launch
in 2002. Working with thousands of
companies it now plays a vital role in
helping UK manufacturers to share
knowledge, improve productivity and
achieve success in an increasing
competitive global economy.
Bruntel Ltd
80 Highfield Lane
Maidenhead
SL6 3PF
Keith Hall
+44 (0)1628 823181
bruntel.hall@googlemail.com
Bruntel Ltd is an engineering
consultancy established in 1988
that has created the Split Atkinson
Cycle Disc Drive Engine (patent
pending). Spark ignition engine
efficiency and power density are
both significantly increased
(projected BTE 37% with specific
power 70kW/l and 1.75kW/kg @
4000rpm). Expander TDC lags
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compressor TDC to create an
efficient constant volume
combustion phase in a compact
low cost flat 4 fully balanced
engine with integral compressed
air regeneration. Development
partners/manufacturers/licensees
are sought to bring this low carbon
engine to market.
Caparo Vehicle Technologies
Unit 6
The Ringway Centre
Houndmills Business Park
Edison Road
Basingstoke
RG21 6YH
David Hartley
+44 (0)1256 351340
d.hartley@caparo-vt.com
www.caparo-vt.com
primary focus is to help OEMs to
develop composite products quickly
and efficiently through a
combination of innovation and
technical expertise, and to supply
cost effective production parts
using novel composite processing &
manufacturing techniques. From
clean sheet design and engineering,
all the way through to production
part supply, Caparo Vehicle
Technologies can offer it's
customers a single point of contact
for all composite requirements.
Carmen Data Ltd
15A Etloe Road
Bristol
BS6 7NT
Rupert Russell
+44 (0)117 9736608
rtr@comcar.co.uk
www.carmendata.co.uk
Carmen Data publishes online tools
to help vehicle buyers find the lowest
emitting vehicle for their needs.
As well as price, specification and
emissions data, we provide detailed
tax information based on emissions
for all current UK vehicles.
www.comcar.co.uk is for company car
drivers whilst www.vanchooser.net
covers LCVs. The specialised tools
that we have built are also used
within many car manufacturer,
dealer, finance and press websites.
Claytex
Edmund House
Rugby Road
Leamington Spa
CV32 6EL
Mike Dempsey
+44 (0)1926 885900
mike.dempsey@claytex.com
www.claytex.com
Claytex is one of Europe's leading
distributors of Dymola multi-domain
engineering software and provides
engineering and project consultancy
and training for Dymola and
Modelica covering the Automotive,
Aerospace and Energy sectors. In
addition we develop a number of
model libraries for Motorsport,
Powertrain and MultiBody
mechanics. Our expertise and the
power of Dymola is delivering high
fidelity, real-time simulation in
Systems Engineering and integration
of conventional and electrical
drivetrains within a complete vehicle.
cmcl innovations
Sheraton House
Castle Park
Cambridge
CB3 0AX
Andrew Smallbone
+44 (0)1223 37 00 30
ajsmallbone@cmclinnovations.com
www.cmclinnovations.com
cmcl innovations develop and offer
efficient, practical, time- and costeffective computational modelling
solutions to alleviate the
engineering challenges in energy,
automotive, chemical and materials
industries. SRM SUITE - An
advanced engine in-cylinder
combustion software package for
the simulation of in-cylinder
combustion. Our detailed models
enable our customers to obtain
further insight and carry out design
optimisations in terms of fuels,
combustion and emissions.
engineML DATA MODEL AND
SOFTWARE - These tools can be
used to extract increased knowledge
from experiments and models.
CASE STUDY
cmcl innovations
Emissions reduction through
advanced engine models
and optimisation
The engineers at cmcl innovations
have exploited their mathematical
modelling expertise to develop
innovative fuel, combustion and
emissions software tools for the
automotive market. As Dr. Aaron
Coble explains, “It is expected that
low carbon vehicles will come
through the development of a
combination of alternative fuelled
engines and hybridisation; however,
these technologies will still have to
satisfy emissions legislation and
often in ways in which
conventional modelling tools
aren’t applicable.”
He went on to say “because
getting the right balance of these
technologies is so important, we
believe that the future of engine
development is in optimisation”.
cmcl innovations have developed
a novel engine combustion
simulation and optimisation tool.
“Conventional engine simulation
tools are effective in solving for
fluid dynamics problems, but they
are not sufficiently efficient when
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dealing with combustion
processes. The simulation tools
developed at cmcl innovations
focus on solving for these same
processes in a far more efficient
way, enabling engine and fuel
developers to
carry out design optimisations”.
In order to exploit the potential
impact of alternative fuels, such as
bio-fuels, on emissions, a whole
new engine design optimisation
with large number of parameters
needs to be carried out. cmcl
innovations’ tools are extremely
effective when gaining further
insight into the sources of
emissions and then can be
employed to suggest alternative
injection strategies, for example.
cmcl innovations have many
examples describing the
capabilities of their technology
on their website
www.cmclinnovations.com.
“By coupling our tools to industry
standard CAE tools, engine
development teams are reaping
the benefits of increased predictive
capability of their models in
shorter development timescales.”
Dr. Coble explained that “since
our technology is based on strong
fundamentals it is widely adopted
in R&D departments aimed at
developing low carbon powertrain
solutions such as alternative
fuelled engines, downsizing,
advanced combustion modes etc.”
CNG Services Limited
37 St Bernards Road
Olton
Solihull
B92 7AX
John Baldwin
+44 (0)121 707 8581
john.baldwin@cngservices.co.uk
www.cngservices.co.uk
CNG Services Ltd are market leaders
in providing innovative solutions to
organisations by revolutionising
processes behind low carbon
services. We specialise in the
following areas; Clean-up of biogas
to make biomethane and its
injection into the gas grid Use of
biomethane as a vehicle fuel Design
and build of new CNG filling
stations Use of trailers to act as
‘virtual pipelines' to move natural
gas were no pipelines area is
available Use of gas pressure to
generate electricity (design and
build of expander-CHP plants)
Design and project management
services in relation to gas pipelines.
CO2ST Limited
27 Morgan Crescent
Theydon Bois
Epping
CM16 7DU
Cold Logic Limited
11 Manor Green
Stratford upon Avon
Warwickshire
CV37 7ES
Paul Tuszynski
+44 (0)845 838 6736
paul@coldlogic.co.uk
www.coldlogic.co.uk
Consultants in the supply of
alternatively fueled refrigerated
commercial vehicles. New product
market research and launch.
Colin Buchanan
10 Eastbourne Terrace
London
CR8 1DJ
Mark Fitch
+44 (0)20 7053 1545
mark.fitch@cbuchanan.co.uk
www.colinbuchanan.com
Colin Buchanan are an award
winning transport and planning
consultancy. Colin Buchanan advise
on all aspects of transport planning
and transport infrastructure, and can
advise, plan, and gain permission for
EV charging infrastructure in the U.K
and worldwide. Colin Buchanan are
also transport economists, parking
specialists, and urban designers. We
have relationships with energy
specialists and so can provide a one
stop shop for developing strategies
for implementing EV charging for
local authorities or private companies.
Toni Griffiths
+44 (0)7922 123843
toni@co2st.co.uk
www.co2st.co.uk
Working with companies that wish
to consider using biofuels within
fleets. Offering consutlancy, support
and sustainable fuel sourcing across
the UK with access to used cooking
oil biodiesel, rapeseed biodiesel,
FAME, Pure Plant Oil, used cooking
oil solutions and biogas.
David Lemon Consultants
15 Bowmans Close
Steyning
BN44 3SR
David Lemon
01903 879593
david.lemon@virgin.net
www.davidlemonconsultants.com
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The services cover the
environmental aspects of passenger
cars, light vans, buses, heavy goods
vehicles and off-highway machinery
for all powertrain types with a
focus on reduction of both air
quality and carbon emissions.
Typical examples are as follows:
Undertaking of technical and fiscal
critiques Definition of carbon
management strategies Advising on
smarter travel choices and greener
fleet management Training
Seminars Project management
Drive System Design
2 Manor Farm Offices
Northend Road
Fenny Compton
CV47 2YY
Mark Findlay
+44 (0)1926 678310
mark.findlay@drivesystemdesign.com
www.drivesystemdesign.com
Drive System Design is dedicated to
reducing environmental impact by
providing high value, high quality
innovative solutions to meet the
modern demands of transmission
systems for low and zero emission
vehicles. Specialist areas include the
design and development of hybrid
automated manual transmissions
(AMT's) and multi-speed electric
vehicle transmissions, including low
noise gear design technology and
transmission control engineering
and calibration. Drive System
Design also has technology for the
efficiency optimisation of existing
transmissions and new high
efficiency transmissions.
E4tech
83 Victoria St.
London
SW1H 0HW
rapid charging. We offer
consultancy services to industry and
public sector regarding deployment
of vehicles and charging
infrastructure. We work closely with
partners in the public and private
sectors to further EV technology
and adoption.
Fabio Montemurro
+44 (0)20 3008 6140
fabio.montemurro@e4tech.com
www.e4tech.com
E4tech is a business consultancy
focused on novel energy
technologies. Since 1997 we have
worked at the interface between
energy technology, environmental
needs and business opportunities.
We serve a wide range of private
and public sector clients in many
countries. Our activities cover
electric vehicles, hydrogen and fuels
cell, and bioenergy. Our services
include strategy development and
business planning, expert
assessment and advice for due
diligence processes, technology
appraisal, market appraisal, policy
assessment and input, technoeconomic analysis of energy
technologies and systems.
Ecodrive
PO Box 255
Penzance
TR18 9AA
Matthew Trevaskis
+44 (0)845 466 3835
matthew@eco-drive.co.uk
www.eco-drive.co.uk
We have over ten years of
experience with production electric
vehicles. We lease and rent out a
fleet of EVs in the south-west and
will soon be retailing high quality
vehicles. We develop on- and offboard charging solutions and
charging stations from ‘on the
ground' experience of vehicles
across northern Europe, including
Ecolane Transport Consultancy
Unit 62
Spike Island
133 Cumberland Road
Bristol
BS1 6UX
Dr Ben Lane
+44 (0)117 929 8855
info@ecolane.co.uk
www.ecolane.co.uk
Ecolane provides independent advice
on how to reduce the environmental
impact of road transport through the
promotion of low carbon vehicles.
The company's consultancy services
include: Life cycle assessments (LCAs)
of low carbon vehicles, vehicle
emissions audits (CO2, NOx), car
consumer attitude surveys, and
analysis of vehicle purchasing
behaviour. Ecolane is a member
of both the Low Carbon Vehicle
Partnership and the Sustainable
Transport Solutions Network.
Ecometrica
Unit 3b
Kittle Yards
Edinburgh
EH9 1PJ
Dr Richard Tipper
+44 (0)131 662 4342
richard.tipper@ecometrica.co.uk
www.ecometrica.co.uk
Ecometrica is an independent
business which brings together
experienced analysts and worldPage 56
class scientists. Our dynamic team
of professionals is based in
Edinburgh (UK) and in Montreal
(Canada), and maintains close links
with leading academic institutions
including the School of
GeoSciences at The University of
Edinburgh. Within the low carbon
automotive arena we provide the
following services: GHG and
sustainability analysis of biofuel.
Preparation of biofuel producers
for RED/RTFO compliance.
Ecovector Consulting
Beechwood
6 Beech Avenue
Bath
BA2 7BA
Dr David Martin
+44 (0)1225 460392
davidmartin@btinternet.com
Ecovector Consulting is a small
consulting business which specializes
in providing strategy and technical
advice to support and implement
sustainable transport. Our staff have
over 30 years experience in transport
and energy technology analysis,
including biofuels, low carbon
energy sources, energy efficiency in
transport and the environmental
impacts of transport. We provide
clients with supporting evidence for
policy decisions, project and
proposal assessment and programme
management. Our recent clients
include the European Commission,
UK public sector agencies and the
private sector.
Enagri
Spalding
PE12 8EY
Richard Crowhurst
+44 (0)1406 400002
info@enagri.info
www.enagri.info
Enagri provides information and
market data on biofuels, biogas and
other forms of bioenergy, including
weekly biofuel prices in our Weekly
Market Report. For full details of
our subscriber and bespoke services
please visit our website.
Environment and Energy Consultants
Gloster House
Brigstocke Terrace
Ferryside
Carmarthenshire
SA17 5SG
Mark Kessell
+44 (0)1267 267999
mark@kessell.fsbusiness.co.uk
Independent Advisor and Project
Manager to: Government, Industry
and NGOs on Matters Concerning,
Transport Technologies, R&D
Exploitation, Environmental Best
Practice and Energy Generation.
Faversham House Group
232a Addington Road
South Croydon
Surrey
CR2 8LE
Paul Gilbert
+44 (0)20 8651 7149
paul.gilbert@fav-house.com
www.sustainabilitylive.com
IWEX, NEMEX and SB - The Event.
ET features a Green Transport area
attracting key decision makers from
both the public and private sectors.
UK businesses could have a huge
impact in reducing emissions by
implementing appropriate practices
and procedures; particularly if
organisations using large fleets of
cars adopt more sustainable
systems. The green transport area
takes place between 24 - 26 May
2011. To learn more about the
show, call 0208 651 7106 or
www.sustainabilitylive.com
FOCUS Consulting
126 Main Street
Swithland
Loughborough
LE12 8TJ
FiveBarGate Consultants Ltd
4 Holnicote Close
Ingleby Barwick
Stockton-on-Tees
TS17 0NJ
Future Transport Systems
Floor B
Millburn House
Dean Street
Newcastle upon Tyne
NE1 1LE
Ian Waller
+44 (0)7720 411779
ian@5barg8.com
www.5barg8.com
FiveBarGate Consultants apply
experience from fossil energy
markets and detailed knowledge of
carbon and sustainability systems to
support clients in their bio-energy
ventures. Clients include
international bi-energy buyers and
traders as well as bio-fuel
production, trading and belnding
companies. Assignments include
strategic reviews, due diligence,
developing operational Carbon and
Sustainability management systems
as well as more traditional market
reviews and assessments.
FiveBarGate Consultants takes a
flexible approach to each
assignment, depending on client
and assignment needs.
Sustainabilitylive! is the home
of five leading environment
exhibitions, including BEX, ET,
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Dr Geoffrey May
+44 (0)1509 890547
geoffrey.may@tiscali.co.uk
www.focusbatteryconsulting.com
Consultancy specialising in
rechargeable batteries for transport
and other applications with strong
expertise in HEVs, PHEVs and pure
EVs including infrastucture
requirements.
Liz Gray
+44 (0)191 211 1439
liz.gray@futuretransportsystems.co.uk
www.futuretransportsystems.co.uk
Future Transport Systems provides
consultancy advice on every element
relating to the ultra low carbon
transport market. We have signficant
experience in running vehicle and
infrastructure trials, in writing funding
bid documents for clients, and
providing expert technical information.
We have run projects involving
electric, hydrogen and bio-methane
fuels, as well as managing the
integration between renewable
energy and transport. We are market
leaders in grid management and
energy storage solutions.
Gfleet Services Ltd
Shrewsbury Environmental
Technology Centre
The Pump House
Coton Hill
Shrewsbury
SY1 2DP
Chris Endacott
+44 (0)1743 366182/
+44 (0)1743 366185
chris.endacott@gfleet.co.uk
www.gfleet.co.uk
Gfleet is an independent Sustainable
Transport Consultancy that works
with organisations wishing to reduce
the environmental, social and
financial cost of transport. Gfleet
clients come from across the public
and private sectors and in all our
projects to date we have been able
to identify significant carbon and
financial savings as well as other
environmental and safety benefits.
Gfleet works with clients, their staff
and their suppliers to ensure that
the benefits are fully appreciated
and understood by all stakeholders
in the organisation.
GreenFleet
226 High Road
Loughton
Essex
IG10 1ET
HILTech Developments Limited
22 Larbre Crescent
Whickham
Newcastle upon Tyne
NE16 5YG
Colin Boyton
+44 (0)20 8532 5704
colin.boyton@psigroupltd.co.uk
www.greenfleet.net
David Holden
+44 (0)191 488 6258
executive@hiltechdevelopments.com
www.hiltechdevelopments.com
GreenFleet is a magazine and series
of events that promotes the
manufacture and use of low and
zero emission vehicles, alternative
fuels and products and services that
can assist organisations in managing
their fleets more efficiently. The
events consist of the GreenFleet
Arrive‘n'Drive, GreenFleet Scotland
and the Annual GreenFleet Awards.
HILTech Developments Limited has a
history in electric vehicle technology
from 1984 it is currently a private
research and development,
consultancy and engineering services
company. The Company's team of
engineers and consultants, specialize
in zero and ultra-low carbon
emission vehicle power trains and
related technologies. HILTech
operates on a global basis with
clients and suppliers throughout
mainland Europe, in Asia and the
US. The Company is entirely British
owned and managed. The company
has particular experience in battery
and super-capacitor storage systems.
Highbury
1 Highbury Road
Hitchin
Herts
SG4 9RW
Elizabeth McNabb
+44 (0)1462 436894
elizabeth@highburyltd.com
www.highburyltd.com
Green Cars Leasing Ltd
38 Overmead
Shoreham-By-Sea
BN43 5NS
Adam Kenney
+44 (0)1273 530 695
akenney@greencarsleasing.co.uk
We are a “green" leasing broker
based in West Sussex (UK), providing
eco-aware, carbon conscious leasing
solutions for businesses and private
individuals. Our mission statement:
“Helping your company go green and
helping you help the environment".
Highbury builds value in your
innovations. We are a boutique
consultancy with unrivalled
expertise commercialising new
technologies. Highbury focuses on
low-carbon technologies that will
make a significant difference, such
as biofuels, alternate energy
production, emission reduction,
electric vehicles and hybrid
technologies. We have the knowhow and strategic vision to make a
genuine, measurable and profitable
impact on your business. We
provide a customised approach to
meet your needs and expectations.
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Hug Engineering Ltd
5 Noel Coward House
Vauxhall Bridge Road
London
SW1V 2SW
Urs Halter
+44 (0)20 7603 0720
urs.halter@hug-eng.co.uk
www.hug-eng.co.uk
Hug Engineering develops and
manufactures exhaust purification
systems in-house. Various systems
and solutions are available for
applications starting from 15 kW.
Innoval Technology Ltd
Beaumont Close
Banbury
OX16 1TQ
Geoff Scamans
+44 (0)1295 702844
enquiries@innovaltec.com
www.innovaltec.com
Innoval Technology is an independent
company providing high quality
consultancy and technical support
to investors, manufacturers and
end-users of aluminium, and other
metals, across a broad range of
industry sectors. Our clients are rolling,
extrusion, forging and finishing
companies, and their suppliers and
customers, throughout the world.
JouleVert Limited
TanTivy
Legsby Road
Market Rasen
Lincs
LN8 3DZ
Colin Matthews
+44 (0)1673 842134
info@joulevert.com
www.joulevert.com
JouleVert is headed by Colin
Matthews and has specialist
knowledge of both UK and global
vehicle markets with particular
emphasis on developing Biofuels, LPG
and Natural Gas/Biomethane in the
UK. Colin has worked for Mobil and
BP where he headed the introduction
of natural gas as a vehicle fuel.
Latterly he worked as Head of
Transport Grant programmes
incentivising the introduction of
Low Carbon vehicles and fuels at
The Energy Saving Trust, Colin was
responsible for co-ordinating the
requirements of the principal funders
(DfT, Scottish executive and the
Welsh Assembly Government) and the
involvement of industry and transport
users. Colin sits on the Low Carbon
Vehicle Partnership Fuels Working
Group helping the development of
Biofuels and BioMethane with the
associated Carbon and Sustainability
reporting, he also is a member of the
Environment Industries Commission
Renewable Transport fuels group, the
All Party Parliamentary Renewable
Transport Fuels group (advising
politicians on policy) and a member
of the Renewable Energy Association.
Since setting up his own consultancy
he has continued to be an influencial
figure within the Biofuels,
Biomethane, and alternative fuels
industry and during the last 18
months have developed the Morrison
B30 forecourt brand in association
with Harvest Energy. The trials that
have been run have proven the fuel
and as a result it is endorsed by
Peugeot & Citroen (Vans and cars),
Vauxhall (Vans) and Mercedes Benz,
Daf and Renault trucks. Other
manufacturers are in the process of
trialing and approving the product.
Colin also works on the introduction
of Biomethane as both an energy
source and vehicle fuel as part of
a Consultancy Group working with
Government and local authorities
on assessing the options for turning
waste into this valuable fuel.
consultancy focusing on mobile
equipment. Recent market
intelligence and technology
assessment activities have been
dominated by the vehicle powertrain
field, including combustion systems,
transmissions, energy storage and
recovery, aftertreatment, materials
and control systems. KGP works for
OEMs, Tier 1 suppliers, investors,
government, trade associations and
many other stakeholders in low
carbon development. KGP has also
published a number of commercially
available reports, the latest being
on EV/Hybrid Energy Storage.
Ma Innovation 2T4 Ltd
30 Creekview Road
Chelmsford
Essex
CM3 5YL
Dr Tom Ma
+44 (0)1245 321 969
tomthma@yahoo.com
www.airhybrid.co.uk
2009 National Winner of the Shell
Springboard Award for the best small
business idea for combating climate
change. Ma Innovation 2T4 Ltd
received the award for its Supercharger
Air Hybrid concept that makes hybrid
cars with smaller engines even more
fuel efficient and powerful.
Knibb, Gormezano & Partners
The Old Vicarage
Marketplace
Castle Donington
Derby
DE74 2JB
Market Engineering
North Bar House
43-44 North Bar
Banbury
OX16 0TH
Brian Knibb/Alex Woodrow
+44 (0)1332 856 301
alexwoodrow@kgpauto.com
www.kgpauto.com
Richard Gotch
+44 (0)1295 277050
richard.gotch@m-eng.com
www.marketengineering.co.uk
Knibb, Gormezano & Partners (KGP)
is a specialist technology market
Market Engineering is Europe's
leading PR agency for the
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automotive technology industry. We
have substantial experience working
with developers of low carbon
vehicle technologies, including
electric/hybrid drives, transmissions,
control systems, light weight
structures and test services. We have
worked on TSB and EST funded
programmes. If you would like to
receive good quality press coverage
for your business and technologies,
do please give us a call.
Matchtech Group PLC
1450 Parkway
Solent Business Park
Whiteley
Hampshire
PO15 7AF
Richard Surridge
+44 (0)1489 898210
richard.surridge@matchtech.com
www.matchtech.com
Matchtech Group is the UK's
leading technical recruitment
consultancy, with divisions covering
every facet of engineering. Our
Automotive division provides
Engineers to the UK's OEMs,
suppliers & consultancies, assisting
them in the development of
vehicles & new technologies.
We have a strong history within
powertrain engineering, which has
recently shifted towards hybrid &
low carbon solutions, to mirror the
UK's lead in the development of
such vehicles. We can provide
engineering resource to the
Automotive industry tailored to
clients' individual needs.
and assistance on all aspects of
legal compliance and certification
applicable to a wide variety of
vehicle types, including battery
electric vehicles and hybrid vehicles.
NAMTEC
Swinden House
Moorgate Road
Rotherham
S60 3AR
David Stafford
+44 (0)1709 724990
david.stafford@namtec.co.uk
www.namtec.co.uk
NAMTEC is an established part of
the knowledge base of the UK and
provides essential support to a wide
range of companies. NAMTEC
activities include the development
and delivery of high level technical
training specifically targeted to
meet the needs of the metals and
metals manufacturing industries
and the provision of research
services through various
partnerships. NAMTEC has also
delivered an extensive education
and training programme that has
made a significant contribution to
enhancing the skills base of the
sector and improving the quantity
and quality of highly skilled
workers.
Malcolm Noyle
+44 (0)1773 608591
malcolm.noyle@
noyle-fleet-solutions.co.uk
www.noyl-fleet-solutios.co.uk
Noyle Fleet Solutions is experienced
throughout fleet industry, from
complex areas such as environment
and duty of care to innovative fleet
management, upcoming
technologies, Work Related Road
Safety and Telematics. What drives
us is creating fleet solutions that are
as unique as the organisation they
serve. Whatever your needs, we will
work with you to identify the most
effective ways of creating financial
savings from your fleet choices,
reducing carbon and improving
efficiency at the same time and
ensuring compliance under duty of
care. Contact us now for a free
consultation or advice.
NHB Enterprises Ltd
19 Silver Birch Drive
BN13 3PP
Nick Bowyer
+44 (0)1903 830930
info@nhb-enterprises.com
www.nhb-enterprises.com
NHB Enterprises is a specialist
provider of automotive
homologation and legislation
consultancy services, with wide
ranging experience in the field
of automotive type approval,
certification and legal compliance in
various markets around the world.
NHB Enterprises can provide advice
Noyle Fleet Solutions Ltd
Prospect Houe
18 Pentrich Road
Swanwick
Alfreton
Derbyshire
DE55 1BN
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O&S Technology Ltd
58 Greenhill
Blackwell
Worcestershire
B60 1BL
Tony Spillane
+44 (0)121 445 1844
tony@oandstechnology.com
www.oandstechnology.com
With a wealth of OEM vehicle
engineering experience, O&S
Technology have recently been
working on low carbon vehicle
technologies for small uk vehicle
companies, a Russian van
manufacturer and a large Chinese
car company. This includes, chassis,
body, electrical and powertrain
work, including EV engineering &
infrastructure work. They are also
supporting the delivery of a
university course, and can draw
upon a large resource of
engineering colleagues, to support
your engineering and project
management requirements.
Orion Innovations
83 Victoria Street
London
SW1H 0HW
Alison Cavey
+44 (0)20 3008 6146
alison.cavey@orioninnovations.co.uk
www.orioninnovations.co.uk
Orion Innovations is a strategic
consultancy focused on innovation
and growth in the Cleantech sector.
We work with public sector
organisations, providing support for
policy decisions, strategic planning,
programme implementation and
evaluation. We also work directly
with developers of new technologies,
clearly defining market dynamics
and requirements in order to provide
practical strategic and operational
plans to support commercialisation.
Our key sectors of expertise are
cleantech and environment with
particular experience in fuel cells
and hydrogen technologies.
Ove Arup & Partners
Blythe Valley Park
Solihull
West Midlands
B90 8AE
Neil Butcher
+44 (0)121 213 3349
neil.butcher@arup.com
www.arup.com
Arup is a UK-based multidisciplinary engineering consultancy
operating through over 80 offices
located in over 30 countries
worldwide. It is exceptional in
having expertise in vehicle
engineering, urban and transport
planning, and energy distribution.
It has the full range of skills
necessary to plan successfully for
deployment of electric vehicles in
cities. Vehicle skills include body
lightweighting through computer
simulation as demonstrated in the
Superlight Car project. Experience
includes management of the
110-vehicle CABLED low carbon
vehicle demonstration project in
the West Midlands.
Palmer PR
9 Roundwood Court
Harpenden
Herts
AL5 3BJ
Rob Palmer
+44 (0)1582 763255
rpalmer@palmerpr.com
www.palmerpr.com
Palmer PR is part of an
international network of highly
experienced automotive PR
professionals. An active LowCVP
member, the company has been
involved in environmental affairs
for many years. It helped draft
Vauxhall's first ever sustainability
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report for 1999, following the
format of the Global Reporting
Initiative's pilot guidelines. With a
strong technical background as an
automotive engineer with GM, the
company founder continues to help
clients throughout the auto supply
chain manage their corporate
reputation and influence key
audiences whose support is vital
for commercial success.
R&D Vehicle Systems Ltd
Colin Sanders Innovation Centre
Mewburn Road
Banbury
OX16 9PA
Rob Millar
+44 (0)1295 709595
rob.millar@rdvs.co.uk
www.rdvs.co.uk
R&D Vehicle Systems is a specialist
automotive electrical engineering
consultancy with extensive
experience of powertrain transplants.
Working with several OEMs, we are
expert in the installation of electric
powertrains, either into an existing
vehicle platform or as a ground up
design, covering everything from the
HV architecture design to the CAN
communications database. We
maintain a comprehensive suite
of OEM design tools and have full
prototyping facilities on-site
allowing design, build and test
of parts in very short timeframes.
R2 Powertrain Ltd
Building 45
CUBIC
Cranfield
Bedfordshire
MK43 0AL
Dr Ray Heath
+44 (0)1234 758077
ask.r2@r2powertrain.com
www.r2powertrain.com
R2 Powertrain provides a rapid
one-stop shop for the design, control
and production of innovative
powertrains that can improve
vehicle efficiency and reduce CO2.
Engineering services include:
transmission and gear design,
manufacture, engine and transmission
control, simulation and calibration,
testing and vehicle type approval.
With access to extensive track and
dynamometer facilities, development
and validation of conventional and
hybrid/electric powertrains can be
delivered for the automotive,
motorsport and defence sectors.
Renuda
35 Charleville Road
London
W14 9JJ
Dr. Nicolas A. Tonello
+44 (0)207 385 0507
nicolas.tonello@renuda.com
www.renuda.com
Renuda is an engineering
consulting firm specialising in
computational fluid dynamics
(CFD)-related simulations and
development for multiphysics
applications. With expertise in
reactive, single, and multiphase
flows with heat transfer, Renuda
has a large experience providing
studies and design advice to the
transport and power industries for
fluid, energy, and coupled
fluid/structure interaction problems.
Richard Armitage Transport
Consultancy Ltd
Oxford House
Smithy Fold Road
Hyde
Cheshire
SK14 5QY
reduce the need for travel and
promote low carbon solutions.
RATC has provided employers with
site-specific advice for travel plans.
Our experience with low carbon
vehicles includes a UK market
review of minibuses for Cenex and
a technical feasibility study on a
low carbon bus service for TfL.
We have worked over many years
on car club development and we
were part of the consortium that
produced DfT's Good Practice
Guidance. Our Associate, Chas Ball
is policy adviser to Carplus and
Transform Scotland.
Richard Folkson Automotive
The Black Mill
Wheelers Lane
Navestock Side
Brentwood
CM14 5RN
Richard Folkson
+44 (0)1277 374390
rfolkson@aol.com
Richard Folkson has worked in
Automotive Sector for the past 30
years at a senior level, most of the
time at Ford Motor Company in
Product Development in the UK,
Europe and USA. He has an
extensive network of industry and
academic contacts with a successful
track record in writing Low Carbon
Vehicle project proposals for funding
by the Technology Strategy Board.
He is the former Chairman of the
IMechE Automobile Division and
is a Royal Academy of Engineering
Visiting Professor for Innovation
and Design. He is available for
consultancy on Low Carbon
Vehicles and Advanced Materials.
Richard Armitage
+44 (0)161 368 6603
info@ratransport.co.uk
www.ratransport.co.uk
RATC specialises in sustainable
travel and community and
accessible transport. We seek to
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Romax Technology
Rutherford House
Nottingham Science
& Technology Park
Nottingham
NG7 2PZ
Barry James
+44 (0)115 951 8800
sales@romaxtech.com
www.romaxtech.com
With 20 years experience in
gearbox, bearing and drivetrain
design, Romax Technology is a
world leading technical
consultancy. Romax Technology
services can help you to understand
how and why the energy flow in
hybrid vehicles is as it is and
optimise your design accordingly.
We can enable you to understand
the detailed analysis of energy use
throughout the hybrid driveline,
the related behaviour of the
components within that driveline,
and hence provide you with a
thorough understanding of the
contributions to, and effects on,
overall fuel use, helping you to
reduce emissions.
CASE STUDY
Romax’s hybrid research
and development
Romax realise that although the
process for designing a fuel
efficient, low carbon hybrid vehicle
may in principle seem relatively
simple, this process is much more
detailed than may first appear. As an
innovative company, Romax always
strive to be at the forefront of
technology and with funding from
the East Midlands Development
Agency have been developing
unique hybrid vehicle technology.
For a start, the efficiency
improvements in the driveline may
be overcome by the additional
weight to be carried. If the engine
is used to charge a battery which
is later used to propel the vehicle,
energy losses will occur along the
chain of components from engine
via battery to the wheels – is this
actually a less fuel efficient way
of operating than driving using
the engine?
While the optimisation process
could no doubt be solved by
designing and simulating a whole
range of configuration options,
together with associated control
characteristics, and with a huge
investment of man-power,
solutions that would enable this
process to be done more effectively
would clearly be beneficial.
Romax have developed the
capabilities to assist in the complex
problem of optimising a hybrid
vehicle design. The EMDA-funded
project covered the development
of the analytical methods, the
software development and
demonstration and validation
of the technology on a test rig.
The underlying methodologies
are well developed, and we can
now rapidly construct different
driveline configurations, for the
post-processing of recorded
signals to be completed, and to
identify the energy distributions
and component efficiencies.
Different operating conditions can
be quickly compared, showing
changes in energy use, the impact
this has on overall fuel use, how
and why the total fuel used
changes as a result of small
changes in the vehicle driveline.
The test-rig will form a significant
part of this project and will enable
Romax to demonstrate the process
of energy analysis and design
optimisation. It will enable signals
to be measured from the vehicle
operating over a typical drive
cycle. The data will be recorded
and processed, allowing energy
distribution in the vehicle to be
understood, and help to identify
the key areas in which
improvements can be made.
Romax will have the knowledge
and expertise to analyse and
optimise full hybrid vehicle
designs. Beyond this, the methods
employed are applicable far
beyond a hybrid vehicle.
TEC Ltd
10 York Close
Market Bosworth
Nuneaton
CV13 0ND
Prof Geoff Callow
+44 (0)1455 290555
geoff.callow@turquoiseassociates.com
www.turquoiseassociates.com
Turquoise Engineering Consulting
(TEC Ltd) provides informed
technical insight to private investors
and to businesses seeking
investment in the field of inherently
lower carbon vehicle systems.
Additionally, TEC Ltd advises
companies in the same field seeking
research funding from national and
European sources. TEC Ltd calls
upon a network of internationally
active professionals who are
experienced in technology
assessment and successful delivery
to market, who are technically
neutral, alert to technology policy
developments and understand issues
of industry and sector acceptability.
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Technical Advice Limited
Fritton Grange
Fritton
Norfolk
NR15 2LN
Simon Wood
spwood@btinternet.com
Automotive high technology
consulting activities in particular
applied to realising the benefits
of electric & hybrid transportation
in a practical enviroment.
Experience of successful low volume
manufacturing solutions, technology
resesrch & patent activities.
Technical expert witness services.
Previous employment: Technical
Director, Lotus Engineering Ltd.
The EIC Environmental
Investment Network
12 Henrietta Street
Covent Garden
London
WC2E 8LH
Matthew Evans
+44 (0)20 7539 8000
enquiries@environmentalinvest.com
www.environmentalinvest.com
The EIC Environmental Investment
Network (EIN) is a partnership
between commercial law firm
Clarkslegal and The Environmental
Industries Commission, designed
to facilitate investment in
environmental technologies. The
EIN regularly hosts investment
meetings where companies seeking
funding, primarily start-ups and
SMEs, are invited to present funding
proposals to the EIN's network of
private and institutional investors.
TomTom WORK
20th Floor
Euston Tower
286 Euston Road
London
NW1 3AS
Jeremy Gould
+44 (0)20 7255 9774
sales.uk@tomtomwork.co.uk
www.tomtomwork.com
TomTom WORK, the B2B division
of TomTom NV, provides businesses
easy to use and innovative solutions
for the management and control of
vehicle fleets of any size. TomTom
WORK focuses on connected
navigation: a smart combination of
navigation, two-way communication,
tracking & tracing, order
management and reporting. Included
in the TomTom WORK offering is
TomTom WEBFLEET, a marketleading online fleet management
service accessible 24 hours a day
from any Internet-enabled PC.
TomTom WORK sells its solutions
across Europe and in the US. Visit
www.tomtomwork.com for more info.
Transport & Travel Research Ltd.
Minster House
Minster Pool Walk
Lichfield
Staffs
WS13 6QT
Tom Parker
+44 (0)1543 416 416
tom.parker@ttr-ltd.com
www.ttr-ltd.com
TTR was formed in 1991 and
currently has 30 multi-disciplined
consultants working from four UK
offices. TTR has an extensive and
wide-ranging experience of transport,
energy, environmental and clean
vehicle assessment with current
staff actively working in these fields.
We are committed to providing a
responsive, personal service to meet
the individual needs of our clients.
In all our work we aim to be
innovative and creative, applying
the most appropriate techniques
and the latest research findings.
Transtech Consultancy Services Ltd
Down Hall
Epsom
Surrey
KT17 4LS
required to achieve reduction
targets. This includes guidance in
the development of policies and
strategies that encourage more
sustainable energy and resource use;
research on the effectiveness of
particular mitigation and adaptation
measures; and education and
training on climate change. We are
also exploring the technological
possibilities of low carbon vehicles
and working to ensure that safety
standards are maintained and
wherever possible enhanced.
David Armstrong
+44 (0)1372 815819
armstrong@transtech.easynet.co.uk
We have specialised in providing
advice on vehicle fleet management
for the past 20 years. Our work has,
for more than 15 years, consistently
included advice to clients on the
opportunities for, and implications
of, action to reduce vehicle
emissions. Our clients have included
vehicle operators (freight and
passenger) in both the public and
private sectors, vehicle and
component manufacturers, fuel
companies, trade associations and
others. Our particular strength is a
detailed understanding of all
aspects of vehicle fleet management
– legal, technical, and commercial
as well as operational.
TruckGas (UK) Ltd
Park End
Langstone
Newport
NP18 2NB
Phil Lowndes
+44 7970 316426
phil.lowndes@truckgas.eu
www.truckgas.eu
Natural Gas solutions for
commercial transport vehicles.
We offer CNG, LNG and LPG
applications as an alternative
to Diesel in HGV and Buses.
VEPOWER Limited
6 The Mead Business Centre
Mead Lane
Hertford
SG13 7BJ
TRL
Crowthorne House
Nine Mile Ride
Wokingham
Berkshire
RG40 3GA
+44 (0)1344 773131
enquiries@trl.co.uk
www.trl.co.uk
At TRL we're helping our clients to
understand the short-term and the
long-term implications of climate
change and to identify the changes
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Neil Faulkner
+44 (0)20 3286 8771
info@vepower.com
www.vepower.com
VEPOWER is developing third
generation fuels and working on
the back end of the EV power
supply infrastructure. Further VEP is
working with blue chip companies
to develop their EV infrastructure
for EV's and mobile micro
generation programs.
We Are Futureproof
The Hub
4th Floor
5 Torrens Street
London
EC1V 1NQ
Blake Ludwig
blake.ludwig@wearefutureproof.org.uk
www.wearefutureproof.org.uk
The mission of We Are Futureproof
is to sort out personal transport for
the people of the 21st century. We
provide information and create
public debate about new and better
technologies for getting around our
planet. We also empower consumers
to help them get the information
they need to make the right choices
for their pockets and the
environment. We Are Futureproof, a
not-for-profit, has developed from
the Alliance Against Urban 4x4s.
WSP UK
WSP House
70 Chancery Lane
London
WC2A 1AF
Ian Liddell
020 7314 5036
Ian.Liddell@wspgroup.com
www.wspgroup.com
WSP Group plc is a global business
providing management and
consultancy services to the built
and natural environment. WSP UK
is involved extensively with public
and private sector clients to
promote and implement the uptake
of sustainable technologies. WSP
Analysis & Strategy have worked
extensively with public and private
clients to increase knowledge and
sales of low carbon vehicle and fuel
technologies, and offers expertise
on bioethanol, biodiesel, biogas
and electric vehicles, incentive
systems, congestion charging,
procurement, as well as study
tours and training opportunities.
WHEB Venture Partners LLP
34 Queen Anne St
W1G 8HE
Dr Andrew Oldfield
0207 299 4139
andrew@whebventures.com
www.whebventures.com
WHEB Ventures invests in cleantech
companies with high-growth
potential, from initial product
commercialisation stage through to
expansion stage. A pioneer in the
European clean technology sector,
WHEB began as an award winning
clean technology incubator and
corporate finance group in 1995,
and now manages two major
cleantech venture capital funds.
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Institution of Mechanical Engineers
(Automobile Division)
1 Birdcage Walk,
London,
SW1H 9JJ
CASE STUDY
Louise McKenna
+44 (0)20 7222 7899
l_mckenna@imeche.org
www.imeche.org
The Automobile Division works to
promote and develop automotive
engineering internationally and to
equip engineering professionals
from all sections of the industry
with the highest standards of
technical knowledge and
commercial acumen. The Division
has over 11,000 members and ten
regional centres.
Pro2
76 Vinson Close
Orpington
Kent
BR6 0EG
Simon Poole
+44 (0)1689 827175
simon.poole@pro-two.com
www.pro-two.com
Pro2 provide professional driving
services, mainly to vehicle
manufacturers to support their driver
training programmes. We have
recently partnered with a leading
environmental charity to provide a
complete eco-driver training
programme (the Eco2 programme).
The programme consists of a
theoretical workshop, practical before
and after driving sessions as well as
a device to monitor and encourage
long term behavioural change.
Pro2's aim is for the course to be
the premier programme of choice for
manufacturers to prove and enhance
their environmental credentials.
Pro2
As an OEM supplier with a
difference; (supplying specialist
training and instructors for
programmes, such as the Lotus
Driving Academy) how have Pro2
adapted to help their customers
move towards a low carbon future?
Using experience of training
automotive engineers worldwide
the ‘how to?' became ‘what next?'
The Eco2 programme aims to be
the most comprehensive on the
market targeting long term
behavioural change – the golden
chalice of any training programme.
There were specific challenges in
achieving this aim: how does a
company specialising in high
performance driving design a
programme dedicated to improving
fuel consumption?
The first stage was partnering with
an environmental charity – Global
Action Plan. GAP has been
delivering classroom workshops in
conjunction with Toyota for over
two years. In addition to the
theory Pro2 developed a practical
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training element to reinforce the
workshop, using their experience
and automotive expertise.
Long after the course has ended
it would be easy for drivers to
slip back into old habits.
Pro2 have pioneered the use of
technology to ‘nudge' the driver
gently on a regular basis as part
of the programme.
Achievements of between 15-30%
improvement in fuel economy
show that the course can be a
powerful sales tool.
Aftermarket
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ChemEcol (UK) Limited
3 Swallow End
Swallowfields
Welwyn Garden City
Hertfordshire
AL7 1JA
Dr. S. O. Hayat
+44 (0)1707 330 400
chemecoluk@chemecol.net
www.chemecol.net
ChemEcol is a private limited
company with it's main facilities in
the UK and representative offices in
South America, South Africa and
South Asia. ChemEcol products are
non-metallic fuel treatments to
improve combustion of hydrocarbon
fuels. ChemEcols products all
contribute to the reduction of CO2,
CO, NOx,HCx, particulate matter
(PM10 and smaller) and reduce fuel
consumption. ChemEcol products
are used by local governmental
athorities & transport companies eg.
freight, bus & train to reduce their
fuel consumption and carbon
footprint. The products are supplied
from the UK in 200li drums.
City Car Club Limited
Leeming House
Vicar Lane
Leeds
LS2 7JF
Keith Kelly
+44 (0)845 330 1234
keith.kelly@citycarclub.co.uk
www.citycarclub.co.uk
City Car Club is the pay-as-you-go
alternative to owning your own car.
Book a brand new City Car by the
hour, day or as long as you want.
Short enough to do your weekly
shop or long enough for that
weekend away. We take care of
insurance, tax, servicing, parking
permits and even cleaning, so all
you need to worry about is
enjoying your journey. From under
£5 per hour you can drive a City
Car parked in its own bay, just
minutes away from where you
live or work.
Dieselogik
6 Common Road
Kensworth
Bedfordshire
LU6 3RG
Energenics Europe Ltd
7 Begbroke Science Park
Kidlington
Oxon
OX5 1PF
Mike Attfield
+44 (0)1865 233010
mike.attfield@energenics.org
www.energenics.org
Martin Osleger
+44 (0)1582 873486
martin.osleger@dieselogik.com
www.dieselogik.com
The Dieselogik Fuel stabiliser is
designed for installation in all types
of diesel engine and promotes
optimum fuel combustion to reduce
fuel consumption and harmfull
exhaust emissions. Dieselogik can
be fitted to Trucks, Buses and any
kind of diesel engine and is
approved as an aftermarket device.
Energenics Europe is focused upon
the commercialisation of Envirox a
fuel borne combustion nanocatalyst
for diesel fuel. In large scale,
independently validated, field trials
Envirox has reduced fuel
consumption by 4-11%, thereby
reducing the net CO2 output by
similar levels. As such Envirox offers
an enhancement that reduces the
carbon impact of diesel fuel.
Stagecoach Bus has used Envirox
nationally across the UK for over
five years. They estimate overall net
savings of over 100,000 tonnes of
CO2 during this period.
evstores
118-127 Park Lane
London
W1K 7AF
Drivelectric
86 Leeside Crescent
London
NW11 0LA
Jonathan Shine
+44 (0)844 88 44 787
info@drivelectric.com
www.drivelectric.com
Drivelectric was established in
January 2002 by a group of
entrepreneurs with backgrounds in
the automotive industry, alternative
fuels and marketing. The company
has established itself as an
authority on all aspects of the
electric vehicle industry and
markets and can advise businesses
and individuals on the best
available EV technology today as
well as vehicles that are likely to
become available in the future.
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Julian Wilford
+44 (0)8456 250675
julian@evstores.co.uk
www.evstores.co.uk
Electric Vehicle Stores (evstores)
sells a range of electric cars,
scooters and commercial vehicles. It
is the distributor for the MyCar city
car, Tazzari city car, Micro-Vett
commercial vehicles and e-max
scooters. The product range will be
expanding. evstores has also
announced that it is considering
local electric vehicle production
before the start of the 2012
Olympics in London.
Hydrocharger Sales Ltd
The Business Centre
Cardiff Road
Barry
CF63 2AW
Mark McGavin
+44 (0)800 043 8178
m.mcgavin@hydrochargeruk.com
www.hydrochargeruk.com
Hydrogen on demand for vehicles
allowing cleaner burn of existing
fuel for more power and reduced
emmissions.
Lean Machines (Kent) Ltd
Unit 5
Canterbury Innovation Centre
University Road
Canterbury
CT2 7FG
Terry John
+44 (0)1227 811717
ride@leanmachines-kent.co.uk
www.leanmachines-kent.co.uk
Lean Machines are a trusted
independent supplier of plug-in
electric two wheel vehicles to the
South-East. We offer products from
a number of good quality
manufacturers, all of which offer
warranty which we support. We can
build a complete solution to
provide a transition to Low Carbon
urban and inter-urban transport
from our base on the University of
Kent campus. Prices range from
around £900 to £8000 depending
on specification and performance.
Lysanda
Suite 3
The Courtyard
Braxted Park Estate
Witham
Essex
CM8 3GA
Masternaut Three X is a Microsoft
Gold Partner and has won places in
the Sunday Times Tech Track 100 for
three years in a row: 2007, 2008 and
2009, highlighting that it is among
the fastest growing technology
companies in the UK.
Lyn Crome
+44 (0)1621 890240
lcrome@lysanda.com
www.lysanda.com
Origo Industries
Daresbury Innovation Centre
Keckwick Lane
Daresbury
Cheshire
WA4 4FS
Lysanda produces the Eco-Log, an
in vehicle device which reduces
fleet running costs by providing
accurate data on fuel consumption
and wastage. Savings are made by
improving driver behaviour using
the Eco-Log in vehicle display and
management tools. Benefits
include; Reduced fuel consumption
by 10-20%, reduced maintenance
costs, carbon reporting, simple
installation, low cost, non-invasive
and does not impact on vehicle
warranty or longevity. Please view
our website for further information.
Masternaut Three X
Priory Park
Great North Road
Aberford
Leeds
LS25 3DF
Amanda Port
+44 (0)113 2814000
amanda.port@masternaut.co.uk
www.masternaut.co.uk
Masternaut Three X is Europe's
largest provider of end-to-end
solutions for businesses on the move,
including vehicle tracking, mobile
workflow applications and Microsoft
Dynamics business management
software. The company's unique
GreenerFleet solution enables fleet
operators to drive down their
environmental impact, reducing
emissions and slashing fuel costs.
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Ian Houston
+44 (0)20 3091 0337
ian-h@origo-industries.com
www.origo-industries.com
The original concept was designed
and built by Origo to prove concept
on the feasibility of capturing
emissions from a moving vehicle,
coupling this with the ability to
regenerate the CO2. Origo Industries
is a research and development
company based at Daresbury Science
& Innovation Campus with core
technologies in the automotive and
energy sectors. Technologies include:
Carbon capture through CO2 and
regeneration via biocatalytic
processes New combustion chamber
leading to higher engine power to
wheel capacity, lower fuel input and
reduced emissions.
PowaStation electric bikes
6 Three Spires House
Station Road
Lichfield
Staffordshire
WS13 6HX
Graham Green
+44 (0)1543 419 419
powastation@rocketmail.com
www.powastation.co.uk
PowaStation are electric bike
specialists and sustainable transport
consultants. As appointed dealers
for most major brands, we can
provide a single electric bike, a fleet
complete with charging station, or
even a social marketing campaign
to promote early adoption, high
uptake and sustained commitment
to electric bike use. We work with
developers of new propulsion
systems, too. We don't have a shop;
we have a showroom, where we can
discuss precisely which bike fits the
bill, and arrange test rides. With
our Midlands base, we can serve
corporate and public sector clients
throughout the UK.
Quantum Mechanics
The Lodge
Glynogwr
Bridgend
CF35 6EL
Leonard Stanford
+44 (0)1656 841420
mail@qmech.co.uk
www.qmech.co.uk
Our core team are experienced
engineers from aviation, defence,
education & civils/construction,
as well as the automobile &
motorsport industries. In
collaboration with partners who are
developing alternative fuels &
propulsion systems. We provide the
engineering and workshop
principles to aid development of
working prototypes, along with
track time testing and evaluation
by way of data capture & analysis
Based on the Welsh section of the
M4 Hydrogen Highway, we are
creating links with the University of
Glamorgan to gain experience and
support from their expertise in
Hydrogen technologies.
Re-Freshco Ltd
19 Cobblewood
Middlesbrough
TS3 9RW
Trackyou Limited
Blackwood Business Park
Ash Road South
Wrexham
LL13 9UG
Derek Foxcroft
+44 (0)1642 291736
re-freshco@hotmail.co.uk
If you operate transport
applications here in the UK we are
developing retro-fit systems that
will help you reduce harmful
emissions and fuel spend. We also
provide bespoke services for Heavy
Off Road applications through Asset
Register Audit & Feasibility Study
Consultancy. Whatever your
application, we will be able to provide
you with a realistic option that is
competitive, sustainable and effective.
TheGreenCarWebsite.co.uk
Domain House
4 Watchgate
Newby Road
Hazel Grove
Stockport
SK7 5DB
Faye Sunderland
+44 (0)161 482 7650
news@reallygooddomains.com
www.thegreencarwebsite.co.uk
The definitive guide to green cars,
providing a wealth of information on
everything from electric cars, efficient
petrol and diesel cars to biofuels and
hydrogen technology. The green car
advisory website is also the best
place for all the latest news and
events relating to green cars.
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Mr Jamie Edwards
01978 665 900
info@trackyou.co.uk
www.trackyou.co.uk
Trackyou Ltd are award winning
providers of asset tracking and
monitoring systems. Specialists in
the field of vehicle telematics,
Trackyou provide GPS based
monitoring of vehicles for public
and private sector clients within the
UK. Trackyou also provide specialist
operational features to the public
sector to enable customers to
accurately monitor fleet activity to
reduce fuel costs and emmissions.
Trackyou also monitor CO2 outputs
from vehicles and the technology
provided by the company has been
used to encourage 'greener' driving
within large fleets as part of Driver
Re-Education.
Matrix of UK low carbon
automotive capabilities
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Energy Saving Trust
Climate Change Trust
Chiltern Transport Consortium
CENEX
CBI
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Bio-power UK Ltd
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SMMT Foresight Vehicle
Sheffield City Council
Aftermarket
Retail Motor Industry Federation
Renewable Energy Association
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Airmax Group Ltd
Aeristech Limited
add2
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Admeasure Scanning
Atraverda Limited
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Artemis Intelligent Power Ltd
Antonov Automotive Technologies Ltd
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Sevcon Limited
Scion-Sprays Ltd.
SAIC Technical Centre UK
RHKi Limited
Revolve Technologies Ltd.
R&D Vehicle Components Ltd
QinetiQ Ltd
Prodrive
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Pivotal Engineering Ltd.
Powertrain Technologies Ltd
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Axon Automotive Limited
Axeon
AVID Vehicles Ltd
Ashwoods Automotive Limited
Anglia Composites
Amzel Ltd
Allied ZEV
Zytek Automotive Limited
Zeroshift Ltd
Vulcan Dezign
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E-motive Electric
Elektromotive
Elecscoot Ltd
EcoCa Ltd
Curtis Instruments UK
Cummins Inc
Coventry University
Connaught Motor Co Ltd
Chesterfield BioGas
Aftermarket
Comesys Europe Limited
Connaught Engineering Ltd
Consultants
Corus Strip Products UK
Controlled Power Technologies Ltd
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Leyland Trucks
Johnson Controls
Iveco UK Ltd
International Rectifier
Infineum UK Ltd
INEOS Bio Limited
Honda (UK)
G-volution Ltd
GreenUrban Technologies Ltd
Greenergy
Green Energy Technologies
Good Energy Ltd
GKN
Geo-Tech Resources Ltd
gasfill Limited
Formtech Composites
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Robert Bosch Ltd.
POD Point
Park and Power Ltd
Organic Power Ltd
Optare plc
MODEC LIMITED
Mirage Ltd
Microcab Industries Limited
Lubrizol Limited
Lithium Force
Aftermarket
Luxfer Gas Cylinders
MICHELIN TYRE PLC
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Mercedes-Benz UK Ltd
Melloy Limited
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Armstrong Nisbet
ADClarity Limited
2 Degrees Management
Zircotec
Wrightbus
UOP (A Honeywell Company)
Tml Precision Engineering Ltd.
The Minfordd Consortium
The Hardstaff Group
Tesla Vehicles Limited
Tegrel Ltd.
Stadco Ltd.
Smith Electric Vehicles
Sigma Technologies Ltd
Sciotech Projects
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Drive System Design
David Lemon Consultants
Colin Buchanan
Cold Logic Limited
CO2ST Limited
CNG Services Limited
cmcl innovations
Claytex
Carmen data Ltd
Bruntel Ltd
Aftermarket
BIS Manufacturing Advisory Service (MAS)
Biofuel Matters
Consultants
avl powertrain Uk
Automotive PR
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Authentic | Energy Management Services
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Hug Engineering Ltd
HILTech Developments Limited
Highbury
GreenFleet
Green Cars Leasing Ltd
Gfleet Services Ltd
Future Transport Systems
FOCUS Consulting
FiveBarGate Consultants Ltd
Faversham House Group
Environment and Energy Consultants
Enagri
Ecovector Consulting
Ecometrica
Ecolane Transport Consultancy
Ecodrive
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R2 Powertrain Ltd
R&D Vehicle Systems Ltd
Palmer PR
Ove Arup & Partners
Orion Innovations
O&S Technology Ltd
Noyle Fleet Solutions Ltd
NHB Enterprises Ltd
NAMTEC
Matchtech Group PLC
Market Engineering
JouleVert Limited
Aftermarket
Ma Innovation 2T4 Ltd
Knibb, Gormezano & Partners
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Institution of Mechanical Engineers (Automobile Division)
WSP UK
WHEB Venture Partners LLP
We Are Futureproof
VEPOWER Limited
TruckGas (UK) Ltd
TRL
Transtech Consultancy Services Ltd
Transport & Travel Research Ltd.
TomTom WORK
The EIC Environmental Investment Network
Technical Advice Limited
TEC Ltd
Romax Technology
Richard Folkson Automotive
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Trackyou Limited
Re-Freshco Ltd
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TheGreenCarWebsite.co.uk
Quantum Mechanics
PowaStation electric bikes
Origo Industries
Masternaut Three X
Lysanda
Lean Machines (Kent) Ltd
Hydrocharger Sales Ltd
evstores
Energenics Europe Ltd
Drivelectric
Dieselogik
City Car Club Limited
ChemEcol (UK) Limited
Astra Vehicle Technologies Ltd
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A range of UK Government support is available from a portfolio of initiatives
called Solutions for Business. The “solutions” are available to qualifying
businesses, and cover everything from investment and grants through to
specialist advice, collaborations and partnerships.
UK Trade & Investment is the government organisation that helps UK-based
companies succeed in the global economy, and is responsible for the
delivery of the two SfB products “Developing Your International Trade
Potential” and “Accessing International Markets”.
We also help overseas companies bring their high-quality investment to the
UK’s dynamic economy – acknowledged as Europe’s best place from which
to succeed in global business.
UK Trade & Investment offers expertise and contacts through its extensive
network of specialists in the UK, and in British embassies and other
diplomatic offices around the world. We provide companies with the tools
they require to be competitive on the world stage.
For further information please visit www.uktradeinvest.gov.uk
or telephone +44 (0)20 7215 8000.
Whereas every effort has been made to ensure that the information given in this document is accurate,
neither UK Trade & Investment nor its parent Departments (the Department for Business, Innovation and
Skills, and the Foreign & Commonwealth Office) accept liability for any errors, omissions or misleading
statements, and no warranty is given or responsibility accepted as to the standing of any individual, firm,
company or other organisation mentioned.
The paper in this document is made from 50 per cent recycled waste pulp with 50 per cent pulp from
well-managed forests. This is a combination of Totally Chlorine Free and Elemental Chlorine Free.
The inks are vegetable oil-based and contain resins from plants/trees and the laminate on the cover
is sustainable, compostable and can be recycled.
Published March 2010 by UK Trade & Investment
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