Low Carbon Automotive Directory

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1 Low Carbon Automotive Directory

2 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. Contents Introduction 3 About this Guide 4 UK Trade & Investment 5 BIS: Investing in the Future 6 Low Carbon Vehicle Partnership 7 Cenex 8 Government/NGOs/Trade Bodies 9 Academic Research 16 Development 22 Production/Manufacture 36 Consultants 51 Training and Qualifications 67 Aftermarket 68 Matrix of UK Low Carbon Vehicle Capabilities 72 Low Carbon Automotive Directory Page 2 Cover image Group Lotus PLC

3 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. In Europe, fleet average vehicle CO 2 must be reduced to less than 130g/km by 2015 and to 95g/km by Non-compliance fines equivalent to 95/g CO 2 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. 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. 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. 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. Professor Neville Jackson Group Technology Director, Ricardo UK Ltd Chairman, Low Carbon Vehicle Partnership Low Carbon Automotive Directory Page 3

4 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. 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. Low Carbon Automotive Directory Page 4

5 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 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 Low Carbon Automotive Directory Page 5

6 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. 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 Low Carbon Automotive Directory Page 6

7 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 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. 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. Find out more about the Low Carbon Vehicle Partnership at or contact: Roy Williamson LowCVP 83 Victoria Street, SW1H 0HW +44 (0) roy.williamson@lowcvp.org.uk Low Carbon Automotive Directory Page 7

8 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 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 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) 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 Advantage Niche Vehicle Programme (ANV) 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. The Low Carbon Vehicle Procurement Programme (LCVPP) 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) 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 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 How to contact Cenex For more information about working with Cenex please visit or contact: Robert Evans Cenex Holywell Park Loughborough LE11 3TU +44 (0) info@cenex.co.uk Low Carbon Automotive Directory Page 8

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10 Allied Biodiesel Industries (UK) 6 Coyle s Lane Ballyrobert Bangor Co Down, BT19 1UF Terry de Winne +44 (0) terry@biofuels.fsnet.co.uk Trade organisation. Bio-power UK Ltd Madryn Hen Felin Bangor LL57 4BE John Nicholson +44 (0) biopoweruk@hotmail.com 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. Birmingham City Council 18th Floor Alpha Tower Suffolk Street Queensway Birmingham B1 1TT Sandy Taylor +44 (0) sandy.taylor@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 CO 2 emissions by 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) sam.corry@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 innovation and delivers a sustainable built environment. Cenex Loughborough University Ashby Road Loughborough Leicestershire LE11 3TU Julia Chance +44 (0) julia.chance@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) dave.mcdonald@ thamesvalley.pnn.police.uk We provide full transport services to Thames Valley, Hertfordshire, Bedfordshire and Civil Nuclear Low Carbon Automotive Directory Page 10

11 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) david@climatechangetrust.org Climate Change Trust is a not-for-profit charitable company and specialises in reducing CO 2 emissions that cause climate change. Car travel accounts for more CO 2 emissions than other forms of transport in the UK. Vehicle manufacturers are developing new hybrid vehicles to reduce CO 2 emissions. For the transition period to zero CO 2, we have established a Vehicle CO 2 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. Energy Saving Trust 21 Dartmouth Street London Stephen Rennie stephen.rennie@est.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 EPSRC Polaris House North Star Avenue Swindon SN2 1ET Richard Bailey richard.bailey@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, advanced manufacturing and alternative fuels, including battery technology. European Fuel Oxygenates Association Avenue E van Nieuwenhuyse Brussels Belgium B1160 Graeme Wallace graeme.wallace@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 tim@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. Low Carbon Automotive Directory Page 11

12 Government Car and Despatch Agency 46 Ponton Road London SW8 5AX Harvey Leonard +44 (0) 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. HGCA 223 Pentonville Road London N1 9HY Richard Safford richard.safford@hgca.com HGCA is the cereals and oilseeds sector of the Agriculture and Horticulture Development Board (AHDB) established on 1 April 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 and breeding programmes for production of low carbon feedstocks, R&D for second generation biofuels. Low Carbon Vehicle Partnership 83 Victoria Street London SW1H 0HW Roy Williamson +44 (0) roy.williamson@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. Motorsport Industry Association (MIA) Federation House Stoneleigh Park Warwickshire CV8 2RF Tracy Dewhirst +44 (0) tracy.dewhirst@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 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) nvn@cenex.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. Low Carbon Automotive Directory Page 12

13 NNFCC Biocentre York Science Park York YO10 5DG Alison Hamer +44 (0) 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. Northwest Automotive Alliance Allied Business Centre 1 Potter Place West Pimbo Skelmersdale WN8 9PH Alex Rodrigues +44 (0) a.rodrigues@nwautoalliance.com 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 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) olev.enquiries@olev.gsi.gov.uk 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-in- Places scheme 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 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) info@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) stephenlatham@rmif.co.uk Trade federation for franchised dealers & independent garages. Low Carbon Automotive Directory Page 13

14 Science and Innovation Network, FCO BTO Bangalore BFPO 5433 HA4 6EP Rebecca Fairbairn 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 Procurement Partnering and Programme Management SMMT Foresight Vehicle Forbes House Halkin Street London SW1X 7DS +44 (0) info@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 Andrew Everett +44 (0) enquiries@tsb.gov.uk 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 louise.wallace@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. 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 The Caravan Club East Grinstead House East Grinstead West Sussex RH19 1UA Martin Spencer, Technical Manager +44 (0) martin.spencer@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. Low Carbon Automotive Directory Page 14

15 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) 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) tim.williams@ 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) lisa.thomson@uklpg.org UKLPG is the trade association for the LPG industry in the UK and the operator of the LPGA Approved Low Carbon Automotive Directory Page 15

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17 AMAP University of Sunderland The Industry Centre Entreprise Park West Sunderland SR5 3XB Adrian Morris centres.sunderland.ac.uk/amap/ 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. Brunel University West London School of Engineering and Design Brunel University Uxbridge UB8 3PH Prof. Hua Zhao +44 (0) hua.zhao@brunel.ac.uk 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 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. Low Carbon Automotive Directory Page 17

18 Cardiff School of Engineering Cardiff University Queens Buildings The Parade Cardiff CF24 3AA Mr Simon Parker +44 (0) 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) Nieuwenhuis@cardiff.ac.uk 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 University Cranfield Bedford Beds MK43 0AL Prof. Kambiz Kayvantash automotive@cranfield.ac.uk 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. CASE STUDY Cranfield University 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 Low Carbon Automotive Directory Page 18

19 Fuel Cells Group The University of Birmingham School of Chemical Engineering Edgbaston Road Birmingham B15 2TT Bruno Pollet +44 (0) 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 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 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. Loughborough University Stewart Miller Building Loughborough LE11 3TU Rob Thring +44 (0) r.h.thring@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 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) 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. Low Carbon Automotive Directory Page 19

20 Swansea University, School of Engineering Singleton Park Swansea SA2 8PP Prof. J Sienz j.sienz@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 Dr Jillian Anable +44 (0) j.anable@abdn.ac.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 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) angela.knight@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 Chris Brace +44 (0) c.j.brace@bath.ac.uk 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 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) m.ebrahimi@bradford.ac.uk 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) andrew.forsyth@manchester.ac.uk The Power Conversion Group undertakes research into high temperature, power-dense power electronics (DC-DC converters and DC- AC inverters and high-power factorrectifiers), traction machines, energy storage and power train control for low-carbon vehicle systems. Low Carbon Automotive Directory Page 20

21 University of Nottingham Department of Mechanical Materials and Manufacturing Engineering Faculty of Engineering University of Nottingham, University Park Nottingham. NG7 2RD Professor P J Shayler +44 (0) paul.shayler@nottingham.ac.uk engines-group/ 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) r.slade@surrey.ac.uk www2.surrey.ac.uk/chemistry/ 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 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 strong (three academics). University College London Mechanical Enginereing Department Internal Combustion Engines Group Torrington Place London WC1E 7JE Dr. Pavlos G Aleiferis, Mr. Jose Serras-Pereira +44 (0) p_aleiferis@meng.ucl.ac.uk 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. WMG University of Warwick International Manufacturing Centre University of Warwick Coventry CV4 7AL Richard Seager +44 (0) 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. Low Carbon Automotive Directory Page 21

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23 add2 Hawkesyard Hall Armitage Park Armitage Staffs WS15 1PU Brett Dowen +44 (0) 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) geoff.legood@ 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. Aeristech Limited The TIC Millennium Point 1 Curzon St Birmingham B4 7XG Bryn Richards +44 (0) bryn.richards@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. Airmax Group Ltd Logic House Black Moor Road Verood Dorset BH32 6BB Steve Perham +44 (0) info@airmaxgroup.com The Airmax Group was established in 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 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 CO 2 emissions; driving techniques and its effect on the calculation of claims management and CO 2. Amberjac Projects Ltd Unit 14, Henry Bells Yard Dysart Road Grantham Lincs NG31 7DB Simon Sheldon +44 (0) simon@amberjacprojects.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 David Paul +44 (0) dpaul@antonovplc.com 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 Low Carbon Automotive Directory Page 23

24 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) p.joly@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 CO 2 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 Andrew Loyns +44 (0) acloyns@atraverda.com Atraverda, a privately held company, has developed an energy storage solution based on a conductive ceramic material with the Ebonex 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. BERU f1systems Owen Road Diss Norfolk IP22 4ER John Bailey +44 (0) john.bailey@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 Philip Hosken +44 (0) marrack@btinternet.com LCE/ContentByUser/923 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 CO 2 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. CAN Systems 3 Mackenzie Way Manor Road Cheltenham GL51 9TX David Paul +44 (0) davidpaul@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 E+11 jjf@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 Low Carbon Automotive Directory Page 24

25 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 Steven Broome +44(0) 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) john.vandore@stfc.ac.uk 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 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. Delta Motorsport Unit 2250 Silverstone Technology Park Silverstone Circuit Northants NN12 8GX Nick Carpenter +44 (01327) nick@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. 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. Low Carbon Automotive Directory Page 25

26 Ecotech Motorsport Saval La Route des Cotes du Nord Trinity Jersey JE3 5BJ Steve Blampied +44 (0) 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) Info@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) acatcorfe@aol.com 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) huw.owen@gordonmurraydesign.com 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) gary.murphy@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) ralf.wascheck@iav.de IAV is one of the leading providers of engineering services to the automotive industry. Our core competencies include perfected, Low Carbon Automotive Directory Page 26

27 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) 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 Dr Jon Moore +44 (0) jon.moore@intelligent-energy.com 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 These zero emission vehicles will have a range of 250 miles be refuelled in five mins. IQuad Technology 34 St Johns Terrace Devoran Truro TR3 6ND Dan Parry-Williams +44 (0) dan@iquad.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 Q 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. Langford Performance Eng Ltd 17 Bradfield Close Finedon Road Ind Est Wellingborough NN8 4RQ Chris Delaney +44 (0) sales@lpengines.demon.co.uk 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 Libralato Holdings Ltd. 153 Royce Road Manchester M15 5TJ Dan Aris +44 (0) dan.aris@libralato.co.uk 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 + E- REV/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. Low Carbon Automotive Directory Page 27

28 CASE STUDY 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 Potash Lane Hethel Norfolk NR14 8EZ Mark James +44 (0) eng-uk@grouplotus.com 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) daren.mottershead@gb.mahle.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 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. Millbrook Proving Ground Millbrook Bedfordshire MK45 2JQ Neil Fulton +44 (0) neil.fulton@millbrok.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. Low Carbon Automotive Directory Page 28

29 MIRA Ltd Watling Street Nuneaton CV10 OTU Dr. Anthony Baxendale +44 (0) 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) Hybrid transmission and high performance electric motor technologies. Oaktec Hill House Farm Cockerham Lancaster LA2 0DZ Paul Andrews +44 (0) 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 David Tonery +44 (0) dtonery@oxy-gencombustion.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 Auto- Ignition (CAI) engines. Oxy-Gen provides enabling technology for the commercialisation of these engines along with particular interest in engine downsizing and alternative fuels. Pi Shurlok Ltd Milton Hall Ely Road Milton Cambridge CB24 6WZ Jon Whitehouse +44 (0) jon.whitehouse@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 Paul McLachlan paul.mclachlan@pivotalengine.com 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 Low Carbon Automotive Directory Page 29

30 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. Powertrain Technologies Ltd Units 3 & 4 Chalk Lane Snetterton Norfolk NR16 2JZ Andrew Barnes +44 (0) andrew.barnes@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. 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 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. Prodrive Acorn Way Banbury OX16 3ER Peter Tibbles +44 (0) ptibbles@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 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. QinetiQ Ltd Cody Technology Park Ively Road, Farnborough Hampshire GU14 0LX Louise Mothersole +44 (0) lrmothersole@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. R&D Vehicle Components Ltd Colin Sanders Innovation Centre Mewburn Road Banbury Oxfordshire OX16 9PA Rob Millar +44 (0) rob.millar@rdvc.co.uk R&D Vehicle Components is a specialist automotive electronic engineering design consultancy and manufacturer. Working with several Low Carbon Automotive Directory Page 30

31 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) 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. RHKi Limited 8 Exchange Quay Salford Manchester M5 3EJ Roger Kennedy +44 (0) rogerkennedy1@hotmail.com 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 CO 2 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) Neville.Jackson@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. 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 CO 2 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. Ricardo continues over Low Carbon Automotive Directory Page 31

32 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. SAIC Technical Centre UK Lowhill Lane Birmingham B31 2BQ Tony Spillane +44 (0) tony.spillane@partner.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) a.armstrong@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 Low Carbon Automotive Directory Page 32

33 significantly reduced cost compared with other technologies (e.g. in line with Euro 3/ China Stage 3 for motorcycles and beyond). Scion- Sprays is also investigating a number of other technologies such as technologies to enable hybrid 2- wheelers to be developed. Sevcon Limited Kingsway South, Gateshead, Tyne & Wear, NE11 0QA Matt Boyle +44 (0) Matt.boyle@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) info@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) omar.hadded@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 CO 2 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) dave@tech2reality.com Tech2reality Ltd was formed in May 2005 by a group of former MG Rover engineers and was the winner 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) lin.collier@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 Low Carbon Automotive Directory Page 33

34 TRW Conekt Technical Centre Stratford Road Solihull West Midlands B90 4GW Dr Kevin Richardson +44 (0) 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) Rupal@TTXGP.com Racing series for Zero carbon and clean emmission motorsports. Developing world wide multi-mode racing series from TWI Limited Granta Park Great Abington Cambridge CB21 6AL Mike Nunn +44 (0) mike.nunn@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) damien.smith@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 & 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) info@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 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 Williams Hybrid Power Limited has developed a novel, patented electromechanical flywheel Low Carbon Automotive Directory Page 34

35 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. Zeroshift Ltd Davy Avenue Knowlhill Milton Keynes MK5 8PB 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. Bill Martin +44 (0) bill.martin@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) steve.tremble@zytek.co.uk Through advanced engineering Zytek Automotive have developed systems for concept through to Low Carbon Automotive Directory Page 35

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37 Allied ZEV 230 Balmore Road Glasgow G22 6LJ Donald Pow +44 (0) 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) amthorby@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 Chris Whitewick +44 (0) anglia.composites@virgin.net 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) mark.roberts@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 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. Astra Vehicle Technologies Ltd Innospec Manufacturing Park Oil Sites Rd Ellesmere Port Cheshire CH65 4EY John Chadderton +44 (0) johnc@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) ryan@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 Low Carbon Automotive Directory Page 37

38 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) info@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) cousins@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) ps.communications3@ 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 Bee Automobiles 200 Brook Drive Green Park Reading RG2 6UB Stephen Voller +44 (0) stephen.voller@beeautomobiles.com British manufacturer of electric cars. Bee One a 5-door 4 seat family car with upgradeable battery packs, available 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 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) stephen.voller@beeautomobiles.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) nick.rolf@boc.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 Low Carbon Automotive Directory Page 38

39 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) 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 Stephen McCulloch +44 (0) stephen.mcculloch@ chesterfieldcylinders.co.uk 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 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 jon.aitchison@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. Connaught Engineering Ltd Connaught Technical Centre Dafen Llanelli SA14 8LQ Geoff Matthews +44 (0) gmatthews@ connaughtengineering.com Connaught Engineering Ltd are world leaders in the design and development of low carbon automotive technologies. The company is in production with the worlds first post production hybrid solution for light commercial vehicles, HYBRID+, available from 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) tbishop@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 Low Carbon Automotive Directory Page 39

40 Controlled Power Technologies Ltd Unit 4 Westmayne Industrial Park Bramston Way Laindon SS15 6TP Nick Pascoe +44 (0) nick.pascoe@cpowert.com Evolutionary CO 2 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) vernon.john@corusgroup.com 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 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. Coventry University Priory Street Coventry CV1 5FB Mike Dickison Principal Lecturer in Automotive Engineering +44 (0) ar.enquiry@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. Cummins Inc Yarm Road Darlington Co Durham DL1 4PW Steven Nendick +44 (0) steven.nendick@cummins.com 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) rob.francis@curtisinst.co.uk 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 Low Carbon Automotive Directory Page 40

41 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) ecocaltd@aol.com 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) sales@elecscoot.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) info@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) paul.evans@venture-automotive.com E-motive are specialist distributors of Battery Electric Vehicles across 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 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) james.rosson@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. Low Carbon Automotive Directory Page 41

42 FCL Petroleum Ltd Hawthorns House Halfords Lane Smethwick West Midlands B66 1DW Colin Walker +44 (0) FCL is blending and distributing advanced fuels that will have a significant impact on lowering CO 2 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) mail@flybridsystems.com 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 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) 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. Formtech Composites Leafield Technical Centre Langley Oxfordshire OX29 9EF Mark Preston +44 (0) mark.preston@ 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) nleece@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. Low Carbon Automotive Directory Page 42

43 Geo-Tech Resources Ltd Walford House Standon Staffordshire ST21 6QS James Bladen +44 (0) Combustion efficiency is the sole objective of our designs. All major pollutants including CO 2 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) jon.beasley@gkn.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 electric drive axles for various vehicle manufactures. Good Energy Ltd Monkton Reach Chippenham Wiltshire SN15 1EE Joe Wadsworth +44 (0) joe.wadsworth@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) luke@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 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) alex.lewis@greenergy.co.uk 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) nigel.standley@greenurban.eu GreenUrban was established in 2004 by Alex Mullen and Nigel Standley, both experienced Low Carbon Automotive Directory Page 43

44 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) chris.smith@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) john.kingston@honda-eu.com 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 CO 2 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 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) martin.dare-edwards@infineum.com Infineum develops and manufactures chemical additives for use in lubricants & fuels. Approximately 1 in 3 vehicles throughout the world contain 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) andrew.stewart@irf.com 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. Low Carbon Automotive Directory Page 44

45 Iveco UK Ltd Iveco House Station Road Watford Herts WD17 1SR Martin Flach 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) mark.bridgeman@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 Rob Lawton +44 (0) rob.lawton@paccar.com 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) ian@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. Lithium Force 86 Leeside Crescent London NW11 0LA Jonathan Shine +44 (0) europe@lithiumforce.com 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) ian.bown@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. Low Carbon Automotive Directory Page 45

46 Luxfer Gas Cylinders Private Road 2 Colwick Nottingham NG4 2BH Mark Lawday +44 (0) alternativefuel@luxfer.net 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 CO 2 emissions, tailpipe emissions and fuel costs. Magnetic Systems Technology (MAGTEC) Newhall Road Sheffield S9 2QL David Blackwell +44 (0) d.blackwell@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) nbarrell@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) julia.elkins@daimler.com 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 CO 2 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. Michelin Tyre plc Campbell Road Stoke-on-Trent ST4 4EY Peter Snelling +44 (0) peter.snelling@uk.michelin.com Supplier of class leading latest generation low rolling resistance tyres for cars, vans and trucks. Delivering at least 4gm/km reduction in CO 2 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) johnj@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. Low Carbon Automotive Directory Page 46

47 Mirage Ltd C3 Trentham Trade Park Stanley Mathews Way Stoke on Trent ST4 8GA Nick Mountford +44 (0) 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) paul.odowd@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) bussales@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 Ltd Gould's House Horsington Somerset BA8 0EW Christopher Maltin +44 (0) christopher.maltin@ organic-power.co.uk 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) mark@parkandpower.co.uk Design of networked, electric vehicle recharge solutions. POD Point Mayfair Car Centre Park Lane London W1K 7AN Erik Fairbairn +44 (0) erik.fairbairn@infracharge.com POD Point is the next generation electric vehicle charging Low Carbon Automotive Directory Page 47

48 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) 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) simon.rushworth@sial.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) alan.martin@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) g.farmer@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 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) r.m.mayer@reading.ac.uk 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) colin@sigmatechnologies.co.uk Sigma Technologies Ltd is a recognised specialist in high quality, ISO accredited precision engineering; manufacturing a wide range of components and Low Carbon Automotive Directory Page 48

49 assemblies using the latest CNC technology. Smith Electric Vehicles Vigo Centre Birtley Road Washington Tyne & Wear NE38 9DA Amelia Pearce +44 (0) 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) p.jaggers@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) keith.pallett@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 Mr John Holden +44 (0) jholden@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) enquiries@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 CO 2 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 Low Carbon Automotive Directory Page 49

50 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) ifalconer@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 Neil Dyer +44 (0) ndyer@tmlcnc.com Tml Precision specialises in design, prototyping and manufacture of precision engineered components. Our state of the art workshop 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) jim.woodger@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. Wrightbus Galgorm Industrial Estate Fenaghy Road Ballymena BT42 1PY Maurice Perl +44 (0) mperl@onetel.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 Unit 2 Rutherford Avenue Harwell Science & Innovation Campus Oxon OX11 0QJ Terry Graham +44 (0) terry.graham@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. Low Carbon Automotive Directory Page 50

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52 2 Degrees Management PO Box 632 WD3 4HX Julian Wilford +44 (0) 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 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) sujith.kollamthodi@aeat.co.uk 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) bnisbet@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 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) web@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 St. Anne's Court London W1F 0BJ Tom Callow +44 (0) tcallow@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 Low Carbon Automotive Directory Page 52

53 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) 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) malcolm.shepherd@ 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) annpalmer@emd.org.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 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) bruntel.hall@googl .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 4000rpm). Expander TDC lags 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) d.hartley@caparo-vt.com Caparo Vehicle Technologies 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) rtr@comcar.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 Low Carbon Automotive Directory Page 53

54 emissions data, we provide detailed tax information based on emissions for all current UK vehicles. is for company car drivers whilst 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) 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) ajsmallbone@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 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 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. Low Carbon Automotive Directory Page 54

55 CNG Services Limited 37 St Bernards Road Olton Solihull B92 7AX John Baldwin +44 (0) 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 Toni Griffiths +44 (0) toni@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. Cold Logic Limited 11 Manor Green Stratford upon Avon Warwickshire CV37 7ES Paul Tuszynski +44 (0) paul@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) mark.fitch@cbuchanan.co.uk 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. David Lemon Consultants 15 Bowmans Close Steyning BN44 3SR David Lemon david.lemon@virgin.net 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) mark.findlay@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. Low Carbon Automotive Directory Page 55

56 E4tech 83 Victoria St. London SW1H 0HW Fabio Montemurro +44 (0) 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) matthew@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 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. Ecolane Transport Consultancy Unit 62 Spike Island 133 Cumberland Road Bristol BS1 6UX Dr Ben Lane +44 (0) info@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 (CO 2, 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) richard.tipper@ecometrica.co.uk Ecometrica is an independent business which brings together experienced analysts and worldclass 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) 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. Low Carbon Automotive Directory Page 56

57 Enagri Spalding PE12 8EY Richard Crowhurst +44 (0) 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) 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) Sustainabilitylive! is the home of five leading environment exhibitions, including BEX, ET, 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 May To learn more about the show, call or FiveBarGate Consultants Ltd 4 Holnicote Close Ingleby Barwick Stockton-on-Tees TS17 0NJ Ian Waller +44 (0) ian@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. FOCUS Consulting 126 Main Street Swithland Loughborough LE12 8TJ Dr Geoffrey May +44 (0) geoffrey.may@tiscali.co.uk Consultancy specialising in rechargeable batteries for transport and other applications with strong expertise in HEVs, PHEVs and pure EVs including infrastucture requirements. Future Transport Systems Floor B Millburn House Dean Street Newcastle upon Tyne NE1 1LE Liz Gray +44 (0) liz.gray@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. Low Carbon Automotive Directory Page 57

58 Gfleet Services Ltd Shrewsbury Environmental Technology Centre The Pump House Coton Hill Shrewsbury SY1 2DP Chris Endacott +44 (0) / +44 (0) 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. Green Cars Leasing Ltd 38 Overmead Shoreham-By-Sea BN43 5NS Adam Kenney +44 (0) 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". GreenFleet 226 High Road Loughton Essex IG10 1ET Colin Boyton +44 (0) colin.boyton@psigroupltd.co.uk 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. Highbury 1 Highbury Road Hitchin Herts SG4 9RW Elizabeth McNabb +44 (0) elizabeth@highburyltd.com 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. HILTech Developments Limited 22 Larbre Crescent Whickham Newcastle upon Tyne NE16 5YG David Holden +44 (0) executive@hiltechdevelopments.com 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. Hug Engineering Ltd 5 Noel Coward House Vauxhall Bridge Road London SW1V 2SW Urs Halter +44 (0) urs.halter@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. Low Carbon Automotive Directory Page 58

59 Innoval Technology Ltd Beaumont Close Banbury OX16 1TQ Geoff Scamans +44 (0) 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) info@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. Knibb, Gormezano & Partners The Old Vicarage Marketplace Castle Donington Derby DE74 2JB Brian Knibb/Alex Woodrow +44 (0) alexwoodrow@kgpauto.com Knibb, Gormezano & Partners (KGP) is a specialist technology market 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) tomthma@yahoo.com 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. Market Engineering North Bar House North Bar Banbury OX16 0TH Richard Gotch +44 (0) richard.gotch@m-eng.com Market Engineering is Europe's leading PR agency for the Low Carbon Automotive Directory Page 59

60 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) richard.surridge@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. NAMTEC Swinden House Moorgate Road Rotherham S60 3AR David Stafford +44 (0) david.stafford@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. NHB Enterprises Ltd 19 Silver Birch Drive BN13 3PP Nick Bowyer +44 (0) info@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 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. Noyle Fleet Solutions Ltd Prospect Houe 18 Pentrich Road Swanwick Alfreton Derbyshire DE55 1BN Malcolm Noyle +44 (0) malcolm.noyle@ noyle-fleet-solutions.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. O&S Technology Ltd 58 Greenhill Blackwell Worcestershire B60 1BL Tony Spillane +44 (0) tony@oandstechnology.com With a wealth of OEM vehicle engineering experience, O&S Technology have recently been Low Carbon Automotive Directory Page 60

61 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) alison.cavey@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) neil.butcher@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) rpalmer@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 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) rob.millar@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) ask.r2@r2powertrain.com R2 Powertrain provides a rapid one-stop shop for the design, control and production of innovative powertrains that can improve Low Carbon Automotive Directory Page 61

62 vehicle efficiency and reduce CO 2. 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) 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 Richard Armitage +44 (0) info@ratransport.co.uk RATC specialises in sustainable travel and community and accessible transport. We seek to 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) 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. Romax Technology Rutherford House Nottingham Science & Technology Park Nottingham NG7 2PZ Barry James +44 (0) sales@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 Low Carbon Automotive Directory Page 62

63 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) geoff.callow@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. 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) enquiries@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. Low Carbon Automotive Directory Page 63

64 TomTom WORK 20th Floor Euston Tower 286 Euston Road London NW1 3AS Jeremy Gould +44 (0) 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 for more info. Transport & Travel Research Ltd. Minster House Minster Pool Walk Lichfield Staffs WS13 6QT Tom Parker +44 (0) tom.parker@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 David Armstrong +44 (0) 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. TRL Crowthorne House Nine Mile Ride Wokingham Berkshire RG40 3GA +44 (0) enquiries@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 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. TruckGas (UK) Ltd Park End Langstone Newport NP18 2NB Phil Lowndes phil.lowndes@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 Neil Faulkner +44 (0) info@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 Low Carbon Automotive Directory Page 64

65 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 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 Ian.Liddell@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 andrew@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. Low Carbon Automotive Directory Page 65

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67 Institution of Mechanical Engineers (Automobile Division) 1 Birdcage Walk, London, SW1H 9JJ CASE STUDY Louise McKenna +44 (0) l_mckenna@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) simon.poole@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 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. Low Carbon Automotive Directory Page 67

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69 ChemEcol (UK) Limited 3 Swallow End Swallowfields Welwyn Garden City Hertfordshire AL7 1JA Dr. S. O. Hayat +44 (0) chemecoluk@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 CO 2, 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) keith.kelly@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 Martin Osleger +44 (0) martin.osleger@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. Drivelectric 86 Leeside Crescent London NW11 0LA Jonathan Shine +44 (0) info@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. Energenics Europe Ltd 7 Begbroke Science Park Kidlington Oxon OX5 1PF Mike Attfield +44 (0) mike.attfield@energenics.org 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 CO 2 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 CO 2 during this period. evstores Park Lane London W1K 7AF Julian Wilford +44 (0) julian@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. Low Carbon Automotive Directory Page 69

70 Hydrocharger Sales Ltd The Business Centre Cardiff Road Barry CF63 2AW Mark McGavin +44 (0) 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) ride@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 Lyn Crome +44 (0) lcrome@lysanda.com 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) amanda.port@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. 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. Origo Industries Daresbury Innovation Centre Keckwick Lane Daresbury Cheshire WA4 4FS Ian Houston +44 (0) ian-h@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 CO 2. 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 CO 2 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) powastation@rocketmail.com PowaStation are electric bike specialists and sustainable transport consultants. As appointed dealers Low Carbon Automotive Directory Page 70

71 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) mail@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 Derek Foxcroft +44 (0) 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) news@reallygooddomains.com 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. Trackyou Limited Blackwood Business Park Ash Road South Wrexham LL13 9UG Mr Jamie Edwards info@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 CO 2 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. Low Carbon Automotive Directory Page 71

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