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UK Low Carbon Automotive Directory UK Trade & Investment is the Government department that helps Contents Introduction 3 UK based companies succeed in an About this directory 4 UK Trade & Investment 5 increasingly global economy. BIS: The Department for Growth 6 Low Carbon Vehicle Partnership 7 Low Carbon Know How 8 Cenex 9 Our range of expert services is Government/NGOs/Trade and Stakeholder Bodies 10 tailored to the needs of individual Academic Research 16 Development 23 businesses to maximise their Production/Manufacture 38 Consultants 58 international success. We provide Training and Qualifications 69 Aftermarket 71 companies with knowledge, advice Matrix of UK Low Carbon Vehicle Capabilities 74 and practical support. UK Low Carbon Automotive Directory Page 2 Introduction Low carbon is the only game in town. This is true From decades of experience, the UK automotive for every nation and for every major industry, not supply chain has built up great business acumen, least the automotive industry which, for decades, contributing to outstanding performance. Partnership in has given us the many and considerable benefits international business is something that comes naturally that come from motorised road transport. And now, to our companies and the UK government supports the automotive sector is again leading the way in that by providing one of the most business-enabled developing low-carbon technologies to ensure that environments in the world. The UK is open for business future generations can continue to enjoy those benefits. and welcomes overseas investment in our low-carbon industries. In 2010, again, the Ernst & Young European The low carbon automotive sector has made Attractiveness Survey found that the UK was the best breathtaking strides in recent years and now promises destination in Europe for foreign direct investment. a new era of motoring which maintains performance, increases efficiency and sharply reduces pollution, I hope this brochure will provide you with a both in the manufacture and operation of vehicles. stimulating introduction to the UK’s low carbon UK companies and academic institutions have been, automotive excellence and that you will be persuaded and continue to be, at the leading edge of these that the UK should be your number one trading developments. The breadth of the UK’s world class partner and your location of choice for low-carbon capabilities are outlined in this brochure. vehicle technologies investment. UK green vehicle capabilities encompass all areas of road transport including, for example, motorsport and off-highway vehicles. The technologies cover not just electric vehicles, as many might think, but also areas such as biofuels, super-light materials, lean-burn engines, regenerative braking, hybrid powertrains, exhaust gas energy recovery, powertrain efficiency enhancement and fuel cells. A particular strength of the UK is the breadth of expertise provided by our internationally renowned design engineering companies. The UK automotive industry spends around £1 billion per year in research and development in the UK and more than 20 of our universities are engaged in basic Margaret Porteous automotive related research, with substantial support Director of Advanced Engineering & Energy from the UK government. UK Trade & Investment UK Low Carbon Automotive Directory Page 3 © Ricardo plc About this directory 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. NOTE Whilst every care has been taken in This guide compiling the information in this Among the full spectrum of low carbon automotive capabilities featured are: guide, UK Trade & Investment and s Advanced Materials & Fluids the Low Carbon Vehicle Partnership s Specialist Manufacturing cannot be held liable for mistakes s Engines & Engine Components or omissions. Inclusion of any s Transmissions & Drive Trains organisation in this guide does not s Energy Recovery & Storage constitute approval or endorsement s Electrical Recharging Infrastructure in any way. The information on s Low Carbon Fuels & Infrastructure specific organisations was provided s Emissions Control by the companies themselves. s Systems Integration & Power Management The opinions and ideas expressed s Design & Simulation do not necessarily reflect those s Monitoring & Evaluation of UK Trade & Investment or the s End of Life Vehicle Recycling Low Carbon Vehicle Partnership. s Fuel Cells It is the intention of The companies and organisations are listed in alphabetical order by name UK Trade & Investment and the and where provided, full company contact details are given, followed by Low Carbon Vehicle Partnership summarised information on the services each provides. that this document should continue to be developed as a An easy reference matrix of key services and products provided by the useful resource. companies and organisations listed in this guide can be found on page 73. UK Low Carbon Automotive Directory Page 4 UK Trade & Investment is the Government department 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 dynamic 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 Investors To The UK s3UPPORTTOBUILDEXPORTCAPABILITY s)N DEPTHINFORMATIONPROVISION s!RANGEOFSERVICESTOASSISTINEXPORTINGFORTHE s3UPPORTWITHDOINGINTERNATIONALBUSINESSFROMTHE5+ first time. s5+4RADE)NVESTMENTWILLPROVIDETARGETEDCOMPANIES s!DVICEANDSUPPORTINCLUDINGTHEHIGHLYREGARDED with a range of support including (where appropriate) a Passport to Export programme that puts together client account manager who will help existing investors in one simple, responsive process all the tools that develop their business. These account managers will exporting companies need to grow their business. advise on appropriate usage of trade services including The package includes advice from an international sales leads and market research. trade adviser to help develop an export strategy, s5+4RADE)NVESTMENTWILLADVISEONTHE5+ASA identify gaps in international trade skills and then potential business location from the inception of provide assistance with training, help before a visit the decision-making process through to detailed to an overseas market and post-visit evaluation. exploration of location options. s)NFORMATIONANDOPPORTUNITIESINCLUDINGSALESLEAD and bespoke research carried out by overseas teams For further information please visit us at that can be accessed via the web. Programmes of www.ukti.gov.uk face-to-face meetings can also be arranged in-market and with key decision makers brought to the UK. s-AKINGITHAPPENBYARRANGINGMEETINGSWITHKEY 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. UK Low Carbon Automotive Directory Page 5 The Department for Growth Our mission is to build 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 it will foster world-class universities and promote an open global economy. The department will: Automotive Unit s &OSTERCOMPETITIVEMARKETSTHROUGHTHERIGHTBUSINESS Automotive is a sector of national importance, with law framework, enabling companies to compete freely strong growth opportunities and a vital role to play in and giving consumers choice and value. the UK economy’s transition to low carbon technologies. s %NSURE#ONSUMERSARETREATEDFAIRLY KNOWTHEIRRIGHTS 4HROUGHTHEJOINT)NDUSTRY 'OVERNMENT!UTOMOTIVE and be able to use them effectively, and consumer Council, we are working to tackle a number of barriers law should be fair to both consumers and businesses. to growth, including the historic fragmentation of the s 0ROMOTEBESTPRACTICEANDEFFECTIVEEMPLOYMENTRELATIONS UK automotive sector and the challenge of keeping and s 4HROUGHENTERPRISEANDBUSINESSSUPPORT STRENGTHEN adding to the international investment in the sector the enterprise environment for small businesses and that we need to drive growth. The Automotive Council enabling more people and communities to set up in is also implementing an unprecedented technologies business. roadmap based on buy-in from the whole sector, and s "ECOMMITTEDTOHELPING"RITISHINDUSTRYINCREASEITS identifying new supply chain opportunities created by productivity and develop world-class competitiveness the
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