Low Carbon Automotive Directory UK Trade & Investment is the Government organisation that helps Contents UK based companies succeed in Introduction 3 About this Guide 4 an increasingly global economy. UK Trade & Investment 5 BIS: Investing in the Future 6 Our range of expert services is Low Carbon Vehicle Partnership 7 Cenex 8 tailored to the needs of individual Government/NGOs/Trade Bodies 9 businesses to maximise their Academic Research 16 Development 22 international success. We provide Production/Manufacture 36 companies with knowledge, advice Consultants 51 Training and Qualifications 67 and practical support. Aftermarket 68 Matrix of UK Low Carbon Vehicle Capabilities 72 Low Carbon Automotive Directory Page 2 Cover image ©Group Lotus PLC Introduction Climate change is often quoted as the most significant These new technologies drive the demand for new challenge facing civilisation. Past desires for the most supply chains, providing opportunities for new entrants economic energy sources have led to implications for to the automotive sector. With expertise in these new future generations with the consequent need to reduce technologies spread around the world, consumer energy requirements for transport together with markets and supply chains are also likely to globalise. reductions in carbon emissions. Europe, the United States This will provide opportunities for both developed and and many other countries, including the largest of the developing markets in both low carbon technologies emerging economies, recognise the need for greater and systems. fuel efficiency and have introduced targets and policies adding up to a major global push in this area. The UK has a long and experienced track record in the automotive sector with particular strengths in advanced • In Europe, fleet average vehicle CO2 must be combustion engines, new and lightweight materials reduced to less than 130g/km by 2015 and and innovative and niche vehicles and products. to 95g/km by 2020. The UK is also well known for the strength of its € • Non-compliance fines equivalent to 95/g CO2 motorsport and engineering services sectors. These would also be levied on every vehicle sold if the capabilities have provided the UK with a leading edge target is not met. capability to respond to the low carbon transport • In the USA, an all-encompassing Federal target challenge and deliver technology and products to the of 35.5 mpg for all passenger vehicles by 2016 new and emerging “green” market. This directory has been announced, unifying regulatory reflects the strength and breadth of UK-based efficiency targets for all of the United States. companies operating in this key market. Whilst the key market driver for lower carbon transport is regulatory, consumers have shown an increasing desire for the lower running costs and “greener” image of more fuel efficient vehicles. This has created a demand for new technologies and innovations that are both cost effective and particularly for passenger cars, attractive, avoiding the perception that fuel efficient vehicles, by definition, are dull and boring. More fuel efficient combustion engines, vehicle innovations, electrification of drivetrains, including all electric and plug-in hybrid systems, are in development and will Professor Neville Jackson be introduced to the marketplace in a wide variety Group Technology Director, Ricardo UK Ltd of combinations and products. Chairman, Low Carbon Vehicle Partnership Low Carbon Automotive Directory Page 3 ©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 NOTE featured are: Whilst every care has been taken in • Advanced Materials & Fluids compiling the information in this • Specialist Manufacturing guide, UK Trade & Investment and • Engines & Engine Components the Low Carbon Vehicle Partnership • Transmissions & Drive Trains cannot be held liable for mistakes • Energy Recovery & Storage or omissions. Inclusion of any • Electrical Recharging Infrastructure organisation in this guide does not • Low Carbon Fuels & Infrastructure constitute approval or endorsement • Emissions Control in any way. The information on • Systems Integration & Power Management specific organisations was provided • Design & Simulation by the companies themselves. • Monitoring & Evaluation The opinions and ideas expressed • End of Life Vehicle Recycling do not necessarily reflect those • Fuel Cells of UK Trade & Investment or the Low Carbon Vehicle Partnership. The companies and organisations are listed in alphabetical order by name and where provided, full company contact details are given, It is the intention of followed by summarised information on the services each provides. UK Trade & Investment and the Low Carbon Vehicle Partnership that An easy reference matrix of key services and products provided this document should continue to by the companies and organisations listed in this guide can be be developed as a useful resource. found on page 72. Low Carbon Automotive Directory Page 4 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 Investors To The UK • Support to build export capability. • In-depth information provision. • A range of services to assist in exporting for the • Support with doing international business from first time. the UK. • Advice and support including the highly regarded • UK Trade & Investment will provide targeted companies Passport to Export programme that puts together with a range of support including (where appropriate) a in one simple, responsive process all the tools that client account manager who will help existing investors exporting companies need to grow their business. develop their business. These account managers will The package includes advice from an international advise on appropriate usage of trade services including trade adviser to help develop an export strategy, sales leads and market research. identify gaps in international trade skills and then • UK Trade & Investment will advise on the UK as a provide assistance with training, help before a visit potential business location from the inception of the to an overseas market and post-visit evaluation. decision-making process through to detailed • Information and opportunities including sales lead exploration of location options. and bespoke research carried out by overseas teams • A team of R&D specialists helps to support the that can be accessed via the web. Programmes of Government's target to increase UK R&D investment face-to-face meetings can also be arranged in-market from 1.9% to 2.5% of GDP over the 10-years to 2014. and with key decision makers brought to the UK. • Making it happen by arranging meetings with key The programme’s objective is to persuade targeted business contacts, and financially supporting eligible overseas companies to undertake R&D in the UK. This companies to travel in groups, or at times alone to involves the deployment of Virtual Teams, including tradeshows through our Tradeshow Access UK Trade & Investment staff at home and overseas, Programme (TAP), or on overseas missions. UK Trade staff in the Business Relations teams in BIS, the BIS & Investment puts companies in touch with carefully Science and Innovation Network, Research Councils, selected potential buyers in their sector who are Technology Strategy Board and a pool of R&D regularly brought in groups to the UK to see the best Specialists employed by Pera. we have to offer. The programme also helps overseas companies find academic or commercial partners in the UK. For further information please visit us at www.uktradeinvest.gov.uk Low Carbon Automotive Directory Page 5 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: Automotive Unit • Advocate the needs of business across government, The Enterprise and Business Group brings together especially of UK small businesses; four strongly focussed parts of BIS - Advanced • Promote an enterprise environment that is good Manufacturing Industries (AMI), Enterprise Directorate, for business and good for consumers; Regions and the Business Support Simplification • Design tailored policies for sectors of the UK