Power Electronics and Electric Machines
Overview
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Power electronics and Electric Machines refers to all electronic
power related components such as e-motors and BMS on EVs
through to ECUs on conventional vehicles.
A strategic technology supported by strong fundamental
technologies and a good R&D base.
Supply chain development is needed for the mass production of
these technologies should be considered with reference to other
emerging competitive countries.
Automotive technologies capability report
The full UK road map and evidence based assessment of UK capability
and potential can be found at:
www.innovateuk.org/_assets/pdf/automotive%20technologies%20%20the%20uks%20current%20capabilities.pdf
Table Key
S = Short term
M = Medium term
L = Long term
Assessment of UK capability
Pale Blue = Lower potential
Light Blue = Medium potential
Dark Blue = High potential
Clear = No significant market requirement at that time
ROI scale 1-5 with 5 being best
Technology
Categories
Electric Motors
Power
Electronics
UK
capability
S M L
Research Area Focus
Short
Medium
Long
Low Cost,
Compact emotors
Lower
Cost
Super high
efficiency, new
materials
Low cost
Flexible
High temperature,
new materials
Indicative
ROI
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UK academic research centres
Power Engineering and Power Electronics Group, Aston University
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Aston University
Aston Triangle
Birmingham
B4 7ET
Dr. Dani Strickland
+44 (0) 121 204 3737
d.strickland@aston.ac.uk
http://www1.aston.ac.uk/eas/research/groups/pepe/
The Power Engineering and Power Electronics Group is an expanding
research group at Aston University which undertakes research into both
theoretical and practical aspects of power electronics. One of its key
research challenges is the integration of passive and active Loads
including Plug-in Hybrid EVs with Power Electronics and ICT.
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Website:
http://www.bris.ac.uk/engineering/research/em/
School of Electronic Engineering, Bangor University
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Bangor University
Dean Street
Bangor
Gwynedd
LL57 1UT
Professor Paul Spencer
+44 (0) 124 838 2738
s.bone@bangor.ac.uk
http://www.bangor.ac.uk/eng/index.php.en?menu=0&catid=0
The Electrical Energy Management Research Group (EEMG) is one of
thirteen research groups within the Faculty of Engineering at the University
of Bristol. They undertake research into low-carbon electrical systems that
are enabled by advanced, compact and highly efficient electrical machines
and actuators, and power electronic conversion systems. The
management of electrical power is the core challenge, with a focus on the
electrical systems employed in aircraft, automotive drive systems, and
renewable energy plants. Applications range from miniature energy
scavenging to high-power aircraft and vehicle systems.
The School of Electronic Engineering concentrates research into two key
areas; Optoelectronic Devices and Systems (ODS) and Organic
Electronics (OE). ODS look primarily at advancing the design and
applications of optoelectronic devices such as laser diodes. OE research
looks at fabricating and characterising polymer-based devices with a final
goal of incorporating organic devices for sensor, PV and display
applications. They have strong ties with local businesses and regularly
collaborate with them. The work in the OE section occurs in the Plastic
Electronics Research Centre (PERC).
Centre for Advanced Photonics and Electronics (CAPE), University of
Cambridge
Location: University of Cambridge
9 JJ Thomson Avenue, Cambridge, CB3 0FA
Contact: Mrs Diana Finlayson
Phone: +44 (0) 1223 748343
E-mail: cape-office@eng.cam.ac.uk
Website: http://www-cape.eng.cam.ac.uk/
Electrical Energy Management Research Group, University of Bristol
Location: Department of Electrical and Electronic Engineering
University of Bristol
Merchant Venturers Building
Woodland Road
Bristol BS8 1UB
Contact: Professor. Phil Mellor
Phone: +44 (0) 117 954 5259
E-mail: p.h.mellor@bristol.ac.uk
CAPE was established in 2004 and works out of the University of
Cambridge as a collaborative research centre for both industry and
academia. The Centre concentrates on the development of electronics
technology. It has received funding from sources including the EPSRC.
CAPE is supported by single partner, from each of the various industries
involved to avoid any conflict of interest. The automotive partner is Jaguar
Land Rover.
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The Centre is the base for the Electronics, Power and Energy Conversion
Group too. This group’s research is in High Voltage Microelectronics,
Superconductivity and Renewables. Projects include work on high voltage
semiconductors and brushless motors for wind turbines.
Electric Vehicle Centre of Excellence (EVCE), Cardiff University
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Cardiff University
Queen’s Buildings
The Parade
Cardiff
CF24 3AA
Dr Huw C Davies, Institute of Mechanical & Manufacturing
Engineering
+44 (0) 292 087 0498
davieshc@cardiff.ac.uk
http://transport.engineering.cf.ac.uk/evce
The EVCE co-ordinates research activities across different sections of the
school, all relating to Electric Vehicles. The research is broken down into 3
research themes, Energy Management, Structures & Materials and Impact
Assessment. The Centre has a holistic approach, pairing technical projects
such as Range Extender Technology with Social R&D aspects such as the
end user and EV to Grid interactions. One example of the latter is the
Centre’s involvement with the FP7 Mobile Energy Resources in Grids of
Electricity (MERGE) project, which looks directly at the EV to Grid
relationship.
Energy & Transport Centre, City University
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London
EC1V 0HB
Professor Manolis Gavaises, School of Engineering &
Mathematical Sciences
+44 (0) 207 040 8115
M.Gavaises@city.ac.uk
http://www.city.ac.uk/engineering-maths/research/energy-andtransport-centre
Established in 2001, the centre focuses on developing new technologies
for both ground and air transport systems to increase the sustainability,
security and affordability of these technologies. The research themes
include; Internal Combustion Engines, Alternative Energy Systems &
Combustion Research, Positive Displacement Compressors and Small
Turbo Compressors. The Energy Systems & Engines Group works within
the Centre and has a varied research agenda including investigating
hydrogen fuel cells.
Power & Drive Systems Group, Cranfield University
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Cranfield University
Shrivenham
Swindon
SN6 8LA
Dr Patrick Luk, Department of Engineering Systems &
Management
+44 (0) 11234 754 716
p.c.k.luk@cranfield.ac.uk
http://www.cranfield.ac.uk/soe/departments/ope/oena/pemgrp.html
City University
Northampron Square
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The group focuses on advanced electrical machines and drives, electrical
propulsion and actuation, energy management and power processing
applications. They work closely with both internal research groups within
the University, as well as with defence and industry partners. Their
research foci are listed as:
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Innovative electric drivetrain systems for all-electric and hybrid
vehicles, military and other special vehicles.
Novel electric machines and actuators for aerospace, space,
automotive, defence and other mission critical and fault tolerant
applications.
Power and energy management for hybrid vehicles, including
battery/super-capacitor/fuel cell multiple-storage systems.
Electromagnetic launch and electric weaponry.
Renewable energy technologies, including solar-powered electric
generators and power electronic conditioning.
Novel standalone power platforms, high frequency power and data
distribution systems, high efficiency man-portable generators.
Dundee University Centre for Renewable Energy (DUCRE)
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Dundee University
Dundee
DD1 4HN
Contact: Gari Harris
Phone: +44 (0)1382 384390
E-mail: g.harris@dundee.ac.uk
Website: http://www.dundee.ac.uk/elecengphysics/ducre
The Centre brings together a wide range of scientists with strong interests
in renewable energy and environmental issues. DUCRE is engaged in a
wide range of diverse renewable energy and environmental research.
Projects range from electric vehicle technologies, to wind, solar, and hydro
powered technologies, and from energy policy issues to Third World
environmental development analysis.
Their work includes looking at Electric Vehicle Characterisation and
Battery Development, a broad topic that looks at many aspects of electric
vehicles. This project hopes to develop the next generation of battery cells
as well as the systems to manage them.
Centre for Automotive Research (CAR), Durham University
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Durham University
South Road
Durham
DH1 3LE
Dr. David Sims-Williams
+44 (0)191 334 2508
car@dur.ac.uk
http://www.dur.ac.uk/car/
The Centre for Automotive Research is the focal point of research carried
out by the departments of Engineering, Mathematics and Physics. One of
their research themes is looking at Hybrid Electric Vehicles, primarily
looking at microprocessor control of the hybrid powertrain as well as
computational simulation of powertain operation over driving cycles.
Machines and Power Electronics Group, Edinburgh University
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University of Edinburgh
Kings Buildings
Maryfield Road
Edinburgh
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The Control and Power Group at Imperial College London sits within the
Dr. Marcus Mueller, Institute for Energy Systems, School of Engineering
Electrical and Electronic Engineering Department. Their research themes
+44 (0)131 650 5646
include working within the SUPERGEN: FlexNet Consortium looking at the
Markus.Mueller@ed.ac.uk
socio-economic effects of the forthcoming delivery of cleaner energy and
http://www.see.ed.ac.uk/research/IES/research/machines.html#Directthe importance of flexibility of society for this uptake. They have extensive
international contacts and are regularly consulted on the topics of power
The Group’s work on electrical machines and power electronics has
and renewable energy by the likes of the UKERC.
concentrated on the design of novel machines for power take off systems
Control & Power Applications Group, University of Leeds
in renewable energy converters, such as direct drive wave, wind and tidal
current systems. They are developing power electronic converters for
Location: University of Leeds
interfacing these renewable energy systems to the grid and for control to
Leeds
optimise performance. In addition there is also continuing work being
LS2 9JT
carried out on electronic power supplies, including switched mode power
Contact: Doctor J Corda
supplies, resonant mode and uninterruptible power supplies. This Group’s
Phone: +44 (0) 113 343 2000
research falls into three core research themes:
E-mail: j.corda@leeds.ac.uk
Website: http://www.engineering.leeds.ac.uk/electronic/research/contr
 Novel Generator Designs for Renewable Power Generation.
ol-power-applications/index.shtml
 Thermal and Mechanical Analysis for Electrical Machines.
 Power Conversion and Control for Renewable Energy Converters.
The Control & Power Applications Group carries out research into
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Control and Power Group, Imperial College London
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Imperial College London
South Kensington
London
SW7 2AZ
Professor A Astolfi
+44 (0) 207 594 6289
a.astolfi@imperial.ac.uk
http://www3.imperial.ac.uk/controlandpower
electrical machines, drives and power conversion control. This breaks
down into two main categories, Power Converters & Applications, and
Electrical Machines & Power Electronic Drives. Power Converters &
Applications is primarily applied to energy management of renewable
energy sources, while Electrical Machines & Power Electronics Drives
looks to novel electric motor drives.
Centre for Advanced Electronically Controlled Machines and Drives,
University of Leicester
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University of Leicester
Leicester
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LE1 7RH
Dr. Paul Lefley, Department of Engineering
+44 (0) 116 252 2526
pwl3@le.ac.uk
http://www2.le.ac.uk/departments/engineering/research/elect
rical-power/electrical-machines-and-powerelectronics#electrical-machines-and-drives
The Centre for Advanced Electronically Controlled Machines and Drives
hosts the University’s Electrical and Electronic Power Engineering Group,
which is engaged in research into power electronic systems, novel
electrical machines and drives. They have a multi-disciplinary approach to
their research, pooling experience from various University departments.
The Centre specialises in Electric motors, with one eye on a mass market
manufacture end product. Their work is not limited to motors and
encompasses battery charging, fuel cells and ultracapacitors.
Loughborough University
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Loughborough University
Loughborough
LE11 3TU
+44 (0) 1509 263 171
http://www.lboro.ac.uk/
Loughborough University has several open projects relating to Power
Electronics and Electric Machines. It is the site for the Innovative
electronics Manufacturing Research Centre (IeMRC), the Fundamental
Understanding of Technologies for Ultra reduced Emission Vehicles
(FUTURE) Consortium and the Centre for Renewable Energy Systems
Technology
Wolfson School of Mechanical and Manufacturing Engineering
The IeMRC was set up by the Engineering & Physical Sciences Research
Council (EPSRC). It has received more than £16million of funding in the
past 10 years and includes both academic partners as well an industryheavy steering group. While the EPSRC funded the setup of
manufacturing research centres at universities across the UK, the IeMRC
is the only electronics based centre of its kind. The research they carry out
covers a variety of aspects of electrical engineering, with many
prospective benefits to the automotive industry.
Department of Aeronautical and automotive engineering
FUTURE is a consortium of University researchers led by Professor Thring
at Loughborough University. They are looking at the technologies
powering Hybrid Electric Vehicles (fuel cells, batteries, power electronics
etc.), in an attempt to increase efficiency, reduce costs and further
optimise the technologies already established. The project will run until the
end of August 2015 and has received £3million of funding from the
Technology Strategy Board (TSB) and EPSRC. They have an industrial
committee for consultation purposes that includes Jaguar Land Rover &
Intelligent Energy Ltd.
School of Electronic, Electrical and Systems Engineering
The Centre for Renewable Energy Systems Technology was established
in 1993. Its primary activity is research into renewable energy. This
includes technical applications for wind power and solar PV but also
advanced power electronic interfaces. This work comes under the
Networks and Systems research group. The centre is also home to the
SUPERGEN Wind Energy Technologies consortium
Systems Engineering Innovation Centre (SEIC)
The SEIC is a collaborative effort between Loughborough University, BAE
Systems and what was the East Midlands Development Agency. The
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Centre researches systems engineering with an eye towards more
defence based applications. These usually employ complex power
electronics systems, as suggested in their SEAS-DTC program, designed
to create systems engineering for autonomous and semi-autonomous
vehicles.
The Institute also has extensive facilities and a collaborative approach to
its work.
Centre for Advanced Electrical Drives, Newcastle University
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Aerospace Research Institute, University of Manchester
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University of Manchester
Room D41
Sackville Building
Manchester
M13 9PL
Professor Philip Withers
+44 (0) 161 306 8872
philip.withers@manchester.ac.uk
http://www.umari.manchester.ac.uk/index.html
The Aerospace Research Institute at Manchester University has a
research area dedicated to Advanced Electrical Power Systems. Whilst
this is developed with a view towards the Aerospace Industry, the
applications of the findings are not limited. The main research themes
within this area are:
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Electrical Materials.
Electrical Machines.
Power Electronics.
Thermal Management.
Power Distribution Architectures.
Condition Monitoring.
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Newcastle University
Newcastle Upon Tyne
NE1 7RU
Professor Barrie Mecrow
+44 191 222 7329
Barrie.Mecrow@ncl.ac.uk
http://www.ncl.ac.uk/eece/research/groups/drives/caed.htm
The Centre for Advanced Electrical Drives was created in 2007 using
£1million funding from One NorthEast. The centre researches, designs,
manufactures and tests high performance brushless electrical drive
systems developed by the Power Electronics, Drives & Machines Group,
the electric drives research group at Newcastle University.
Power Electronics, Machine and Control Group (PEMC), University of
Nottingham
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University of Nottingham
University Park
Nottingham
NG7 2RD
Professor Jon Clare
+44 (0) 115 951 5356
Jon.clare@nottingham.ac.uk
http://www.nottingham.ac.uk/engineering/research/electrical
systemsandoptics/powerelectronics,machineandcontrolgrou
p/pemcgrouphome.aspx
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Electrical Machines & Drives Research Group, Sheffield University
The PEMC has been granted over £16million in funding by the EPSRC,
TSB, EU, STFC, national and international industry, as well as UK and US
defence bodies. It is staffed by a large number of academic staff and is in
a multitude of international academic and industry partnerships. It has
recently received £2.5million of investment for infrastructure developments
to increase and support growth. Its research covers four main areas:
• Power Electronic Energy Conversion, Conditioning and Control.
• Power Electronics Integration, Packaging and Thermal Management.
• Motor Drives and Motor Control.
• Electrical Machines.
Energy and Power Group, University of Oxford
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Department of Engineering Science
University of Oxford
Begbroke Science Park
Sandy Lane
Kidlington
Oxfordshire
OX5 1PF
Dr Malcolm McCulloch
Malcolm.mcculloch@eng.ox.ac.uk
http://epg.eng.ox.ac.uk/
The Energy & Power Group (EPG) in the Department of Engineering
Science at the University of Oxford undertakes computational and
experimental sustainable energy research with particular focus on
electrical machines and energy systems, for applications such as vehicle
propulsion, mini-grids, and buildings.
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Sheffield University
Mappin Street
Sheffield
S1 3JD
Mrs. Sara Gawthorpe, Department of Electronic and
Electrical Engineering
+44 (0)114 222 5195
s.j.gawthorpe@sheffield.ac.uk
http://www.sheffield.ac.uk/eee/research/emd/index
The Group undertakes fundamental and applied research in enabling
technologies that are likely to be central to future developments in
electrical power engineering. Its strategy is to maintain a balanced portfolio
of projects on a broad range of research topics, and to promote
pullthrough of its R&D to commercial exploitation and applications
encompassing different market sectors. The department also boasts the
Rolls-Royce University Technology Centre (UTC). This Centre facilitates
the advancements in technology viewed as important to Rolls-Royce and
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Electrical machines.
Electromechanical components.
Power electronic converters and devices.
System integration and control.
Whilst these are developed for aeronautical interests, advances could be
transferrable to the automotive industry.
The Electronic and Electrical Engineering department is also a part of the
European POLLUX consortium that researches embedded electronic
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systems for next-gen electric cars. Out of the 35 members there are 2
other UK companies, QinetiQ and IFX-UK
Institute for Energy & Environment, University of Strathclyde
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University of Strathclyde
204 George Street
Glasgow
G1 1XW
Professor Barry Williams
+44 (0) 141 548 2268
InstEE@eee.strath.ac.uk
http://www.strath.ac.uk/eee/research/iee/
The Institute’s work is broken down into 4 main research themes:
 Advanced Electrical Systems and Power Systems.
 Power Electronics Drives and Energy Conversion.
 Renewable Energy Technology.
 High Voltage Technologies and Electrical Plant Diagnostics.
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The Division plays host to Surrey’s Advanced Vehicle Analysis Group, a
research group that looks at a range of vehicle technology aspects that
include fluid dynamics and hybrid powertrains. SAVAG is also host to the
pan-European project, Electric Vehicle Control of Individual Wheel Torque
for On and Off Road Conditions (E-VECTOORC). This project, coordinated by Dr Sorniotti is funded by the EU’s FP7 programme and is an
international collaboration including academic and industrial partners that
looks at EV torque motor outputs for both on and off road situations.
Power Electronics, Applications & Technology in Energy Research
group (PEATER), University of Warwick
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These research themes are mainly associated with Grid technology. The
themes cover High Voltage equipment, methods of converting energy into
electricity, and managing and integrating renewable energy into the
system. There have been some automotive applications to the work done
here, including 2 EV demonstrator projects with Ford and Allied vehicles.
Surrey’s Advanced Vehicle Analysis Group (SAVAG), University of
Surrey
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University of Surrey
Guildford
Surrey
GU2 7XH
Dr. Aldo Sorniotti
+44 (0)1483 68 9688
a.sorniotti@surrey.ac.uk
http://portal.surrey.ac.uk/portal/page?_pageid=822,365014&
_dad=portal&_schema=PORTAL
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University of Warwick
Library Road
Coventry
CV4 7AL
Professor Philip Mawby, School of Engineering
+44 (0)2476 524742
p.a.mawby@warwick.ac.uk
http://www2.warwick.ac.uk/fac/sci/eng/eed/research/peater/
The PEATER group was founded in 2005. Its research themes are
designed to have real-world applications such as use within Hybrid
Vehicles and Electric Aircraft. The head of the group, Professor Philip
Mawby recently set up a £3.15million research project called Vehicle
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Electrical Systems Integration (VESI) that will run until 2015, which is part
funded by the EPSRC. PEATER has also teamed up with the University of
Nottingham’s School of Electrical and Electronic Engineering and School
of Mechanical, Manufacturing and Materials Engineering in a strategic
partnership with Smiths Aerospace. This project has been awarded
£1.37million by the EPSRC to develop technology for electric aircraft;
however some technologies could be transferred to the automotive
industry.
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Low Carbon Vehicle Procurement Programme, aiming to support
the Department for Transport’s plan to reduce fleet emissions,
including exhibition support.
Cross-sector synergies in energy efficiency with the Transport
KTN.
Centre for Process Innovation (CPI)
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Other sources of information and support
CENEX
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Holywell Park
Loughborough University
Ashby Road
Leicestershire
LE11 3TU
+44 (0) 1509 635 750
info@cenex.co.uk
http://www.cenex.co.uk/
The Centre of Excellence for Low Carbon and Fuel Cell Technologies, or
CENEX, is a UK government initiative supported by the Department of
Business, Innovation and Skills (BIS). It currently has four open
programmes:
 Niche vehicles network, whereby support is given to
manufacturers off niche low carbon vehicles.
 Plugged in Places, a project to roll out electric vehicle
infrastructure across the Midlands.
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Wilton Centre
Wilton, Redcar, TS10 4RF
+44 (0) 1642 455 340
info@uk-cpi.com
http://www.uk-cpi.com/index.html
The CPI is a technology innovation centre that uses market knowledge
and technology understanding to take products or services to the
commercial market. The centre provides the facilities to develop concepts
or prototypes as well as support and advice. Set up in 2004, the centre
has strong links with both academia and industry in a range of fields
including plastic electronics. Their business model allows them to take the
financial risks on behalf of their partners to both establish the market
potential and subsequently develop the product to a point at which their
partners will take over.
REEVoltion Consortium
Led by Jaguar Landrover (JLR), this consortium is looking to create three
Range Extended Electric Vehicles (REEVs). The consortium consists of
JLR, Lotus Engineering, Nissan, THINK, Axeon, EVO Electric and Xtrac.
Supported with funding of £9.5million from the TSB, Department for
Business Innovation and Skills (BIS) and the Office for Low Emissions
Vehicles (OLEV), the consortium has been tasked with developing the
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technologies considered necessary for high-end electric and hybrid
vehicles.
KTNs that are of relevance to the automotive sector include the Transport,
Materials and Electronics, Sensors and Photonics. All KTNs can be found
via the Connect gateway at:
Niche Vehicle Network
https://ktn.innovateuk.org/web/guest/home
http://www.nichevehiclenetwork.co.uk/
The Niche Vehicle Network is an independent association of over 100
niche vehicle manufacturers, supply chain and specialist technology
companies. Started in 2005 with funding from Advantage West Midlands
(AWM) and managed by CENEX, the network looks towards increasing
market opportunities for low carbon vehicles. There are a large number of
collaborative projects that have been undertaken by their members, some
of which involve developing Power Electronics & Electric Motors.
Regional Industry/Academia Matching Service
The following organisations offer to assist with finding academic research
skills, expertise and facilities to meet your business needs. They operate
across all technology areas.
Northwest Innovation Network www.nwin.org.uk
Innovation East Midlands www.eminnovation.org.uk
Universities South West www.universitiessouthwest.ac.uk
Interface Scotland www.interface-online.org
Invest Northern Ireland www.investni.com
Electric and Hybrid Vehicles Network
http://www3.imperial.ac.uk/electrichybridvehicles
Located at Imperial College London, the Electric and Hybrid Vehicles
Network looks into all aspects of EVs, including energy storage,
infrastructure, power electronics and electric machines. The Network is
part of the University’s Energy Future’s Lab and brings together
researchers from a range of relevant departments to conduct research of
use to the automotive industry.
Knowledge Transfer Networks
Funded and overseen by the Technology Strategy Board, KTNs promote
knowledge sharing through events, conferences, newsletters, on-line
communities and projects. They are free to join. There are a number of
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The following table pulls together information pertaining to publically funded research and development projects. Information has been sourced from the
Engineering and Physical Sciences Research Council (EPSRC), the Technology Strategy Board (TSB) and the European Framework Programme (FP7).
More information on each can be found on the relevant websites:
 EPSRC
 TSB
 FP7
In the case of FP7 projects, values are expressed in €million.
This project list is under constant development as we strive to include more projects and information. Please note that the FP7 lists are not exhaustive, but an
indication of the size and scope of the FP7 project portfolio in this area. SMMT would welcome any updates, additions or corrections to the list. Contributions
should be emailed to Luke Hampton at lhampton@smmt.co.uk.
FUNDER
EPSRC
EPSRC
EPSRC
EPSRC
EPSRC
PROJECT TITLE
High Efficiency Electrical Energy
Conversion
Development of a microscopic gas
diffusion-reaction model for a H2
producing biocatalyst
Development of a microscopic gas
diffusion-reaction model for a H2
producing biocatalyst
Hydrogen and Fuel Cell Supergen
Hub
New Approach to Extend Durability
of Sorbent Powders for Multicycle
High Temperature CO2 Capture in
Hydrogen
Start
End
PROJECT
CONTACT
02/09
01/14
Professor BC
Mecrow
09/12
09/14
11/12
05/12
11/12
ORGANISATION/
CONSORTIUM
Newcastle University
Electrical, Electronic
& Computer Eng
VALUE
£748,601
Blumberger,
Dr J
UCL
Physics and
Astronomy
£171,251
Bond, Dr P J
University of Cambridge
Department of
Chemistry
£166,190
11/14
04/17
DEPARTMENT
Brandon,
Professor NP
Imperial College London
Milne, Dr SJ
University of Leeds
04/14
Earth Science and
Engineering
School of Process,
Environmental and
Materials
Engineering
£4,100,955
£167,544
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EPSRC
Ultra Battery Feasibility Investigation into the combined
battery-supercapacitor for hybrid
electric vehicle (HEV) applications
09/10
02/12
Dr DA Stone
University of Sheffield
Electronic and
Electrical
Engineering
EPSRC
Vehicle Electrical Systems
Integration (VESI)
10/11
09/15
Mawby,
Professor P
University of Warwick
Sch of Engineering
£3,154,532
EPSRC
Development of a Novel Energy
Efficient Magnetic Scroll Air Motor
03/11
06/12
Wang,
Professor J
University of Warwick
Sch of Engineering
£89,068
09/11
09/16
University of Southampton
Faculty of
Engineering and the
Environment
EPSRC
EPSRC
Green Tribology
iTurbo: Exhaust Energy Recovery in
Low Carbon Vehicles by Intelligent
Turbocharging
07/10
01/12
Wood,
Professor
RJK
Dr R
MartinezBotas
Reddyhoff,
Dr T
£139,148
£1,200,359
Imperial College London
Dept of Mechanical
Engineering
£192,416
Imperial College London
Dept of Mechanical
Engineering
£719,805
University of Brighton
Faculty of arts
EPSRC
TRIBOEMISSION AND BOUNDARY
FILM FORMATION
10/11
09/16
EPSRC
Sandpit: Smart e-bikes understanding how commuters and
communities engage with
electrically-assisted cycling
06/11
05/14
EPSRC
Sensorless Control of AC Motors
01/10
02/11
Dr M Sumner
University of Nottingham
Div of Electrical
Systems and Optics
£87,860
EPSRC
A Cost-Effective Regenerative Air
Hybrid Powertrain for Low Carbon
Buses and Delivery Vehicles
12/10
11/13
Professor H
Zhao
Brunel University
Sch of Engineering
and Design
£364,771
Behrendt, Dr
F
£442,845
13
Power Electronics and Electric Machines
EPSRC
EPSRC
EPSRC
EPSRC
EPSRC
A Cost-Effective Regenerative Air
Hybrid Powertrain for Low Carbon
Buses and Delivery Vehicles
Advanced battery condition
monitoring in electric and hybrid
vehicles
Developing FUTURE Vehicles
(Fundamental Understanding of
Technologies for Ultra Reduced
Emission Vehicles)
Doctoral Training Centre in
Hydrogen, Fuel Cells and their
Applications
Electrochemical Energy Storage with
Graphene-Enabled Materials
EPSRC
EPSRC
12/10
11/13
Professor RK
Stobart
Loughborough University
Aeronautical and
Automotive
Engineering
£112,296
09/10
02/12
Professor NP
Brandon
Imperial College London
Earth Science and
Engineering
£221,230
12/11
11/15
Thring,
Professor R
Loughborough University
Aeronautical and
Automotive
Engineering
10/19
03/18
02/13
02/13
Graphene-based membranes
Inverter connected battery
technology with advanced fault ride
through capability on LV grid system
to help offset the need for standby
generation
01/18
01/18
Kendall,
Professor K
Dryfe,
Professor
RAW
Budd,
Professor
PM
£3,012,029
University of Birmingham
School of Chemical
Engineering
£5,537,269
University of Manchester
School of Chemistry
£2,190,025
University of Manchester
School of Chemistry
£2,839,350
10/10
09/12
Dr D
Strickland
Aston University
Sch of Engineering
and Applied Science
£98,154
EPSRC
Mechanical Energy Scavenging for
in-Wheel Sensors
04/10
04/12
Dr CJ
Anthony
University of Birmingham
Mechanical
Engineering
£96,510
EPSRC
Smart Management of Electric
Vehicles
03/12
03/14
CIPCIGAN,
Dr L M
Cardiff University
Sch of Engineering
£93,402
14
Power Electronics and Electric Machines
EPSRC
The Design and Development of
Multivariable Controls with the
Application for Energy Management
of Hybrid Electric Vehicles.
A Hybrid Modelling And Evidencebased Fault Diagnosis Approach To
Power Transformer Winding
Deformation Detection
06/10
12/11
Dr F
Assadian
Cranfield University
Sch of Engineering
£204,729
£158,146
01/10
01/12
Dr WH Tang
University of Liverpool
Electrical
Engineering and
Electronics
EPSRC
Acoustic Noise and Vibration of
Permanent Magnet Brushless
Machines Having a Fractional
Number of Slots per Pole
02/08
01/11
Professor Z
Zhu
University of Sheffield
Electronic and
Electrical
Engineering
£364,399
EPSRC
Adaptive Development Support for
Future Systems-on-Chip (ADS-SoC)
11/10
10/11
Professor K
McDonaldMaier
University of Exeter
Computer Sci and
Electronic
Engineering
£100,748
EPSRC
Advanced Fault Identification for
Safety Critical Electromechanical
Actuators
10/09
09/12
Dr M Sumner
University of Nottingham
Div of Electrical
Systems and Optics
£349,458
09/11
08/14
Irvine,
Professor J
University of St Andrews
EPSRC
EPSRC
Advancing Biogas Utilization through
Fuel Flexible SOFC
EPSRC
An Innovative Electronics
Manufacturing Research Centre
03/10
02/15
Professor P
Conway
Loughborough University
EPSRC
Chair in Power System Engineering
08/06
07/11
Professor D
Kirschen
The University of
Manchester
EPSRC
Condition Monitoring Power
Electronics for Reliability
(COMPERE)
11/07
10/10
Dr L Ran
Durham University
School of Chemistry
Sch of Mechanical
and Manufacturing
Eng
Electrical and
Electronic
Engineering
Engineering and
Computing Sciences
£1,224,922
£9,088,809
£818,336
£290,409
15
Power Electronics and Electric Machines
EPSRC
EPSRC
EPSRC
EPSRC
EPSRC
EPSRC
EPSRC
EPSRC
Condition Monitoring Power
Electronics for Reliability
(COMPERE)
Energy harvesting: vibration
powered generators with non-linear
compliance
Flame Solid Oxide Fuel Cells,
Simple Devices to Extract Electricity
Directly from Natural Gas and Liquid
Petroleum Gas Flames
Full Proposal for a Smiths University
Strategic Partnership in Advanced
Electrical Power and Actuation
Systems
NOVEL CALORIMETER FOR
DEVELOPING HIGH-EFFICIENCY
PERMANENT-MAGNET
MACHINES AND POWER
CONVERTERS
Real-time dynamic substructure
testing applied to a weight optimised
synchronous power conversion
system
Reducing the Cost and Prolonging
the Durability of Hydrogen Fuel Cell
Systems by in-situ Hydrogen
Purification and Technology
Hybridization (HyFCap)
Silicon Compatible GaN Power
Electronics
09/07
09/10
Professor P
Mawby
University of Warwick
Sch of Engineering
£262,776
01/08
01/11
Dr SG
Burrow
University of Bristol
Aerospace
Engineering
£197,318
09/13
08/16
03/06
02/11
01/13
01/16
Tao,
Professor S
Professor J
Clare
Cao, Dr W
10/10
12/11
09/13
08/17
03/13
02/18
Dr D Drury
Guo,
Professor ZX
Thayne,
Professor I
University of Strathclyde
University of Nottingham
Newcastle University
University of Bristol
UCL
University of Glasgow
Chemical and
Process Engineering
Sch of Electrical and
Electronic Eng
School of Electrical
and Electronic
Engineering
Electrical and
Electronic
Engineering
Department of
Chemistry
School of
Engineering
£726,512
£1,367,958
£367,225
£97,178
£1,442,362
£6,196,718
16
Power Electronics and Electric Machines
EPSRC
Ultra-efficient electrical machines
and drives for EVs and HEVs
09/09
TSB
2nd Generation Zero Emission 12t
Battery Electric Truck
TSB
Aeristech's power-dense high
transient motor/generator and
control technology for enhanced
engine downsizing and
hybrid/electric vehicle applications
TSB
TSB
Electronic and
Electrical
Engineering
05/12
Professor Z
Zhu
University of Sheffield
01/01/2
010
31/03/
2011
steve.blundel
l@paccar.co
m
Leyland Trucks Limited,
MEGTECH LIMITED,
VALENCE TECHNOLOGY
B.V.
£91,800.00
01/11/2
011
30/09/
2012
nicholas.gill
@aeristech.c
o.uk
Aeristech Limited, Imperial
College London
£72,612.00
CABLED: Coventry and Birmingham
Low Emission Demonstrators
01/08/2
009
31/05/
2012
E Van
01/10/2
009
30/09/
2012
stephen.saw
yer@smithel
ectric.com
University of Birmingham,
Ove Arup and Partners Ltd,
The Colt Car Company
Limited, Land Rover, LTI
Vehicles Ltd, MBUK,
Coventry University
Enterprises Limited, Tata
Motors European Technical,
E.ON Engineering Limited,
Birmingham City Council,
Coventry City Council, Aston
University, Coventry
University, OVE ARUP &
PARTNERS LIMITED,
Coventry University
Enterprises Limited HFCD
funding ref 100801
Smith Electric Vehicles
Europe PLC, Ricardo UK
LTD, University of Bristol,
Tirius Limited, TRW Limited
(trading as TRW Conekt)
£313,503
£7,690,252.0
0
£48,000.00
17
Power Electronics and Electric Machines
TSB
EDCT - Low Cost High Efficiency
Transmission Actuation: Electric
Moving Magnet Linear Actuator
01/01/2
010
28/02/
2011
nick.owen@r
icardo.com
TSB
EEMS Accelerate
01/07/2
009
31/05/
2012
justin.brock
@aeat.co.uk
TSB
EVADINE
01/06/2
009
31/08/
2013
lynn.wilkins
@ntceurope.co.uk
31/10/
2009
john.seaborn
e@gordonm
orraydesign.
com
TSB
Exceptional Projects Stream Type A
(De Minimis)
01/05/2
009
TSB
Flexible Multiport Converter
Technology
01/04/2
010
31/03/
2013
ptibbles@pro
drive.com
TSB
Ford Focus Battery Electric Vehicle
(BEV)
01/04/2
009
31/03/
2013
tnicklin@ford
.com
TSB
High Efficiency Transmission (HET)
for Electric Vehichles
01/11/2
009
30/04/
2011
jdavid@anto
novpic.com
Ricardo UK Limited, Raicam
Clutch Limited, TRW Limited
AEA Technology Plc, Eco
Cars Limited, Westfield
Sports Cars Limited, Delta
Motorsport Ltd, Lightning car
company, Green Motion
Limited
Nissan Motor Manufacturing
(UK) Ltd., Liberty Electric
Cars, AVID Vehicles Limited,
Smith Electric Vehicles
Europe PLC, Newcastle
University, Simon Bailes
Limited
Gordon Murray Design
Limited
Prodrive Automotive
Technology Limited,
International Transformers,
Tata Motors European
Technical, Raytheon
Systems Ltd, SciSys UK
Limited, The University of
Manchester
Ford Motor Company Ltd,
Scottish and Southern
Energy, University of
Strathclyde
Antonov Automotive
Technologies, MIRA Limited,
£420,994.00
£25,000.00
£22,811.00
£47,000.00
£199,925.00
£2,391,287.0
0
£431,087.00
18
Power Electronics and Electric Machines
Jaguar Cars Limited
TSB
High Torque Density Electric Drive
For Commercial Vehicles (HiTED)
01/07/2
008
30/06/
2011
d.black@ma
gnomatics.co
m
TSB
High Torque Density Switched
Reluctance Drive System for Low
Carbon Vehicles
01/01/2
012
30/09/
2014
lesley.ilderto
n@sevcon.c
om
TSB
Hybrid Electric Technology for transit
Buses
01/07/2
008
31/12/
2011
stephen.broa
tch@baesyst
ems.com
TSB
Hybrid Integrated Urban Commercial
Vehicle
01/09/2
010
31/08/
2013
TSB
Intelligent Hybrid Electric Power Unit
01/01/2
010
31/12/
2012
Mark.Hopkin
s@denniseagle.co.uk
martin.kadhi
m@ashwood
s.org
Magnomatics Limited,
Magnet Applications Limited,
Volvo Powertrain
Corporation, Kollmorgen
Corporation
Sevcon Limited, Cummins
Generator Technologies
Limited, Newcastle
University
BAE Systems (Operations)
Limited, Alexander Dennis
Limited, University College
London
Dennis Eagle Limited, MIRA
Limited, Magnomatics
Limited, MTL Group Limited
Ashwoods Automotive
Limited, LifeBatt Limited,
Citroen, Sevcon Limited
TSB
KinerStor-Kinetic Energy Recovery
and storage System
01/10/2
009
31/03/
2012
marc.vigar@
ricardo.com
Ricardo UK Limited, Jaguar
Cars Limited, JCB Power
Systems, Torotrak plc, SKF
UK Limited, Crompton
Technology Group Limited,
Williams Hybrid Power
Limited, Ford Motor
Company Limited, Nissan
Motor Manufacturing (UK)
Limited
TSB
Limo- Green
01/07/2
008
31/10/
2010
snicho20@ja
guarlandrove
r.com
Jaguar Cars Limited, MIRA
Limited, Lotus Cars Ltd,
Caparo Vehicle Technolgies
£74,503.00
£102,000.00
£21,385.00
£100,700.00
£77,814.00
£1,950,573.0
0
£69,822.00
19
Power Electronics and Electric Machines
TSB
TSB
London South East Bid : MercedesBenz EDF Energy Elektromotive
Westminster City Council & Greater
London Authority Consortia
LOPEPS - Low Power Electric
Power Steering to provide steering
assist during parking for small, ultraefficient vehicles
01/09/2
009
31/05/
2012
tom@nudge
advisory.com
Mercedes Benz UK, EDF
Energy
01/12/2
009
28/02/
2011
andrew.josep
h@trw.com
TRW Limited, Tata Motors
European Technical, Brook
Motors Limited
£546,230.00
01/11/2
011
30/04/
2013
martin.kadhi
m@ashwood
s.org
Ashwoods Automotive
Limited, University of Bristol,
MCT Reman Limited
£599,295.00
TSB
Low Cost, Scalable Low Rare Earth
Electric Motor
TSB
MAGSPLIT - Magnetic Power Split
Technology for Parallel Hybrid
Electric Vehicles
Not
started
Not
started
d.black@ma
gnomatics.co
m
TSB
Mild Hybrid Bus
01/07/2
008
30/06/
2013
null
TSB
Mini E Research Project United
Kingdom
01/04/2
009
31/08/
2011
paul.johnson
@bmw.co.uk
TSB
MSYS: YASA motor development
with integrated 3-speed drivetrain
01/12/2
011
30/11/
2013
TSB
Nano carbon replacement of copper
conductors in electrical equipment
Not
started
Not
started
alex.tyleebirdsall@driv
esystemdesi
gn.com
executive@h
iltechdevelop
ments.com
Magnomatics Limited, Ford
Motor Company Limited,
Arnold Magnetic
Technologies Limited,
Romax Technology Limited
Alexander Dennis Limited,
Zytek Group Limited,
Nanotecture Limited,
ALLISON TRANSMISSION
EUROPE B.V., Cummins
Generator Technologies
Limited
BMW (UK) Limited, Scottish
& Southern Energy plc,
Oxford Brookes University
£1,881,021.0
0
£1,473,400.0
0
£70,759.00
£3,057,366.0
0
Drive System Design
Limited, Oxford YASA
Motors Limited, MIRA
Limited
£22,400,000.
00
Hiltech Developments
Limited
null
20
Power Electronics and Electric Machines
Paving the way for full
commercialisation of plug in hybrid
vehicles
01/01/2
010
30/06/
2013
TSB
Peugeot Electric Cars
01/04/2
009
TSB
Power electronics for low voltage
automotive systems (PELVAS)
TSB
null
Toyota Europe, EDF Energy
Plc
£0.00
30/09/
2010
null
Allied Vehicles Ltd, Axion
Power Limited, Glasgow City
Council, Scottish Power Ltd,
University of Strathclyde
£24,856.00
Not
started
Not
started
null
TRW Limited
Range Extended Vehicle REHEV
01/07/2
008
30/06/
2010
tmurton@jag
uarlandrover.
com
Land Rover, Amberjac
Projects Limited, Ricardo UK
Limited, E.ON UK PLC
£24,928.00
TSB
Rapid Design and Development of a
Switched Reluctance Traction Motor
Not
started
Not
started
Helen.Thom
as@cobham.
com
Cobham CTS Limited trading
as Cobham Technical
Services, Jaguar Cars
Limited, Ricardo UK Limited
£1,827,070.0
0
TSB
Second Generation 7.5t-12t Diesel/
Electric hybrid truck
01/10/2
008
30/06/
2011
Leyland Trucks Limited,
Eaton Limited, Newcastle
University
£24,994.00
TSB
Study on the Feasibility of a Low
Cost iStream Fuel Cell Vehicle
01/09/2
011
31/08/
2012
Gordon Murray Design
Limited, ACAL Energy
Limited
£75,000.00
TSB
T.27ev - Production of a prototype
for a new ultra-efficient electric
vehicle
01/11/2
009
30/06/
2011
steve.blundel
l@paccar.co
m
graeme.milto
n@gordonm
urraydesign.
com
john.seaborn
e@gordonm
orraydesign.
com
Gordon Murray Design
Limited, Zytek Automotive
Limited
£69,130.00
TSB
Ultra Cost Efficient Hybrid
Powertrain
01/07/2
009
30/04/
2011
Integral Powertrain Limited,
Land Rover, Smart Power
Solutions LLP, Drive System
Design Limited
£49,911.00
TSB
jmclean@int
egralp.com
null
21
Power Electronics and Electric Machines
TSB
Ultra Efficient Electrical Machines
and Drivers for EV's and HEv's
TSB
YAMOT - YASA Motor redesign to
enable the motor to be produced at a
cost and in the volumes the
automotive industry requires over
the next decades
FP
AUTOMICS: Pragmatic solution for
parasitic-immune design of
electronics ICs for automotive
01/07/2
009
01/09/2
009
07/12
31/03/
2012
bob.bateman
@ntceurope.co.uk
Nissan Motor Manufacturing
UK, Sheffield University
£109,943.00
30/09/
2012
catherine.wil
son@oxfordy
asamotors.c
om
Oxford YASA Motors
Limited, Morgan Motor
Company Limited, TRW Ltd
(Trading as TRW Conekt),
Semikron Limited, Sevcon
Ltd
£41,942.00
https://www.automics.eu/p
roject-abstract/
08/15
Stéphanie
ROSSARD
FP
AUTOSUPERCAP: Development of
high energy, hig power density
supercapacitors for automotive
applications
01/11
12/13
Ms Sue
Angulatta
www.surrey.ac.uk
FP
AVTR: Optimal electrical powertrain
via adaptable voltage and
transmissions ratio
05/12
04/15
Marco Ottella
Bitron SPA
FP
BELT: Basic electric and hybrid light
trucks
FP
CASTOR: Car multi propulsion
integrated power train
8 partners inc.
Universite pierre et
marie curie,
Austriamicrosystems,
Centre national de la
Recerche
Scientifique
9 partners incl.
Surrey Uni, AGM
Batteries Ltd, Mast
Carbon Internation
Ltd
8 partners inc.
FraunhoferGesellschaft Zur
Foerderung der
Angewandten
Forschung E.V
3.6
3.9
3.5
M. Fraile
06/10
05/13
Mr Nernhard
Scholz
Infineon Technologies AG
7 partners incl.
Shefield Uni,
Volswagen AG,
3.4
22
Power Electronics and Electric Machines
Magnomatics Ltd
FP
11/12
10/15
CONVENIENT: COmplete Vehicle
Energy-saving Technologies for
Heavy-Trucks
http://www.crf.it/
Maria ONIDA
FP
COSIVU: Compact, smart and
reliable drive unit for fully electric
vehicles
10/12
09/15
Marie Pauli
Swerea IVF AB
FP
Deliver: Design of Electric LIght
Vans for Environment-impact
Reduction
11/11
10/14
Dr Christian
SAHR
http://www.deliverproject.org/
FP
EASYBAT: Models and generic
interfaces for easy and safe bettery
insertion and removal in electric
vehicles
01/11
06/13
Dr Chanan
Gabay
www.betterplace.com
22 Partners inc.
CENTRO
RICERCHE FIAT ,
NEDERLANDSE
ORGANISATIE
VOOR TOEGEPAST
NATUURWETENSC
HAPPELIJK
ONDERZOEK ,
RHEINISCHWESTFAELISCHE
TECHNISCHE
HOCHSCHULE
AACHEN
9 partners inc.
Transic AB TSC,
Volvo Technolgy,
Hella
Fahrzeugkomponent
en GMBH
9 partners inc. HPL
Prototypes Ltd., Lec
2 Ltd, Volkswagen
AG
11 partners incl.
Renault S.A.S, Kema
Nederland,
Continental
Engineering Services
9.9
3.4
2.8
2.25
23
Power Electronics and Electric Machines
FP
FP
eCo-FEV: efficient Cooperative
infrastructure for Fully Electric
Vehicles
ECOSHELL: Development of new
light high performance
environmentally benign composites
made of bio-materials and bio-resins
for electric car application
01/11
09/13
Mr Alain DE
LARMINAT
http://www.eco-fev.eu/
13 partners inc.
Hitachi, Facit
Research GMBH &
CO., Centro
Richerche Fiat SCPA
and Politecnico di
Torino
3.0
http://www.cititechnologies.com
10 partners incl.
GRM Consulting Ltd,
Cranfield Uni.
2.8
FP
e-DASH: Electricity demand and
supply harmonization for electric
vehicles
09/11
09/14
Adrian
Zarcula
http://edash.eu/
FP
EFUTURE: Safe and efficient
electrical vehicle
09/10
08/13
Dr Frederic
Holzmann
Intedis GMBO& CO KG
FP
eLCAr:E-Mobility Life Cycle
Assessment Recommendations
FP
FP
E-LIGHT: Advanced structural lightweight architectures for electric
vehicles
ELMAS: New high efficiency electric
machines solutions for mild hybrid
02/12
01/13
01/11
12/13
03/00
03/04
Professor
Ernst
SCHMACHT
ENBERG
Ms.
Fernandez
Pera
Dr Dario
Monti
http://www.elcarproject.eu/
www.cidaut.es
Centro Ricerche FIAT
CRF, VW, Renault,
RWE,
ENDESA,CEA,
ERPC, Atos,
TRIALOG, TUD, kinside, EURISCO,
ATB, Broadbit
6 partners incl. TATA
Motors European
Technical Centre
4 partners incld.
Technische
Universitaet
Braunschweig
7 partners incl.
Sheffield Uni,
Ricardo,
7 partners incl.
Sheffield Uni,
5.3
3.9
0.5
2.1
1.7
24
Power Electronics and Electric Machines
applications
Bucharest Poly
FP
ELVA: Advanced electric vehicle
architectures
05/13
Mr Micha
Lesemann
http://www.rwthaachen.de
12/10
FP
ELVIRE: Electric vehicle
communication to infrastructure,
road services and electricity supply
01/10
12/12
Mr Hannes
Luettringhau
s
Continental,
Babenhausen,
Deutschland
FP
EM-SAFETY: EM safety and
hazards mitigation by proper EV
design
05/11
01/14
Mr Andreas
Vogl
www.sintef.no
FP
ESAFETY: Esaftey challenge and
awareness raising
01/10
12/11
Ms Rita
Cuypers
FIA Foundation
FP
EURECOMP: Recycling thermoset
composites of the STT
04/09
04/12
Ms Marielaure SPAAK
http://www.plasticomnium.
com
FP
E-VECTOORC
09/11
08/14
Ms. Maria
SEGABUHALIS
http://www.e-vectoorc.eu/
Ms Eike
Rupp
Fraunhofer Gesellschaft
zur Foerderung der
Angewandten Forschung
EV
FP
EVITA: E-safety vehicle intrusion
protected applications
07/08
12/11
7 partners incl.
Renault, Fiat,
Continental,
Volkswagen AG
11 partners incl.
Endesa Network
Factory SL, Better
Place Labs Israel
10 partners incl.
MIRA, Fiat, Prysmian
6 partners incl. H3B
Media Ltd,
Federation
Internationale De
L'Automobile
13 partners incl.
Volvo Technology
AB, Bristol Uni, The
Brisith Plastics
Federation
11 Partners inc.
University of Surrey,
Inverto NV, Jaguar
cars Ltd.
12 partners incl.
MIRA, Infineon
Technologies AG
2.9
5.1
2.2
1.6
1.9
3.1
3.8
25
Power Electronics and Electric Machines
FASTINCHARGE: Innovative fast
inductive charging solution for
electric vehicles
10/12
FP
FURBOT: Freight Urban RoBOTic
vehicle
11/11
10/14
Professor
Molfino
REZIA
http://www.unige.it/
FP
G4V: Grid for vehicles. Analysis of
the impact and possibilities of a
mass introduction of electric and
plug-in hybrid vehicles on the
electricty networks in Europe
01/10
06/11
Mr Thomas
Theisen
http://www.rwe.com
FP
HEMIS: Electrical powertrain health
monitoring for increased safety in
FEVs
06/12
11/14
Ainhoa
Galarza
Centro de Estudios e
Investigaciones Tecnicas
FP
HI-CEPS: Highly integrated
combustion electric powertrain
system
09/06
09/11
Dr Ezio Volpi
www.crf.it
FP
HI-WI: Materials and drives for high
and wide efficiency electric
powertrains
12/10
11/13
Ms Renata
Schaeffer
www.cam.ac.uk
FP
HOPE: High density power
electronics for FC and ICE hybrid
01/06
12/08
Dr Kai
Kriegel
www.siemens.com
FP
09/15
http://www.dbt.fr/
David MIGN
AN
9 partners inc.
Douaisienne de
Basse Tension,
Centro Ricerche Fiat,
Euroquality
8 partners inc.
Universita degli Studi
di Genova, Bremach
Indsutrie SRL, ZTS
Vyskumno-Vyvojovy
Ustav Kosice AS
1.7
3.3
2.5
7 partners inc. Jema
Energy, Politecnico
di Milano,
Teknologian
Tutkimuskeskus
24 partners incl.
Ricardo UK Ltd,
Peugeot Citroen
Automobiles SA
7 partners incl.
Cambridge Uni,
Sheffield Uni,
Siemens AG
15 partners incl.
Robert Bosch,
2.0
9.8
2.4
2.4
26
Power Electronics and Electric Machines
electric vehicle powertrains
Volkswagen AG
6 partners incl.
Siemens AG, NXP
Semiconductors,
European Aeronautic
Defence and Space
Company
8 partners incl.
Renault S.A.S, ,
Idiada Automotive
Technology SA
No other partners
listed
5 partners incl.
Karlsruher Institut
Fuer Technologie,
Politecnico Di Torino
Volvo, CRF,
Continental,
Delphi/Mecel, 4S,
MetaCase, PulseAR, Systemite , CEA
LIST, KTH, TU
Berlin, U Hull
FP
ICT4FEV: Information and
communication technologies for the
full electric vehicle
05/10
04/12
Dr Gereon
Meyer
www.smart-systemsintegrations.org
FP
ID4EV: Intelligent dynamics for fully
electric vehicles
06/10
08/12
Ms Maja
Stevanovic
Continental Engineering
Services GMBH
FP
IVWSN: Intra-vehicular wireless
sensor networks
06/10
05/14
Ms Toprak
Koc University, Istanbul
FP
JOBVEHELEC: Job opportunities in
vehicle electrification
01/11
12/13
Ms Katarina
Ekman
www.chalmers.se
FP
MAENAD: Model-based Analysis &
Engineering of Novel Architectures
for Dependable Electric Vehicles
09/10
09/13
Henrik Lönn
www.maenad.eu
FP
NNE-THERMIE C: Electric vehicle
fleet demonstration with advanced
batteries
04/96
07/99
Wolfgang
Juetting
AEG Anglo Batteries
GMBH
No other partners
listed
0.9
FP
ODIN: Optimized electric Drivetrain
by INtegration
07/12
06/15
Martin
Braun
http://www.fp7-odin.eu/
7 partners inc.
Robert Bosch,
Renault, Rheinisch-
5.6
0.99
3.8
0.1
1.3
2
27
Power Electronics and Electric Machines
Westfaelische
Tehnische
Hochschule Aachen
FP
FP
FP
OPTIBODY: Optimized structural
components and add-ons to improve
passive safety in new electric light
trucks and vans
OPTIMORE: Optimised Modular
Range Extender for every day
customer usage
OSTLER: Optimised storage
integration for the electric car
04/11
03/14
10/12
09/14
06/11
05/14
Mr Oscar
Lopez
Alexander
HOLLEIS
www.unizar.es
http://www.avl.com/
Deborah
Stubbs
http://www.mira.co.uk
FP
FP
SAFEDRIVE: A platform power
management system and low
voltage drive train for hybrid and
electric vehicles
SafeEV: Safe Small Electric Vehicles
through Advanced Simulation
Methodologies
08/10
07/13
10/12
09/15
Mr Robert
Stussi
Gerhard ZRI
M
www.avere.org
http://www.virtuellesfahrze
ug.at
10 partners incl.
Idiadi Automotive
8 partners inc. AVL,
Chalmers Tekniska
Hoegskola, Volvo
7 partners inc.
Centro Ricerche Fiat
SCPA, Fico Cables
S.A, Autoliv
Development AB
12 partners incl,
Green Energy
Technologies Ltd,
John Bradshaw Ltd,
Metallisation Ltd,
Scimar Engineering
Lts, The UK
Intelligent Systems
Research Institute
Ltd
10 partners inc.
Kompetenzzentrum,
Centro Richerche
Fiat and RheinischWestfaelische
Technische
2.0
2.7
2.5
2.2
2.1
28
Power Electronics and Electric Machines
Hochschule Aachen
FP
SMARTBATT: Smart and safe
integration of batteries in electric
vehicles
01/11
12/12
FP
UNPLUGGED: Wireless charging for
Electic Vehicles
10/12
03/15
FP
V-FEATHER: InnoVative Flexible
Electric Transport
07/12
10/15
Mr Michael
Parik
Sebastian
MATHAR
www.ait.ac.at
http://www.fka.de/
Michael
Bayes
http://www.cranfield.ac.uk
FP
VIETA: Vehicle independent electric
transmission architectures
09/09
08/12
Dr Patrick
Chi Kwong
Luk
www.cranfield.ac.uk
FP
WIDE-MOB: Building blocks
concepts for efficient and safe
multiuse urban electrical vehicles
12/10
11/13
Dr Massimo
CASALI
http://www.crf.it
10 partners incl.
Axeon Tech Ltd,
Impact Design
Europe, Ricardo UK
Ltd
17 partners inc. FKA
Forschungsgesellsch
aft, TRL, Centro
Richerche Fiat
8 partners inc. Tuk
Tuk Factory BV,
Technische
Universitaet
Hamburg-Harburg,
Cleancarb SARL
3 partners incl.
Cranfield Uni, The
Narrow Car
Company Ltd, Svenk
Vertygsteknik AB
7 partners incl. FIAT
SCPA, Uni of
Sheffield, Dupont
2.2
2.3
2.6
0.3
2.6
29