Turning low carbon propulsion technologies into products developed in the UK Developments in Transmission and Driveline Technology 27 th January 2015 Garry Wilson, Director Business Development
Origins of the Automotive Council and the APC 2008-2009 2009 2013
Foundations of the APC Aim: To create a competitive, growing and dynamic UK Automotive Industry making a large and increasing contribution to employment and economic growth in the UK 1) Innovation & Technology Advanced Propulsion Centre ( 1bn investment / 10 years) 2) Enhancing supply chain competitiveness and growth 3) Investing in people 4) Business Environment enabling a competitive Automotive industry
The APC Governance & Communication Board. Industry, Academia and Government Business and Governance Competition process has commenced APC UK. Company established November 2013. Industry Experienced Team Advisory Group. Industry, Academia and Government Communication, Engagement and Visibility Hub & spoke network developing
Where the APC fits - Commerce A 10 year partnership between industry and government to build UK capability through the research, development and industrialisation of Low Carbon Propulsion Technology s. Industry 500m Government 500m Invest in promising products, processes and people over the next 10 years. Encourage collaboration between SMEs, vehicle manufacturers and their suppliers. Enable advanced propulsion technologies to be ready for on and off road applications: turning technologies into products. Support technology developers to drive innovation. Enable projects that drive investment in the UK. Embed expertise and know-how. Work with existing providers to deliver a complete propulsion development infrastructure. Act as a channel for communication and implementation of the strategies and road maps of the Automotive Council. Creating Value for Money, successfully matching private and public investment.
Where the APC fits - Projects Product Process People EPSRC University Innovate UK Early Stage SMEs, technology developers Service Providers High Value Manufacturing Catapult Universities, skills academies, professional bodies, ADVANCED PROPULSION CENTRE Goal to provide confidence of robust technologies, processes and resources, suitable for partner vehicle programme adoption Supply Chain Tier One & OEM TRL 1 TRL 3 TRL 4 TRL 6 TRL 8 TRL 9 MRL 1 MRL 2 MRL 4 MRL 7 MRL 8-9 MRL 10 Consortium involves SME, Supplier and OEM. Meets Value for Money criteria. At Technology Readiness Level 6 / Manufacturing Readiness Level 4. Funding up to the point of commercialisation.
Our processes - We help to turn low carbon propulsion technology into products developed in the UK through Competitions The APC provides access to government and industry resources for your projects. The APC network Connects you to industry and academic resources.
SME Support - Technology Developer Accelerator Programme COLLABORATION Pilot programme aimed predominately at SMEs Focused on early stage mentoring of Technology Developers Grant funded programme Target = readiness for IDP / Customer / APC competitions 22 Initial applicants, 10 selected by the APC / BIS team for inclusion in the programme 3 Stage Process i. Concept definition ii. Business Plan iii. Characterisation Programme to run through 2015 with review Q4 to determine longer term viability
Competitions APC Collaborative Competitions APC1 Winners announced April 2014 APC2 Winners announced Nov 2014 APC3 Planned announcement March 2015 2 competitions per year, from 2013 = a long term commitment that aids business planning, plus an exceptions process for Time Critical Projects. 2015-100m of Grant funding available (~ 200m project value)
Competitions - The Technology Focus Power train (ICE) technology roadmap www.apcuk.co.uk > Resource Library > Propulsion Roadmaps
Competitions - Making a difference
Competitions - A winning project - APC1 FIRS3T - Frequent IntegRated Soft Stop Start Technology. About: A diesel electric propulsion systems for bus application (potential retrofit). Benefits: It delivers significant bus vehicle CO 2 emission reductions compared to current best-in-class. Project 9.87 million Project 36 months Value: Duration: Partners: (lead partner)
Competitions APC third round APC3 now closed. Announcement of winners March 2015 Next competition APC4 due to be announced May 2015 More competition details http://www.apcuk.co.uk/competitions/developingnew-automotive-propulsion-technologies/
The APC Network - Hub & Spoke overview APC Hub opened Opened November 2014 (Secretary of State - Dr Vince Cable MP) Located at University of Warwick Showcase Open Q1-2015 London Spoke announced Located in the Queen Elizabeth Olympic Park with Loughborough University in London Opening in Q3-2015 Spoke capability - Digital Engineering & Test National Spokes Independent assessor group selection process focussed on suitability and capability Phase 1, recommendations to be agreed with APC Advisory Group and Board Q1 15 Initial spokes operational Q2-2015
The APC Showcase opening Q1 2015 New national facility being developed at the APC Hub to: Explain and promote low carbon propulsion technology Connect technology developers with relevant stakeholders to enable new opportunities Inform visitors about the role of low carbon propulsion in UK plc
The APC team is here to help - You and your projects are at the heart of what we do. - We want to work with you and leverage our networks. - We can help to connect you with like minded organisations / partners. - Working with you, helps us understand how we / the industry can become more efficient and add value to our working together. Find us online at www.apcuk.co.uk - Email us info@apcuk.co.uk
Turning low carbon propulsion technologies into products developed in the UK