This webinar was brought to you on 24 June 2021 by The GREAT UK Challenge Fund, The British High Commission in Canada, Department for International Trade, Global Affairs Canada, Midlands Engine, Society of Motor Manufacturers and Traders (SMMT), the Automotive Parts Manufacturers Association of Canada (APMA), and delivered by KTN Global Alliance. It focussed on enhancing business opportunities, visibility, and networking opportunities for UK and Canadian companies.
This document summarizes funding opportunities and resources from the Knowledge Transfer Network (KTN) in the UK. It outlines several upcoming funding competitions from Innovate UK for innovative projects, including loans of £250,000 to £1.6 million and grants of up to £500,000. It also lists resources on the KTN website about funding applications, pitching skills, accelerators, and regional business support. Contact information is provided for the KTN communications lead and a knowledge transfer manager to discuss sharing news or ask additional questions.
Measurement is important for innovation as it underpins scientific and economic activity. The National Physical Laboratory (NPL) supports innovation through measurement science and techniques across industries. NPL helps accelerate standards development, providing UK businesses an early advantage. NPL also enables critical technologies like power electronics and electric machines through standards, testing methods, and facilities to support their development and commercialization.
Driving the electric revolution – building talent for the future competition ...KTN
The “Driving the Electric Revolution – building talent for the future” competition from Innovate UK's Driving the Electric Revolution challenge, part of UK Research and Innovation, is open for applications until 15 September 2021.
In this briefing event, recorded on Tuesday 9 August 2021, you can hear more about this £250K competition that aims to develop future talent pipelines across the power electronics, machines and drives (PEMD) industry. This competition will fund a number of ideas that quickly fill gaps in skills, talent and training, with up to £25k available to support each successful project.
You can also pick up further details about the scope and application process, as well as eligibility criteria and tips for applying.
For full details of how UK registered organisations can apply for up to £25K for innovative skills, talent, and training projects, visit https://ktn-uk.org/opportunities/driving-the-electric-revolution-building-talent-for-the-future/
Performance Projects specialises in niche vehicle and motorsport innovation, designing, building and supplying complex subsystems through to whole vehicles.
Building Talent for the Future 2 – Expression of Interest BriefingKTN
This competition briefing is supporting the creation, delivery, and growth of PEMD industry-focused course content, materials, and support for skills plus training.
Watch the recording of two SBRI competition briefings. £750k is being invested by Innovate UK, Crossrail and the Department for International Trade in digital innovation, operational efficiency, station security and more in Vietnam, Canada, Australia and India.
The document provides information about the Sustainable Innovation Fund, including news from funded projects, upcoming funding competitions, events, support programs, and resources. Some highlights include:
- News stories about projects using VR to help inmates build business plans, technology to convert cow methane to water vapor, and touchscreen wheelchairs.
- Upcoming funding competitions include Smart Grants from Innovate UK and Horizon Europe grants from the EU.
- Events include workshops on the circular economy, women in innovation, and green finance.
- Support programs listed are Innovate UK EDGE, Knowledge Transfer Partnerships, and Tech For Our Planet challenge.
This document summarizes funding opportunities and resources from the Knowledge Transfer Network (KTN) in the UK. It outlines several upcoming funding competitions from Innovate UK for innovative projects, including loans of £250,000 to £1.6 million and grants of up to £500,000. It also lists resources on the KTN website about funding applications, pitching skills, accelerators, and regional business support. Contact information is provided for the KTN communications lead and a knowledge transfer manager to discuss sharing news or ask additional questions.
Measurement is important for innovation as it underpins scientific and economic activity. The National Physical Laboratory (NPL) supports innovation through measurement science and techniques across industries. NPL helps accelerate standards development, providing UK businesses an early advantage. NPL also enables critical technologies like power electronics and electric machines through standards, testing methods, and facilities to support their development and commercialization.
Driving the electric revolution – building talent for the future competition ...KTN
The “Driving the Electric Revolution – building talent for the future” competition from Innovate UK's Driving the Electric Revolution challenge, part of UK Research and Innovation, is open for applications until 15 September 2021.
In this briefing event, recorded on Tuesday 9 August 2021, you can hear more about this £250K competition that aims to develop future talent pipelines across the power electronics, machines and drives (PEMD) industry. This competition will fund a number of ideas that quickly fill gaps in skills, talent and training, with up to £25k available to support each successful project.
You can also pick up further details about the scope and application process, as well as eligibility criteria and tips for applying.
For full details of how UK registered organisations can apply for up to £25K for innovative skills, talent, and training projects, visit https://ktn-uk.org/opportunities/driving-the-electric-revolution-building-talent-for-the-future/
Performance Projects specialises in niche vehicle and motorsport innovation, designing, building and supplying complex subsystems through to whole vehicles.
Building Talent for the Future 2 – Expression of Interest BriefingKTN
This competition briefing is supporting the creation, delivery, and growth of PEMD industry-focused course content, materials, and support for skills plus training.
Watch the recording of two SBRI competition briefings. £750k is being invested by Innovate UK, Crossrail and the Department for International Trade in digital innovation, operational efficiency, station security and more in Vietnam, Canada, Australia and India.
The document provides information about the Sustainable Innovation Fund, including news from funded projects, upcoming funding competitions, events, support programs, and resources. Some highlights include:
- News stories about projects using VR to help inmates build business plans, technology to convert cow methane to water vapor, and touchscreen wheelchairs.
- Upcoming funding competitions include Smart Grants from Innovate UK and Horizon Europe grants from the EU.
- Events include workshops on the circular economy, women in innovation, and green finance.
- Support programs listed are Innovate UK EDGE, Knowledge Transfer Partnerships, and Tech For Our Planet challenge.
GreenSpur Wind has developed a new direct drive permanent magnet generator for wind turbines that does not use rare earth magnets. It has 6 key innovations including efficiently using the surface area of ferrite magnets, optimizing coil packing, augmenting magnetic flux, optimizing magnet and coil widths, eliminating torque ripple, and a modular scalable design. GreenSpur is looking to leverage the UK Offshore Wind Sector Deal and its £45 billion investment by 2030 to develop a UK supply chain for the generator through co-development partners and suppliers.
Watch the launch of the Strategic Innovation Fund (SIF) from Ofgem and Innovate UK. The SIF is seeking ambitious, innovative projects to help accelerate the transition to Net Zero. Applications for this first phase must come though energy network operators but the SIF offers opportunities for other businesses with innovative solutions for the energy networks who are expected to play an important role as partners.
Prospering from the Energy Revolution: Six in Sixty - Technology and Infrastr...KTN
Hear about one of the key facets of PFER, a £104m programme focussed on the integration of power, heat and transport and the business models needed to enable Smart Local Energy Systems (SLES) to scale towards net zero.
Final report expert group foundations venture philanthropy social invest.. Jorge Cortell
The document provides recommendations from an Expert Group on how to unleash the potential of research and innovation (R&I) foundations in Europe. It addresses three areas: 1) framework conditions to foster an enabling environment for R&I foundations, 2) innovative financial tools and policy actions to support R&I activities funded by foundations, and 3) stimulating collaboration between foundations and other stakeholders in R&I.
For framework conditions, it recommends a feasibility study on a supranational legal form for European foundations, accepting foundations considered public-benefit by national law as eligible for EC collaboration, and studying how foundations can use endowments and grants more flexibly. For financial tools and policies, it recommends skills building for foundations in
Driving the Electric Revolution: Supply Chains for Net Zero - Competition Bri...KTN
The Driving the Electric Revolution: Supply Chains for Net Zero £22 milling funding competition aims to facilitate UK supply chains and manufacturing capability growth. Focusing on power electronics, machines and drives (PEMD) it will enable future improvements in productivity, capacity, quality or efficiency for sectors including energy, industrial and transport.
This comprehensive briefing webinar covered the competition scope, eligibility criteria and application process.
Dynex Semiconductor Ltd is a UK-based manufacturing company with over 60 years of experience designing, developing, and producing high-power semiconductors and power assemblies. The company has in-house R&D, wafer fabrication, testing facilities, and manufactures IGBT, bipolar, and power modules for applications in industries, energy, traction, and electric vehicles. Dynex prides itself on engineering excellence, customer support, reliable products, and vertical integration from silicon wafer to final modules.
Industrial Energy Transformational Fund Phase 2 Spring 2022 - Competition Bri...KTN
The Phase 2 competition for England, Wales and Northern Ireland opens on the 31st January 2022 and runs until 29th April 2022 and is worth up to £60 million in funding.
KTN has launched a Metamaterials Innovation Network, which aims to promote the UK’s commercial exploitation and technology transfer of metamaterials through brokered or encouraged collaboration across the value chain.
Despite the UK’s academic research leadership in this field, metamaterials lack industrial uptake from end-users. Commercialisation of metamaterials is currently challenging as these materials are not easy to understand, require sizable resources to deliver useful products, require skills and expertise that are difficult to find and require the creation of novel supply chains. Join us to understand how this Innovation Network will enable greater uptake of these materials.
Net Zero in Medicines Manufacturing: Measuring and Reporting Carbon FootprintKTN
On Friday 22nd October 2021, KTN hosted a webinar on Net Zero in Medicines Manufacturing, aimed at medicines manufacturers to learn about systems and tools for measuring and reporting on Scope 1, 2 and 3 carbon outputs. The webinar was hosted by the KTN Medicines Manufacturing Challenge Community in partnership with Innovate UK, Medicines Manufacturing Industry Partnership and Association of the British Pharmaceutical Industry, featuring presentations and discussion from GSK, AstraZeneca and Pfizer on reporting and science-based targets.
Post-event Webinar | Metamaterials Applications and ManufacturingKTN
On the 2nd of June 2021, KTN Commercialising Metamaterials Innovation Network hosted an interactive Webinar that covered the outcomes of the Applications and Manufacturing Workshop held on the 30th of March. We shared our thoughts about metamaterial’s technologies, provided more information about the current and future applications and defined the implications for manufacturing.
Session: 10:00 - 13:00
10:00 - 11:00: Metamaterials applications - Presentation and Q&A.
11:00 - 12:00: The needs and issues in manufacturing - Presentation and Q&A.
12:00 - 13:00: Metrology & standards - Presentation and Q&A.
1. The document discusses Custom Interconnect Ltd (CIL), an electronics manufacturing company that specializes in power electronics and has expanded its capabilities for GaN and SiC devices.
2. CIL has been successful in projects like GaNSiC that developed new silver sintering techniques for attaching GaN and SiC dies.
3. CIL continues to work with customers on non-funded power electronics projects and has two new funded projects starting in early 2022.
The document discusses Constructing Excellence (CE), a UK organization that promotes collaboration in the construction industry. It notes that CE has over 80 national members from various industry sectors. The document outlines key reports and projects that have driven improvement in the UK construction industry. It also summarizes data showing increases in client satisfaction, safety performance, and construction output over time. The document advocates that collaborative working through organizations like CE can help the industry further improve performance and deliver the goals outlined in the government's Construction 2025 strategy.
Prospering from the Energy Revolution: Six in Sixty - Technology and Infrastr...KTN
Hear about one of the key facets of PFER, a £102m programme focussed on the integration of power, heat and transport and the business models needed to enable Smart Local Energy Systems (SLES) to scale towards net zero.
If you’re part of the smart systems community this session on Finance and Investment within the Prospering From the Energy Revolution (PFER) ISCF, part of the Six in Sixty mini-series is a must see. The fast-paced, quick-fire, hour-long webinar with a minimum of six speakers will continue the story of Smart Local Energy Systems (SLES) and PFER, focusing on the Finance and Investment pillar.
UK Catalysis: Innovation opportunities for an enabling technologyKTN
Read about how accelerating innovations in catalysis will play a vital role in enabling the UK to meet its net zero targets in the areas of hydrogen production, Power-to-X, carbon dioxide utilisation and the use of alternative feedstocks.
The document discusses developing community resilience through sustainable energy solutions like Denmark has achieved. It proposes testing "Linlithgow Natural Grid" protocols and instruments in Scotland to accelerate community energy projects. These include a prepay energy credit system and energy partnership model. The goal is for communities to become energy independent by applying the "least carbon fuel cost principle". Future research should pilot these approaches and engage communities through social media and documentaries to disseminate the solutions.
The Future of UK and Canada Collaboration in Advanced TherapiesKTN
To help UK businesses become truly global enterprises through strategic collaboration, Innovate UK launched its Global Expert Missions in October 2017. Delivered by the KTN, the Missions provide an expert-led evidence base to strengthen Innovate UK’s global investment strategy: how and where it should invest to create UK business opportunities in partnerships with key economies. Each Mission has representatives from UK business, policy and the research community. The Missions aim to:
1. Inform UK businesses and Government
2. Build International Collaborations
3. Share UK Capabilities
Implementing Digital Twins of Smart Factories with Interval AlgebraPiotr Dziurzanski
Slides presented during the 20th IEEE International Conference on Industrial Technology, 13-15 Feb 2019, Melbourne, Australia
Abstract:
This paper presents an interval algebra that can be used to create an analytic description of a smart factory. Such a description (recently termed a `digital twin' of the factory) is used to evaluate alternative manufacturing configurations as part of a search-based optimisation process. Several extensions are proposed to the interval algebra for specifying smart factory production line details. A number of real-life manufacturing scenarios are described, related to Wire-cut Electrical Discharge Machining. The experimental results show the applicability and scalability of the proposed method.
The e-harbours project investigated potential sources of flexibility from large industrial energy users in harbours. Case studies in Antwerp and Hamburg identified significant flexibility potential, such as a sludge processing plant that could save 15% on energy costs by shifting loads. Cold stores and a chemical plant also showed flexibility options. New industrial zones like in Malmö and Zaanstad aim to develop smart energy networks from the start that exploit flexibility to integrate renewables and reduce costs. Overall large harbour industries represent a major source of flexibility that could help integrate intermittent renewables if business cases and regulations support it.
The document discusses the International Partnership for Energy Efficiency Cooperation (IPEEC), an international forum that promotes energy efficiency. IPEEC works on initiatives to improve the energy efficiency of buildings and communities. It identifies information gaps, disseminates best practices, and enhances collaboration between actors. IPEEC also facilitates workshops to share case studies on tools and programs for sustainable buildings from member countries. For example, the workshops presented cases on tools to forecast city energy use and plan urban energy strategies from Southeast Asia as well as key issues for developing zero energy housing. Additionally, the document discusses India's Energy Conservation Building Code as an example policy that IPEEC has provided support on by establishing compliance methods and training programs.
This document discusses electric vehicles from the perspective of the energy sector in New Zealand. It summarizes the results of a trial of electric vehicles, customer research, and a cost-benefit analysis of accelerating electric vehicle adoption in New Zealand. The analysis found that electric vehicles would provide $8.2 billion in benefits to New Zealand, including $769 million to the wider community, and that accelerating demand could increase these benefits further. However, supply constraints and the need to overcome barriers like high prices pose challenges to realizing these benefits.
E-mobility | Part 4 - EV charging and the next frontier (English)Vertex Holdings
For the mass adoption of electric vehicle (EV) to become a reality, EV charging infrastructure must be made accessible, quick and reliable. Current signs indicate the sector is moving in the right direction – with China, Europe, US and Japan accelerating their charging infrastructure rollout plans, and notable charging network operators (i.e. ChargePoint, EVgo and Tritium) making billion-dollar exits.
Read more: https://bit.ly/3E8u4SL
The document discusses the growing electric two-wheeler market in cities. It notes that electric scooters and motorcycles could help reduce emissions and congestion in dense urban areas. While the European market is forecast to reach 220k vehicles by 2016, challenges remain such as high costs and limited charging infrastructure. Initiatives in London aim to install thousands of charging points and encourage adoption of electric vehicles through incentives. However, barriers like the need for purchase subsidies and standardized charging must still be addressed for the market to reach its full potential.
GreenSpur Wind has developed a new direct drive permanent magnet generator for wind turbines that does not use rare earth magnets. It has 6 key innovations including efficiently using the surface area of ferrite magnets, optimizing coil packing, augmenting magnetic flux, optimizing magnet and coil widths, eliminating torque ripple, and a modular scalable design. GreenSpur is looking to leverage the UK Offshore Wind Sector Deal and its £45 billion investment by 2030 to develop a UK supply chain for the generator through co-development partners and suppliers.
Watch the launch of the Strategic Innovation Fund (SIF) from Ofgem and Innovate UK. The SIF is seeking ambitious, innovative projects to help accelerate the transition to Net Zero. Applications for this first phase must come though energy network operators but the SIF offers opportunities for other businesses with innovative solutions for the energy networks who are expected to play an important role as partners.
Prospering from the Energy Revolution: Six in Sixty - Technology and Infrastr...KTN
Hear about one of the key facets of PFER, a £104m programme focussed on the integration of power, heat and transport and the business models needed to enable Smart Local Energy Systems (SLES) to scale towards net zero.
Final report expert group foundations venture philanthropy social invest.. Jorge Cortell
The document provides recommendations from an Expert Group on how to unleash the potential of research and innovation (R&I) foundations in Europe. It addresses three areas: 1) framework conditions to foster an enabling environment for R&I foundations, 2) innovative financial tools and policy actions to support R&I activities funded by foundations, and 3) stimulating collaboration between foundations and other stakeholders in R&I.
For framework conditions, it recommends a feasibility study on a supranational legal form for European foundations, accepting foundations considered public-benefit by national law as eligible for EC collaboration, and studying how foundations can use endowments and grants more flexibly. For financial tools and policies, it recommends skills building for foundations in
Driving the Electric Revolution: Supply Chains for Net Zero - Competition Bri...KTN
The Driving the Electric Revolution: Supply Chains for Net Zero £22 milling funding competition aims to facilitate UK supply chains and manufacturing capability growth. Focusing on power electronics, machines and drives (PEMD) it will enable future improvements in productivity, capacity, quality or efficiency for sectors including energy, industrial and transport.
This comprehensive briefing webinar covered the competition scope, eligibility criteria and application process.
Dynex Semiconductor Ltd is a UK-based manufacturing company with over 60 years of experience designing, developing, and producing high-power semiconductors and power assemblies. The company has in-house R&D, wafer fabrication, testing facilities, and manufactures IGBT, bipolar, and power modules for applications in industries, energy, traction, and electric vehicles. Dynex prides itself on engineering excellence, customer support, reliable products, and vertical integration from silicon wafer to final modules.
Industrial Energy Transformational Fund Phase 2 Spring 2022 - Competition Bri...KTN
The Phase 2 competition for England, Wales and Northern Ireland opens on the 31st January 2022 and runs until 29th April 2022 and is worth up to £60 million in funding.
KTN has launched a Metamaterials Innovation Network, which aims to promote the UK’s commercial exploitation and technology transfer of metamaterials through brokered or encouraged collaboration across the value chain.
Despite the UK’s academic research leadership in this field, metamaterials lack industrial uptake from end-users. Commercialisation of metamaterials is currently challenging as these materials are not easy to understand, require sizable resources to deliver useful products, require skills and expertise that are difficult to find and require the creation of novel supply chains. Join us to understand how this Innovation Network will enable greater uptake of these materials.
Net Zero in Medicines Manufacturing: Measuring and Reporting Carbon FootprintKTN
On Friday 22nd October 2021, KTN hosted a webinar on Net Zero in Medicines Manufacturing, aimed at medicines manufacturers to learn about systems and tools for measuring and reporting on Scope 1, 2 and 3 carbon outputs. The webinar was hosted by the KTN Medicines Manufacturing Challenge Community in partnership with Innovate UK, Medicines Manufacturing Industry Partnership and Association of the British Pharmaceutical Industry, featuring presentations and discussion from GSK, AstraZeneca and Pfizer on reporting and science-based targets.
Post-event Webinar | Metamaterials Applications and ManufacturingKTN
On the 2nd of June 2021, KTN Commercialising Metamaterials Innovation Network hosted an interactive Webinar that covered the outcomes of the Applications and Manufacturing Workshop held on the 30th of March. We shared our thoughts about metamaterial’s technologies, provided more information about the current and future applications and defined the implications for manufacturing.
Session: 10:00 - 13:00
10:00 - 11:00: Metamaterials applications - Presentation and Q&A.
11:00 - 12:00: The needs and issues in manufacturing - Presentation and Q&A.
12:00 - 13:00: Metrology & standards - Presentation and Q&A.
1. The document discusses Custom Interconnect Ltd (CIL), an electronics manufacturing company that specializes in power electronics and has expanded its capabilities for GaN and SiC devices.
2. CIL has been successful in projects like GaNSiC that developed new silver sintering techniques for attaching GaN and SiC dies.
3. CIL continues to work with customers on non-funded power electronics projects and has two new funded projects starting in early 2022.
The document discusses Constructing Excellence (CE), a UK organization that promotes collaboration in the construction industry. It notes that CE has over 80 national members from various industry sectors. The document outlines key reports and projects that have driven improvement in the UK construction industry. It also summarizes data showing increases in client satisfaction, safety performance, and construction output over time. The document advocates that collaborative working through organizations like CE can help the industry further improve performance and deliver the goals outlined in the government's Construction 2025 strategy.
Prospering from the Energy Revolution: Six in Sixty - Technology and Infrastr...KTN
Hear about one of the key facets of PFER, a £102m programme focussed on the integration of power, heat and transport and the business models needed to enable Smart Local Energy Systems (SLES) to scale towards net zero.
If you’re part of the smart systems community this session on Finance and Investment within the Prospering From the Energy Revolution (PFER) ISCF, part of the Six in Sixty mini-series is a must see. The fast-paced, quick-fire, hour-long webinar with a minimum of six speakers will continue the story of Smart Local Energy Systems (SLES) and PFER, focusing on the Finance and Investment pillar.
UK Catalysis: Innovation opportunities for an enabling technologyKTN
Read about how accelerating innovations in catalysis will play a vital role in enabling the UK to meet its net zero targets in the areas of hydrogen production, Power-to-X, carbon dioxide utilisation and the use of alternative feedstocks.
The document discusses developing community resilience through sustainable energy solutions like Denmark has achieved. It proposes testing "Linlithgow Natural Grid" protocols and instruments in Scotland to accelerate community energy projects. These include a prepay energy credit system and energy partnership model. The goal is for communities to become energy independent by applying the "least carbon fuel cost principle". Future research should pilot these approaches and engage communities through social media and documentaries to disseminate the solutions.
The Future of UK and Canada Collaboration in Advanced TherapiesKTN
To help UK businesses become truly global enterprises through strategic collaboration, Innovate UK launched its Global Expert Missions in October 2017. Delivered by the KTN, the Missions provide an expert-led evidence base to strengthen Innovate UK’s global investment strategy: how and where it should invest to create UK business opportunities in partnerships with key economies. Each Mission has representatives from UK business, policy and the research community. The Missions aim to:
1. Inform UK businesses and Government
2. Build International Collaborations
3. Share UK Capabilities
Implementing Digital Twins of Smart Factories with Interval AlgebraPiotr Dziurzanski
Slides presented during the 20th IEEE International Conference on Industrial Technology, 13-15 Feb 2019, Melbourne, Australia
Abstract:
This paper presents an interval algebra that can be used to create an analytic description of a smart factory. Such a description (recently termed a `digital twin' of the factory) is used to evaluate alternative manufacturing configurations as part of a search-based optimisation process. Several extensions are proposed to the interval algebra for specifying smart factory production line details. A number of real-life manufacturing scenarios are described, related to Wire-cut Electrical Discharge Machining. The experimental results show the applicability and scalability of the proposed method.
The e-harbours project investigated potential sources of flexibility from large industrial energy users in harbours. Case studies in Antwerp and Hamburg identified significant flexibility potential, such as a sludge processing plant that could save 15% on energy costs by shifting loads. Cold stores and a chemical plant also showed flexibility options. New industrial zones like in Malmö and Zaanstad aim to develop smart energy networks from the start that exploit flexibility to integrate renewables and reduce costs. Overall large harbour industries represent a major source of flexibility that could help integrate intermittent renewables if business cases and regulations support it.
The document discusses the International Partnership for Energy Efficiency Cooperation (IPEEC), an international forum that promotes energy efficiency. IPEEC works on initiatives to improve the energy efficiency of buildings and communities. It identifies information gaps, disseminates best practices, and enhances collaboration between actors. IPEEC also facilitates workshops to share case studies on tools and programs for sustainable buildings from member countries. For example, the workshops presented cases on tools to forecast city energy use and plan urban energy strategies from Southeast Asia as well as key issues for developing zero energy housing. Additionally, the document discusses India's Energy Conservation Building Code as an example policy that IPEEC has provided support on by establishing compliance methods and training programs.
This document discusses electric vehicles from the perspective of the energy sector in New Zealand. It summarizes the results of a trial of electric vehicles, customer research, and a cost-benefit analysis of accelerating electric vehicle adoption in New Zealand. The analysis found that electric vehicles would provide $8.2 billion in benefits to New Zealand, including $769 million to the wider community, and that accelerating demand could increase these benefits further. However, supply constraints and the need to overcome barriers like high prices pose challenges to realizing these benefits.
E-mobility | Part 4 - EV charging and the next frontier (English)Vertex Holdings
For the mass adoption of electric vehicle (EV) to become a reality, EV charging infrastructure must be made accessible, quick and reliable. Current signs indicate the sector is moving in the right direction – with China, Europe, US and Japan accelerating their charging infrastructure rollout plans, and notable charging network operators (i.e. ChargePoint, EVgo and Tritium) making billion-dollar exits.
Read more: https://bit.ly/3E8u4SL
The document discusses the growing electric two-wheeler market in cities. It notes that electric scooters and motorcycles could help reduce emissions and congestion in dense urban areas. While the European market is forecast to reach 220k vehicles by 2016, challenges remain such as high costs and limited charging infrastructure. Initiatives in London aim to install thousands of charging points and encourage adoption of electric vehicles through incentives. However, barriers like the need for purchase subsidies and standardized charging must still be addressed for the market to reach its full potential.
Advances in Technologies for Electrically Powered Vehicles and the opportunities for industry and education - presented at an IET meeting in December 2009
The document summarizes a £1 billion joint investment by UK industry and government over 10 years through the Advanced Propulsion Centre (APC) to develop low carbon propulsion technologies. The investment will fund projects applying Formula 1 technology to buses and excavators, research into electric motors and new engines. The goal is to create and protect over 30,000 automotive manufacturing and supply chain jobs while delivering environmental and economic benefits across the UK. The APC has already invested £180 million in six collaborative projects across the UK involving universities, SMEs, suppliers and vehicle manufacturers.
These slides use concepts from my (Jeff Funk) course on Business Models at National University of Singapore to analyze the business model for a fictitious alliance between Qualcomm and Bosch. Together, these firms can create a dense network of wireless charging stations that can enable the use of inexpensive electric vehicles. The dense network of charging stations reduces the importance of range and thus the weight, volume, and cost of batteries that are needed to propel the vehicle. The slides describe the value proposition, method of value capture, customers, scope of activities, and method of strategic control for Q-Bo, a fictitious alliance between Qualcomm and Bosch.
JAGUAR LAND ROVER REVEALS PIONEERING LOW AND ZERO EMISSIONS POWERTRAIN RESEARCH RushLane
Jaguar Land Rover has revealed pioneering electric powertrain research including a new modular electric drive module (eDM) capable of producing twice the power of current electric motors. Three concept vehicles showcase potential future battery electric, plug-in hybrid, and mild hybrid technologies resulting from a £16.3 million research project involving 12 UK partners. The research aims to reduce emissions while maintaining performance and is part of Jaguar Land Rover's vision for low and zero emissions vehicles beyond 2020.
Kurt will demonstrate how Umicore is widening the gap in xEV battery materials by harnessing product and process technology leadership and its unique position in the supply chain.
Electric Vehicle and Electricity Demand in the GCCAhmed Elbermbali
The document discusses electric vehicles (EVs) and electricity demand in the GCC region, using Europe and the UAE as case studies. It finds that while EVs currently represent a small portion of total electricity consumption, their share is projected to grow significantly by 2050. This will require additional electricity generation and infrastructure like charging stations. Challenges to EV adoption in the GCC include a lack of public awareness, charging infrastructure, and incentives. Opportunities lie in expanding EV models, incentives for purchases, and improving public-private collaboration on infrastructure.
The Centre for Future Clean Mobility at the University of Exeter is innovating technology for the second wave of electrification; such as large, complex and demanding vehicles and vessels currently using hydrocarbon fuels.
In this webinar, recorded on 6th May 2021, you will hear more about how the Centre for Future Clean Mobility is developing new zero emissions and hybrid electric powertrains, as well as integrating these into existing or new vehicles and vessels. Additionally, you will learn ore about how the Centre is adding value for partners by helpign develop supply chains, customers and their business systes to ensure the clean powertrains work for their businesses.
CALSTART Fuels Program Manager, Dr Jasna Tomic, presented on vehicle-to-grid (V2G) technology at Plug-In 2009, Long Beach, CA "Plug-in Vehicles as Sources of Power"
LTC, Jack R. Widmeyer Transportation Research Conference, Going to San Bernar...LTC @ CSUSB
The document discusses initiatives in California to reduce greenhouse gas emissions from the transportation sector. It notes that California's population is projected to grow significantly by 2030 and that the state currently has 3 of the top 5 most congested urban areas in the US. Transportation accounts for 41% of the state's greenhouse gas emissions. The document then outlines various strategies and technologies that can help reduce emissions, including improving transportation and urban design, transitioning to electric and fuel cell vehicles, building out hydrogen fueling infrastructure, and using intelligent transportation systems.
E-BUS ELECTRIFICATION AND E-CAB AGGREGATOR FLEET CHARGINGiQHub
Public transportation electrification and e-cab fleet operations powered by charging infrastructure.
Key points addressed include rising air pollution levels in many cities including India, transportation being a major contributor, and the need to transition to electric vehicles. Targets for electric vehicle penetration by 2025 are provided for different vehicle segments. Challenges of electric bus and public transportation charging are discussed. JBM's electric vehicle charging solutions and ecosystem are described including DC fast chargers, charging hubs, applications, customer experience platforms, and telematics. The document promotes electrification of mobility to reduce emissions.
Team member:
Aynany Tazrian, Dept. of Mechanical Engineering, CUET
Md. Rahat Al Mamun, Dept. of CSE, IUB
Md. Nahid Al Islam, Dept. of Biotechnology, IUB
Innovation needs for the integration of electric vehicles into the energy systemDrStefanWolf
The mitigation of climate change and the substitution of fossil energy sources is one of the greatest tasks of
our time. Electric mobility is the most promising solution to decarbonize the transport sector. As the market
for electric vehicles is quickly gaining momentum, an urgent need for intelligent integration of the
energy and mobility system arises. This integration leads to a multitude of technical, economic and social
challenges. Thus, this paper aims to identify the need for future research, development, standardization and
regulation to provide recommendations for action.
Presentation by:
Dr. Stefan Wolf and Roman Korzynietz
VDI/VDE Innovation + Technik GmbH
Presented at:
32nd International Electric Vehicle Symposium in Lyon (France)
This document presents a mini project on electric vehicles. It discusses innovations in next-gen electric motorcycles, including porting Android OS to infotainment systems and developing electric motorcycle dashboards. It outlines the advantages of EVs like being eco-friendly and cost-effective, as well as disadvantages like high initial costs and limited driving range. The objectives are to highlight EV innovations, study future growth, and understand drivers for the transition to EVs. A qualitative research methodology is used to analyze existing data on the topic. Recommendations include improving battery technology and standard charging ports. The conclusion states that progress in EVs and renewable energy will improve electric bikes globally.
EV| Electrical and Hybrid Vehicles| Analysis and Commentary| November 4, 2020paul young cpa, cga
The document provides an overview of electrical vehicles, including their environmental impact, market size, raw materials used in batteries, and battery market outlook. It discusses key raw materials like lithium, vanadium, and cobalt, as well as mining of these materials in countries like Australia, Chile, and Canada. China's growing dominance in the electrical vehicle market and raw materials is also covered.
Alpaca VC Field Study: EV & Mobility TechDaniel Fetner
With global automakers doubling down on pledges to offer EVs, current infrastructure needs to catch up nationwide. This will soon be part of our landscape for future highways, schools, airports, and every property type. Property managers will be expected to offer EV charging stations as an amenity to tenants, no different than providing free coffee or internet.
Similar to UK-Canada Trade Summit Zero-Emission Vehicles (20)
Competition Briefing - Open Digital Solutions for Net Zero Energy KTN
This briefing provided more information on the scope and application process for Innovate UK's Small Business Research Initiative (SBRI) competition to develop open software, hardware and data solutions that address the challenges of transforming to a net zero energy system in the UK.
An Introduction to Eurostars - an Opportunity for SMEs to Collaborate Interna...KTN
This webinar highlighted opportunities within the EUREKA Eurostars programme and how Innovate UK KTN and partners can help your business to innovate and go international.
Horizon Europe ‘Culture, Creativity and Inclusive Society’ Consortia Building...KTN
The proposed approach involves using a "Citizen Dialog Kit" (CDK) platform to engage citizens in conversations at public places through wireless displays and an online platform. The CDK allows conveying real-time information to citizens and surveying their viewpoints. It empowers citizens to start conversations themselves. The proposer seeks a consortium that values engaging less spontaneously engaged citizens in their neighbourhoods and communities. As a university spin-off, the proposer brings the fully functioning CDK platform, customization expertise, and experience in citizen engagement projects and urban human-computer interaction evaluation studies.
Horizon Europe ‘Culture, Creativity and Inclusive Society’ Consortia Building...KTN
This webinar highlights relevant call topics within Cluster 2 which focuses on challenges pertaining to democratic governance, cultural heritage and the creative economy, as well as social and economic transformations.
Smart Networks and Services Joint Undertaking (SNS JU) Call TopicsKTN
The document provides information about the Smart Networks and Services (SNS) topics under Horizon Europe, the EU's research and innovation programme. It outlines the main types of funding actions - Research and Innovation Actions (RIA), Innovation Actions (IA), and Coordination and Support Actions (CSA). It also summarizes the four streams of SNS topics on smart communication components, radical 6G technology, experimental infrastructure, and large-scale trials with verticals. Support resources through UK Research and Innovation and the UK NCP network are listed at the end.
Connected and Autonomous Vehicles Cohort WorkshopKTN
The document provides an agenda and overview for a Connected and Autonomous Vehicles (CAV) Cohort Workshop on December 14th, 2021. The agenda includes introductions from heads of CCAV and Future Regulations discussing key outcomes and areas of focus. There will also be presentations on the state of CAV development in the UK and potential use cases. The workshop aims to facilitate discussion and networking among innovators in the CAV field.
How to Create a Good Horizon Europe Proposal WebinarKTN
This webinar provides you with the essential hands-on knowledge and skills to transform your innovative project ideas into competitive project proposals in response to calls under Horizon Europe.
Horizon Europe Tackling Diseases and Antimicrobial Resistance (AMR) Webinar a...KTN
Innovate UK KTN Global Alliance in partnership with the Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office (FCDO) the UK Science and Innovation Network in Ireland and the Nordics, and UK National Contact Points (NCPs) from Innovate UK (UKRI) hosted a workshop to help delegates form international collaborations and strategic partnerships.
ZF is a global technology company that supplies systems for passenger cars, commercial vehicles and industrial technology, enabling the next generation of mobility. ZF allows vehicles to see, think and act. In the four technology domains Vehicle Motion Control, Integrated Safety, Automated Driving, and Electric Mobility, ZF offers comprehensive solutions for established vehicle manufacturers and newly emerging transport and mobility service providers.
FluxSys was formed in 2013, from their base in Wellesbourne, Warwickshire they support their UK and international clients with the specification, design and prototyping of a wide range of electric machines and drives.
FluxSys uses its skills, experience and independence within customers’ projects to support their electrification journeys and skills development, utilising knowledge sharing in an open & collaborative manner with like-minded clients and technical experts.
Made Smarter Innovation: Sustainable Smart Factory Competition BriefingKTN
Here are the key eligibility criteria for applicants:
- The lead applicant must be a UK registered business.
- Projects must be collaborative involving at least two organizations, including one UK SME.
- Projects must be carried out in the UK and exploit results in the UK.
- Project costs must be between £1-8 million.
- Grants cannot exceed 50% of costs for Strand 1 or 40% for Strand 2.
- Applicants can include UK businesses (small/micro, medium or large), universities and non-profit research organizations.
- Projects must apply to the correct strand - Strand 1 is data-centric while Strand 2 can focus on other digital
Driving the Electric Revolution – PEMD Skills HubKTN
Watch this briefing webinar to find out more about this new competition which supports the development of the Skills Hub, a training platform to support the PEMD sector.
Medicines Manufacturing Challenge EDI Survey Briefing WebinarKTN
In anticipation of the Medicines Manufacturing Challenge sending out an EDI survey to those involved in any projects funded under the programme, this webinar provides more context behind the request, an overview of the Innovate UK Equality, Diversity and Inclusion (EDI) programmes, and an opportunity for attendees to ask questions and get involved.
Horizon Europe Clean Energy Webinar - Cluster 5 Destination 3 | PitchesKTN
This webinar highlights funding call topics within Cluster 5 / Destination 3 of the Horizon Europe Framework Programme and bring you plenty of networking opportunities.
Horizon Europe Clean Energy Webinar - Cluster 5 Destination 3 | SlidesKTN
This webinar highlights funding call topics within Cluster 5 / Destination 3 of the Horizon Europe Framework Programme and bring you plenty of networking opportunities.
Horizon Europe Quantum Webinar - Cluster 4 Destinations 4 and 5 | SlidesKTN
This document provides an agenda and instructions for a webinar on Horizon Europe and quantum technologies. The webinar includes presentations on quantum landscapes in the UK, Germany and Denmark, an introduction to Horizon Europe and the Digital Work Programme, and advice on getting ready for Horizon Europe and finding partners. There will also be 2-minute pitch presentations from 13 organizations. Participants will be able to network and book 1:1 video meetings after the webinar using an online platform called Meeting Mojo.
Horizon Europe Quantum Webinar - Cluster 4 Destinations 4 and 5 | PitchesKTN
KTN Global Alliance in partnership with the Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office (FCDO) in Germany, UK Science and Innovation Network and UK National Contact Points (NCPs) from Innovate UK as well as European NCPs focussed on pitching of project ideas and brokering partnerships for European Research and Innovation collaborations and networking.
Watch our Consortia Building Workshop on replay to find out more about the Small R&D Partnership Projects funding competition, including pitches from organisations you could partner with.
Horizon Europe Clean Transport Webinar - Cluster 5 Destination 5 | PitchesKTN
This webinar co-organised by KTN Global Alliance in partnership with the Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office (FCDO) in Germany, UK Science and Innovation Network and UK National Contact Points (NCPs) from Innovate UK as well as European NCPs focussed on pitching of project ideas and brokering partnerships for European Research and Innovation collaborations and networking.
Optimizing Post Remediation Groundwater Performance with Enhanced Microbiolog...Joshua Orris
Results of geophysics and pneumatic injection pilot tests during 2003 – 2007 yielded significant positive results for injection delivery design and contaminant mass treatment, resulting in permanent shut-down of an existing groundwater Pump & Treat system.
Accessible source areas were subsequently removed (2011) by soil excavation and treated with the placement of Emulsified Vegetable Oil EVO and zero-valent iron ZVI to accelerate treatment of impacted groundwater in overburden and weathered fractured bedrock. Post pilot test and post remediation groundwater monitoring has included analyses of CVOCs, organic fatty acids, dissolved gases and QuantArray® -Chlor to quantify key microorganisms (e.g., Dehalococcoides, Dehalobacter, etc.) and functional genes (e.g., vinyl chloride reductase, methane monooxygenase, etc.) to assess potential for reductive dechlorination and aerobic cometabolism of CVOCs.
In 2022, the first commercial application of MetaArray™ was performed at the site. MetaArray™ utilizes statistical analysis, such as principal component analysis and multivariate analysis to provide evidence that reductive dechlorination is active or even that it is slowing. This creates actionable data allowing users to save money by making important site management decisions earlier.
The results of the MetaArray™ analysis’ support vector machine (SVM) identified groundwater monitoring wells with a 80% confidence that were characterized as either Limited for Reductive Decholorination or had a High Reductive Reduction Dechlorination potential. The results of MetaArray™ will be used to further optimize the site’s post remediation monitoring program for monitored natural attenuation.
RoHS stands for Restriction of Hazardous Substances, which is also known as t...vijaykumar292010
RoHS stands for Restriction of Hazardous Substances, which is also known as the Directive 2002/95/EC. It includes the restrictions for the use of certain hazardous substances in electrical and electronic equipment. RoHS is a WEEE (Waste of Electrical and Electronic Equipment).
Microbial characterisation and identification, and potability of River Kuywa ...Open Access Research Paper
Water contamination is one of the major causes of water borne diseases worldwide. In Kenya, approximately 43% of people lack access to potable water due to human contamination. River Kuywa water is currently experiencing contamination due to human activities. Its water is widely used for domestic, agricultural, industrial and recreational purposes. This study aimed at characterizing bacteria and fungi in river Kuywa water. Water samples were randomly collected from four sites of the river: site A (Matisi), site B (Ngwelo), site C (Nzoia water pump) and site D (Chalicha), during the dry season (January-March 2018) and wet season (April-July 2018) and were transported to Maseno University Microbiology and plant pathology laboratory for analysis. The characterization and identification of bacteria and fungi were carried out using standard microbiological techniques. Nine bacterial genera and three fungi were identified from Kuywa river water. Clostridium spp., Staphylococcus spp., Enterobacter spp., Streptococcus spp., E. coli, Klebsiella spp., Shigella spp., Proteus spp. and Salmonella spp. Fungi were Fusarium oxysporum, Aspergillus flavus complex and Penicillium species. Wet season recorded highest bacterial and fungal counts (6.61-7.66 and 3.83-6.75cfu/ml) respectively. The results indicated that the river Kuywa water is polluted and therefore unsafe for human consumption before treatment. It is therefore recommended that the communities to ensure that they boil water especially for drinking.
Improving the viability of probiotics by encapsulation methods for developmen...Open Access Research Paper
The popularity of functional foods among scientists and common people has been increasing day by day. Awareness and modernization make the consumer think better regarding food and nutrition. Now a day’s individual knows very well about the relation between food consumption and disease prevalence. Humans have a diversity of microbes in the gut that together form the gut microflora. Probiotics are the health-promoting live microbial cells improve host health through gut and brain connection and fighting against harmful bacteria. Bifidobacterium and Lactobacillus are the two bacterial genera which are considered to be probiotic. These good bacteria are facing challenges of viability. There are so many factors such as sensitivity to heat, pH, acidity, osmotic effect, mechanical shear, chemical components, freezing and storage time as well which affects the viability of probiotics in the dairy food matrix as well as in the gut. Multiple efforts have been done in the past and ongoing in present for these beneficial microbial population stability until their destination in the gut. One of a useful technique known as microencapsulation makes the probiotic effective in the diversified conditions and maintain these microbe’s community to the optimum level for achieving targeted benefits. Dairy products are found to be an ideal vehicle for probiotic incorporation. It has been seen that the encapsulated microbial cells show higher viability than the free cells in different processing and storage conditions as well as against bile salts in the gut. They make the food functional when incorporated, without affecting the product sensory characteristics.
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Kinetic studies on malachite green dye adsorption from aqueous solutions by A...Open Access Research Paper
Water polluted by dyestuffs compounds is a global threat to health and the environment; accordingly, we prepared a green novel sorbent chemical and Physical system from an algae, chitosan and chitosan nanoparticle and impregnated with algae with chitosan nanocomposite for the sorption of Malachite green dye from water. The algae with chitosan nanocomposite by a simple method and used as a recyclable and effective adsorbent for the removal of malachite green dye from aqueous solutions. Algae, chitosan, chitosan nanoparticle and algae with chitosan nanocomposite were characterized using different physicochemical methods. The functional groups and chemical compounds found in algae, chitosan, chitosan algae, chitosan nanoparticle, and chitosan nanoparticle with algae were identified using FTIR, SEM, and TGADTA/DTG techniques. The optimal adsorption conditions, different dosages, pH and Temperature the amount of algae with chitosan nanocomposite were determined. At optimized conditions and the batch equilibrium studies more than 99% of the dye was removed. The adsorption process data matched well kinetics showed that the reaction order for dye varied with pseudo-first order and pseudo-second order. Furthermore, the maximum adsorption capacity of the algae with chitosan nanocomposite toward malachite green dye reached as high as 15.5mg/g, respectively. Finally, multiple times reusing of algae with chitosan nanocomposite and removing dye from a real wastewater has made it a promising and attractive option for further practical applications.
Evolving Lifecycles with High Resolution Site Characterization (HRSC) and 3-D...Joshua Orris
The incorporation of a 3DCSM and completion of HRSC provided a tool for enhanced, data-driven, decisions to support a change in remediation closure strategies. Currently, an approved pilot study has been obtained to shut-down the remediation systems (ISCO, P&T) and conduct a hydraulic study under non-pumping conditions. A separate micro-biological bench scale treatability study was competed that yielded positive results for an emerging innovative technology. As a result, a field pilot study has commenced with results expected in nine-twelve months. With the results of the hydraulic study, field pilot studies and an updated risk assessment leading site monitoring optimization cost lifecycle savings upwards of $15MM towards an alternatively evolved best available technology remediation closure strategy.
Epcon is One of the World's leading Manufacturing Companies.EpconLP
Epcon is One of the World's leading Manufacturing Companies. With over 4000 installations worldwide, EPCON has been pioneering new techniques since 1977 that have become industry standards now. Founded in 1977, Epcon has grown from a one-man operation to a global leader in developing and manufacturing innovative air pollution control technology and industrial heating equipment.
3. 3
Midlands UK Automotive Asset Base
VEHICLE MANUFACTURERS
§ Aston Martin § BMW § Changan
§ Detroit Electric § Dennis Eagle § Geely/LEVC
§ Jaguar Land Rover
§ JCB § Norton § Toyota § Triumph § Royal Enfield
SUPPLY CHAIN
§ Adient § Aisin Seiki § Brose § Continental
§ Cooper Standard § Dana Axle § Delphi
§ Denso Corporation § Draexlmeier § Dura
§ Faurecia § Federal Mogul § Gestamp
§ GKN § Goodyear Dunlop § IAC § JATCO
§ Koito § Lear § Magna § Mahle § Michelin
§ Panasonic § Plastic Omnium
§ Robert Bosch § Schaeffler § Tenneco § Thyssen Krupp
§ Webasto § Yazaki § ZF TRW
§ Eminox
CENTRES OF EXCELLENCE
§ HORIBA MIRA § AVL § Ricardo
§ Warwick Manufacturing Group
§ National Automotive Innovation Centre
§ National Transport Design Centre
§ Advanced Propulsion Centre
§ Zenzic § Cenex § UKBIC
4. Toyota
Burnaston
Dennis Eagle
Warwick
SAIC MG Motors
Birmingham
JCB
Rocester
London Electric Vehicle
Coventry
Aston Martin
Gaydon Wave Industries
Coventry
Jaguar Land Rover
Solihull
Castle Bromwich
Wolverhampton
BMW
Hams Hall
Changan
Solihull
Norton
Solihull
Royal Enfield
Bruntingthorpe
Triumph
Hinckley
Morgan Motor Company
Malvern
Polestar
Coventry
Tata Motors European
Technical Centre
Coventry
Lotus
Coventry
MADE
Coventry
6. ‘Redefining expectations of what
electric vans can do, VN5 can offer
true zero-emissions transport with
none of the downsides. An on-board
range-extender, multiple drive
modes, flexible charging and
outstanding efficiency are built in as
standard.’
‘A Gigafactory at
Coventry Airport is
predicted to generate at
least 4,500 jobs directly,
as well as tens of
thousands more across
the supply chain, and
represent an investment
of up to £2bn in the West
Midlands.’
‘The 400 Series electrobus is a two-axle low floor vehicle
equipped as either a plug in (battery) solution or with
supercapacitors. Both technologies can deliver
and average of 250 miles daily operational range.’
EV
‘The new fully-electric
Morris JE will utilise
advanced battery
technology with a
lightweight platform.’
7. ‘ZPN Energy designs and manufactures
infrastructure technology including charging
stations and off-grid smart storage,
managed by AI-led software and analytics.
ZPN Energy’s new energy network
technology is the first of its kind using the
new Open Charge Point Protocol (OCPP
2.0.1), which paves the way for universal
contactless charge points for all electric
vehicles.’
‘With the reopening of Broadmarsh
Car Park and Bus Station on
course for the autumn, Nottingham
City Council has revealed the new
building will host the largest
number of electric vehicle charge
points in one location in the whole
of the UK.’
‘DynaCoV is a research and development project to deliver
a feasibility study looking at dynamic wireless charging.
This technology uses equipment installed underneath road
surfaces to enable electric vehicles to recharge as they
drive.’
EV
8. ‘Luxury car manufacturer Jaguar
Land Rover is developing a
prototype hydrogen fuel cell electric
vehicle (FCEV) based on the new
Land Rover Defender, with testing
scheduled to begin this year.’
‘Microcab Industries
has pioneered the
design of lean
weight, hydrogen
fuel cell vehicles,
specifically
designed to improve
air quality, with zero
emissions at point
of use.’
‘The Centre for Advanced Low Carbon Propulsion Systems
(C-ALPS) is part of a new consortium of 14 organisations that
will combine expertise from higher education and industry to
develop hydrogen-powered passenger coaches and transport
for public and commercial use.’
HFCV
9. UK CAM Testbed
‘We accelerate the UK’s
connected and self-driving
vehicle ecosystem, by
facilitating and promoting
development across the UK.
Zenzic was created by
government and industry to
focus on key areas of UK
capability in the global
connected and self-driving
sector.’
https://zenzic.io/ ‘A congestion busting
network of 5G
sensors will relay live
traffic information to
the regional control
centre to enable
swift action to be
taken as queues build
up – diverting buses,
implementing
diversions and issuing
instant warnings
to motorists.’
CAM
10.
11. 11
Midlands UK Automotive Strengths
• Volume vehicle manufacture
• Premium and luxury vehicle manufacture
• Engine manufacture
• Technical centres
• R&D infrastructure
• Universities
• Electric machines
• Hydrogen fuel cells
• Powertrain engineering
• Vehicle engineering
• Motorsport
• BMS and power electronics
• Connected and autonomous mobility
• CAM testing
• Component manufacture
15. Document classification: OFFICIAL
2
CONTENTS
• UK Government commitment to Electrification
• The UK Automotive Sector – facts & figures
• APC introduction and UK Ecosystem
• UK Battery Development Initiatives
UK Automotive Innovation and Scale-up ecosystems
16. Document classification: OFFICIAL
3
We are decarbonising and electrifying
‘Our mission is to put the UK
at the forefront of the design and
manufacturing of zero emission vehicles
and for all new cars and vans to be
effectively zero emission by 2030.’ *
UK Government Road to Zero Strategy
Image: Jaguar I-PACE
* Update February 2021 – Certain types of hybrid vehicles will be permitted until 2035, they will have
to demonstrate significant zero emissions capability.
18. Document classification: OFFICIAL
5
We support a thriving and growing R&D environment
A successful
innovation
ecosystem
Source: ACEA Pocket Guide, June 2019
19. Document classification: OFFICIAL
6
We support a thriving and growing R&D & industrialisation environment
Government supported investment
for R&D in low carbon emission
technologies
Equivalent of $104m, $355m, $1.3bn USD
for EV motors and
power electronics
for EV battery
development
for low carbon
propulsion
over available to develop
key technologies and
factories of the future
plus up to
20. UK Funding landscape
Motors
and drives
Batteries
Enabling digital
technology
Cross sector technology
Driving the Electric Revolution
Made Smarter / Brunel
Industrialisation at scale
Automotive
Transformation Fund
APC CR&D
IDP
Application readiness
Proof of concept
Research
Automotive
R&D eco system
Faraday Battery Challenge
21. Since 2013 the APC has played a unique role
Offering expertise and
cutting-edge knowledge
Boasting a vast amount of
experience
Identifying where investment
will be most effective
Mapping the future
development opportunities in
low carbon technologies
Creating a national network to
leverage University expertise
6 Technology Spokes giving
industry access to leading
University facilities and academics
Building project consortia
To accelerate the development
of the next generation of
low carbon technologies
Ensuring match-funding
support is well spent
Using a comprehensive and
competitive process to identify
the strongest prospects
Supporting key
low carbon initiatives
Accelerating additional
development in battery and
autonomous vehicle technology
22. APC AND INDUSTRY COLLABORATING TO
DELIVER SUBSTANTIAL IMPACT
375+
project partners
150+
low carbon
projects
260 million+
tonnes of
CO2 savings
50,000+
Jobs created /
safeguarded
1 million+
vehicles use
APC-funded technology
23. CR&D
Bridging the gap between prototype and commercial
products:
Running competitions three times a year
Match funding projects £5 – 40 million
Supporting low-carbon automotive technology projects
Designed to create and secure jobs in the UK, whilst achieving
our net-zero ambitions
Automotive Transformation Fund (ATF)
Accelerating the establishment of a UK Electrified Supply
Chain:
Secure the transformation to electrification of the UK automotive
sector at pace
Ensure that the UK retains its technological leadership position
through this transformation
Support the sector’s strong export performance
Support the UK’s Green Recovery post the Covid-19 crisis
APC funding
24. UK FUNDING LANDSCAPE
Motors
and drives
Batteries
Enabling digital
technology
Cross sector technology
Driving the Electric Revolution
Made Smarter / Brunel
Industrialisation at scale
Automotive
Transformation Fund
APC CR&D
IDP
Application readiness
Proof of concept
Research
Automotive
R&D eco system
Faraday Battery Challenge
25. Document classification: OFFICIAL
12
The Faraday
Battery Challenge
Application-inspired
research through
The Faraday Institution
Collaborative R&D
through Innovate UK
Battery manufacturing
scale-up through UKBIC
R&D institutions
Didcot, Oxfordshire
Coventry, West Midlands
27. Document classification: OFFICIAL
14
Batteries - UK is bridging the gap from R&D to production
Gramme Scale
Typically university scale research
using small quantities of hand-
made materials.
Used for fundamental materials
research and initial half-cell
experiments at coin cell scale.
UK funders typically EPSRC,
Faraday Institution
Kilogramme Scale
Typically corporate R&D lab or
University / Catapult centre.
Used to demonstrate scalability
of materials to full size cell, and
to develop electrode mixtures,
deposition processes and cell
formats.
UK funders typically Innovate
UK, EPSRC, Faraday Institution
UKBIC
Tonne Scale
Typically full scale manufacturing
facilities used at low rate.
Private facilities are expensive,
inflexible, and only accessible by
owner.
Used to develop and validate
materials, cell design,
manufacturing processes and
parameters at industry rates
prior to full plant investment.
UKBIC is an open access facility
for this purpose.
Kilotonne (Giga) Scale
Full scale, high volume
manufacturing plant.Typically 6-
50GWh/year.
Used to deliver very large
volumes of cells with no
variation or flexibility to
chemistry, format or quality.
Cost/kWh and process
consistency are critical.
39. Canada is an Advanced Manufacturing Nation
NGen measures success by the benefits it delivers to Canadians.
NGen aims to:
• Develop world-leading technological capabilities in advanced manufacturing
• Increase industry investment in innovation
• Enhance value creation and economic growth
• Connect and actively engage members of Canada’s advanced manufacturing ecosystem
• Contribute to the development of a skilled advanced manufacturing workforce; and
• Improve the social well-being of Canadians
Our Mission is to build world leading
advanced manufacturing capabilities in Canada.
40. Canada is an Advanced Manufacturing Nation
Expected Outcomes:
• New domestic and international sales
• New jobs created
• New companies created
• New products, processes, and services
• New Intellectual property created
NGen’s goal is to add at least $13.5 billion and
13,500 new jobs to Canada’s economy by 2030
41. Critical
Minerals
Bio/
Pharma
Automotive
Aerospace
Food
Processing
Net
Zero
It’s all about… Advanced Manufacturing
It’s the Cutting Edge
Manufacturing Verticals
Industrial
Internet-of-Things (IIoT)
Simulation
AI, ML, Data Analytics
Advanced Robotics
& Automation
Additive
Manufacturing
Nanotechnology
& Advanced Materials
Professional
and Support Services
…
Industry
4.0
Technologies
&
Services
Vertical & Horizontal
Systems Integration
Increase long-term
competitiveness through…
• Enhanced productivity
• Cost reduction
• Quality improvement
• Innovation and diversification
• Regulatory compliance
• Environmental, Social, and
Governance (ESG) objectives
and enhancing corporate
brand
Other
Emerging
Tech
Quantum
Tech
…
Advanced Manufacturing is:
• Operational excellence
• Develop & deploy technologies
• Workforce development
• Ecosystem development
42. NGen Project Impact
$858 million in purchase orders
75 New IP Opportunities
66 new manufacturing processes
65 academic and research partners
6 new companies created
1,800 jobs directly supported by projects
12,900+ new jobs projected over ten years
Total Project Investment
Process digitization
1%
Equipment
13%
Automotive
13%
Electronics
2%
Robotics
4%
Advanced textiles
5%
Materials
16%
Biomanufacturing
13%
PPE
7%
Medical devices
5%
Food Processing
18%
Aerospace
3%
43. Collaboration Opportunities
Join us on 28th July for our 3rd
annual Collaboration Day
Upcoming Project Funding Opportunities
Your platform to pitch a Project idea or join
a Supercluster Project Consortium
Feasibility Studies & Pilot Projects | $50k -$500k
Supercluster Projects | $500k - $8 million
www.ngen.ca/funding
July 6th &
August 5th
Cluster Building | Up to $150k
July 14th
project@ngen.ca
www.ngen.ca/news-events
44. • The TLP is a process for
transformation
• Instructional modules are focused
around Strategic Assessment Tools
(SATS)
• Assessments are customized for your
organization based on your priorities
• The TLP is dynamic – SATs can be
modified and repeated as the
organization progresses or priorities
change
3 Modules
4 Topics per Module
15 Hours Over 3 Weeks
NGen’s Transformation Leadership Program (TLP)
Executing Transformation
Advanced Program Management
Operational Excellence
Supply Chain Management
Execution
Designing
Transformation
Reality Check
Strategic Planning
Customer Centric
Becoming Innovative and
Industry 4.0
Leading
Transformation
People-centric Leadership
Effective Change Management
People Impacts of Industry 4.0
Advanced Leadership
45. North American powertrain mix is shifting rapidly toward zero
and low emission powertrains
2020
0%
2030
2025 2035
ICE HEV FCEV
PHEV BEV
Powertrain mix in North America
91%
71%
55%
22%
6%
16%
20%
28%
3%
5%
5%
3%
10%
20%
44%
0%
5%
10%
15%
20%
25%
30%
35%
40%
45%
50%
55%
60%
65%
70%
75%
80%
85%
90%
95%
100%
2025
0%
2020 2030 2035
Source: IHS Market, Porsche Consulting
47. An Attractive Business Environment
Preferred Tax
Treatment
-Lowest tax rate on new
investment in the G7
-Zero tariffs on imports
of manufacturing inputs,
machinery & equipment
-100% capital cost
deduction for
manufacturing and
some clean energy
equipment
-One of the most
generous R&D tax
incentives in the G7
Highly Qualified
Workforce
Dynamic Innovation
Ecosystems
Preferential
Market Access
-CETA preferences
for trade in goods
and services, public
procurement,
standards testing,
and movement of
business personnel
-Together with
CUSMA, CPTPP, and
other trade
agreements, Canada
enjoys preferential
access to two thirds
of the world's GDP
($53 trillion)
-Mostly highly educated talent pool in the OECD
-59% of Canadian adults have attained tertiary level
education
-Strong ties between industry and technical colleges
-Highly qualified pool of technicians and engineers
-A diverse workforce attracting and welcoming talent
from around the world
-Best country in the G20 for doing business
(Economist Intelligence Unit, Sept. 2020)
-Third best business climate in the world for
entrepreneurs – and first for newcomers
-World-leading research
-Globally recognized start-up ecosystems ranked 4th
-Supportive industrial innovation ecosystems
50. 2
We are the UK’s innovation agency
We connect businesses to the
people that can help them
and fund businesses and research
collaborations in all economic
sectors, value chains and UK
regions to accelerate innovation
Innovate UK
52. Zero Emission Vehicle Competitions
Aim
Fund solutions that address the challenges associated with the uptake
of and support the transition to zero emission vehicles.
• improve ZEV range capability
• increase adoption of small commercial ZEVs
• support transition to zero emission for special vehicles
• improve sustainability of ZEVs
• improve ZEV user experience
• improve public residential charging in urban areas
• improve rural charging solutions
• improve fleet charging solutions
Transitioning towards Zero Emission Vehicles
Infrastructure solutions for Zero Emission Vehicles
53. Zero Emission Road Freight
• Supporting uptake of battery electric trucks
• Electric road systems
• Hydrogen fuel cell demonstrations
• Supply chain technology
Clean Maritime Demonstration
• Supporting design and development of technologies for the reduction of
greenhouse gas emissions by the UK’s maritime sector
• Includes autonomous vessels
Tees Valley Hydrogen Transport Hub
• a living lab to act as a catalyst for the fulfilment of green hydrogen’s
role in the decarbonisation of transport across modes
Zero Emission Vehicle Competitions
54. The UK V2G Programme
§ 4 R&D Projects: onboard charger development, V2G in
on-street applications, gamification for V2G
£46mwhole
projects value
§ 8 Feasibility Studies: feasibility of innovative business
models and applications for V2G
£30m funding from UK Government (BEIS and OZEV)
>550 V2G units
Installed by May21
55. UK V2G Achievements
1. Created a UK V2G Community - Cross-sectoral collaboration and knowledge sharing
2. Raised UK domestic & fleet consumer awareness of V2G
3. Generated demand for V2G products and services
4. Demonstrated feasibility and marketability of V2G
5. Streamlined Grid connection process (G99) developed with DNOs
6. V2G integration – smart energy platforms & planning future energy scenarios
7. Investigating V2G business case – FFR, TOU etc
8. Investigating carbon credits for V2G
9. Investigating V2G impact on EV battery
10. V2G-hub website created
(www.v2g-hub.com)
56. Domestic V2G Results
Existing EV drivers
30p/kWh energy exported
Customer savings
£420 annual energy bill savings
CO2 savings
30 tonnes of carbon in 2020
Customer feedback
>70% trial participants want
V2G on their next EV
57. V2G lessons
Consumers
• There is lots of demand for V2G but customers still need reassurance:
Ø vehicle availability, battery degradation, operational impacts, sound investment business case
• Customer interest is constrained by the few V2G vehicles currently available
Energy
• Grid connection process is complex & takes too long
• Export devices required to avoid network disruption in some areas
• Moves towards smart charging can improve receptiveness to V2G
• Ongoing reform of UK Energy Regulations impacts V2G business case
Commercial
• V2G business case works, but not for every user type
• Costs and supply are still a constraint, making business case uncertain
Ø grid connection, installation, equipment
• Whole-system benefits worth £3.5bn/year by 2040 are available with V2G
Source: Imperial college/OVO Energy: “Blueprint for a post carbon society”
58. What next for UK V2G?
UK Government believes that innovations such as V2G and V2X will help to maximise the
benefits and opportunities from smart electric vehicle charging
Acallforevidencewill be published this summer to understand the role these technologies
can play in a net zero energy system
Thanks for listening
Josey.wardle@innovateuk.ukri.org
73. Why consider solid-state batteries for your
electric bus, truck, or car ?
UK-Canada Trade Summit – ZEV
June 24, 2021
Adrian Tylim | North America
Head Business Development
74. • Higher Energy Density for a longer driving range
• Less sensitive to temperature, operate between - 22°F and +149°F
for hot summer and cold winter operation
• Safe from thermal runaway events, no liquid electrolyte
• Durable with Long Life
• Sustainable Manufacturing that can be highly recyclable
• Comparable cost to Li-ion technologies
Solid-State batteries address many challenges of Li-ion batteries
75. • Producing them in multi-layer format for commercial applications,
especially passenger cars
• Scaling up high-yield manufacturing for giga-factory production
• Difficult to scale up from lab sample to a giga-factory production with a solid
electrolyte, particular with ceramics
Solid-State Batteries Main Challenges
76. • Buses
• Medium and Heavy-Duty Trucks
• People Movers, Shuttles
• Garbage Trucks
• Mining Equipment
• Locomotives and Transit Rail Systems
• Specialized Trucks (i.e., snow blowers, utility repair, construction
equipment)
Wide Possible Applications
77.
78.
79. WORLD’S LEADER IN ALL-SOLID STATE BATTERIES
ONLY ALL-SOLID-STATE BATTERY TECHNOLOGY
FOR EV COMMERCIALLY AVAILABLE TODAY
CELLS
MODULE
PACK
EXAMPLE ROOF INTEGRATION
Solid Catholyte
Thin-film solid-state cells produced in large scale allow a
simplified storage design without cooling needs
80. 8
OVER 2 DECADES MANUFACTURING AND SELLING ALL-SOLID-
STATE BATTERIES
ONLY ALL-SOLID-STATE BATTERY MANUFACTURER IN THE WORLD
► 25+ years of R&D and over a decade of deployment experience in 1000s of vehicles
► 600+ patents related to the LMP® technology
► Global Leader of all-solid-state batteries
► References: Daimler (Mercedes Benz); Gaussin; Actia. New announcements in 2021.
► Currently 3rd generation product
► Technology path based on decades of expertise ensures first to market all-solid-state batteries to OEMS by 2026
82. 450+ BLUEBUS DEPLOYED SO FAR
BLUEBUS GLOBAL FOOTPRINT
10
RATP (2016) : 1ST All electric
bus line in Paris
ABIDJAN (2012)
ILE DE LA REUNION (2012 & 2015)
TARBES (2012)
BRUXELLES (2017)
ANGKOR (2013)
83. Case Studies: same battery, extreme temperatures, no cooling system
Hot Africa Cold Germany
With swappable battery!!!
84. • Greater safety, durability, and range at a competitive cost
• Li-metal anode provides high-energy density
• When safety of the battery and vehicle are important, in applications
like school buses
• Extreme cold or hot environments without compromising range
When you can get the above attributes at a competitive price to Li-ion
or better!
Why Consider Solid-State Batteries?
85. COMMUNICATION ELECTRICITY
STORAGE AND
SYSTEMS
TRANSPORTATION
& LOGISTICS
One of the world’s leading
transportation Group
Blue Solutions: design and manufacturing
of LMP® batteries
Bluebus : 6-meter & 12-meter electric buses.
Bluestorage : stationary solutions.
81 000 employees
127 countries
Revenue 2019 :
€24.8 billion
Integrating content, media &
communication Group
100 % OWNED BY BOLLORÉ GROUP, A FAMILY-CONTROLLED GROUP WITH A LONG-
TERM INVESTMENT STRATEGY
13
BLUE SOLUTIONS IS PART OF BOLLORÉ GROUP
► Founded by the Bolloré family in 1822 as “Papeteries Bolloré,’’ specializing in thin paper manufacturing.
► Bolloré Group is among the 500 largest global enterprises in the world.
► Publicly listed and majority-controlled by the Bolloré family. Headed by Cyrille Bolloré (4th
generation?), as Chairman, since 2019.
► Due to a diversification strategy based on innovation and international presence, Bolloré Group currently holds strong equity and
management positions in three lines of business: Transportation and Logistics, Communications and Energy Storage & Systems.
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THE ONLY COMMERCIALLY AVAILABLE
ALL-SOLID-STATE BATTERY,
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Contact:
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+1.310.999.5738 m
89. 2
NFI is a leading global
independent Bus and
Coach solution provider
leading the evolution to
zero-emission mobility.
North American Market Leader in Heavy-Duty
Transit Buses and Infrastructure Solutions
UK Market Leader in Bus and Coach;
World Leader in Double Deck Buses
North American Motor Coach
Market Leader
North American Market Leader in Low-floor
Cutaway and Medium-Duty Shuttle Buses
North American Market Leader for Bus
and Motor Coach Parts Distribution
2
90. 3
From a bus manufacturer to solutions provider
Infrastructure
Solutions
Connected Vehicles
& Diagnostics
Aftermarket,
Warranty & Service
Buses and
Coaches
Clean
Diesel
Natural
Gas
Hybrid
Electric
Trolley
Electric
Battery
Electric
Fuel
Cell
Electric
91. 4
40+ million
Electric service miles since 20151
1,465
ZEBs delivered since 20152
94
ZEBs delivered in 2021 Q1 (10% of total)
80+
Cities with an NFI ZEB in service or on order
1,568
ZEBs in backlog (18% of total backlog)3
200+
chargers installed via Infrastructure SolutionsTM
20% to 25%
of 2021 production will be ZEBs
8,000
Annual ZEB production capacity4
50+
years of
electric bus
experience
13
countries with
NFI buses in
service
105k
vehicles in
service
450+
years of bus
and coach
experience
(1) Service miles driven in North America, the UK and New Zealand; does not include electric trolleys
(2) Includes battery-electric, fuel-cell electric and electric trolleys
(3) Includes firm and option orders
(4) Based on capacity at NFI facilities in North America and the UK
92. 5
NFI’s zero-emission journey started in 1969…
1998
First diesel
hybrid vehicle
produced with
Allison
1969
First North
American
electric trolley
1994
First
Compressed
Natural Gas
(CNG) bus
2005
First Diesel
Hybrid with BAE
and first Gas
Engine Hybrid
2010
20 Fuel Cell
buses for 2010
Olympics
2012
First battery-
electric bus
2014
First
production of
fuel-cell range
extender
2015
Launched NF
Connect
2017
Opened VIC
and launched
next generation
electric-battery
bus
2018
Launched NF
Infrastructure
SolutionsTM
2019
Acquired ADL
and launched
NF Connect
360
93. 6
…and continues in 2021
New Flyer Xcelsior CHARGE NGTM
Next-generation, zero-emission,
battery-electric transit bus
New Flyer Xcelsior CHARGE AVTM
North America’s first SAE Level 4
automated heavy-duty transit bus;
zero-emission, battery-electric
ARBOC Equess CHARGETM
Zero-emission, battery-electric,
medium-duty low-floor transit
ADL H2.0
Next-generation hydrogen fuel-cell
electric double-deck
+ more to come
MCI J4500 CHARGETM
Zero-emission, battery-electric,
luxury motor coach
Battery Recycling Pilot
Successful launch of battery
recycling pilot with Li-Cycle
Corporation
MCI D45 CRT LE CHARGE
Next-generation hydrogen fuel-cell
electric double-deck
ADL Enviro500EV CHARGE
Zero-emission, battery-electric,
double-deck bus
94. 7
Industry’s widest range of ZEB’s already exist
40-foot
Battery-Electric
60-foot
Battery-Electric
35-foot
Battery-Electric
60-foot
Fuel Cell-
Electric
40-foot
Fuel Cell-
Electric
Double-Deck
Battery-Electric
Single-Deck
Battery-Electric
Motor Coach
Battery-Electric
Low-Entry
30- & 35-foot
Medium-Duty
Low-Floor Electric
Motor Coach
Battery-Electric
Double-Deck
Fuel Cell-Electric
95. 8
Key Terms
• Buses manufactured by New Flyer and ADL's single and double deck buses are classified as "transit buses". ARBOC manufactures body on-
chassis or “cutaway” and "medium-duty" buses that service transit, paratransit, and shuttle applications. Collectively, transit buses, medium-
duty buses and cutaways, are referred to as "buses".
• A “motor coach” or “coach” is a 35-foot to 45-foot over-the-highway bus typically used for intercity transportation and travel over longer
distances than heavy-duty transit buses, and is typically characterized by (i) one or two axles in the rear (related to the weight of the vehicle), (ii)
high deck floor, (iii) baggage compartment under the floor, (iv) high-backed seats with a coach-style interior (often including a lavatory), and (v)
no room for standing passengers.
• Zero-emission buses ("ZEBs") consist of trolley-electric, hydrogen fuel cell-electric, and battery-electric buses.
• One equivalent unit (or “EU”) represents one production “slot”, being one 30-foot, 35-foot, 40-foot, 45-foot heavy-duty transit bus, one double
deck bus, one medium-duty bus, one cutaway bus or one motor coach, whereas one articulated transit bus represents two equivalent units. An
articulated transit bus is an extra-long transit bus (approximately 60-feet in length), composed of two passenger compartments connected by a
joint mechanism. The joint mechanism allows the vehicle to bend when the bus turns a corner, yet have a continuous interior.
• Many public customer contracts include options to purchase transit buses and motor coaches in the future, and a large portion of the Company’s
order book is represented by “options” as opposed to “firm orders.”