Automotive

We work with manufacturers and suppliers to enhance vehicle performance and bring new products to market.

Global specialists in automotive technologies

Leveraging expertise in electrification, hybrid technologies and fuel cells, we deliver clean, efficient and integrated propulsion and energy solutions to support automotive clients in their energy transitions.

Our support extends across the value chain from policy, strategy and advisory services to design, engineering, testing and niche production and product launch.

We also develop strategies for the wider transport sector to address the challenge of reducing greenhouse gas emissions and adopting whole life cycle carbon neutral approaches.

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Projects

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Advanced Distributed Drive Software for Multi-Motor SUV Platform

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Marine Propulsion Applications

Accessing the market and technologies for methanol internal combustion engines

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Hydrogen fuel cell for commercial trucks

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How we can help you

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Vehicle Engineering and Integration

Trusted by leading OEMs, Tier 1 suppliers and industry authorities throughout the world, we bring the technical insight required to bring automotive systems and technologies together into safe, efficient, high-performance platforms.

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Vehicle Propulsion and Energy Systems

From batteries to fuel cell technologies, hydrogen fuel advancements to internal combustion innovations, we provide end-to-end engineering capabilities that support projects from early concepts to production-ready technologies. 

Automotive Sustainability

Sustainability for the automotive sector

We offer a wide range of specialist sustainability advisory services for the automotive sector, from developing a decarbonisation strategy through to compliance monitoring and Scope 3 emissions management.

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Niche manufacturing

We produce quality-assured precision-machined components and assemblies quickly and competitively, with services that include bespoke transmission design and manufacture, prototype manufacturing support, and contract solutions.

News

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Electric Motor Control with sensorless algorithms: How it works and why it matters

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What is vehicle control supervisor software and why do you need it?

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Charging Ahead – Future Battery Technology

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