Working with our automotive clients to develop clean and efficient vehicle propulsion technologies.
Propulsion and Energy Systems
Propulsion and Energy Systems
Propulsion systems
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How we can help you
Renowned throughout the world for their specialist insights, technical acumen and experience in managing complex assignments, our experts are working alongside OEMs, Tier 1 suppliers and industry bodies to develop, test and optimise the next generation of powertrain technologies.
From batteries to fuel cell technologies, hydrogen fuel advancements to internal combustion innovations, we provide end-to-end engineering capabilities that will help you advance initial concepts into production-ready technologies.
The Ricardo difference
- End-to-end services that support projects from concept to production.
- Access to high-calibre research and analysis teams specialised in engines, drivelines and hybrid systems.
- Global perspectives from our engineering centres across Europe, the Americas, and Asia-Pacific.
- Wealth of experience in the integration of mechanical, electrical and software systems into vehicle development programmes.
Our experts develop battery pack and energy storage solutions across a range of capabilities, ranging from applying new chemistries and formats, to designing and building prototype packs and supporting our clients through full production programmes.
Find out more: Batteries and energy storage
Few companies worldwide can match our long-standing skills, experience and track record in engine research, design, development and manufacturing.
Find out more: Internal combustion development
A broad range of capabilities to support original equipment manufacturers (OEMs) and suppliers in vehicle hybridisation and electrification.
Find out more: Electric powertrain development
We provide bespoke advice and analysis on thermal management and advanced control systems, throughout product lifecycles to meet future sustainable mobility requirements.
Find out more: Thermal management
Ricardo’s vehicle supervisor control software essentially acts as the central intelligence system (the brain) in hybrid and electric vehicles (HEV / BEV), seamlessly integrating and optimising all vehicle systems, which is crucial to maximise efficiency, performance and safety.
Find out more: Vehicle supervisor control software
We provide end-to-end design and engineering expertise to develop tailored electrification solutions, helping our clients through every stage of their transition to a zero-carbon future.
Find out more: Electrification
Integrated services for driveline and transmission systems across multiple sectors, from passenger car and motorcycle, to aerospace, motorsport, and high-performance vehicle
Find out more: Driveline and Transmission
We provide complete ‘turn-key’ solutions for power electronics, from DC-DC converters to motor inverters for motor drives - be they full traction machines or small electric pump - driving HVAC, power steering, brake assistance or other ancillary units.
Find out more: Power electronics
Our control and calibration services ensure that our clients meet the attributes that they are targeting on the transition to new forms of propulsion systems and technologies.
Find out more: Control and calibration
