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Our Research

Optimising electric vehicle drivetrain fluids

Learn about our new model for predicting transmission power losses and assessing the influence of modifying transmission design parameters on overall system efficiency over an entire representative drive cycle.

Designing the next generation of Waste Heat Recovery Systems

Learn about how we are designing the next generation of WHR and thermal-management components for vehicles through predictive design

Modelling vented thermal runaway in confined battery modules

Learn about our work in modelling and understanding the role of particles in vented thermal runaway in confined battery modules and packs

Performance and Efficiency

To improve component and system wide technology and efficiency, in order to reduce energy and resource consumption, whilst optimising vehicle performance

Energy and Emissions

To contribute to a reduction in carbon emissions from transport and reduced environmental impact over vehicle lifecycle, from energy use to emissions of vehicle design, operation and end of life.

Infrastructure and the Built Environment

To build safer environments and transport systems, such that transport infrastructure leaves a positive societal footprint

Electrification

To improve vehicle electrification technologies such as batteries in order to help decarbonise the vehicle transport infrastructure of the future

Autonomous Vehicles

To accelerate autonomous vehicle technologies to drive equitable societal progress, and ensure development of safe, secure and reliable autonomous vehicles

Materials, Manufacturing and Recycling

To ensure circularity and sustainability in future materials and manufacturing processes, whilst still delivering optimal material performance for future vehicle applications