Advanced Propulsion Centre

ALTILIUM AND TALGA ANNOUNCE PARTNERSHIP FOR RECOVERY OF GRAPHITE FROM WASTE EV BATTERIES FOR REUSE IN GREEN ANODE PRODUCTION

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Thursday, March 28, 2024
ACT, EV, Advanced Propulsion Centre, Original equipment manufacturer, Recycling, EVS, Partnership, APC, Metal, Nissan Leaf, Carbon, Nickel, OEM, Graphite, CO2, Lithium, Patent, Electric battery

Graphite is the largest single material in lithium-ion batteries, comprising up to 50% of a battery by volume.

Key Points: 
  • Graphite is the largest single material in lithium-ion batteries, comprising up to 50% of a battery by volume.
  • Under the agreement, the two companies will focus on optimising the recovery of graphite from battery waste to produce a battery-grade product for use in new anodes.
  • With the recovery of graphite, the company will be able to recycle all the battery components, enabling full battery circularity.
  • Talga Group CEO Mr Martin Phillips added: "The need to secure a long-term, localised anode supply is crucial for the EV battery market.

ALTILIUM PARTNERS WITH NISSAN FOR MULTIMILLION-POUND ELECTRIC VEHICLE BATTERY RECYCLING PROJECT

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Monday, March 4, 2024
Collection, Natural Resources, EV, Nickel, Carbon footprint, Mining, Transport, Carbon, Advanced Propulsion Centre, Ecosystem, APC, Recycling, Lithium

PLYMOUTH, England, March 4, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Altilium, a UK-based clean technology group focused on supporting the transition to net zero, is pleased to announce details of a pioneering new collaborative project led by Nissan, which will see the two companies working together to improve the sustainability of EV batteries manufactured in the UK, using advanced recycling technologies to lower the carbon footprint of new batteries and reduce reliance on imported raw materials.

Key Points: 
  • The innovative work is part of a £30m collaborative project announced today by the Advanced Propulsion Centre (APC), which has been awarded grant funding of £15m.
  • The program will strengthen the technical expertise and R&D capability of the Nissan Technical Centre Europe (NTCE) in Cranfield, Bedfordshire, focusing on the development and advancement of EV battery reuse, recycling and energy balancing technology.
  • The consortium also includes battery producer AESC, a long-standing partner of Nissan, and Connected Energy, a leading provider of second-life battery energy storage solutions in the UK.
  • This financial backing will enable Altilium to accelerate the scale-up of its cutting-edge recycling facilities, including the planned construction of the UK's first industrial scale recycling planet in Teesside.

Steve Robins appointed Managing Director of Hyperbat

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Thursday, December 14, 2023
Research, Unipart, Advanced Propulsion Centre, IMI plc, Lotus, Growth, IMI, Management, Renewable energy, Transport, Engineering, EV

OXFORD, England, Dec. 14, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Hyperbat, the leading manufacturer of high-performance electric vehicle batteries in the UK, has appointed Steve Robins as its new Managing Director.

Key Points: 
  • OXFORD, England, Dec. 14, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Hyperbat, the leading manufacturer of high-performance electric vehicle batteries in the UK, has appointed Steve Robins as its new Managing Director.
  • Hyperbat is a joint venture between Unipart and Fortescue WAE and specialises in manufacturing cutting-edge EV battery systems.
  • Steve brings a wealth of experience to Hyperbat, having started his career as a structural/stress engineer in the automotive industry and subsequently progressing into senior operational and business leadership roles.
  • Carol Rose Burke, Unipart Manufacturing Group Managing Director and Hyperbat Board Director, said: "Steve's track record demonstrates not only a profound passion for technology but also a keen understanding of technology businesses and the development and progression of people.

Steve Robins appointed Managing Director of Hyperbat

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Thursday, December 14, 2023
Research, Unipart, Advanced Propulsion Centre, IMI plc, Lotus, Growth, IMI, Management, Renewable energy, Transport, Engineering, EV

OXFORD, England, Dec. 14, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Hyperbat, the leading manufacturer of high-performance electric vehicle batteries in the UK, has appointed Steve Robins as its new Managing Director.

Key Points: 
  • OXFORD, England, Dec. 14, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Hyperbat, the leading manufacturer of high-performance electric vehicle batteries in the UK, has appointed Steve Robins as its new Managing Director.
  • Hyperbat is a joint venture between Unipart and Fortescue WAE and specialises in manufacturing cutting-edge EV battery systems.
  • Steve brings a wealth of experience to Hyperbat, having started his career as a structural/stress engineer in the automotive industry and subsequently progressing into senior operational and business leadership roles.
  • Carol Rose Burke, Unipart Manufacturing Group Managing Director and Hyperbat Board Director, said: "Steve's track record demonstrates not only a profound passion for technology but also a keen understanding of technology businesses and the development and progression of people.

YASA Wins the Coveted Royal Automobile Club Dewar Trophy for Outstanding British Technical Achievement in the Automotive Industry

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Tuesday, October 31, 2023
EV, Electric Vehicles, Alternative Vehicles, Fuels, Automotive, Engineering, Technology, Vehicle Technology, Manufacturing, Other Technology, Name, Mercedes-Benz, BAC One-Eleven, Royal Automobile Club, Partex Group, University of Oxford, Advanced Propulsion Centre, Heart, Dewar Trophy, Doctor of Philosophy, Research, Multimedia, APC, Internet Technical Committee, Mercedes-Benz Vision EQXX, IEEE Sensors Council Technical Achievement Award, Calendar, JCB, Electric motor, Automotive industry

The Royal Automobile Club’s Dewar Trophy has been awarded to YASA – in recognition of the successful development and commercialisation of a new electric propulsion technology, the YASA axial-flux motor.

Key Points: 
  • The Royal Automobile Club’s Dewar Trophy has been awarded to YASA – in recognition of the successful development and commercialisation of a new electric propulsion technology, the YASA axial-flux motor.
  • The Dewar Trophy is awarded annually by The Royal Automobile Club for ‘Outstanding British Technical Achievement in the automotive industry', and is one of the most prestigious awards in British engineering.
  • This year’s recipient, YASA, originally spun-out from Oxford University in 2009 by Tim Woolmer while he was studying his PhD in Engineering.
  • YASA is also overturning the norms of materials technology and manufacturing processes, as it gears up to mass-produce its components.

MOVE returns to the ExCeL, London this June 21st and 22nd for its 5th year as the world's #1 tech mobility and start-ups show

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Monday, May 22, 2023
Heart, Lordstown Motors, Partnership, EV, Exhibition, Aviation, Next Generation, Dott, Grab, Bolt, ALD Automotive, Government, Volkswagen Group, Inflation, Archer Aviation, Wejo, C40 Cities Climate Leadership Group, Formula, Kyōto Station, Hyundai, Mercedes-Benz, MOVE, Dassault Systèmes, Mastercard, Advanced Propulsion Centre, Artificial intelligence, City, Inflation Reduction Act of 2022, News, Safety, Transport, Online shopping, Fireworks, Car rental

The return of this ground-breaking two-day event will be marked by a prestigious line-up of over 700 speakers, alongside an exhibition packed with blue ribbon brands and organisations delivering the future of mobility.

Key Points: 
  • The return of this ground-breaking two-day event will be marked by a prestigious line-up of over 700 speakers, alongside an exhibition packed with blue ribbon brands and organisations delivering the future of mobility.
  • "MOVE 2023 is the biggest and best MOVE event yet, and will cut the heart of the issues that matter to our community.
  • Issues like EV subsidies in the wake of the Inflation Reduction Act, artificial intelligence, fleet electrification and much, much more.
  • "We're expecting 6,000 attendees and over 700 speakers across 2 days, with networking and business opportunities unparalleled in the mobility space.

Learn about the Latest Developments in Sustainable Reservoir Technology

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Thursday, April 27, 2023
John Resman, Advanced Propulsion Centre, Climate change, Research, Carbon, Renewable energy

JUPITER, Fla., April 27, 2023 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- An upcoming segment of Advancements with Ted Danson will focus on breakthroughs in reservoir surveillance across the energy sector.

Key Points: 
  • Advancements series to explore improvements in reservoir tracer technology.
  • Viewers will learn why technology and innovation are critical to reducing emissions and to mitigating the impacts of climate change.
  • With a look at Resman AS (RESMAN) – a globalized Norwegian-based energy technology company, the series will educate about its unique applications for advanced tracer technology.
  • "We look forward to exploring how these improvements are advancing these critical requirements to effectively and efficiently industrialize tracer technology."

iRocket Appoints Blake Larson to Board of Directors

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Friday, January 20, 2023
Orbital, University, Advanced Propulsion Centre, Space, SSL (company), ATK, BTR Aerospace Group, Northrop Grumman Innovation Systems, Spacecraft, Corporation, Lockheed Martin Rotary and Mission Systems, Honeywell, Grumman, Growth, Composite, Aerospace, Exploration Ground Systems, Larson, Acquisition, Software design, Northrop Grumman, Management

NEW HYDE PARK, N.Y., Jan. 20, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- On January 20, 2023, the Board of Directors of Innovative Rocket Technologies Inc. (iRocket) has appointed Blake Larson as a director.

Key Points: 
  • NEW HYDE PARK, N.Y., Jan. 20, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- On January 20, 2023, the Board of Directors of Innovative Rocket Technologies Inc. (iRocket) has appointed Blake Larson as a director.
  • Blake Larson joins the Board following a distinguished 40-year career with Orbital ATK and Northrop Grumman.
  • Blake recently retired from Northrop Grumman as the Corporate Vice President and the President of its Space Sector.
  • "We are honored to have Blake join our board," said iRocket Chief Executive Officer Asad Malik.

Hyperbat's EV battery expertise wins £multi-million Lotus Evija contract

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Monday, December 19, 2022
OXFORD, Ericsson, Tier 1, BT, AME, EV, Unipart, PS, Government, Advanced Propulsion Centre, Learning, ICE, Commercial, Lotus Cars, EVS, Research, Ministry of Education (Malaysia), WAE, Partnership, VR, NVIDIA, Electric battery, Video game console, 3D printing, Engineering, Lotus

Hyperbat was formed to bring together Williams Advanced Engineering's (WAE) EV battery expertise with Unipart's capability in manufacturing safety-critical products for premium OEMs.

Key Points: 
  • Hyperbat was formed to bring together Williams Advanced Engineering's (WAE) EV battery expertise with Unipart's capability in manufacturing safety-critical products for premium OEMs.
  • Full production will take place at the firm's brand-new production line at Unipart Manufacturing Group's site in Coventry.
  • The mid-mounted battery pack will support a target output of 2000 PS and performance targets of 0-62mph in under three seconds and a top speed of over 200mph.
  • Andy Davis, Director at Hyperbat, said: "To win a contract with Lotus to supply battery packs for the world's most powerful production car demonstrates the exceptional technology and manufacturing expertise we have at Hyperbat.

Hyperbat's EV battery expertise wins £multi-million Lotus Evija contract

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Monday, December 19, 2022
OXFORD, Ericsson, Tier 1, BT, AME, EV, Unipart, PS, Government, Advanced Propulsion Centre, Learning, ICE, Commercial, Lotus Cars, Multimedia, EVS, Research, Ministry of Education (Malaysia), WAE, Partnership, VR, NVIDIA, Electric battery, Mobile phone, Video game console, 3D printing, Engineering, Lotus

Hyperbat was formed to bring together Williams Advanced Engineering's (WAE) EV battery expertise with Unipart's capability in manufacturing safety-critical products for premium OEMs.

Key Points: 
  • Hyperbat was formed to bring together Williams Advanced Engineering's (WAE) EV battery expertise with Unipart's capability in manufacturing safety-critical products for premium OEMs.
  • Full production will take place at the firm's brand-new production line at Unipart Manufacturing Group's site in Coventry.
  • The mid-mounted battery pack will support a target output of 2000 PS and performance targets of 0-62mph in under three seconds and a top speed of over 200mph.
  • Andy Davis, Director at Hyperbat, said: "To win a contract with Lotus to supply battery packs for the world's most powerful production car demonstrates the exceptional technology and manufacturing expertise we have at Hyperbat.