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Raytheon Technologies Completes First Engine Run of Regional Hybrid-Electric Flight Demonstrator

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Tuesday, December 20, 2022
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ARLINGTON, Va., Dec. 20, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Raytheon Technologies (NYSE: RTX) announced today the successful first engine run of the company's regional hybrid-electric flight demonstrator, marking a key milestone towards flight testing, targeted to begin in 2024.

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  • ARLINGTON, Va., Dec. 20, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Raytheon Technologies (NYSE: RTX) announced today the successful first engine run of the company's regional hybrid-electric flight demonstrator, marking a key milestone towards flight testing, targeted to begin in 2024.
  • The propulsion system's initial run took place at Pratt & Whitney's innovation facility in Longueuil, Quebec and performed as expected.
  • H55 S.A., recently the subject of a minority investment by Raytheon Technologies' venture capital arm, RTX Ventures , will supply battery systems.
  • The company, formed in 2020 through the combination of Raytheon Company and the United Technologies Corporation aerospace businesses, is headquartered in Arlington, Virginia.

Ricardo Appointed by Defra to Develop and Maintain the UK’s Air Quality Emissions Scenario Modelling Tool

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Wednesday, November 23, 2022
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Ricardo, a global strategic environmental and engineering consulting company, has been selected by the UK Governments Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs (Defra) to develop and maintain the UKs Air Quality Emissions Scenario Modelling Tool for the next three years.

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  • Ricardo, a global strategic environmental and engineering consulting company, has been selected by the UK Governments Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs (Defra) to develop and maintain the UKs Air Quality Emissions Scenario Modelling Tool for the next three years.
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    Ricardo appointed by Defra to develop and maintain the UKs Air Quality Emissions Scenario Modelling Tool, to help the UK fight climate change and health impacts relating to air pollution.
  • Rachel Yardley, Technical Director Air Quality for Ricardo said: We are pleased that Defra is continuing to trust Ricardos world-leading expertise and to use the Scenario Modelling Tool.
  • Maintaining the UKs Air Quality Emissions Scenario Modelling Tool is the latest example of Ricardo supporting the nation to improve urban air quality.

Ricardo Air Quality and Economic Expertise to Help European Commission Reduce Hundreds of Thousands of Premature Deaths From Air Pollution

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Tuesday, November 15, 2022
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Ricardo, a global strategic environmental and engineering consulting company, has significantly contributed to the European Commissions revision of the Ambient Air Quality Directive which sets air quality standards for European Union Member States.

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  • Ricardo, a global strategic environmental and engineering consulting company, has significantly contributed to the European Commissions revision of the Ambient Air Quality Directive which sets air quality standards for European Union Member States.
  • Dr Beth Conlan, Technical Director Air Quality at Ricardo said: Ricardo has the longest-established specialist air quality team in the world and, with over 130 experts, one of the largest, and this is reflected in the UKs position as a world-leader in air quality expertise.
  • Ricardos air quality team has very well-established capability in air quality assessment and management practice.
  • It was this capability, together with Ricardos economic expertise and proven track record in successfully delivering co-beneficial air quality and climate change programmes for the European Commission that led to the Ricardo-managed air quality team working on this project.

Ricardo to Work with InoBat to Supply Battery Systems for Electrification Programmes for High Performance Automotive Vehicles

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Wednesday, November 2, 2022
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Drawing on its expertise in proprietary battery cell R&D and large-scale battery cell production, InoBat will manufacture, test and supply cells.

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  • Drawing on its expertise in proprietary battery cell R&D and large-scale battery cell production, InoBat will manufacture, test and supply cells.
  • Martin Starkey, Managing Director Ricardo Performance Products said: Leveraging our proven track record in industrialising technology Ricardo is delighted to be working with InoBat to help establish a robust supply chain for critical electrification components.
  • Ricardos future manufacturing strategy is very much aligned to this emerging need for electrified vehicle components for the high performance automotive vehicles and other equally demanding applications.
  • A European-based battery manufacturer, InoBat already has a battery research and development facility and pilot line under development in Slovakia.

Ricardo Awarded 20.2million USD Contract to Deliver Additional ABS/ESC Retrofit Kits to US Army

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Thursday, September 22, 2022
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    Ricardo provides US Army with retrofit kits to improve operational safety of High Mobility Multipurpose Wheeled Vehicles (Photo: Business Wire)
    Prior to this award, Ricardo has previously delivered over 11,000 ABS/ESC systems for application to US Army HMMWVs.
  • This award of this contract will ensure improved safety on fielded vehicles in the US Armys enduring HMMWV fleet.
  • Chet Gryczan, President of Ricardo Defense said: In making this multi-million-dollar investment, the US Army demonstrated their commitment to soldier safety by retrofitting fielded vehicles in its enduring HMMWV fleet.
  • From the beginning, Ricardo designed the system for ease of upgrade to the existing fleet to minimize HMMWV lifecycle cost to US taxpayers.

ePropelled Names Matthew Taylor Managing Director, UK

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Tuesday, August 23, 2022
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LOWELL, Mass., Aug. 23, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- ePropelled , the Massachusetts-based technology company that offers leading-edge electric propulsion systems, today announced the appointment of Matthew Taylor as Managing Director of ePropelled UK.

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  • LOWELL, Mass., Aug. 23, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- ePropelled , the Massachusetts-based technology company that offers leading-edge electric propulsion systems, today announced the appointment of Matthew Taylor as Managing Director of ePropelled UK.
  • Taylor brings more than twenty-five years of automotive and mobility experience to ePropelled.
  • Taylor joins ePropelled at a critical time, as its Dynamic Torque Switching (eDTS) technology is set to deliver a fundamental improvement in EV efficiency.
  • "Matt Taylor is a great addition to ePropelled and will serve an important role leading our UK team," said Nick Grewal, CEO and founder of ePropelled.

Ricardo Signs Multi-year Deal to Develop Hybrid-electric Aerospace Technology With Pratt & Whitney Canada

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Monday, July 18, 2022
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Ricardo, a global strategic, environmental, and engineering consulting company, has signed a multi-year deal with Pratt & Whitney Canada, a world leader in the design, manufacture and service of aircraft and helicopter engines and auxiliary power units.

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  • Ricardo, a global strategic, environmental, and engineering consulting company, has signed a multi-year deal with Pratt & Whitney Canada, a world leader in the design, manufacture and service of aircraft and helicopter engines and auxiliary power units.
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    The Pratt & Whitney Canada Regional Hybrid-Electric Demonstrator is based on a De Havilland Canada Dash 8 experimental aircraft (Photo: Business Wire)
    The multi-year deal will see the Ricardo aerospace engineering team support Pratt & Whitney Canada in the development of advanced hybrid-electric propulsion technologies for next generation aircraft.
  • The project is part of Pratt & Whitney Canadas regional hybrid-electric flight demonstrator programme.
  • Adrian Schaffer, President of Emerging Mobility at Ricardo, said: Were delighted to have signed this deal with Pratt & Whitney Canada.

Ricardo awarded over 18.9million USD to deliver additional ABS/ESC retrofit kits to US Army

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Thursday, July 14, 2022
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The United States Army has awarded Ricardos Defense business unit, located in Michigan, over 18.9million USD to deliver additional Antilock Brake System/Electronic Stability Control (ABS/ESC) retrofit kits to improve the safety of operation of the US Armys High Mobility Multipurpose Wheeled Vehicle (HMMWV).

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  • The United States Army has awarded Ricardos Defense business unit, located in Michigan, over 18.9million USD to deliver additional Antilock Brake System/Electronic Stability Control (ABS/ESC) retrofit kits to improve the safety of operation of the US Armys High Mobility Multipurpose Wheeled Vehicle (HMMWV).
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    Ricardo Awarded Over 18.9 million USD to Deliver Additional ABS/ESC Retrofit Kits to US Army (Photo: Business Wire)
    In addition to those retrofit kits Ricardo has previously delivered, this contract award will improve safety on fielded vehicles in the US Armys enduring HMMWV fleet.
  • Chet Gryczan, President of Ricardo Defense said: Ricardo is committed to providing our customers with mission critical, innovative, integrated solutions that deliver capability to the soldier.
  • This award demonstrates that Ricardo can solve tough challenges for legacy systems that require a future-looking integrated solution.

Ricardo Innovative Climate-Repairing Carbon Negative Technology to Support National Energy Security

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Tuesday, July 12, 2022
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    Homested Farm carbon capture demonstrator site (Photo: Business Wire)
    Ricardo is leading the consortium delivering the demonstrator plant.
  • The consortium combines an innovative carbon capture system developed by Ricardo with the hot air turbine technology from Bluebox Energy and pyrolysis technology from Woodtek Engineering.
  • Ricardo has been collaborating with Bluebox Energy since June 2020 to deliver innovative technologies that support the transition to a low carbon future.
  • Ricardo is currently actively supporting clients in Europe in innovative carbon capture technologies and has advised the UK Government on the potential of bioenergy with carbon capture in the UK.

Ricardo Appointed to Support Transformation of the Greater Toronto Rail Network

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Monday, May 23, 2022
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Ricardo Certification has been appointed as the Independent Safety Assessor (ISA) for the forthcoming transformation of rail transit across the Greater Toronto and Hamilton Area (GTHA), Ontario, Canada.

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  • Ricardo Certification has been appointed as the Independent Safety Assessor (ISA) for the forthcoming transformation of rail transit across the Greater Toronto and Hamilton Area (GTHA), Ontario, Canada.
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    Transformation of the Greater Toronto rail network (Photo: Business Wire)
    As the ISA, Ricardo will provide independent scrutiny of the programmes safety documentation during its design phase, ensuring it is in full compliance with relevant standards.
  • GO Transit's rail network consists of seven lines operating out of Toronto's Union Station, served by an aging fleet powered by diesel locomotives.
  • Ricardo Certification comprises a set of companies within the Ricardo Group that perform independent assurance and testing services in rail and other sectors.