US takes off with $33m funding for greener aircraft

Funding will be shared by 17 projects that aim to reduce energy usage and carbon emissions for commercial aircraft propulsion systems

GE, Sheffield Uni join Catapult’s turbine powertrains project

The Powertrain Research Hub will support the development of future technologies for larger turbines and research solutions for improving reliability and performance

Innovative UK battery projects win share of £22m

The grant is part of the government’s Faraday Battery Challenge, which aims to accelerate the research needed to develop battery technologies

Siemens-Valeo form joint venture for EV engines

German engineering giant Siemens and French automotive supplier Valeo are to create a joint venture to develop powertrains for electric cars. The 50:50 partnership will develop and sell high-voltage electric motors and power electronics products required for electric passenger cars and light commercial vehicles. It will combine the French company’s power electronics business, which employs […]