Jaguar Land Rover – Chamaeleon
Changing lightweight vehicle technology
Project HighlightsDeveloping new materials and manufacturing technologies to produce lightweight vehicle structures and improve vehicle rigidity. The new lightweight structures will facilitate the reduction of emissions, across common Hybrid and BEV platforms 13 with no compromise on premium vehicle performance Improves driveability and reduces cost of electric and hybrid powertrain options Offers wider industry and export opportunities Total project value £7.4 million with half of this funded through the APC Project ConsortiumJaguar Land Rover Limited Brunel University London (BCAST) GKN Autostructures Limited Magna International Holding (UK) Ltd Powdertech (Bicester) Limited University of Warwick
Heavy hitters developing lightweight vehicle technology
Project Chamaeleon enables the UK to deliver high volume, lightweight materials, reducing weight and improving vehicle rigidity. As well as reducing emissions, the Project will embed new skills into the UK’s supply chain, offer export opportunities and create and protect UK jobs in engineering and manufacturing.
