Our Story
Formed in 2013 to help the automotive industry meet the challenges of decarbonisation identified by the Automotive Council.
Our unique relationship with the automotive industry, and the political and academic landscape means collaboratively we drive the right commercial and strategic outcomes for the benefit of the UK. Our bridging position, between the industry and the innovation means we can influence up and down the ecosystem taking a science superpower to an industrial superpower.
We support the UK Government deliver its aspiration for net-zero road transport while growing the UK’s automotive sector creating jobs and growth.
Through our research and engagement, we provide insight that drives early-stage R&D, funding that takes proof of concepts to a marketable place and strategic insight that drives industrialisation of the best technology types to benefit the UK.
The APC will support the heavy-duty sector to pick up the pace of decarbonisation. Along with ensuring the pipeline of innovation by supporting the transition for SMEs and the niche vehicle market.
SO FAR ON OUR JOURNEY WE HAVE…
Supported a range of companies and technology types, creating innovations that can reduce emissions in all kinds of automotive vehicles. These have had a huge impact on the journey towards a net-zero automotive future and the UK’s economy through jobs/facilities.
See the projects we’ve funded so far.
170
Funded projects
402
Organisations supported
50000
Created or safeguarded jobs
288
million tonnes of CO2 reduced
To get in touch with a member of the team…
General enquiries
info@apcuk.co.uk
Media enquiries
communications@apcuk.co.uk
Career opportunities
danielle.reid@apcuk.co.uk
Advanced Propulsion Centre
IIPSI Building
University Road
Coventry
CV4 7AL
