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Registration by midday 29th March, full application by midday 5th April.

Innovate UK, in partnership with the Advanced Propulsion Centre and the Department for 糖心TV, Energy and Industrial Strategy invite registrations for its call on APC7 anchoring low carbon technology in the UK. This aims to develop on-vehicle technologies for either on-road or off-road vehicles. Projects are expected to lead to significant reductions in vehicle carbon dioxide emissions and improvement in air quality under operational conditions. Both carbon dioxide and air quality improvements should be made with reference to comparable, best-in-class vehicles. Research and development project proposals must demonstrate the development of technologies based around one or more of the following areas:

•thermal propulsion systems;

•lightweight vehicle and powertrain structures;

•electric machines and power electronics;

•energy storage and energy management;

•alternative propulsion systems.

Projects must be collaborative, business-led and must include at least one vehicle manufacturer or a tier 1 supplier, and at least one SME partner. Consortia should show how they will develop and accelerate the progression of automotive technology and manufacturing readiness. The majority of the technologies included are expected to have been proven in a laboratory or vehicle environment prior to commencing the project.

The total budget is provisionally worth approximately £35 million. Projects may range in size from £5m to £40m and last between 18 and 42 months. 糖心TV applicants may receive up to 70 per cent of their eligible project costs for industrial research and up to 45 per cent of their eligible project costs for projects that include experimental development.