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The Advanced Propulsion Centre (APC) collaborates with UK government, the automotive industry and academia to accelerate the industrialisation of technologies, supporting the transition to deliver net-zero emission vehicles.
Since its foundation in 2013, APC has funded 170 low-carbon projects involving 402 partners, working with companies of all sizes, and has helped to create or safeguard nearly 50,000 jobs in the UK. The technologies developed in these projects are projected to save over 288 million tonnes of CO2, the equivalent of removing the lifetime emissions from 12 million cars.
With its deep sector expertise and cutting-edge knowledge of new propulsion technologies, APC’s role in building and advising project consortia helps projects start more quickly and deliver increased value. In the longer term, its work to drive innovation and encourage collaboration is building the foundations for a successful and sustainable UK automotive industry.
In 2019 the UK government committed the Automotive Transformation Fund (ATF) to accelerate the development of a net-zero vehicle supply chain, enabling UK-based manufacturers to serve global markets. ATF investments are awarded through the APC to support strategically important UK capital and R&D investments that will enable companies involved in batteries, motors and drives, power electronics, fuel cells, recycling, and associated supply chains to anchor their future.
To find out more about the APC, visit www.apcuk.co.uk
Since its foundation in 2013, APC has funded 170 low-carbon projects involving 402 partners, working with companies of all sizes, and has helped to create or safeguard nearly 50,000 jobs in the UK. The technologies developed in these projects are projected to save over 288 million tonnes of CO2, the equivalent of removing the lifetime emissions from 12 million cars.
With its deep sector expertise and cutting-edge knowledge of new propulsion technologies, APC’s role in building and advising project consortia helps projects start more quickly and deliver increased value. In the longer term, its work to drive innovation and encourage collaboration is building the foundations for a successful and sustainable UK automotive industry.
In 2019 the UK government committed the Automotive Transformation Fund (ATF) to accelerate the development of a net-zero vehicle supply chain, enabling UK-based manufacturers to serve global markets. ATF investments are awarded through the APC to support strategically important UK capital and R&D investments that will enable companies involved in batteries, motors and drives, power electronics, fuel cells, recycling, and associated supply chains to anchor their future.
To find out more about the APC, visit www.apcuk.co.uk
Overview
Location
United Kingdom, England, Coventry
Employees
11-50
Founded date
2013
Mentions in press and media 16
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| Oct 15, 2025 | Toyota to Lead £30M UK Gov EV Project | A UK government project has raised over £30m in joint funding with industry to boost electric vehicle innovation in the UK. The project, spearheaded by Toyota alongside other key project partners, aims to accelerate the feasibility of the d... |
| Oct 13, 2025 | Billionaire Issa brothers’ zero-emission truck start-up saved | A Scottish zero-emission vehicles company backed by the billionaire Issa brothers has been saved in a pre-pack administration deal. Opus Restructuring was appointed to oversee the process at Glasgow-based Hydrogen Vehicle Systems (HVS) afte... |
| Sep 18, 2025 | Altair and Gordon Murray Group Developing Groundbreaking Ultra Lightweight Platform | Collaboration leverages advanced simulation technology to drive innovation in next-generation vehicle design TROY, Mich., Sept. 18, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- Altair, a global leader in computational intelligence, announces the launch of a collab... |
| Dec 30, 2024 | Molyon – Raises $4.6m for future of sustainable batteries | We are pleased to announce our investment in Molyon, a University of Cambridge spinout specialising in high-energy-density lithium-sulfur (Li-S) batteries with improved performance, more earth-abundant materials and resilient supply chains.... |
| Sep 25, 2024 | Altair Joins Aston Martin and Sarginsons in £5.8 Million Performance Integrated Vehicle Optimization Technology (PIVOT) Project to Revolutionize Sustainable Vehicle Manufacturing | Altair's AI-powered engineering technology to drive the development of 100% recycled cast aluminum structures that weigh up to 30% less and feature 95% less embedded carbon emissions TROY, Mich., Sept. 25, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Altair (Nasda... |
| Mar 26, 2024 | Here's how the project to develop one tractor might revolutionize the farming and automotive industries in the UK | Sponsored content Enterprise Here's how the project to develop one tractor might revolutionize the farming and automotive industries in the UK Sponsored by GREAT 2024-03-26T17:24:28Z Share icon An curved arrow pointing right. Share Facebook... |
| May 9, 2023 | UK Zero-Emission Vehicle Sector Gets a £77m Boost | Seven companies developing clean transport technologies were chosen today to benefit from the funding. The scheme will see more than 4,400 jobs open up across the UK over the next decade. The funding was awarded through the Advanced Propuls... |
| Jan 24, 2023 | Introducing TAE Power Solutions, a power management spin-off company from fusion energy leader TAE Technologies | TAE's second subsidiary is now commercializing breakthroughs in energy storage, electric mobility, fast charging, and grid efficiency for business-to-business applications TAE Power Solutions is creating advanced technologies that are desig... |
| Jan 24, 2023 | Introducing TAE Power Solutions, a power management spin-off company from fusion energy leader TAE Technologies | Introducing TAE Power Solutions, a power management spin-off company from fusion energy leader TAE Technologies Tue, Jan 24, 2023 06:00 CET Report this content TAE’s second subsidiary is now commercializing breakthroughs in energy storage, ... |
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FAQ about Advanced Propulsion Centre UK
When was Advanced Propulsion Centre UK founded?
Advanced Propulsion Centre UK was founded in 2013.
What has the press written about Advanced Propulsion Centre UK?
Parsers VC has collected 16 articles mentioning Advanced Propulsion Centre UK, among them “Toyota to Lead £30M UK Gov EV Project” (Oct 15, 2025) and “Billionaire Issa brothers’ zero-emission truck start-up saved” (Oct 13, 2025).
Is Advanced Propulsion Centre UK still active?
Yes, Advanced Propulsion Centre UK is active; its latest activity on Parsers VC dates from Aug 26, 2026.