Automotive innovation shortlist announced03 October 2014

An energy recovery system for buses inspired by Formula 1 technology is among the shortlisted entries announced by the Society of Motor Manufacturers and Traders (SMMT) for its 2014 Award for Automotive Innovation.

Now in its fifth year, the award – sponsored by GKN and supported by The Times – recognises UK-developed technologies with the potential to leave a lasting impression on the whole industry for years to come.

The shortlisted entries are:

[] Automotive Insulations – Xlite
An advanced range of sound-deadening materials for electric and lightweight vehicles.
[] Carrier Transicold – NaturaLINE
Use of CO2 in a transport refrigeration system, adapted from sea containers, and being pioneered in a trial with Sainsbury's.
[] Dearman Engine Company – The Dearman Engine
Liquid air technology for efficient transport and cooling systems.
[] Jaguar Land Rover – Ingenium Engine
New family of compact, lightweight, low-emissions diesel and petrol engines.
[] Torotrak Group – Flybrid KERS for bus applications
Formula 1-inspired fully mechanical energy recovery system to improve efficiency in buses.
[] Vocis Ltd – OGeco
Hybrid automated manual transmission using an electric motor to deliver extra power, smoothness and efficiency.

Mike Hawes, SMMT chief executive, says: "The UK has an abundance of world-class automotive design and R&D talent, a fact perfectly embodied by the quality and breadth of this year's shortlist."

The shortlisted companies will now present their innovations to a panel of industry experts, with the winner announced at the SMMT annual dinner on 25 November.

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Author
Laura Cork

Related Websites
http://www.smmt.co.uk/aai/

Related Companies
Society of Motor Manufacturers and Traders Ltd

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