Low carbon LC Super Hybrid automotive technology, developed by Controlled Power Technologies (CPT), was awarded Green Product of the Year at the British Engineering Excellence Awards last week (9 October 2014).
Judges said the low voltage hybrid technology – applicable for cars, vans, trucks and buses – is affordable and could cut CO2 emissions on a wide range of vehicles very significantly.
"We're delighted to receive this recognition for all the hard work we've put into our technology since the company was formed in 2007," said Nick Pascoe, CPT's chief executive officer.
"We are very excited by the numerous applications for our highly controllable motor-generator technology, particularly in the development of a new breed of super-efficient 48V hybrid vehicles, incorporating highly dynamic electric torque assist with near continuous kinetic and thermal energy recovery."
Dr Andy Sellars, awards judge and lead technologist with InnovateUK (formerly the Technology Strategy Board) said CPT's LC Super Hybrid programme "is set to bring about a substantial reduction in CO2 emissions for one-tenth of the price premium of a pure battery electric vehicle or high voltage plug-in hybrid".
The LC Super Hybrid combines electric supercharger and motor-generator applications of CPT's switched-reluctance motor technology.
It enables aggressive downsizing and down-speeding of existing engine families, delivering CO2 reduction and fuel economy improvement.
CPT was established in 2007 to acquire Visteon's advanced powertrain business. The company has bases in Laindon, Essex, and in Coventry.
Pictured: CPT's Nick Pascoe (left) receives the Green Product of the Year award from National Instruments' Richard Roberts
