Victrex
The Low Carbon automotive sector is something that Victrex are very involved in, encompassing all aspects of vehicle engineering from fuel systems to braking systems and exhaust systems. PEEK® is now specified for suspension systems to reduce friction in steering and to assist with the elimination of heavy hydraulic power steering devices. For the future we are involved in the development of fuel cells, turbochargers and the next generation ABS systems.
www.victrex.com/Multisol
Multisol supply a portfolio of specialised fluids and advanced oil additives to the leading multinational oil companies & independent lubricant blenders. Through these partnerships; they continue to develop technologies that meet new European Standards, protect engines, deliver higher levels of fuel economy and ultimately reduce the environmental impact of modern vehicles.
www.multisolgroup.com/Innospec
Innospec markets a number of fuel additive products which help to reduce carbon dioxide emissions. Gasoline and diesel fuel detergent additives keep fuel system components clean with resulting benefits of lower pollutant emissions, and optimal fuel economy, thereby reducing carbon dioxide emissions. For diesel engined vehicles, Innospec fuel borne catalysts facilitate the widespread use of diesel particulate filters, which cut black carbon emissions typically by 99%. Black carbon emissions are strongly associated with global warming, researchers now equate black carbon reduction to significant carbon dioxide savings.
www.innospecinc.com/MEL chemicals
Future and current emission regulations for petrol and diesel engines are requiring the development of emission control systems to reduce the amount of pollutants emitted on every vehicle. A number of strategies are being progressed in order to reach the targets to reduce CO2 emitted by the automotive sector, with catalysis playing a major role.
MEL Chemicals manufactures and continues to develop a range of catalyst support materials for both diesel and petrol engines. These are designed to enable compliance to current emission legislations across a wide range of engine types and sizes.
www.zrchem.comMexichem Fluor
Mexichem Fluor is the largest producer of refrigerants for automotive air conditioning in the world and has its R&D headquarters at Runcorn in the North West of England. Mexichem is currently increasing its investment in new products and technologies to develop the next generation of energy efficient low global warming potential refrigerant gases for automotive air conditioning and refrigeration applications.
www.mexichemfluor.comKnowledge Centre for Materials Chemistry
Materials chemistry innovations have broad relevance to the automotive industry including
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Polymer materials and chemistries for incorporation into lightweight composites materials and components for fuel cells
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Storage of energy gases
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Thermoelectric materials for waste heat recycling
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Chemical transformations for utilisation of renewable resource feedstocks in the material supply chain
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Improved catalysts for emissions control
AGC
AGC has developed a 2 layer fuel hose system to meet lower hydrocarbon emission standard. This is a fully commercialised product already approved by key OEM's for auto fuel systems. The next generation fuel hose in development will cut emissions dramatically.
