IAAPS has joined the Hydrogen Innovation Initiative (HII), a collaboration of leading UK research and technology organisations committed to accelerating critical technologies and supply chains for the fast-growing global hydrogen economy.

Members of the IAAPS engineering team visited Bridgwater & Taunton College this week to meet students and staff from the Automotive and Motorsport Engineering courses. The visit was an opportunity to showcase IAAPS’ work in advanced propulsion R&I and to give students a first-hand account of the interesting and rewarding career pathways available in engineering.

IAAPS is delighted to announce the appointment of Dr Mike Bates as new Head of Engineering. With over three decades of experience in automotive, motorsport and technology startup sectors with a focus on propulsion systems, powertrain and vehicles, Mike brings a wealth of knowledge and expertise to the organisation as it continues its mission to drive the transition to net-zero mobility. He will assume his new role at the start of February.

A new report reveals hydrogen internal combustion engines (H2ICE) as the leading technological solution to decarbonise critical off-road heavy-duty sectors, from construction and agriculture to mining and forestry, which rely heavily on non-road mobile machinery (NRMM) for their operations.

IAAPS had the huge pleasure of hosting a visit from Jeff Dodds, CEO of Formula E, who delivered an engaging talk on the sport's innovative approach to sustainability. He also toured the world-class facilities at IAAPS and exchanged ideas with staff about the future of motorsport. 

IAAPS and its parent organisation, the University of Bath, are joining a pioneering collaborative project led by Moog Aircraft and funded by an Aerospace Technology Institute (ATI) grant to develop key technologies for future liquid hydrogen gas turbine fuel systems.

A new academic and industry partnership has been launched by the Advanced Propulsion Centre UK (APC). The Academic Advisory Group (AAG) aims to address automotive industry challenges in the transition to net zero. 
IAAPS and its parent organisation, the University of Bath, are among the members of the new group, drawing on a long history of strong collaboration between academia and industry partners.