£10 million for electric, hybrid car research

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greenbang.com - 11/09/09

Ten innovative research programmes that will lead to the development of cutting-edge ultra efficient electrical systems (PDF) for electric and hybrid vehicles are to receive over £10 million support from the government-backed Technology Strategy Board.

This is the first competition run under the Integrated Delivery Programme, a £200 million investment programme that will help to speed up the introduction of low-carbon vehicles onto UK roads. Over 30 UK companies and seven universities will take part in the development projects, which have a total value — including contributions from the companies — of £20 million.

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