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PRESS RELEASE
26 May 2016
For Immediate Release
EXPERIENCE THE UK's VORTEX OF INNOVATION AT ENGINE EXPO 2016, STUTTGART
Centrepiece of the UK Pavilion (Stand 3320) is the stunning Aston Martin Vulcan - featuring an engine developed by Prodrive.

A broad range of cutting-edge, energy-efficient automotive technologies will also be showcased.

Supported by the GREAT Britain campaign

As the world's principal trade organisation for Motorsport and High Performance Engineering, the Motorsport Industry Association (MIA) has partnered with the Advanced Propulsion Centre (APC), Innovate UK, Niche Vehicle Network (NVN) and UK Trade & Investment (UKTI) to showcase some of the UK's most innovative automotive technologies on the UK Pavilion (Stand 3320 - Hall 3), throughout Engine Expo 2016 at Messe Stuttgart, Germany - between 31 May and 2 June 2016.

Engine Expo is a core element of Europe's leading automotive engineering group of events - which attract 500+ exhibitors and over 11,000 attendees from the global Automotive OEM and supplier community.

The Pavilion's stunning centrepiece will be the Aston Martin 'Vulcan' Hypercar, which incorporates a broad range of UK-developed engineering solutions. This will be complimented by technology displays from Advanced Innovative Engineering, Aeristech, Bladon Jets, Brunel University London, Catagen, Cella Energy, Cosworth, Dearman Engine Company, Equipmake, GKN Hybrid Power, Oaktec, Prodrive, RML Group and Sunamp.

UK companies continue to pioneer the development of innovative, cutting-edge solutions, which are increasingly being applied within automotive and beyond to significantly improve vehicle efficiencies. This world-class R&D is underpinned by the UK's unique innovation landscape, where industry and government work together, enhanced by a comprehensive funding and support and structure. This powerful presence will demonstrate the UK's unique position as a globally- significant 'vortex of innovation' for energy-efficient development and production.

Chris Aylett, CEO of the Motorsport Industry Association said: "The MIA are proud to support the UK Pavilion at Engine Expo 2016, which highlights the UK's unique position as a world-leading R&D resource and demonstrates a real commitment to leveraging our unique support structure to deliver the very best products, to the very best customers within the heartland of Europe's automotive industry. This impressive range of exhibits also showcases motorsport's integral role in applying its innovative, race-bred capability to solve the automotive challenges of the future."

More information about all companies exhibiting on the UK Pavilion can be found at: www.apcuk.co.uk/engine-expo.

The UK Pavilion is supported by the GREAT Britain campaign. The campaign showcases the very best of what Britain has to offer, and welcomes the world to visit, study and do business with the UK. Find out more at: www.greatbritaincampaign.com.

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NOTES FOR EDITORS

:: For more information on the MIA, please contact Carrim Bundhun on [email protected]

:: About the Motorsport Industry Association:
The Motorsport Industry Association (MIA) is the principal global trade association for the motorsport and high-performance engineering industry. The MIA represents almost 400 global members, who span the entire breadth of the motorsport supply chain - transacting more than €11 billion of motorsport-related business worldwide. Working alongside organisations - including the Advanced Propulsion Centre, Innovate UK and UK Trade & Investment (UKTI) - the MIA supports the continued growth and success of the UK's 'Motorsport Valley�' business cluster and, through its unrivalled international business network, acts as a unique gateway to help organisations spanning automotive, defence, aerospace and beyond, access this world-leading community's innovative 'race-bred' capability. Contact the MIA to learn how you can engage this winning supply chain, grow your international business and gain significant competitive advantage: www.the-mia.com.

:: About the exhibiting companies:
- Advanced Innovative Engineering: Clean, efficient and economical lightweight Wankel rotary engine for hybrids/range-extenders or as a primary power unit.
- Aeristech: Fully electric turbocharger and eSupercharger technology and compressors for automotive fuel cell applications.
- Bladon Jets: Micro-turbine and air bearing technology for use in automotive range-extenders or for static power units.
- Brunel University London: Industry-led research, bridging the gap between the lab and the marketplace to accelerate manufacturing implementation.
- Catagen: Catalyst technology allows the testing of full size after-treatment systems and components under a wider range of conditions encompassing WLTC Real Driving Emissions.
- Cella Energy: Advanced materials and technologies company has developed a safe hydrogen storage material that releases hydrogen when heated.
- Cosworth: High-performance, low-carbon powertrain engineering solutions for global OEMs and motorsport teams.
- Dearman Engine Company: Using liquid air to deliver zero-emission power and cooling.
- Equipmake: Prototype motor, hybrid and electric system design and development.
- GKN Hybrid Power: Gyrodrive composite flywheel hybrid technology reduces fuel consumption and emissions.
- Oaktec: Pulse-R multi-gas engine delivers exceptional results in terms of performance, emissions and fuel efficiency.
- Prodrive: Engine development capability, showcased by the Aston Martin Vulcan.
- RML Group: Motorsport and high-performance automotive engineering company has developed the 400bhp, three-cylinder, 1.5-litre powertrain for the Nissan ZEOD RC.
- Sunamp: Heat batteries for vehicle heat recovery, storage and re-use - for applications ranging from improving ICE efficiency to extending EV range.

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