Sponsors
Sponsors
The projects are jointly funded by the members of the Cambridge Vehicle Dynamics Consortium and the Engineering and Physical Sciences Research Council.
The following companies are consortium members:
- Camcon - Pneumatic and hydraulic valves
- Denby Transport - Goods haulage
- Firestone - Air bags
- Goodyear - Tyres
- Haldex - Braking systems
- SIMPACK - Simulation software
- Mektronika Systems - Electronics
- MIRA - Automotive research and development
- Poclain Hydraulics - Hydraulic pump/motors
- Tinsley Bridge - Steel suspension components
- Tridec - Steered axles
- Volvo Trucks - Tractor units
We are also indebted to a number of other companies and individuals:
- AB Electronic Ltd - Position Sensors
- Alcoa - Alloy wheels
- Breed Electronics - Accelerometers
- Alentec Orion - Exhaust extraction system
- BEI Technologies Inc. - Gyroscopes
- Lightning Hybrids Inc. - Lightweight hydraulic accumulators
- Neil Annetts - assistance with logistics
- Neil Hougton - CUED Design Engineer
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News
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Sep 15, 2011
The CVDC had its bi-annual meeting at the headquarters of Poclain Hydraulics in Verberie, France. The consortium discussed research performed over the last 6 months, and future directions.
Sep 10, 2011
Will Midgley presented recent results of his research into regenerative braking for articulated heavy vehicles at the Vehicle Propulsion and Power Conference 2011 in Chicago, USA.
Aug 20, 2011
CVDC Represented at IAVSD 2011
Leon Henderson presented some of his recent work on Tyre Dynamics and Slip-Control Braking at the 22nd International Symposium on Dynamics of Vehicles on Roads and Tracks, held in Manchester, UK.
Apr 01, 2011
Tridec B.V. joins the Consortium
CVDC is pleased to announce Tridec B.V. as the newest member of the consortium.
Mar 08, 2011
Poclain Hydraulics Joins the CVDC
CVDC is pleased to announce Poclain Hydraulics as the newest member of the consortium.