FEV Motorentechnik GmbH
FEV is an independent internationally recognized leader in the design and development of power trains and power units as well as a manufacturer of test and instrumentation systems. FEV was founded in 1978 and has now approximately 1000 employees. FEV conducts the power train development projects from the initial concept phase through production release under direct implementation of the latest scientific discoveries. Beside all kinds
of internal combustion engines FEV is involved in the development of fuel cell systems.

Dr.-Ing. Gerhard Lepperhoff
FEV Motorentechnik GmbH
Neuenhofstr. 181
D-52078 Aachen
Germany
Tel: +49 (0) 241 5689 350
Fax: +49 (0) 241 5689 879
E-mail: lepperhoff@fev.de

Fraunhofer-Institute for Structural Durability LBF
The LBF was founded 1938. Since then, its orientation is to develop and enhance the fundamentals of design analysis and optimization of complex structures and systems under variable loading conditions. The aim is to develop and provide methods and procedures for improving design and manufacturing of machinery, vehicles, industrial equipment, and buildings regarding strength and fatigue behavior under normal operational conditions, with respect to material efficiency, system weight, and service life, as well as manufacturing, operation, and maintenance costs.

Mr Thilo Bein
Fraunhofer-Institute for Structural Durability LBF
Bartningstr. 47
D-64289 Darmstadt
Germany
Tel: + 49 6151 166 925
Fax: + 49 6151 166 928
E-mail: bein@szm.tu-darmstadt.de

IDIADA Automotive Technology S.A.
IDIADA Automotive Technology, which forms part of the Agbar Automotive group, is one of Europe’s leading suppliers in the field of test engineering and homologation services. IDIADA has expertise in Proving Ground, Complete Vehicle Engineering, Powertrain Engineering, Passive Safety Engineering, Homologation.

Mr Michael Blaich
IDIADA
L´Albornar - P.O. Box 20
E-43710 Santa Oliva (Tarragona)
Spain
Tel: +34 977 166 039
Fax: +34 977 166 001
E-mail: mblaich@idiada.com

Institut Français du Pétrole IFP
The Institut Français du Pétrole (IFP) is an independent research and industrial development, education and training, and information center active in the fields of oil, natural gas, and the automobile. Its activities cover all aspects of the oil and gas industry: exploration, production, refining, petrochemicals, engines, and the use of petroleum products. IFP is an organization sponsored by the State, which ensures that its two sources of finance are maintained.

Mr Jean-Francois Gruson
Tel: +33 1 47 52 69 20
Fax: +33 1 47 52 70 82
E-mail: j-francois.gruson@ifp.fr

Institut für Kraftfahrwesen IKA
IKA is focussing on conceptual design, simulation, prototyping and testing in the fields of chassis, body, drivetrain, electronics, acoustics and traffic engineering. At IKA, tools and test benches are available for the analysis of parts, modules, systems and complete vehicles.

Dr. Thorsten Parr
IKA
Steinbachstr. 7
D-52074 Aachen
Germany
Tel: +49 241 80 27 536
Fax: +49 241 88 61 110
E-mail: parr@ika.rwth-aachen.de

Istituto Motori
The mission of Istituto Motori CNR is to perform basic and applied research and post-doctor formation in the field of propulsion and it’s environmental impact with reference to internal combustion engines their fuels and the related fundamental chemical and physical processes.
In particular: Fluid Dynamics and Combustion. Fundamental physical and chemical processes occurring inside optically accessible combustion systems. Spark Ignition Engine and Fuels. Study of engine combustion systems and subsystems. Development of models for the electronic management of engines. Diesel Engines and Fuels. Fundamental and applied studies in the field of diesel engine combustion and pollutant formation mechanism. Interaction between diesel fuel quality, engine technology and emissions. Environment and Normative. Modelling of automotive vehicle exhaust emissions as a function of real vehicle operating conditions.

Mr Nicola Del Giacomo
Via Marconi, 8
I-80125 Napoli
Italy
Tel: +39 081 7177 105
Fax: +39 081 2396 097
E-mail: n.delgiacomo@im.cnr.it

Le Moteur Moderne Sa
Le Moteur Moderne works with Automotive Manufacturers and Suppliers to define future motorization. For more than forty years we have been amassing expertise in design and experimentation in the field of internal combustion engines : 2-stroke, 4-stroke, gasoline and Diesel, as well as other types of fuel engines and associated transmissions. Our completely independent research and testing facilities enable us to act as an external consultant, providing customers with the expertise they need in active collaboration with their own research teams. Independence, Impartiality and Confidentiality are the foundations upon which we have built our name.

Mr Michel Machabert
Le Moteur Moderne Sa
5-9 Rue benoit Frachon
F-91127 Palaiseau Cedex
France
Tel: +33 169 19 74 07
Fax: +33 160 11 00 37
E-mail:m.machabert@le-moteur-moderne.fr

LMS International NV
LMS is an internationally recognized, leading provider of testing systems and test data processing software, multi-disciplinary virtual prototyping software and related services for the functional performance engineering (noise & vibration, durability, mechanism dynamics...) of mechanical products. LMS realizes a majority of its business with the automotive and aerospace industry. LMS is an independent and privately held company, employing about 550 people and with headquarters in Leuven, Belgium.

Mr Herman Van der Auweraer
LMS International NV
Interleuvenlaan 68
B-3001 Leuven
Belgium
Tel: +32 16 384312
Fax: +32 16 384350
E-mail: Herman.VanderAuweraer@lms.be

Ricardo Consulting Engineers Ltd.
Ricardo is one of the foremost independent automotive engineering consultancies with technical centres in the UK, USA, Germany and Czech Republic. Working on more than 500 engine, driveline and vehicle engineering projects globally, the company is a world-leading technology provider of engineering, research and design services for the motor and motorsport industries. Ricardo employs 1,500 people of whom 70 per cent are highly qualified multi-disciplined professional engineers and technicians, and invests a significant portion of its revenues in research and development of new technologies. The company is a constituent of the FTSE techMark100 index.

Mr Nick Owen
Ricardo Consulting Engineers Ltd.
Bridge Works
Shoreham-by-Sea
UK- BN15 9QG West Sussex
United Kingdom
Tel: +44 1273 794314
Fax: +44 1273 794967
E-mail: NJOwen@ricardo.com

TNO Automotive
TNO Automotive mission is to make vehicles and traffic safer, cleaner and more efficient, concentrating on vehicle dynamics, powertrains, crash safety, advanced transport systems, and homologations. TNO Automotive is part of the Netherlands Organisation for Applied Scientific Research (TNO). TNO is an independent contract R&D company, with fourteen specialised research institutes and a highly professional workforce totaling more than 5,000. Within TNO, synergetic relationships between the various research groups are highly valued. This ensures that TNO Automotive clients have privileged access to the broad multidisciplinary skills base of the organisation.

Mr Rik Baert
TNO Automotive
Schoemakerstraat 97
NL-2600 JA Delft
Netherlands
Tel: +31 15 269 73 53
Fax: +31 15 261 23 41
E-mail: baert@wt.tno.nl

TRL Limited
TRL are an independent supplier of transport related research. They carry out work on behalf of the UK Government, the European Commission and commercial companies in the fields of Vehicle Engineering (including safety), infrastructure and transportation. TRL are involved in many areas of work, including crashworthiness of vehicle structures, restraint systems, biomechanics, dummy development and computer modelling. Much of TRL’s research has resulted in legislation at national and European levels. TRL’s mission is to be the world’s leading provider of impartial transport research and advice, and so assist in the development of effective policies, generation of wealth and improvement of quality of life; and to increase the rate at which the results of its research are implemented.

Mr Charles Oakley
TRL
Old Wokingham Road
Crowthorne
Berkshire RG45 6AU
United-Kingdom
Tel: +44 1344 770851
Fax: +44 1344 770356
E-mail: coakley@trl.co.uk

University of Sheffield
The Electrical Machines & Drives Group undertakes research on most facets of electrical machines/actuators, drive systems, power electronic converters and motion control systems, for applications in all market sectors. In relation to the automotive sector, it is researching enabling technologies to facilitate cleaner and more efficient ICE vehicles as well as next-generation electric/hybrid vehicle power-trains. Current research projects include variable-valve-timing, integrated starter-alternator, electric-assist turbocharging, electrical torque-booster for down-sized ICE, free-piston energy converter, 36V VRLA battery module, supercapacitor peak power buffer, and optimal energy management via model predictive control.

Prof. David Howe
Department of Electronic & Elec. Eng.
University of Sheffield
Mappin St.
UK-S1 3JD Sheffield
United-Kingdom
Tel: +44 114 2225195
Fax: +44 114 2225196
E-mail: d.howe@sheffield.ac.uk

VTT Technical Research Centre of Finland
VTT Technical Research Centre of Finland is an impartial expert organization carrying out technical and techno-economical research and development work. The amount of staff is about 3000, and the annual turnover is over 200 M€. Research group Engines and vehicles (27 persons) seeks solutions for higher energy efficiency and lower environmental impact in road transportation. Our research activities cover the entire chain from fuels and engines to combustion and exhaust emissions. The main research facilities include modern road-simulation chassis dynamometers for both light and heavy-duty vehicles, several engine dynamometers (including one for transient testing), and up-to-date analysis equipment for measuring and characterizing both gaseous and particulate emissions.

Mr Markku Ikonen
VTT Processes
P.O. Box 1601
FI-02044 Espoo
Finland
Tel: +358 9 456 78749
Fax: +358 9 460 493
E-mail: markku.ikonen@vtt.fi

European Commission
Research Directorate General
Directorate H - Space and transport
Unit Surface transport

Mr Daniel CHIRON
European Commission
Rue Joseph II, 79
B-1040 Brussels
Belgium
Tel: +32 2 29 52 503
Fax: +32 2 29 63 307
E-mail: daniel.chiron@cec.eu.int