£38m fund to use F1 technology to design greener cars

Posted on 23 Mar 2016 by Jonny Williamson

Formula 1 technology could soon make family cars lighter, improve fuel efficiency and help plug-in vehicles go further - after an innovative research project won a share of a £38.2 million government prize.

The project is one of more than 130 car manufacturers, technology companies and research centres across the country to have won a share of the money – announced in the Budget – which will create high-tech jobs and help Britain become a global leader in exporting advanced, emission-cutting technology. A consortium including Jaguar Land Rover…

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