Torotrak joins off-highway drivetrain consortium

Developer and supplier of emissions reduction and fuel efficiency technology, Torotrak, announced the award of funding from the UK's Advanced Propulsion Centre UK on Wednesday, to work in a co-funded consortium including Turner Powertrain System and the University of Hertfordshire on an off-highway project.

The AIM-traded company said the award has been made to advance the development and manufacture of a leading low carbon drivetrain with energy storage for a range of off-highway vehicles and machines.

It said the total project value is £9.4m divided among the consortium members, with an anticipated £4.16m in funding from the APC.

“We are delighted that Turner Powertrain System has chosen us as a partner for this project and that the APC has again backed one of our technologies,” said Torotrak CEO Adam Robson.

“This investment will allow us to take a further significant step into the off-highway market.”