Advanced Propulsion Centre UK
Chris Harris has over 30 years of experience in business development and account management, currently serving as the Business Development Lead at Advanced Propulsion Centre UK since April 2016, where responsibilities include promoting funding calls and supporting applicants. Prior experience at Johnson Controls involved managing major automotive customer accounts across the UK and Europe, with previous roles at Johnson Controls Batteries Ltd. and Varta Automotive Batteries Ltd. focusing on sales and key account management. Earlier positions included contract coordination at Barpro Storage Systems Ltd. and sales assistance at Thyssen Fine Steels Ltd. Chris Harris holds various degrees in German language and literature, underscoring a solid educational background complemented by proficiency in international business dealings.
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Advanced Propulsion Centre UK
The Advanced Propulsion Centre (APC) collaborates with UK government, the automotive industry and academia to accelerate the industrialisation of technologies, supporting the transition to deliver net-zero emission vehicles. Since its foundation in 2013, APC has funded 170 low-carbon projects involving 402 partners, working with companies of all sizes, and has helped to create or safeguard nearly 50,000 jobs in the UK. The technologies developed in these projects are projected to save over 288 million tonnes of CO2, the equivalent of removing the lifetime emissions from 12 million cars. With its deep sector expertise and cutting-edge knowledge of new propulsion technologies, APC’s role in building and advising project consortia helps projects start more quickly and deliver increased value. In the longer term, its work to drive innovation and encourage collaboration is building the foundations for a successful and sustainable UK automotive industry. In 2019 the UK government committed the Automotive Transformation Fund (ATF) to accelerate the development of a net-zero vehicle supply chain, enabling UK-based manufacturers to serve global markets. ATF investments are awarded through the APC to support strategically important UK capital and R&D investments that will enable companies involved in batteries, motors and drives, power electronics, fuel cells, recycling, and associated supply chains to anchor their future.