Advanced Propulsion Centre UK
Philippa Oldham is an accomplished professional in the fields of engineering and sustainable transport. Currently serving as Stakeholder Engagement Director and Head of National Network Programmes at Advanced Propulsion Centre UK since January 2018, Philippa also holds the position of Board Member and Chair of the Members Council at Zemo Partnership, which focuses on advancing low carbon vehicles and fuels. Philippa previously led policy development at the Institution of Mechanical Engineers, enhancing transport and manufacturing sectors from May 2011 to December 2017. Philippa's early career included roles as Aerospace Product Manager, Product Engineer, and Mechanical Design Engineer at QinetiQ, where a strong foundation in aerospace business and engineering was established. Philippa holds a Master of Engineering (MEng Hons.) in Mechanical Engineering from the University of Birmingham and a Postgraduate Certificate in Management from the University of Bath.
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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.