Advanced Propulsion Centre UK
Rachael Thompson-Holmes currently serves as the Executive PA and Office Coordinator at Advanced Propulsion Centre UK since August 2021. Prior to this role, Rachael held several positions at Aston Martin Lagonda Ltd from October 2008 to July 2021, including DVP Coordinator, where responsibilities involved supporting planning and project execution for programme Design Verification Plans, as well as developing whole vehicle test plans. Additionally, Rachael worked as a PA for six Product Development Chief Engineers, providing administration for approximately 550 engineering staff. Earlier experience includes being a Receptionist at Jaguar Land Rover and TUI, along with foreign exchange roles at TUI and Going Places Ltd. Rachael's educational background includes attendance at Tile Hill Wood Girls School & Language College from 1993 to 1998.
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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.