Cosworth

Cosworth is employing its experience designing and applying electronic engine control systems to the diesel powered generators used by UK armed forces in Afghanistan.

The project has been facilitated using funding from the Centre for Defence Enterprise and is intended to form the first stage in a greater development programme targeting fuel efficiency within UK MoD.

For this short timescale practical study, Cosworth engineers are measuring the improvements that can be made to the fuel efficiency of a generator provided by KBR.

Tim Routsis, Chief Executive, Cosworth:

"We are delighted to be using our technical know-how to assist in the MoD's attempts to reduce the amount of fuel used in theatre, and thereby save lives. It is encouraging to see how UK MoD is recognizing the value provided by businesses like Cosworth and we're looking forward to announcing more developments."

Matt Whittington, Technical Manager for the DE&S Expeditionary Campaign Infrastructure Team:

"ECI team is aiming to saving 50% of the fuel consumed by deployed infrastructure within Afghanistan by April 2013. The target will reduce the logistics burden of shipping fuel, meaning UK armed forces can be more agile and less personnel are put at risk protecting fuel convoys. The Cosworth task is part of an overall programme which looking to improve equipment efficiency and investigate new technology."