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A seamless, continuous torque multispeed Automated Manual Transmission technology that increases fuel and power efficiency

PROJECTS
Funding
European
European Union
Duration
-
Status
Complete
Geo-spatial type
Other
Total project cost
€71 429
EU Contribution
€50 000
Project Acronym
Z-Tech
STRIA Roadmaps
Vehicle design and manufacturing (VDM)
Transport mode
Road icon
Transport policies
Societal/Economic issues
Transport sectors
Passenger transport

Overview

Link to CORDIS
Objectives

Zeroshift Performance Ltd specialises in the design, development and application of its patented transmission technology “Z-Tech” which enables seamless instantaneous means of changing gear without interrupting engine torque. Currently operating predominantly in the motorsport, Z-Tech is experiencing significant demand for integration in the cruising and domestic use motorcycles. Building upon the success our initial prototypes tested in the cruising motorcycle, we are applying for the dedicated Phase 1 SME funding from the EC to confirm the techno-economic feasibility of our technology for the successful commercialisation. Our business model is to licence our technology to the motorcycle manufacturers who will then take our technical designs and manufacture the gearboxes in their own facilities, ensuring that they are in control of the production processes, and that the product is designed to their specifications.

We have strong market-pull from utility providers such as Piaggio Aprilia, GAIUS Transmissions, Harley Davidson Motorcycles and Albins Performance Transmissions. Based on early interest we have built bottom-up 5 year forecasts to generate cumulative turnover of €23.63million to generate €18.9 PBIT. Based on total investments of €2.77million, this will achieve a ROI of 5.8:1 and payback on investment in ~34 months.

Funding

Parent Programmes
Institution Type
Public institution
Institution Name
European Commission
Type of funding
Public (EU)
Specific funding programme
H2020-EU.3.4.
H2020-EU.2.1.1.
H2020-EU.2.3.1.

Partners

Lead Organisation
Organisation
Zeroshift Transmissions Ltd
Address
LAKSEIDE SHIRWELL CRESCENT, FURZTON, MILTON KEYNES, MK4 1GA, United Kingdom
EU Contribution
€50 000
Partner Organisations
Organisation
N/a
Address
United Kingdom

Technologies

Technology Theme
Road vehicle propulsion
Technology
Energy efficient transmission for vehicles
Development phase
Implementation

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