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	Click a link below to view the news story: 9 September 2009 Caparo at the Cenex Low Carbon Vehicle Event 9 September 2009 Caparo Vehicle Products on track with Formula Renault 9 September 2009 Caparo at the Cenex Low Carbon Vehicle Event Caparo will be demonstrating their latest weight saving designs at the Cenex National Low Carbon Vehicle Event on September 9th and 10th 2009, at the Milbrook Proving Ground near Milton Keynes. The aims of the event are to showcase UK technology, to promote closer collaboration between businesses and help position the UK Low Carbon Vehicle industry to achieve best economic advantage. The event combines a series of seminars and workshops with static exhibition stands, and a ride and drive event. Amongst the speakers at the conference are Lord Drayson, Minister for Business, Innovation and Skills and Lord Adonis, Secretary of State for Transport. Caparo will be present at the show, displaying lightweight structures that have been developed as part of the ‘Limo Green’ project, a collaboration between Caparo Vehicle Technologies, Jaguar Cars, Lotus Engineering, and MIRA, supported by the UK’s Technology Strategy Board. Limo Green demonstrates a large, prestigious lightweight executive saloon with less than 120 g/km CO2 emissions. Caparo Vehicle Technologies’ contribution to the Limo Green project has been the design of a new rear sub-frame that is 40% lighter compared to the current production version. The company has also managed to reduce the assembly components of the frame from 40 to 15. In addition, the Caparo designed Ultralight Seats are fully adjustable and bring about weight savings of 38% over those they replace whilst at the same time maintaining full functionality. The Caparo AP Braking team have also produced a braking system that brings a 50% weight saving compared to the benchmark, thus decreasing un-sprung mass and rotational inertia - important when considering vehicle efficiency. The Caparo team of specialists have achieved the weight advantages by using clever design, advanced manufacturing technologies and materials. Ben Scott- Geddes, Technical Director at Caparo Vehicle Technologies, comments: ”It is a well known fact that weight reduction is a key factor in diminishing the fuel that cars consume. It’s a key enabler for hybrid-powered vehicles and ultimately electric vehicles but any conventionally powered vehicles can benefit as well.” ”Our aim has always been to deliver innovative and at the same time, scalable solutions”, states Richard Butler, Divisional CEO of Caparo Vehicle Products. “All the components and design applications that we will be showcasing at Cenex can be manufactured in volume, providing efficient lightweight component supply for automotive manufacturers. The Caparo Vehicle Products team will be available throughout the event to offer any information and provide demonstrations as well as discuss ways in which our technologies can be applied to the vehicles of today.” Further information: Caparo Group website www.caparo.co.uk. Back to top 9 September 2009 Caparo Vehicle Products on track with Formula Renault Caparo Vehicle Products successfully secured the contract to design and build a number of components for the new Formula Renault 2.0l single seater racing car. Working in partnership with team Barazi Epsilon the agreement marks an important achievement for all Caparo companies, and is a testament to Caparo’s enviable expertise in the advance vehicle technologies market. Caparo Vehicle Products will be responsible for the design and manufacture of the vehicle’s crash structure, floors, body work, front and rear wings as well as its nose cone. All of the above will be manufactured by Caparo Vehicle Technologies, entirely from carbon fibre, reinforcing once again the company’s reputation in the high-value, high-technology end of the market. Richard Butler head of the Caparo Vehicle Products division, believes the contract provides the business an opportunity to again apply its expertise to enhancing the safety and performance of a high performance vehicle. “The agreement with Formula Renault is a huge achievement for the CVP team. We are especially proud to have gained the contract despite intense competition from two other top European race car manufacturers. Further information: For further information on this and other news stories please contact Fiona Malan Caparo Group website www.caparo.co.uk. Back to top