The University of Warwick · Awarded contract
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Award of Modular Battery Test Facilities to AVL United Kingdom Ltd by University of Warwick

Awarded 21 Sep 2016

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Awarded21 Sep 2016
Value£5,000,000.00
RegionWest Midlands
CategoryResearch & Development
Ended 9y 2mo ago1y term
Awarded 21 Sept 2016Expired 21 Sept 2017

The University of Warwick awarded a contract to AVL United Kingdom Ltd for the supply of modular battery test facilities for its Warwick Manufacturing Group (WMG).

The facility comprises four modules: a control room, mechanical testing and characterisation, and two identical battery pack level testing modules.

The contract value is £5,000,000.

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