Advanced Propulsion Centre: External Process Evaluation BEIS Research Paper 2018: Number 6

This document describes an evaluation of the Advanced Propulsion Centre (APC), a UK initiative launched in 2013 with a £1 billion investment aimed at developing low carbon propulsion technologies and supporting the automotive industry's transition to greener solutions. The evaluation, carried out by Ipsos MORI and Ecorys, employed stakeholder consultations, analysis of monitoring information, and case studies to assess the APC's technical, commercial, and economic impacts. Although the program has seen some success in commercializing technologies and is expected to positively influence the UK automotive industry through increased R&D, job creation, and advancements in low carbon technologies, it has also faced challenges such as project delays, funding management issues, and risks of benefits moving overseas. Recommendations include improving risk and funding management, reassessing projects when major changes occur, and monitoring long-term outcomes. The document also highlights the need for further research on financial constraints for SMEs and additional support for production scaling. The evaluation recognizes the APC's role in fostering collaboration and anchoring R&D in the UK, despite limitations like qualitative evidence reliance and lengthy product development cycles. **This summary was written by an AI model and therefore should not be considered a definitive summary of the report. If you are aware of inaccuracies, please email evaluation.registry@cabinetoffice.gov.uk.**

Description

• Lead department: Department for Business, Energy & Industrial Strategy
• Evaluation stage: A complete evaluation report
• Other departments: No other departments listed
• Evaluation types: Process evaluation
• Process methods: Case studies; Consultative/deliberative methods; Output or performance modelling
• Grant information: This intervention is not distributing funding via a grant
• Government Major Project information: This intervention is not a major project
• Policies: No policies provided

Event Dates

• Event Name: Publication of final results
• Event date: March 2018

Evaluation Costs

• Cost: Not provided

Evaluation sharing

• Link(s) to published report(s): Yes
• Links to evaluation plans: No link provided
• Findings: Not provided
• Permission to share confirmed: Yes