IFPEN Transports Energie

Carnot institute

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Under the authority of IFP Energies nouvelles, the IFPEN Transports Energy Carnot Institute develops innovative technological and software solutions designed to optimize the performance of propulsion and energy production systems in order to meet the triple challenge of boosting energy efficiency in the transport sector, reducing environmental pollution and diversifying energy sources.

Competences

Core business

Energy

Transport

Key figures

Permanent staff (full-time equivalent)	300
including PhD Students	30
Global budget	38,7 M€
Partnership incomes with industry	13,9 M€

Contact

institut Carnot IFPEN Transports Energie
1 & 4 avenue de Bois Préau
92852 Rueil Malmaison

Gaëtan MONNIER
+33 (0) 1 47 52 69 16

Email contact

Presentation

At the heart of the sustainable mobility and energy ecosystems,
outstanding research serving industry

Innovation

Innovative solutions to address technological challenges and market needs
♦ Powertrain systems:
- Low-carbon fuels and eco-mobility (cars, trucks, urban transport, off-road, maritime and aviation)
- Mobile or stationary systems for energy production and storage and lost energy recovery
High-performance experimental resources and digital tools resulting in innovations with reduced costs and development times
A proactive industrial protection policy

Technology transfer

Support for industrial sectors, covering a very broad range of technological readiness levels (TRL 1 to 9)
Transfer of our R&D results via:
- joint product development with licensing out operations
- strategic partnerships
- collaborative research agreements
An innovation support policy, aimed particularly at micro-companies, SME's and intermediate-sized companies

Target Markets

Automobile
Aviation
Energy
Off-road
River, maritime
Rail

Cutting-edge expertise and skills

3D modeling and advanced combustion diagnostics
System simulation and real-time simulation
Passenger cars and heavy-duty vehicles IC engine technologies (gasoline, diesel, gas, etc.)
After-treatment systems
Powertrain architecture design and vehicle integration
Powertrain control and onboard energy optimization
Powertrain/fuel compatibility and alternative fuels
Electric machines & power electronics
Energy storage systems

Collaboration

Close ties with industry: from microcompanies, SME's and intermediate-sized companies to major industrial groups
A strong commitment within competitiveness clusters (Mov’eo, LUTB, Systematic, Astech, etc.)
Pooled and targeted action within the context of Carnot “industrial sector” projects: coordinator of Carnauto for the automobile sector and partner of Aircar for the aviation sector
A synergy with networks of academic partners and R&D laboratories with an international influence
Active participation in European authorities representing research and industry (EARPA, ERTRAC, EGVIA)