Industrial and off highway
End-to-end engineering and integration for Off-Highway Equipment
Performance and efficiency in Off-Highway Vehicles
Off-highway vehicles require robust engineering to perform reliably in extreme terrains, harsh operating conditions and heavy-duty cycles.
We partner with clients to develop and integrate sustainable technologies, ensuring off-highway systems remain efficient, durable and future-ready across all applications.
Our expertise spans engines, powertrain systems, transmissions and driveline engineering for equipment used in agriculture, construction, mining and wider industrial sectors.
From concept studies to benchmarking and target setting, we provide technical expertise across engines, drivelines and complete off-highway vehicles.
We design and integrate hybrid, electrified and energy storage systems, supporting clients in developing next-generation off-highway vehicles.
Our digital engineering tools and processes reduce development time and cost, accelerating time to market.
We support clients with strategic and technical expertise in mobility and energy, helping them navigate market disruption and prepare for future challenges.
Our solutions for the off-highway market
Market analysis
We advise clients across the broad spectrum of off-highway vehicles, developing transformative operational and product strategies that meet the demands of the sector.
Design and engineering
We provide complete powertrain engineering capabilities from new engine and transmission programmes to upgrades and troubleshooting.
Project management
Our teams can advise on a range of strategies, including technology and organisational transformation, scenario planning and industrialisation consultation.
Assurance and testing
We provide complete development and validation testing for off-highway vehicle components and systems, as well as supporting full vehicle demonstrator programmes.
Niche production capability
Using state-of-the-art in-house facilities, we provide comprehensive prototype manufacture and assembly for off-highway vehicles and industrial machinery.
Fleet decarbonisation
Our experts combine data, regulatory, cost and feasibility insights to identify what drives fleet decarbonisation, enabling confident investment in low-carbon fleets and supporting infrastructure.
Insights and reports
Advanced Distributed Drive Software for Multi-Motor SUV Platform
A flexible, scalable vehicle control strategy for a new high-performance SUV platform
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