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Research interests
Sam Akehurst is Professor of Advanced Powertrain Systems, with over 20 years automotive research experience. His research focuses on the performance of future powertrain system with respect to CO2 reduction. His current research portfolio includes a range of industrial collaborative projects in advanced gasoline engine and hybrid vehicle technology with expertise in Continuously Variable Transmissions (CVTs).
Prof. Akehurst leads a number of Advanced Propulsion Centre (APC) and Innovate UK funded projects with major OEMs including Ford, Jaguar Land Rover and McLaren Automotive.
Research interests
Future Internal Combustion Engine technology
Advanced Transmission Systems
Turbocharging and boosting systems
Thermal management of Powertrain systems
Powertrain Modelling Techniques
Expertise related to UN Sustainable Development Goals
In 2015, UN member states agreed to 17 global Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) to end poverty, protect the planet and ensure prosperity for all. This person’s work contributes towards the following SDG(s):
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HyFIVE - Hydrogen Storage, Conveyance, Fuelling, Indication and Venting
Sangan, C. (PI), Akehurst, S. (CoI), Bowen, C. (CoI), Butler, R. (CoI), Johnston, N. (CoI), Plummer, A. (CoI), Pountney, O. (CoI), Rhead, A. (CoI), Sell, N. (CoI) & Chen, Y. (Researcher)
Innovate UK, Innovate UK Business Connect
1/01/24 → 31/12/27
Project: Central government, health and local authorities
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ATI - Hydrogen Control Valve Development (FETCH)
Plummer, A. (PI), Akehurst, S. (CoI), Pei, X. (CoI) & Sell, N. (CoI)
Innovate UK, Innovate UK Business Connect
1/09/23 → 30/09/26
Project: Central government, health and local authorities
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ZeroShift 2 Speed Electric Motorcycle
Oliver, R. (PI) & Akehurst, S. (CoI)
Innovate UK, Innovate UK Business Connect
1/09/23 → 31/03/25
Project: Central government, health and local authorities
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Clean Hybrid Alternative Marine Powertrain (CHAMP) 2
Vagg, C. (PI), Akehurst, S. (CoI), Brace, C. (CoI), Esposito, S. (CoI) & Zhang, N. (CoI)
Innovate UK, Innovate UK Business Connect
1/04/23 → 31/03/25
Project: Central government, health and local authorities
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APC 22 - Prototype FCEV led by Bramble Energy - HEIDI: Hydrogen Electric Integrated Drivetrain Initiative
Burke, R. (PI), Akehurst, S. (CoI) & Fletcher, T. (CoI)
Innovate UK, Innovate UK Business Connect
1/04/23 → 30/09/25
Project: Central government, health and local authorities
Research output
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Design trends and challenges in hydrogen direct injection (H2DI) internal combustion engines – A review
Goyal, H., Jones, P., Bajwa, A., Parsons, D., Akehurst, S., Davy, M. H., Leach, F. & Esposito, S., 11 Oct 2024, In: International Journal of Hydrogen Energy. 86, p. 1179-1194 16 p., HE-D-24-06067.Research output: Contribution to journal › Review article › peer-review
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Model-Based Compensation and Uncertainty Analysis of Support Bearing Losses in a Chain Drive Dynamometer
Wragge-Morley, R., Barnaby, G., Yon, J., Akehurst, S. & Burgess, S., 23 Dec 2024, In: Measurement Science and Technology. 36, 1, 015044.Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review
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Thermodynamics-based data-driven combustion modelling for modern spark-ignition engines
Yuan, H., Goyal, H., Islam, R., Giles, K., Howson, S., Lewis, A., Parsons, D., Esposito, S., Akehurst, S., Jones, P., McAllister, M., Littlefair, B., Lu, Z. & Zhu, S., 30 Dec 2024, In: Energy. 313, 134074.Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review
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Freevalve: A Comparative GWP Life Cycle Assessment of E-fuel Fully Variable Valvetrain-equipped Hybrid Electric Vehicles and Battery Electric Vehicles
Elmagdoub, A. W., Halmearo, M., Carlson, U., Turner, J., Brace, C., Akehurst, S. & Zhang, N., 11 Apr 2023.Research output: Contribution to conference › Paper › peer-review
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Freevalve: Control and Optimization of Fully Variable Valvetrain-enabled Combustion Strategies for Steady-state Part Load Performance and Transient Rise Times
Elmagdoub, A. W., Halmearo, M., Carlson, U., Turner, J., Brace, C., Akehurst, S. & Zhang, N., 11 Apr 2023. 14 p.Research output: Contribution to conference › Paper › peer-review
Activities
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IAAPS: Propulsion and Mobility (Organisational unit)
Akehurst, S. (Host)
17 Dec 2024Activity: Other contribution to the discipline › Network
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ATI- Hydrogen Capabilities Network. Cryogenic Hydrogen Research Conference (Event)
Akehurst, S. (Participant)
26 Nov 2024Activity: Other contribution to the discipline › Network
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Cryogenic Hydrogen Research Conference
Akehurst, S. (Speaker)
8 Jan 2025Activity: Academic conferences and events (excluding conference publications) › Conference presentation / attendance
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Future Armoured Vehicles Power Systems 2024
Akehurst, S. (Speaker)
23 Sept 2024Activity: Academic conferences and events (excluding conference publications) › Keynote presentation or prestigious invited talk
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Global Alliance of Overseas Chinese Societies of Automotive Engineers online Seminar Series
Akehurst, S. (Speaker)
10 Nov 2024Activity: Academic conferences and events (excluding conference publications) › Conference presentation / attendance