Quattro EV

Quattro Group's Research and Development (R&D) department is a dedicated in-house unit focused on engineering innovation and fleet sustainability. Based primarily at our Newton Abbot Depot in South Devon, the department operates as a hub for "Engineering Excellence" through high-level academic partnerships and bespoke machine development.

Our R&D team's work is centred on enhancing the performance, efficiency, and environmental impact of our extensive rail, road, and construction fleets. Up cycling of off highway vehicles and rail vehicles that are attractive to clients in urban low noise areas and ultra-low emission zones. 

The department specialises in transforming existing machinery into unique, mission-specific tools and vehicles upcycled. Diesel to Electric is the core focus of our Road to Zero transition and weighs heavily on Government funding as electrification without infrastructure can be considered a high risk, low reward category at time of writing as Zero Emission Aspirations are continually moved by the government bodies.

Strategic Partnerships:

Quattro’s R&D efforts are bolstered by collaboration with academic and industry leaders:

University Sponsorships: Our Company sponsors EngD and MEng students who conduct research on fleet-specific engineering challenges. Warwick University and local suppliers based in and around the Southwest. Our aim is to keep the UK supply chain bolstered and if in the Southwest a more attractive option.

Centre for Future Clean Mobility: Quattro is a core consortium member of this Exeter Science Park facility, where they share engineering expertise with other industry leaders.

Awards:

John Carpenter Government award for innovation
KTP Merit for our work with Exeter University
Highly Commended as Rail Engineers of the year
Gold Award for outstanding project Innovate UK
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