Sustainability and Environment
GKN-backed Start-up Focuses on Electric Motors
A joint venture with the University of Nottingham is a product of the H2Gear program
GKN Global Technology Center
Bristol in the UK is the site for one of four global technology centers used by GKN Aerospace for its research and development work.

GKN Aerospace and the University of Nottingham are forming a joint venture to exploit motor technology advanced through H2Gear’s hydrogen propulsion research and development program. UK-based HP Drive Technologies will pursue applications in aerospace and other industries such as wind turbine energy production.

The UK government-funded H2Gear work, which has also involved multiple partners including low-cost carrier EasyJet, concluded in June. It was launched in 2021 as a path to exploring options for new-generation regional airliners.