MCE-5 DEVELOPMENT's purpose is to transfer innovative powertrain technology from research to industry, to make motor vehicles automobiles more energy efficient and environmentally friendlier. To do so, MCE5 implements four key processes: identifying and qualifying innovative concepts; developing them to the intermediate levels of the TRL and MRL scales; commercializing them through cooperation, intellectual property and know-how transfer agreements; financing research and development investments. MCE5 has developed the VCRi technology, becoming a world reference in the field of compression ratio variation for automotive engines. This technology is currently being developed in cooperation with a major Chinese car manufacturer to equip engines of its brand. MCE5 research focuses on two strategic directions: on the one hand, the ultra-efficient internal combustion engine; on the other hand, the ultra-clean hybrid powertrain. MCE5 is committed to developing and supporting high motivation, self-reliance and competence among its staffs; innovation and inventors; excellence in execution and the relentless search for solutions. MCE5’s founds its existence on being enterprising like a start-up, agile like a racing team and reliable like an established industrial company. Founded in Lyon in 2000, the Company is supported by more than 700 private investors and numerous French and European public institutions. MCE-5 DEVELOPMENT has invested more than 100 million euros in the development of innovative technologies and related patent portfolios and know-how. For more information, please view www.mce-5.com