AVID Technology designs and manufactures technology to make heavy duty vehicles and machinery more efficient and reliable. It works with automotive businesses across the world, supporting customers from Innovation to Production.

The company, based in Cramlington, Northumberland, specialises in the electrification of ancillary systems sometimes called micro or mild-hybridisation – and advanced thermal management systems. AVID holds and has a number of patents pending for its technological developments.

AVID’s eFan Micro Hybrid System pioneered the electrification of the thermal management system in transit bus applications in Europe. The system, which remains the market leader and is now utilised by companies worldwide, plays a key role in boosting vehicles’ efficiency and reliability.

The company also produces technology for other vehicle systems using the same principles of electrification and control to achieve performance and efficiency improvements. AVID's technology can also be found in electric hybrid and fuel cell vehicle powertrains made by leading global manufacturers.

The company’s strong R&D department works with customers around the world ranging from automotive manufacturers to Tier 1 suppliers and companies operating heavy duty fleets to take ideas from concept to production.

Products and services:
• R&D from concept to production
• Market-leading bus thermal management systems
• Technology for electric hybrid and fuel cell powertrain thermal management
• Electrically powered high performance pumps and cooling fans
• High power and efficiency alternators and generator systems
• High performance electric motors and control electronics
• Works with vehicle manufacturers and suppliers
• Patents held and pending for technology