centre of excellence

for low carbon and fuel cell technologies

Advantage Niche Vehicle Research & Development Programme (ANV) is managed by Cenex and the Niche Vehicle Network

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Westfield ANV funded I Racer Project - Geneva March 2010 exhibitAdvantage Niche Vehicle provides support and grant funding to groups of companies active in the niche vehicle sector, particularly in the West Midlands region. It promotes the development and application of new technology to take advantage of the increasing market opportunities for lower carbon vehicles. The programme brings together independent vehicle manufacturers, system suppliers, automotive technology companies and Universities, to collaborate on the innovative application of technologies,  applicable to low-volume vehicle production. Email the Programme Team

 

The Niche Vehicle Network is an independent association of niche vehicle manufacturers, specialist technology companies and supply chain, based in or near to, the West Midlands. Established in 2005, the Network is free to join and all events, free to attend/exhibit.  Any relevant company can apply but members must be accepted by the NVN Executive.

 

 

Zytek EVito TaxiThe Advantage Niche Vehicle programme is funded by Advantage West Midlands & managed by Cenex, Centre of Excellence in Low Carbon & Fuel Cell Technologies. Grant funding decisions are made by a NVN independent private sector executive board.  Listen to a podcast of Martyn Mangan, Automotive Cluster Manager for AWM discuss the importance of the Niche Vehicle Industry. 

 

News

Niche Vehicle Network involvement wins Potenza a new deal with DRBHicom

02/09/2010 01:00:00 - Niche Vehicle Network involvement wins Potenza a new deal with DRBHicom

After this landmark deal for Potenza, company director Paul Faithfull said  "The deal maker was the technology Potenza and Westfield are involved in, namely the IRACER, Microcab, the Hybrid and EVs we are doing for the EEMS programme.  None of it would have happened without the iRACER, so this is a big thanks to the NVN for making all this possible."  Congratulations Potenza!

Events

15 September 2010 09:00 - 16 September 2010 18:00 - LOW CARBON VEHICLE 2010

15 September 2010 09:00 - 16 September 2010 18:00 - LOW CARBON VEHICLE 2010

On 15th and 16th September 2010, Cenex will be hosting the third LCV at Millbrook Proving Ground and we are looking forward to your participation in this unique event in the UK.

Over the years LCV has grown considerably and is now regarded as the largest Low Carbon Vehicle event in the UK if not Europe and attracts around 1500 visitors over the two days of the event.

LCV2010 aims to demonstrate that, despite the economic difficulties over the past year, the development and deployment of Low Carbon Vehicles and technologies in the UK is continuing to gather pace.

This year Cenex has teamed up with UK Trade & Investment (UKTI) and aims to bring 50 International VIP's to the event to showcase the capabilities of UK technology providers and to provide a wider global platform for collaborative opportunities.

LCV 2010 hosts three events in one:

  • A low and ultra low carbon vehicle and technology exhibition showcasing the innovative R&D from the UK's leading automotive OEM's, technology companies, supply chain, research organisations and universities.
  • A low carbon vehicle ride and drive where customers and International VIP's can experience driving the latest Low and Ultra Low Carbon vehicles around a number of tracks within the safety of the Millbrook Proving Ground.
  • A conference and technical seminar programme will run in parallel over the two days of the event, with discussions ranging from "Why the UK is leading way in low carbon vehicle RD&D and deployment" to "Strategic capabilities development in vehicles and infrastructure development to support low carbon vehicle deployment".

A facility to pre-book short meetings with UK Trade & Investment's international visitors will be available. Demand for this is expect to be high and companies are recommended to book early to avoid disappointment.
 

Register now as a visitor or exhibitor on www.lcv2010.co.uk