The Niche Vehicle Network runs competitions annually, providing match-funding for niche vehicle technology organisations to accelerate the development of zero emission and low carbon vehicle technology from concept through to production.
The NVN Feasibility Studies Competition provides grant funding to undertake desktop research and/or preliminary investigation activities aimed at supporting the accelerated development of innovative vehicle concepts and technologies applicable to powered road going and off highway, zero tailpipe emission:
Last mile/urban delivery vehicles
Urban commuter vehicles
Niche vehicles which provide improved accessibility
Agricultural & construction vehicles
Full competition details, eligibility criteria and application can be accessed via the members portal.
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All applications must be submitted online through the Niche Vehicle Network Funding Gateway in the Members Portal. This contains full guidance on how to apply, together with links to provide specific help if required.
The aim of this feasibility study was to demonstrate that the WMC300FR concept can be electrified, whilst meeting the rapid charge time and drive cycle requirements of the Emergency Services, at an acceptable price point.
This feasibility study undertook in-depth research into the market to determine and needs for last mile delivery logistics companies.
This project aimed to evaluate if WEV ZEV technologies and lightweight architecture approaches could be scaled down to offer significant benefit to the ultra-light vehicle L6/7e market.
This project investigated the feasibility of replacing conventional ICE drivetrain in a motorcycle with a zero-emission equivalent.
This feasibility study demonstrated the opportunity to utilise lightweighting and other lesser-focused approaches to develop an L7e vehicle.
The BOped is a project to maximise the ridership of zero emission electric mopeds on UK roads. The aim of the project was to take know-how and experience in micro-mobility and apply this to larger, more capable vehicle types.
