A true titanium wheel with carbonfibre barrel for automotive applications. Manufactured using two NVN developed low cost, low carbon technologies. Comparable manufacturing costs to that of conventional aluminium performance wheels.

By combining the high strength of the titanium with the low mass of carbon fibre the benefits are real performance and fuel economy / range extension, a 50% reduction in inertia and the opportunity to improve overall vehicle efficiency by between 3% and 5%.

The wheel will be a UK manufactured product with a production run of circa 8000 units per year, being available worldwide to OEMs and aftermarket consumers.

The “RIFT” EV motor is an innovative approach to an ultra-efficient electric drive, bringing forward a unique range of advantages including, significant weight reduction (circa 50%), lower cost and that results in a range increase of up to 75%, plus other benefits.

The consortium of RIFT, MCP and Bradshaw bring together innovation, production expertise, customer knowledge and route to market. This leads to a strong project to improve the production readiness of the RIFT Motor for the automotive sector and is intended to establish a lasting commercial relationship between the parties.

The project will take the successful output of the 2018 ALEC technology transfer project and progress the machine toward production readiness.

The Partners will apply latest automotive motor, battery system, inverter and control technology to deliver a step change in Pedelec integration and rider controls. Advanced automotive jointing, bonding and mixed material production technology will provide lower weight, improve ride quality and deliver UK based cost down manufacturing.

The project will utilise these technology and design benefits to deliver an integrated electrified cycle that delivers a 40% weight reduction over industry standards, increasing consumer appeal, experience, performance and range.