The Network provides collaborative funding for research and development activities within niche vehicle manufacturing, with an emphasis on vehicle electrification, zero emissions, and light-weighting. Success stories of recent projects can be found below.
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.
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This feasibility study undertook in-depth research into the market to determine and needs for last mile delivery logistics companies.
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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.
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This project investigated the feasibility of replacing conventional ICE drivetrain in a motorcycle with a zero-emission equivalent.
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This feasibility study demonstrated the opportunity to utilise lightweighting and other lesser-focused approaches to develop an L7e vehicle.
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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.
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