2020/21

Project MUSTReCab

The MUSTReCaB project aimed to build upon a previous feasibility study and proof of concept research projects to deliver an ultra-lightweight solution for producing complex, feature rich load bearing structural panels in a recycled Carbon fibre reinforced thermoplastic composite.

Boscoot premium electric scooter

Boscoot is a Niche Vehicle Network supported investigation into the next generation of personal micro-EV product opportunities.

Lightweight Composite Structures for Hydrogen Storage System

Arcola Energy have been working with advanced composites manufacturer, Permali, and the National Composites Centre to design and manufacture low-cost composite structural systems for the support of hydrogen fuel cylinders for buses and heavy duty vehicles.

The AURA Concept

The AURA Concept is a long range electric vehicle built to publicly demonstrate the skills and capabilities of a consortium of British businesses, recognised as leaders in the development of zero emission vehicles.

Articulating Lightweight Electrically-assisted Cargo Solution – “ALECS”

Following on from a successful feasibility study, and Proof of Concept project, Pashley and partners (Simpact, WMG and Foresight Innovations) have worked together to bring the vehicle from TRL 4 to TRL8 and MRL8 with the support of NVN Production Readiness funding.

Enabling Simulation for Niche Vehicle Manufacturers

Enabling Simulation is a proof of concept study that looks to use cloud-based software to tackle cost and knowledge barriers that prevent niche vehicle manufacturers from undertaking their own simulations.