Niche Vehicle Network Production Readiness

Fund details

Projects need to demonstrate the accelerated development of technologies based around one or more of the following areas, directly applicable to the on-road or off-highway, zero-emission UK niche vehicles:

• Electric machines and power electronics
• Energy storage and energy management systems
• Fuel cells and associated systems
• On-board hydrogen storage
• Lightweight vehicle body, chassis and powertrain structures
• Aerodynamics for improved energy efficiency
• Other disruptive low-carbon vehicle technologies

Eligibility

The competitions provide funding to SMEs active in the UK niche vehicle, low carbon vehicle technology sector (e.g. niche vehicle manufacturers, design & engineering companies, system suppliers, technology and research organisations etc.) for innovative, collaborative R&D activities. The program, therefore, focuses on technologies applicable to low-volume UK production.