Niche Vehicle Network - Feasibility Study Competition Now Open

Sponsored by the Office for Low Emission Vehicles (OLEV), the Niche Vehicle Feasibility Competition is providing SMEs and micro companies active in the low-carbon niche vehicle technology sector with grant funding of up to £35,000 to undertake desktop research activities aimed at catalysing innovative vehicle technologies applicable to road-going and off-highway vehicles, within the following technology categories:

• Lightweight vehicle body, chassis and powertrain structures
• Electric machines and power electronics
• Energy storage and energy management systems
• Alternative propulsion systems
• Aerodynamics for improved energy efficiency
• Other disruptive low carbon vehicle technologies

Eligible projects under this competition are NOT required to be collaborative but must aim to support the growth and competitiveness of the UK low carbon niche vehicle technology sector, with projects deliverable within a 3 month period and completed by the end of March 2021.

Download the Applicant Guide document below for full competition details.

All applications must be submitted online through the NVN Funding Gateway which contains full guidance on how to apply and all applications must be submitted by 9th October.

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