Zero emission Powered Light Vehicles feasibility studies competition
Funding for accelerated development of new on-road zero emission niche PLV vehicles and increased vehicle range
The Niche Vehicle Network has launched a competition providing grant funding of up to £35,000 to undertake three-month duration desktop research and/or preliminary investigation activities aimed at supporting the accelerated development of innovative vehicle technologies applicable to road-going Zero Emission Powered Light Vehicles (PLV).
More commonly referred to as ‘Category L’ vehicles – this encompasses motorbikes, trikes and quadricycle vehicle types. The competition is sponsored by the Department for Transport (DfT) and supported by the Motorcycle Industry Association (MCIA), Zemo Partnership (Zemo), and Innovate UK.
The competition focuses on the accelerated development of new on-road zero emission niche PLV vehicles and/or solutions to deliver increased zero emission PLV vehicle range and is open to UK registered micro and SME companies active in the niche vehicle technology sector, including niche vehicle manufacturers, system suppliers and design/engineering or technology organisations.
Areas for investigation could include the following on-board vehicle technology themes:
- electric machines and power electronics
- on board energy storage and energy management systems
- fuel cells
- lightweight vehicle body, chassis and powertrain structures
- aerodynamics for improved energy efficiency
The deadline for bid submission is 5pm on Monday 17 October 2022.
First published 20 September 2022