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Niche Vehicle Programme

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Westfield ANV funded I Racer Project - Millbrook LCV2009 exhibitThe Niche Vehicle programme provides support and grant funding to groups of companies active in the niche vehicle sector in the UK. .It promotes development and application of new technology to take advantage of market opportunities for lower carbon vehicles. The programme brings together vehicle manufacturers, system suppliers, technology companies and universities, in order to collaborate in the innovative use of technology in low-volume vehicle production. 

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Morgan 3 wheeler project launched Feb 2011The Niche Vehicle Network is an independent association of niche vehicle manufacturers, specialist technology companies and supply chain, based in or near to, the West Midlands. Established in 2005, the Network is free to join and all events, free to attend/exhibit.  Any relevant company can apply but members must be accepted by the NVN Executive Board before being granted full access to all member benefits & this member only website.  

If you are a niche vehicle manufacturer or supplier, you can register for network membership here.

Programme Team launch the EVito Taxi Project Feb 2010The Niche Vehicle programme is funded by Advantage West Midlands & the Technology Strategy Board using the Research Development and Innovation Framework.  The programme is managed by Cenex, Centre of Excellence in Low Carbon & Fuel Cell Technologies and grant funding decisions are made by a NVN independent private sector executive board and 3 nominated Technology Strategy Board assessors.  

Listen to a podcast of Martyn Mangan, Transport Investment at Marketing Birmingham discuss the importance of the Niche Vehicle Industry. 

See some of the  Niche Vehicle projects on the CenexUK You Tube Channel