Technology Strategy Board announces details of low carbon vehicles competition
Sun 21 June 2009
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A competition launched by the Technology Strategy Board aims to nurture robust industry-led consortia capable of developing technologies to accelerate the market adoption of low carbon vehicles. Up to £15m has been set aside to fund innovative collaborative r&d projects and proof-of-concept studies.
The scope of this competition is for projects that accelerate research and development leading to the reduction of carbon emissions from mass market road vehicles. The competition is divided into two innovation focus areas to reflect the two distinct project timescales.
Each project will need to demonstrate:
- Clear potential for mass market adoption
- Quantified CO2 savings expected from the project’s outcome relative to its target mass market application when compared to current best-in-class and/ or a clear contribution relating to customer acceptance of low carbon vehicle technology
- Durability, integrity and safety – in line with industry expectations.
- A clear route to a viable market and ability to demonstrate that these innovations are economically advantageous compared to current equivalents.
The deadline for initial applications is 6 August. (Please follow the associated link for more information.)
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