<?xml version="1.0" encoding="UTF-8"?><ns2:project xmlns:ns1="http://gtr.rcuk.ac.uk/gtr/api" xmlns:ns2="http://gtr.rcuk.ac.uk/gtr/api/project" xmlns:ns3="http://gtr.rcuk.ac.uk/gtr/api/fund" xmlns:ns4="http://gtr.rcuk.ac.uk/gtr/api/person" xmlns:ns5="http://gtr.rcuk.ac.uk/gtr/api/project/outcome" xmlns:ns6="http://gtr.rcuk.ac.uk/gtr/api/organisation" ns1:created="2026-08-26T13:36:10Z" ns1:href="http://gtr.ukri.org/gtr/api/projects/73652C47-E10C-4C11-9724-885C61017946" ns1:id="73652C47-E10C-4C11-9724-885C61017946"><ns1:links><ns1:link ns1:href="http://gtr.ukri.org/gtr/api/persons/567A8680-0A98-495C-82EA-349943031FBC" ns1:rel="PM_PER"/><ns1:link ns1:href="http://gtr.ukri.org/gtr/api/organisations/E6A7EA12-13DA-4611-B028-41AD73DD1C94" ns1:rel="LEAD_ORG"/><ns1:link ns1:href="http://gtr.ukri.org/gtr/api/organisations/E6A7EA12-13DA-4611-B028-41AD73DD1C94" ns1:rel="PARTICIPANT_ORG"/><ns1:link ns1:end="2020-12-31T00:00:00Z" ns1:href="http://gtr.ukri.org/gtr/api/funds/E0D09CC5-B517-4C09-A656-4DC949351334" ns1:rel="FUND" ns1:start="2020-09-30T23:00:00Z"/></ns1:links><ns2:identifiers><ns2:identifier ns2:type="RCUK">77896</ns2:identifier></ns2:identifiers><ns2:title>Feasibility study of a small, efficient, zero-emissions last-mile delivery vehicle</ns2:title><ns2:status>Closed</ns2:status><ns2:grantCategory>Small Business Research Initiative</ns2:grantCategory><ns2:leadFunder>Innovate UK</ns2:leadFunder><ns2:abstractText>Project: Feasibility study of a small, efficient, zero emissions, last-mile delivery vehicle Household deliveries have grown significantly during the COVID19 lockdown period and are forecast to remain higher than pre-lockdown levels. These deliveries are normally performed by diesel-powered vans. These have a large footprint, and are often parked in the road, or on the kerb, obstructing traffic flow and visibility, frequently with the engine idling whilst making a delivery. This project seeks to define an alternative, low cost, zero-emissions last-mile delivery solution to the use of diesel-powered vans. AMC are working with a potential future customer, that has over seven years' experience operating a zero-emissions delivery business, to clearly define requirements and gain feedback on current and future delivery vehicle solutions. AMC are designing and intend to produce and market a small, lightweight, energy efficient, zero-emissions vehicle for last-mile deliveries of products. The vehicle will be rider-powered with an electric assist function. Potential customers for the product are logistics companies, self-employed couriers, and local businesses offering a delivery service.</ns2:abstractText></ns2:project>