CYD - Car for Young Drivers

Abstract

Car for Young Drivers is an ambitious project that will demonstrate how British engineering excellence can deliver novel, low carbon transport solutions to alleviate the issues associated with getting young driver's safely integrated into the vehicle owning and driving population. Prototype vehicles will be designed, developed and will give public demonstrations of their capabilities.
A consortium of specialist automotive companies are working together under the guidance of the insurance industry to produce an extraordinarily safe heavy quadricycle vehicle for 2 people that features novel hybrid driveline technology, lightweight impact-resistant body and features designed specifically to appeal to young drivers.

Lead Participant

Project Cost

Grant Offer

CSA GROUP TESTING UK LIMITED £548,691 £ 258,461
 

Participant

NORTHERN AUTOMOTIVE ALLIANCE LTD £99,937 £ 49,968
CATERHAM TECHNOLOGY AND INNOVATION LIMITED
OAKTEC LIMITED £282,310 £ 132,690
RLE INTERNATIONAL LIMITED £408,008 £ 185,000
UNIVERSITY OF CENTRAL LANCASHIRE £39,683 £ 39,683
JUNO RACING CARS LIMITED £348,864 £ 172,466
GOTEC VEHICLE SYSTEMS LIMITED £248,014 £ 116,567

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