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ELECTRIC VEHICLE PRODUCTION & DEVELOPMENT IN BULGARIA

ELECTRIC VEHICLE PRODUCTION & DEVELOPMENT IN BULGARIA. VISION & BACKGROUND. FIRST STEPS...Comarth XTamy. 2020 Vision. Production & Innovation in the fastest growing market in the automotive sector

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ELECTRIC VEHICLE PRODUCTION & DEVELOPMENT IN BULGARIA

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  1. ELECTRIC VEHICLE PRODUCTION & DEVELOPMENT IN BULGARIA

  2. VISION & BACKGROUND

  3. FIRST STEPS...Comarth XTamy

  4. 2020 Vision Production & Innovation in the fastest growing market in the automotive sector Zero Carbon 2020 is a niche market, Electric Vehicle (EV) production and development company based in the UK and Bulgaria. The company is establishing medium volume car production for a range of highly innovative electric vehicle technologies and products. This allows for the optimum flexibility within the market place and benefits from the European 2020 Carbon Directives, strong market demand and the benefits of manufacture in a highly skilled, safe and lower cost economy. • Technologically advanced • Economically sustainable • Environmentally positive • Collaboratively funded

  5. Opportunity • To develop a niche, innovative EV brand utilising proven technologies • To grow and develop a new industry from the ground up • Rapidly emerging market, driven by legislation • Using low cost production with specific volume targets • Primary sectors are 2nd Cars, City Cars and municipal vehicles • Space in the market for innovative, independent low volume manufacturers

  6. The Market • EU 2020 targets will have to be met – EV’s are a major factor in achieving these targets in the automotive and public transport sectors • Increasing running costs for ICE Cars, City Congestion, fuel price • Advances in technology: consumer confidence, growing demand • EV market is the fastest growing in automotive industry • EU Government incentive schemes for EV ownership

  7. Supporting the EV Industry • EV Grant Programmes under development in Bulgaria • UK Gov has made over €200m available to independent Companies for EV development and infrastructure • UK Gov committed to having 1.7m EV’s on the road by 2020 • German Gov committed to 1m EV’s on the road by 2018 • Gov tax and cash incentives for EV ownership • Investment into EV charging networks in the wider EU • Grant aid for start up, independent & innovative businesses

  8. PRODUCTS & PRODUCTION

  9. Urban Commuter THE UC- URBAN COMMUTER • Designed by Frank M. Rinderkernect • Rinspeed Inc engineered platform • Flexible, modular design • Fast assembly - no automation • Niche city car market • 150-350Km range • Competitive but premium pricing • Associated with quality engineering

  10. Sporting Innovation THE ZC3 – SPORTS CAR • Prototype complete and testing • Lightweight composite chassis • AC induction fast charge • Patented battery management system • New electric drive train technology • First production car completed in UK • Build schedule established • Transferrable Patented technology

  11. Production: Bulgaria • Fast modular assembly • Niche market, medium production vs. Mass production • Flexible build programme • Limited capital expenditure in initial stages vs. Automation • No current market dominance from major manufacturers • ZC2020 to be in production by Q2/Q3 2011 in Bulgaria • Current demand strongly out strips supply • Pre production orders and interest in all models

  12. Facilities • Location • Sara Zagora, central Bulgaria between Sofia and the Black Sea coast • Adjacent to motorway, railway and airport links • Equipped with gantry cranes, pneumatics and all utilities • Recently refurbished

  13. ELECTRIC VEHICLES & BULGARIA

  14. Bulgaria: Developing the Industry • Continued support from the Government • Closer working relationships • Training and skills to be provided in this new sector • Sustained and significant re-investment into R&D with Bulgarian Universities • Opportunity to develop IPR in Bulgaria • Partnerships with Bulgarian Tech Companies

  15. Objectives • Market leading, niche manufacturing brand in EVs • By Year 2: • Sustainable production base: 350+ skilled and semi-skilled posts • Trained and efficient labour force • Up to 5,000 units produced per annum of lead car • Bespoke production to order • Significant contributor to the local economy & Export Market • Significant technology transfer opportunities • Potential for development of clean technology cluster • Investment opportunities in related projects

  16. THANK YOU

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