British electric and hydrogen truck pioneer Tevva has opened a base at MIRA Technology Park in Nuneaton, Warwickshire, home of Europe’s automotive technology hub.
This will give Tevva access to HORIBA MIRA’s specialist engineering and testing capabilities, including crash testing, climatic, dynamics and aerodynamic resources. It also provides an opportunity for Tevva to partner with other engineers and researchers working in advanced EV technology.
Tevva is already familiar with MIRA Technology Park as the site has been used for testing the trucks it makes, including software and climatic testing.
Chief engineer at Tevva Ken Scott welcomed the announcement seeing this as an opportunity to build stronger ties with other companies in the industry.
He said: “MIRA Technology Park is second to none when it comes to automotive engineering and testing. Our trucks, both now and in the future, will undergo development there. Having a base there makes perfect sense as having a physical presence there will help us develop our technologies more rapidly. It also means lower overall costs for our research and development. This move clearly demonstrates that Tevva is growing at a rate of knots.”
MIRA Technology Park is home to more than 40 world-leading businesses from the global automotive industry.
Managing director of MIRA Technology Park Tim Nathan added: “We’re delighted to be supporting Tevva with the development of its pioneering electric truck, providing engineering and test consultancy from concept design through to final validation.
“The unique combination of engineering expertise, advanced testing facilities and prime location of MIRA Technology Park in the heart of the UK automotive industry, ensures Tevva can develop and validate their vehicles in one place.”
Tevva is aiming to produce 3,000 vehicles a year by 2023.