Study Visits
New study visit programme - Autumn 2011
On behalf of the Birmingham Chamber of Commerce group and part funded ERDF project CAR we would like to invite West Midlands SMEs the opportunity to attend one or more of the following fully subsidised study visits.
IF YOU ARE INTERESTED IN ATTENDING ANY OF THE STUDY VISITS PLEASE CONTACT KAY BLUNDELL k.blundell@birmingham-chamber.com
Study Visit 1
CENEX Low Carbon Vehicle Event 2011
Ride & Drive, Conference & Exhibition – ROCKINGHAM 7th and 8th September
The largest low carbon vehicle event in the UK will attract around 3000 visitors and up to 100 technology exhibitors. It will include:
- OEMs
- The low carbon vehicle supply chain
- Lightweight vehicle structure producers
- High efficiency internal combustion engine and powertrain developers
- Alternative fuel manufacturers
More information here: http://www.cenex.co.uk/events/lcv-2011
Study Visit 2
Sustainable E-Mobility in Europe Event PLUS Ride & Drive Event at Nissan's Test Track
GATESHEAD COLLEGE 15th September
A major international conference on e-mobility and electric vehicle development including speakers from:
- The Director of the Office for Low Emission Vehicles
- Future Transport Systems
- Amsterdam Electric
- NAREC
- CE Electric UK
Participants in the Ride & Drive Event at Nissan on 13 September will have the opportunity to drive a range electric vehicles including Nissan LEAFs, Peugeot iOns, E Range Rovers and Avid CuEVs
More information here: http://www.enevate.eu/events/events_conference.pdf?Edition=en
Study Visit 3
Frankfurt Motor Show 2011
Frankfurt, Germany 15th or 16th September (trade days)
The Frankfurt Motor Show (IAA Cars) is the world's most comprehensive show of the automotive industry for everybody who develops, manufactures or uses passenger cars. Special feature is the large presence of suppliers throughout the whole automotive value added chain, including special interest media, workshop equipment, engineering services, tuning and telematics solutions.
More information here: http://www.iaa.de/en/visitors/
Study Visit 4
Aachen Body Engineering Days
Aachen, Germany 20th & 21st September
OEMs and materials manufacturers as well as research institutes will report about latest developments on innovative structural concepts and materials. Besides presented cars, bodies and components, an associated technical exhibition will also include displays of sketches and models of design studies. The programme includes representatives from:
- Aston Martin
- General Motors
- BMW
- Ford
- Audi
- Mercedes
- VW
- JLR
More information here: http://www.ika.rwth-aachen.de/veranstaltung/2011/09-20/index-e.php
If you know of any additional events which are automtoive focussed and would benefit your company please email Paul Hanna as there may be additional funding available for relevant events.
