About Cenex
Cenex is the UK’s first Centre of Excellence for low carbon & fuel cell technologies.
Set up as an industry-led public-private partnership, the aim of Cenex is to support UK industry in building competitive advantage based on national leadership in the global shift to a low carbon economy.
By encouraging the early market adoption of low carbon & fuel cell technologies in automotive applications, Cenex aims to assist UK industry to develop a supply chain capable of competing in global markets, as well as showcasing UK expertise to encourage inward investment and LCV2011 plays a significant part in this process.
The concept of a national Centre of Excellence for low carbon & fuel cell technologies arose from the recommendations made by the Automotive Innovation & Growth Team (AIGT), sponsored by the UK Department of Trade & Industry. The AIGT brought together leading figures from the UK automotive sector to identify and address the issues likely to have the greatest impact on the sector’s long-term profitability and productivity. Members of the AIGT highlighted the need for the motor industry in the UK to respond competitively to the challenges posted by a transition to low carbon & fuel cell technologies that is already underway and foresaw the creating of a cross-sectorial Centre of Excellence as the ideal means by which to catalyse innovation in this emerging industry sectors.
Cenex activities include:
Cenex acts as a “delivery agent” in the management and delivery of a number of programmes for National Government clients including the Department for Transport and the Technology Strategy Board. These programmes assist with low carbon vehicle Research, Development and Demonstration as well as alternative fuels infrastructure deployment.
The Niche Vehicle Network is specifically for specialist car manufacturers, system suppliers and technology companies looking to work together. The NVN organises events; provides funding for collaborative R&D, helps companies to find new business contacts and lots more. For eligible companies, it is free to join, attend the events and access on-line resources. Over the last five years, the NVN has worked successfully with over 70 niche vehicle companies in the West Midlands and this network is now extended across the whole of the UK.
Cenex has a team of automotive and low carbon experts providing consultancy and programme delivery services for low carbon projects.
The portfolio of consultancy services includes:
- Fleet carbon reduction advice and tender support
- Strategic consultancy
- Vehicle trial and analysis support
- Project and programme management
Cenex activities and knowledge base cover the whole range of low carbon vehicle technologies, infrastructure requirements and environmental performance.
Cenex delivers a number of events with Government Partners, including the Green Vehicle Congress (GVC), Hybrid & Electric Vehicle Conference (HEVC) both bi-annual events and the Low Carbon Vehicle Event (LCV) which is now considered to be the largest B2B conference in the UK.