2024-09-04 Banbury, UK EVOLV, an all-new compact and highly efficient ‘last mile’ electric quadricycle demonstrator with a cubic load capacity rivalling mid-size vans, has been revealed at Cenex Expo 2024. Prodrive Advanced Technology and Astheimer Design have drawn on their collective design, engineering and prototype/low volume manufacturing expertise to produce EVOLV, the first working demonstrator, just 12 months on from the project attracting support from the Advanced Propulsion Centre (APC). For its next phase, Prodrive Advanced Technology and Astheimer Design have founded ELM Mobility, a new company that aims to put a last mile EV into UK production in 2028. Addressing unmet demand in last mile logistics With more urban areas creating clean air zones and rising online sales, logistics firms and retailers are increasingly seeking versatile, zero-emission vehicles to satisfy growing demand for ‘last mile’ deliveries. With current vehicles falling short in terms of reliability, safety, driver comfort and payload volume, or are simply too large and costly for the task in hand, Prodrive Advanced Technology and Astheimer Design, who have previously collaborated, set out to create a credible and more efficient solution. Continue reading press release by downloading the pack below.