MCT had worked with JLR`s concept innovation and research teams for a number of years, producing many prototype or development projects aimed in pushing the automotive boundaries for the use of composites within their programs. One of the most exciting projects won the prestigious “White Space” annual event within the JLR group, which was an EV motorcycle delivering unparalleled range, performance, light weight properties and even potentially Jaguars first venture into the world of motorcycles since the business’s conception from Swallow Side Cars.
The ARC team was formed from many of the elite engineers and designers and the Vector was developed. MCT as the composite partner, worked closely with the team designing and manufacturing all of the composite content. The most challenging component was the battery enclosure, which was decided should form the main monocoque structure of the vehicle. This component had to achieve all of the mechanical and legislative requirements for a road sports bike, but additionally comply with all the new EV regulations and challenges such as fire safety, serviceability and structural impact integrity, not to mention the highest aesthetic and ergonomic necessities.
The ARC Vector pushed the technical envelope in numerous areas and has resulted in a spectacular, unparalleled achievement in the motorcycling world, significantly raising the bar.
