26 August 2010
The LowCVP is collaborating with Transport Times and Greener Journeys in a series of fringe meetings to be held at the Climate Clinic at each of this year's Party Conferences. The events will be held on the theme: "Low Cost & Low Carbon – Delivering Sustainable Transport in an Age of Austerity". view more
26 August 2010
There are just a few weeks are left to get your entry in for the LowCVP 'Low Carbon Technologies for HGVs' competition. Spin-out companies and start-ups are being offered the chance to showcase their innovative low carbon vehicle solutions to the freight sector. view more
18 August 2010
Three manufacturers have launched new electric van models in the last month. Iveco has introduced the EcoDaily Electric van and chassis cab while UK-based ePower Trucks has launched a new 3.5t electric van, the XT320E. Mercedes has also introduced its Vito E-Cell van which is says is the first ex-factory battery electric van. Meanwhile, Iveco reports that interest in its Enhanced Environmentally friendly Vehicle Standards (EEV) is growing. view more
5 August 2010
The Society for Motor Manufacturers and Traders (SMMT) has published a new report that investigates the standardisation of Electric Vehicle charging connections and how the UK automotive industry could be involved future developments. view more
2 August 2010
A report by the Society of Motor Manufacturers and Traders shows that average new car CO2 emissions fell 4.7% in the first half of 2010 to 145.2g/km, compared with the same period in 2009. Meanwhile, registrations of alternatively fuelled cars doubled over the same period.
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