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14/08/2018
A new study by the Union of Concerned Scientists finds that electric buses operating in all areas of the United States (i.e. under widely varying electricity grid mix) produce lower emissions of greenhouse gases than the diesel or natural gas buses that they replace.
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12/08/2018
The Advanced Propulsion Centre (APC) has announced its 11th funding competition through which £20 million is available to support the development of low carbon propulsion technology.
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10/08/2018
The Government's consultation to advise on the impacts on air quality and emissions of brakes, tyres and road wear will run until 28 September. Responses to the consultation are now being invited. Other consultations on E10 petrol and fuel pump labelling (closes Sept 16) and Future of Mobility (Sept 10).
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08/08/2018
TRL has published interim research investigating the challenges and opportunities involved in transitioning to a secure and sustainable low carbon vehicle fleet. The Energy Technologies Institute (ETI) is investing £5m in the two-and-a-half year Consumers, Vehicles and Energy Integration (CVEI) project which is being delivered by TRL.
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30/07/2018
The Government has opened two calls for evidence - on the future of mobility and on 'last mile' deliveries - as it begins work on how to deliver the greatest benefits from the technological changes which are likely to transform transport in the future.
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25/07/2018
The Low Carbon Vehicle Partnership’s 15th Annual Conference, which took place on July 12 in Westminster, focused on consumers' role in relation to that of producers and policy makers in driving progress towards the objectives outlined in the recently announced ‘Road to Zero' strategy. All the Conference presentations, videos, images and other resources are now available from a dedicated page on the LowCVP's website.
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20/07/2018
As part of a Government drive to reduce greenhouse gases, the Department for Transport has launched a consultation on whether, and how, it should introduce E10 fuel – which contains more bioethanol than traditional petrol – to the UK market.
This would help reduce carbon emissions from petrol vehicles overall, helping the UK meet its climate change targets, and builds on the considerable work that the Low Carbon Vehicle Partnership and its members have done in promoting the use of renewable fuels.
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20/07/2018
Air Quality was top of the agenda at the LowCVP's fifth Low Emission Bus Regional Workshop which took place in Cardiff on 19 July. Presentations focused on current and future emission reduction strategies for bus fleets from Transport for London, Reading Buses and Brighton and Hove Buses.
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19/07/2018
The Automated and Electric Vehicles Bill has completed its Parliamentary process and become an Act. The Act gives central and local government powers to improve electric charge point availability, including ensuring that motorway services are upgraded with plenty of points and allowing mayors to request installations at large fuel retailers in their areas.
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18/07/2018
The National Franchise Dealers Association (NFDA) has called on manufacturers to ensure that they communicate timely and accurate information about the potential implications of the new WLTP test regime after a survey showed widespread confusion amongst dealers. The Worldwide Harmonised Light Vehicle Test Procedure (WLTP) will come into full effect for all new car registrations from September 2018 and replace the New European Driving Cycle (NEDC).
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