LowCVP Press Releases

142 press releases found  [Displaying 1 to 10]

• LowCVP calls for clarity and consistency on EV running costs – key to unlocking cleaner vehicle market

  01/10/2019

  New research by the Low Carbon Vehicle Partnership (LowCVP) finds that better understanding of the running costs and total costs of vehicle ownership on the part of private car buyers could significantly boost the market for cleaner, low carbon vehicles. The work was carried out as part of a collaboration with the finance and leasing sector to highlight potential savings.

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• First pollution-busting SCR retrofit solution for trucks accredited under CVRAS Scheme

  26/09/2019

  The first selective catalytic reduction (SCR) retrofit solution for conventional heavy goods vehicles has been accredited under the UK’s Clean Vehicle Retrofit Accreditation Scheme (CVRAS), ahead of the introduction of Clean Air Zones in Birmingham and Leeds in 2020. 

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• LowCVP calls for closer integration of life cycle assessment to inform technology choices

  04/09/2019

  As electric vehicles start to become mainstream and the contribution of renewable energy to the electricity grid grows, by 2030 over 70% of CO2 emissions from typical new road vehicles could arise during the production – rather than use – phase of the life cycle of a typical vehicle.

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• Conference highlights priorities beyond electrification needed to deliver ‘net zero’ climate targets for road transport

  08/07/2019

  Partnership also announces new, comprehensive work programme to lay the foundations and build evidence base for progress.

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• Report highlights growth prospects for Powered Light Vehicles in the UK

  26/06/2019

  A new study from the Low Carbon Vehicle Partnership identifies the potential for Powered Light Vehicles (PLVs) to play a significant role in providing lower impact mobility for UK citizens in the future, particularly in urban areas...

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• LowCVP publishes new resources to help vehicle operators tackle air pollution on Clean Air Day

  20/06/2019

  To coincide with National Clean Air Day, the Low Carbon Vehicle Partnership (LowCVP) has published a Clean Vehicle Retrofit Technology Guide to highlight the role that the wide range of retrofit technologies can play in improving air quality by cleaning up the existing vehicle fleet. 

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• LowCVP response to announcement that UK will set Net Zero emissions target in law

  12/06/2019

  LowCVP Managing Director Andy Eastlake's response to the Prime Minister's announcement that a 'Net Zero' greenhouse gas emissions target will be set into law.

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• New van technologies guide to help cut fuel cost, emissions and climate impact

  30/04/2019

  The Low Emission Van Guide, intended for use by van buyers, fleet managers and procurement leaders, provides an overview of low emission vans, the alternative fuels and technologies that can be used as well as providing advice on fleet management best practice.

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• Government provides £1m funding to expand clean air retrofit solutions

  14/02/2019

  The Government has committed almost £1m funding support to three vehicle retrofit technology suppliers to accredit technologies for cutting polluting emissions from a wider range of vehicle types. 

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• Buses lead the way on the ‘Road to Zero’

  06/02/2019

  The LowCVP welcomes the announcement of the winners of the latest round of Ultra-Low Emission Bus funding which will provide £48m support for 263 ultra-low emission vehicles.

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