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The world is warming as a direct result of a rising concentration of greenhouse gases in the atmosphere. The rate of change began as significant, has become alarming and is simply unsustainable in the long-term.
Even if emissions peak in 2015 and decrease rapidly at around 3% every year after that, there may only be a 50:50 chance of keeping global temperature rise below 2°C*. Above 2 °C the effects become more unpredictable; there’s a higher risk of breaching ‘tipping points’ and dangerous climate change could occur. In any scenario, higher temperatures and more violent weather events – storms, floods and droughts – are expected.
Transport contributes around a quarter of man-made emissions and the sector’s share has grown. The accelerated introduction of low carbon vehicles and fuels is a vital part of the drive to avoid dangerous climate change.
“Transport is fundamental to our economy and quality of life. But it can also have adverse impacts on the environment we all share. That is why putting Britain on the path to a low carbon future is one of my key priorities as Transport Secretary.
Building a greener future means ensuring that low carbon travel is a genuine and attractive option. This entails government action on many fronts, from helping drivers make informed decisions about the emissions of the vehicles they buy to supporting the manufacture and purchase of electric and ultra-low carbon vehicles.
All of us, not just government, have a duty to champion low carbon technology and behaviour to help this country meet its ambitious, but essential, climate change obligations. And that’s why I value the work of the LowCVP and the contribution it makes in this crucial area of our national lives.
Lord Andrew Adonis Secretary of State for Transport
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* Source: The Met Office
The LowCVP is a partnership of over 350 organisations – stakeholders at the forefront of initiatives to reduce carbon emissions from road vehicles – set up to accelerate the uptake of low carbon vehicle and fuel technologies. The Partnership’s main objectives are to:
• Develop initiatives to promote sales and supply of low carbon vehicles and fuels
• Provide input and advice on government policy
• Provide a forum for stakeholders to share knowledge and information
• Ensure that UK motor, fuel and related businesses are best placed to capitalise on the opportunities in the low carbon markets of the future
• Contribute to the achievement of UK government targets for road transport carbon reductions.
LowCVP membership by sector
Other 4%NGO 5%
Research 14%
Public Sector 8%
Transport Operator 8%Automotive Industry
40%
Energy Industry 21%
“The LowCVP is a unique organisation which is effective in bringing stakeholders with widely differing perspectives together. It helps to identify common challenges and roadblocks to the roll-out of low carbon vehicles and fuels, to deliver consensus-based solutions and to drive progress towards the low carbon transition for road transport.”
Prof Neville Jackson, Group Technology Director, Ricardo UK Ltd and Chair of the LowCVP Board of Trustees
351 members organisations
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In spring 2009, the LowCVP became a not-for-profit company limited by guarantee, owned by its members. The organisation is applying for charitable status.
(As at 31 July 2009)
www.lowcvp.org.uk/mission-and-objectives.asp
“The LowCVP has been active and effective in the discussions leading to a change in policy on bus support. Revisions to the Bus Service Operators’ Grant will help promote the adoption of low carbon buses. The new Green Bus Fund will be even more significant and the LowCVP has been prominent in its development.”
Adrian Wickens, Volvo Bus Product Planning Manager
Progress through partnershipNew and improved vehicle and fuel technologies can radically reduce the environmental impact of road transport. The LowCVP works to transform the market in favour of low carbon vehicles and fuels to reduce greenhouse gas emissions from road transport.
Stimulating markets for new technologyCreating the conditions in which new markets for low carbon technologies can successfully develop and, in doing so, helping to ensure that UK industry benefits from the low carbon transition.
Encouraging consumer demandThe market for low carbon, fuel efficient vehicles is immature. Vehicle running costs and environmental concerns have risen in importance but remain relatively low priorities for most new car buyers. Encouraging consumer demand for low carbon vehicles and fuels is essential in the drive to reduce emissions.
NoTABLE AChiEVEMENTS
• 2005: Oversight of the successful establishment of Cenex – Centre of Excellence for low carbon and fuel cell technologies
• 2005: Successful launch and roll-out of new car fuel economy label.
• Since 2005: Promotion of innovation in policy, advertising and technology via competition ‘Challenges’
• 2006–08: Led the development of the world’s first carbon and sustainability reporting scheme for biofuels, adopted by the Government under the RTFO.
• 2007–08: Research to enhance understanding of car buyers’ behaviour and motivations informed Government’s ‘Act on CO2’ campaign and led to LowCVP involvement (2009)
• 2008–09: Successful engagement with Government in the development of new policy initiatives:
– Low Carbon Transport Innovation Strategy
– Removal of barriers to adoption of greener buses
• 2009: New car label now displayed in over 90% of dealerships. Extension underway to used car dealers.
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Join the LowCVPIf your organisation makes a contribution to the UK’s move to low carbon vehicles and fuels and agrees with the LowCVP’s membership principles and commitments (see page 11), you are welcome to apply to be a member of the Partnership.
Members pay a modest annual contribution (variable depending on an organisation’s sector and size, as below) or make an equivalent ‘in-kind’ contribution.
Your organisation can demonstrate leadership and serious intent to help deliver a low carbon future by joining the LowCVP.
For more information on membership visit the website: www.lowcvp.org.uk/about
Or email the LowCVP via: [email protected]
LoWCVP MEMBERS BENEfiT fRoM:
• The chance to demonstrate leadership in the battle against climate change
• Taking forward concerns and ideas to a wider, more influential group
• Access to government and EU officials through working group meetings and other communications
• Influence in the direction of low carbon policy, programmes and regulations
• Privileged access to the LowCVP’s wide range of information sources and to the website ‘members area’
• Significant networking opportunities with leading motor, fuels and environment organisations as well as government
• Discounted access to a wide range of conferences, seminars and other events
• Privileged access to the LowCVP’s member database
• The ability to advertise relevant jobs and events, opinions or other activities to a wide audience at no cost.
LowCVP Member Contributions*
Size of organisationand turnover
Annual fee or value ofin-kind contribution**
Large Companies (>£50m)
£2,500
Medium companies (£1.5m – £50m)
£500
Small companies (<£1.5m )
£125
Public sector & academic
£125
Not-for-profit £50
* Special arrangements for members of SMMT.** Equivalent or ‘in-kind’ contributions are possible by agreement.
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add2 Ltd
Accelerate
ACFO Ltd
ADP Ltd
Advanced Research Associates Ltd
Advantage West Midlands
AEA Technology
AHDB-HGCA
Air Products
Airmax Developments
Aixam Mega Limited
Alexander Dennis
Allied Vehicles Ltd
Allison Transmission
Armstrong Nisbet Ltd
Arriva
Arrk Technical Services Ltd
Artemis Intelligent Power Ltd.
Arun Autogas
Arval PHH
Ashton Consultancy Ltd
Aston University
Astra Vehicle Technologies Ltd
Atkins Transport Management
Authentic Solutions
Automobile Association Ltd
Automotive PR
Automotive Products Driveline Technology Ltd
AVL UK Ltd
Axeon Plc
Axon Automotive Ltd
Azure Dynamics
B
Bayer CropScience
Be Smart
Beta Technology
Bio Engine Technology Ltd
Biofuels Corporation PLC
Biofuels Matters
Biofuels Northern Ireland Ltd.
Bio-power (UK) Ltd
Bioroute
Biotech Services Ltd.
Department for Business Innovation & Skills
Blooming Futures
BMW UK Ltd
BOC Group
BP
Bridgegreen Environmental Finance Ltd
British Association for Biofuels and Oils (BABFO)
British Sugar Plc
British Vehicle Rental and Leasing Association (BVRLA)
Brunel University
Bryte Energy Ltd
Buying Force Ltd
BVRLA
C
C Ris Energy
C2F
Capoco Design Ltd
Caravan Club
Carbon Footprint Ltd
Carbon Trust
Cargill Plc
Carmen Data Ltd
Carplus
Caterpillar
Cenex
Ceres Power Ltd
CH Jones Key Gas Ltd
ChemEcol Ltd
Chive Fuels Limited
City of Westminster
Clean Air Power Ltd
ClearZones
CMP Batteries
CNG Services Ltd
CO2ST
Comcar.co.uk (by Carmen Data Limited)
Commercial Group
Commercial Move Management Ltd
Comp Air UK Ltd
Confederation of British Industry
Confederation of Passenger Transport
Connaught Engineering Limited
Controlled Power Technologies
Cooperative Group (CWS) Ltd
Corus Strip Products UK
Cosworth Racing Ltd
Courier Systems
Coventry City Council
Cranfield University
Cummins Engine Company Ltd
Cummins Westport
D
DaimlerChrysler UK Ltd
Datron Technology Ltd
BoARD of TRUSTEES
Prof Neville Jackson Group Technology Director, Ricardo UK Ltd is the Chair of the Board of Trustees
Prof Abigail Bristow Professor of Transport Studies, Loughborough University
Andy Eastlake Head of Laboratories, Millbrook
Brendan Connor Chair, CENEX
Darran Messem Vice President Fuel Development, Shell
Graham Smith Senior Vice President, External Affairs, Toyota Motor Europe
Joe Greenwell Chair, Ford of Great Britain
John Lewis Director General, BVRLA
Jonathan Nash Managing Director, Saab GB
Prof Julia King Vice Chancellor, Aston University
Lord Jamie Borwick Chair, Modec UK
Neil Scales Chief Executive and Director General, Mersey Travel
Olly Macé Technology Manager, BP Biofuels
Phillip Sellwood Chief Executive, Energy Saving Trust
Shona Johnstone Cambridgeshire County Council
Tom Delay Chief Executive, Carbon Trust
observers
Jane Whewell Director, Automotive Unit, Dept of Business, Innovation and Skills
Victoria Hodkinson-Gibbs Deputy Head, Cleaner Fuels and Vehicles Division, Department for Transport
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David Lemon Consultants
Davita Plc
De Montfort University
DEFRA
Delta Motorsport
Department for Energy and Climate Change
Department for Transport
Drivelectric Ltd
E
East of England Development Agency
EAST Project
ECC Infracharge Ltd
Ecolane
Ecomotion PR Ltd
Ecovector Consultants
EEMS
Elsbett Ltd
EMDA
EMP
Energy and Environment Consultants
Energy Saving Trust
Energy Solutions
Energy Technology Services
English Nature
Ensus
Environment Transport Association
Environmental Industries Commission
Environmental Agency
Environmental Partnerships Ltd
Environmental Protection UK
Environmental Transport Systems Ltd
EPSRC
Eternal Fuels
European Advance Lead Acid Battery Consortium
European Fuel Oxygenates Association
EV Network
EVO Electric Ltd
Evoasis
Evobus UK Ltd
ExxonMobil Petroleum & Chemical
f
Faraday Advance Partnership
FCL Commodities
FIA Foundation for the Automobile and Society
Fiat Group Automobiles UK
Finck Consulting Ltd.
First Group Ltd
FiveBarGate
Fleet Audits Ltd
Flybrid Systems LLP
FM Conway
Ford Motor Co Ltd
FP7 Surface Transport NCP
Fraikin
Freight Transport Association
Friends of the Earth
Fuel Cells UK
Futuretecfuels Ltd
G
Gasrec Ltd.
GE Commercial Finance Fleet Services
Geo-Tech Resources Ltd
Global Biofuels Supplies
Global Insight Ltd
Go BioFuels Ltd
Go-Ahead Group
GoinGreen
Good Energy Ltd
Graymatter Ltd
Green Bean Energy
Greenergy Fuels Ltd
Greenfuel Company Ltd
Greenspeed
Greenstone Carbon Management
GreenUrban Technologies Ltd
Group Lotus Plc
Guildford Borough Council
h
HGen
Highbury Ltd
Highways Agency
HIL Tech Developments Ltd
Hitachi Capital Vehicle Solutions
HM Customs and Excise
HM Treasury
Honda UK Ltd
HPI Ltd
Hubbard Products ltd
Hug Engineering Ltd
Hugh Frost Design Ltd
Hull & East Yorkshire Hospitals NHS Trust
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IAM Motoring Trust
Ilmor Engineering Ltd
Imise Ltd
Imperial College London
INEOS Chlor Ltd
Infinergy Energy
Innoval Technology
Institute for European Environmental Policy (IEEP)
“Institute of Biotechnology, Cambridge”
Institute of Public Policy Research (IPPR)
Integral Nature Ltd.
Intelligent Energy Ltd
Iveco Ltd
J
Jaguar Land Rover
John Lewis Partnership
Johnson Matthey plc
JouleVert Limited
K
KleenAir Systems
Knibb, Gormezano & Partners
Kyoto Fuel Technologies Ltd.
L
Lex Transfleet Ltd
Leyland Trucks
LHR Express Car Ltd/Qdell
Libralato Holdings Ltd
Ligno Synthetics
Lincolnshire County Council
Lithium Force
Lloyds TSB Autolease
Local Government Association (LGA)
London Hire Ltd
Loughborough University
LP Gas Association
LTC ltd
Lubrizol Ltd
Luxfer Group
Lysanda Ltd
M
Ma Innovation Ltd
MacPherson Motor Company
Maes Anturio Ltd
MAHLE Powertrain Ltd
Marc Zuta & Co.
MAST Carbon Automotive Ltd
Masternaut UK Ltd
Menard Engineering Ltd
Merseytravel
Microcab Industries Ltd
Millbrook Proving Ground Ltd
MIRA Ltd.
Modec Limited
Motability
MPower Batteries Ltd
N
Narrow Vehicle Research Institute
National Farmers’ Union (NFU)
National Non-Food Crop Centre (NNFCC)
National Society For Clean Air and Environmental and Environmental Protection
Natural Gas Vehicle Association
Neste Oil Corporation
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Newbus Technology Ltd
NexxtDrive Ltd
NICE Car Company
Nissan Technical Centre Europe Ltd
Northwest Regional Development Agency
Noyle Fleet Solutions
o
Olympic Delivery Authority
Organic Power Ltd
Origo Industries
Ove Arup & Partners Ltd
OXERA Ltd
Oxonica Agency Ltd
P
Palmer PR
Park and Power
Perkins Engines Co Ltd
Petroplus Refining and Marketing Ltd
PI Technology
PML Flightlink Ltd
Policy Studies Institute
Potenza Technology Limited
Powertrain and Vehicle Research Centre
Powertrain Technologies Ltd
Premoco Carbon Reduction
Provecta Car Plan Ltd
PRS Environmental
PSA Peugeot Citroën
Q
Qinetiq
Quantum Mechanics Ltd
Quest Automotive
R
R2Powertrain
RAC Foundation
Renault UK Ltd
Renew Biofuels Ltd.
Renewable Energy Association
Retail Motor Industry Federation
Ricardo Consulting Engineers
Richard Armitage Transport Consultancy
Road Haulage Association (RHA)
Robert Gordon University
Royal Agricultural College
Royal Society for the Protection of Birds (RSPB)
Royce Rolls Ltd
Rozone Ltd.
S
Saab GB
SAIC Motor UK Technical Centre Ltd.
SBGI
Scania GB Ltd
Sciotech Projects Ltd
Scottish Enrionment Protection Agency
Scottish Executive
Shell International Ltd
Shiply Ltd
Society of Motor Manufacturers and Traders Limited (SMMT)
Sundance Renewables
Sustainable Energy Action (SEA)
Sustainable Transport Solutions
Suzuki
Symonds Group Ltd
T
TallOil
Tanfield Group plc
TEC Ltd
Tech2Reality Ltd
TechExec Ltd
Technology Strategy Board
Tesco.com
Tml Precision Engineering Ltd
TMO Renewables Ltd
Tom Swinburn
Tony Fitch
Total Fina Elf UK Ltd
Toyota Motor Europe
Traction Technology Ltd
Trafficmaster Plc
Transport & Travel Research Ltd
Transport for London (TfL)
Transtech Consultancy Services Limited
Travel West Midlands
Tristar World Chauffeur Services
U
UK Petroleum Industry Association (UKPIA)
UKLPG
UMIST
University of Birmingham
University of Glamorgan
University of Sheffield
University of Strathclyde
University of Sussex
University of the West of England
V
Valeo
Vauxhall Motors
VE Power
Vectrix
Venson Automotive Solutions Ltd
Venture Automotive Limited
Veolia Water UK PLC
Vireol plc
Visteon UK Ltd
Voith Turbo
Volkswagen Group
Voller Energy Group plc
Volvo Truck & Bus Ltd
W
Warwick Manufacturing Group
WDL Ltd
We Are Futureproof
Welsh Development Agency
Wessex Biofuels
West Country Vending Service Ltd
Westminster Consortium
Wheb Ventures Ltd
WhizzGo Europe Limited
Wright Group
Z
ZEmotive
Zeroshift
Zytec Ltd
Membership list correct as at 31 July 2009
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The LowCVP website provides a central resource including a regularly updated news channel. The website carries all the latest information on low carbon vehicles and fuels. In addition there are events listings, an extensive library of reports, images and other resources. The members area allows Partnership members to access meeting agendas, working papers and minutes.
On the website’s home page, users can sign up to a free monthly e-newsletter which provides all the latest national and international news
on low carbon vehicles and fuels and the latest Partnership developments.
The LowCVP runs a high profile annual conference – one of the leading green transport events of the year – as well as a range of other seminars, webinars and other collaborative events to keep members up-to-date with news and policy developments. Members enjoy preferential access and discounted rates for these events.
Visit the website: www.lowcvp.org.uk
The LowCVP was established in January 2003 with support from the Department for Transport (DfT) and the Department for Business, Innovation and Skills (BIS, then DTI). The Partnership also raises funds through membership fees, events and sponsorships. It is guided by a Board of Trustees which gives strategic direction.
LowCVP members participate through the Partnership’s Working Groups which formulate and develop initiatives. There are currently working groups concerned with:
• Buses
• Passenger Cars
• Fuels
• Commercial Vehicles
• Innovation
The work programme is agreed by members, delivered through the Working Groups and overseen by the Members Council.
The LowCVP Secretariat manages the day-to-day activities of the Partnership. The Managing Director, Greg Archer, leads the Secretariat.
For information on how to join the LowCVP, please see page 5.
“Cutting carbon has rapidly risen up the motor industry’s agenda in recent years. The partnership approach is an effective means of developing practical initiatives and policies to reduce emissions.”
Joe Greenwell, Chairman, ford of Britain. President, SMMT and LowCVP Board member
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Top: Prof Neville Jackson, LowCVP Chair Bottom: LowCVP Annual Conference 2009
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LowCVP members agree that: 1. Climate change is an urgent problem requiring greenhouse gas emissions to be substantially reduced locally and globally within a timescale that limits the risk of serious impacts
2. Road transport is an important source of greenhouse gas emissions and must make a significant contribution to reducing its emissions through a combination of improved vehicle technology, use of alternative fuels and responsible vehicle use
3. Government, industry and other stakeholders share responsibility for accelerating the supply of, and demand for, low carbon vehicles and fuels
4. The UK should seek to provide leadership to the international community by demonstrating how to achieve a sustainable pathway to a low carbon future and thereby stimulate opportunities for UK-based businesses
5. Working through a multi-stakeholder partnership is an effective means of accelerating the passage to a low carbon future.
Members further commit that they will: 1. Through their activities encourage the supply of, or demand for, lower carbon automotive technologies, vehicles or fuels
2. Collaborate constructively with other LowCVP members to develop the market for low carbon vehicles or fuels
3. Support relevant Partnership activities through providing funding, staff resources or other appropriate assistance commensurate with the resources of their organisation
4. Inspire, innovate and lead the development of the market for low carbon automotive solutions by sharing learning and experience when appropriate
5. Promote their participation in LowCVP and actively support its mission and aims through appropriate channels.
Boris Johnson, the Mayor of London, speaking at the LowCVP Annual Conference 2009
Membership of the Partnership is dependent upon complying with these broad principles and commitments and making an annual membership contribution.
“The LowCVP provides a forum for members to openly discuss and debate important issues effecting transport that will shape future policy.”
Blake Ludwig, Managing Director of environmental campaign group ‘We are futureproof’
Low Carbon Vehicle Partnership 83 Victoria Street London SW1H 0HW
Tel: +44 (0)20 3178 7859 Fax: +44 (0)20 3008 6180
Email: [email protected] Web: www.lowcvp.org.uk