Policy Developments

Energy White Paper sets out how Net Zero future will be powered

The Government has published the first Energy White Paper in thirteen years, setting out how the UK will attempt to recover from the Covid-19 pandemic and set a course for net zero emissions by 2050.

HM Treasury review says tackling climate change could benefit economy - make UK leader in clean technologies

HM Treasury has published a Net Zero Review which is describes as an 'interim report to inform the next steps in the green transition'. Government says it is the first of its kind from a finance ministry anywhere in the world. The Review says that the transition could boost - or only slighly damage - the economy. It also flags up the challenge of the loss of revenue to the exchequer arising from the move to electric vehicles.

Scottish Government announces £120m fund for zero emission buses, 20% cut in car travel in climate plan

The Scottish Government has announced plans to reduce the number of miles travelled by car by 20% by 2030 as well as to 'phasing out the need for new petrol and diesel cars and vans by 2030' in line with the UK Committee on Climate Change recommendations. 

Reports & Studies

T&E report focuses on decarbonisation of freight sector

A new study by Brussels-based NGO Transport & Environment (T&E) says that sales of new diesel lorries will need to be phased out during the 2030s if the UK is to reach its net zero-emission target for 2050. It advocates the use of battery electric vehicles for urban and regional deliveries and for long haul, the use of an overhead catenary infrastructure to recharge batteries. It suggests that renewable hydrogen could also be an option for long haul applications.

Industry News

Blyth selected as site for UK's first battery 'gigaplant'

Blyth in Northumberland has been selected by Britishvolt as the site of the UK's first battery gigaplant. The planned £2.6bn total investment would be one of the UK's largest ever industrial investments and the largest in NE England since the arrival of Nissan in 1984. It is expected to provide 3,000 skilled jobs and up to 5,000 more in the wider supply chain.

LowCVP News

LowCVP inviting new Board member nominations as it enters next phase of the drive for zero

LowCVP is inviting nominations for senior stakeholders to stand for election to the Partnership's Board of Directors. New Board members will join at a critical phase as the Partnership repositions itself to support the increased pace of transport decarbonisation, after the UK commitment to Net Zero by 2050 and as we approach the publication of the Government's Transport Decarbonisation Plan next Spring. The deadline for nominations is December 23.

LowCVP is recruiting! Graduate project officer/s needed.

LowCVP is recruiting to fill the role of graduate project officer (potentially two roles). The ideal candidate/s will be a dynamic and enthusiastic individual with a genuine interest in both transport and the environment. 

Other News

LowCVP member E4tech recruiting sustainable transport consultants

LowCVP member, International energy and sustainability strategy consultancy E4tech is recruiting four consultants in areas connected with sustainable transport. 

Events

ITT Hub - Innovation & Technology in Transport - 30/06/2021

ITT Hub 2020 will bring together all the latest thinking and technological developments which are already reshaping the transport and logistics landscape.  A conference space, indoor exhibition and outdoor experiential areas all in one place, for the very first time. The LowCVP is an event partner and supporter of the ITT Hub.

Fully Charged Live 2021 - 18/06/2021

Fully Charged OUTSIDE will take place at Farnborough International on the 18th, 19th & 20th June 2021. The organisers say that the 2021 show will be better and bigger with more visitor attractions and more exhibits than ever before in a safe outdoor environment.

Upcoming LowCVP Activities

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