Industry News

2020 was record year as BEVs achieve 6.6% of UK new car sales

Despite the pandemic and a near-30% fall in UK car sales in 2020, battery electric vehicles achieved a record 6.6% of all sales. Combined with plug-in hybrids (PHEVs), more than one-in-ten vehicles sold in the UK in 2020 can be recharged with a plug according to data recently published by the Society of Motor Manufacturers and Traders (SMMT).

McKinsey projects fossil fuel demand will peak by 2029 - ahead of earlier scenarios

McKinsey - one of the world's largest consultancies - says global fossil fuel demand is set to peak by 2029. The company's Global Energy Perspective 2021 report says that the impacts of Covid-19 have permanently shifted energy demand curves and that although demand will likely rebound to 2019 levels by 2023, it will not return to its previous growth path and is likely to reach a global peak before 2030.

Ovo Energy unveils smart tariff for EVs to cut costs, help balance grid

Ovo Energy has announced a new flat fee (6p/kWh) energy tariff, exclusively available to EV users at any time of the day, powered by innovative technology from Kaluza which enables the vehicle to draw power at times when electricity is cheapest. Ovo says that the deal could cut charging costs by as much as 63 percent and also help to balance the electricity grid by reducing demand at peak times, while also cutting the need to invest in new power generation.  

European truck makers promise to phase out IC-engines by 2040

A group of Europe's leading truck manufacturers have promised that they will stop selling vehicles driven by internal combusion engines by 2040. Chief executives of Daimler, Scania, MAN, Volvo, DAF, IVECO and Ford have signed a pledge to phase-out combustion engines and focus on hydrogen, battery technology and “clean fuels.”

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Policy Developments

Scottish Government makes extra £25m available for green buses

A further £25m funding has been made available by the Scottish Government to encourage the adoption of clean, green buses through a second round of the  Scottish Ultra-Low Emission Bus Scheme.

LowCVP News

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

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 publicatieen on of the Government's Transport Decarbonisation Plan next Spring. The deadline for nominations has been extended until 15 Feb.

Events

Transport Energy Network Workshop - 04/02/2021

The recent Transport Energy Network (TEN) highlighted the potential to harness synergies across transport and energy sectors to accelerate progress towards net zero. This workshop aims to explore in more detail areas in which cross- sectoral collaboration could really make a difference. TEN is an initiative from APC, LowCVP and the University of Brighton.

‘Roadmap to Net-Zero’ webinar - 10/02/2021

The APC's ‘Roadmap to Net-Zero’ webinar provides a great opportunity to hear from those who created the Automotive Council Roadmaps & industry experts who are using them to plan future propulsion technology.

Rushlight Show 2021 (virtual) - 10/03/2021

The 12th Rushlight Show is a leading event for cleantech companies and sustainable solutions to meet investors and financiers, corporate customers, government departments, advisers and intermediaries.

Low Carbon Agriculture 2021 - 09/03/2021

Low Carbon Agriculture 2021 is a vibrant new business event for forward thinking farmers, landowners and industry operators. The event will explore ways to address climate change through the generation of renewable energy, the implementation of low carbon technology and best practice in both carbon and environmental land management.

Net Zero Week 14-20 June - 14/06/2021

Net Zero Week will be a national awareness week; a focal point for generating awareness and momentum for businesses and consumers starting the journey to decarbonise, acting as an information hub for those already on their way. It will be an annual event, this year taking place four months before the UK hosts the 26th UN Climate Change Conference of the Parties (COP26) in November 2021 Glasgow.

Upcoming LowCVP Activities

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