Low Carbon Vehicle 2011 will showcase progress to record crowds
The organisers behind next month’s Low Carbon Vehicle 2011 are anticipating record visitor figures to mirror the unprecedented floor space set aside.
Exhibition space has been upped by 40% to cram in over 67 vehicle and infrastructure technology innovators for the fourth annual event which showcases the UK’s capabilities in low carbon vehicle technologies.
Around 3,000 people are expected to show up on 7-8 September when the event sets up residency at its new 40-acre home – Rockingham Motor Speedway in Northamptonshire.
Ford, Nissan and Toyota are just some of the high profile manufacturers set to appear amongst the 100+ stands, with BMW expected to be showcasing its fully electric Mini E conversion.
Visitors and fleet operators eager to cut their emissions will be offered the chance to get behind the wheel of some of the latest low carbon technology and acquire first-hand driving experience of the low carbon vehicles available.
Momentum
Meanwhile, a programme of influential speakers will be led by Mark Prisk, Minister for Business and Enterprise.
Other names lined up include:
- the Rt Hon Lord Paul Drayson (former Minister of state for science and innovation and now Managing Partner in Drayson Racing Technologies LLP),
- Iain Gray (Chief Executive, Technology Strategy Board),
- Jerry Hardcastle (Chair of the Technology Group of the Automotive Council)
- and Michael Hurwitz (Director, Office of Low Emission Vehicles).
Brendan Connor, Chairman of Cenex – the guys behind LCV 2011 – said he was greatly encouraged by the response of the industry to the event.
“The breadth of technologies that will be on display at LCV2011 proves that the UK automotive industry is at the forefront of developing future mobility solutions,” he added.
“It is becoming increasingly apparent that the industry’s first challenge is to advance the technologies – and required infrastructures – to make low carbon vehicles more economic to manufacture and easier to sell. The second challenge is to educate buyers – private, public and commercial – about the range of options available now and in the future.
“LCV2011 is about increasing the momentum in overcoming these challenges and helping exhibitors and delegates – whether manufacturers, technology innovators or end users from the public and private sectors – to do business together.”
For more info and to register your pass, visit lcv2011.co.uk.
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