Driving Tomorrow's Vehicles Today - inspiring UK car manufacturers display and discuss Electric Vehicle potential
Join ecoConnect as it launches its new technology, investment and procurement group: The Green Transport Business Network in conjunction with specialist energy, climate change and environmental consultancy, AEA and the electric vehicle consortium, EEMS Accelerate.
For those interested in the future of electric vehicle road transport and the government’s efforts to drive innovation, development and investment in this sector, this is a must attend event.
Keynote speech by Robert Llewellyn - Actor, Presenter, Writer and EV Enthusiast
Robert Llewellyn - comedian, actor, presenter; known and loved for his role as the mechanoid ‘Kryten’ in the BBC comedy series, Red Dwarf will deliver the evening's keynote speech.
Robert will help to launch ecoConnect's Green Transport Business Network and touch upon his experiences with electric vehicles during research for his hit on-line series, Fully Charged; about electric vehicles and the Future of Energy.
ecoConnect's Green Transport Business Network
Uniquely positioned in the industry, with top tier speakers and executive networking in an unparalleled atmosphere, this evening introduces and reviews the Technology Strategy Board’s £25 million Ultra Low Carbon Vehicles Demonstrator programme
This is the largest demonstrator trial of its kind in Europe. Taking a specific look at the lessons learned by one of its eight participating consortia, EEMS Accelerate, this forum will bring together leading technologists in the field of EVs, top finance executives, entrepreneurs, innovators, corporates and opinion leaders – key people driving the development of green transport industry policy, technologies and investment in this rapidly expanding market.
Confirmed Panelists Include:
Sujith Kollamthodi - Sustainable Transport Practice Director, AEA
Alan Mercer - EEMS Accelerate Project Director, AEA
Nick Carpenter – Technical Director, Delta Motorsport Ltd.
Trevor Saunders - Head of Special Projects, Ecotricity Group Ltd.
Tim Martin - Chief Executive Officer, The Lightning Car Company Ltd.
Paul Faithfull - Managing Director of Potenza Technology, Consultant to Westfield Sportcars
Forum Topic:
EEMS ACCELERATE
THE ULTRA LOW CARBON VEHICLE DEMONSTRATOR PROGRAMME (ULCVD)
Launched in 2009, the ULCVD was the largest demonstrator trial of its kind in Europe. Its 12 months of real life road trials were undertaken by no fewer than 340 low carbon emissions vehicles. Of the eight participating consortia part funded by the Technology Strategy Board, one stood out as uniquely British: EEMS Accelerate.
A consortium of organisations including AEA, Delta Motorsport, Ecotricity, Lightning Car Company and Westfield Sports Cars. The aims of the EEMS Accelerate programme were to showcase electric vehicles using cutting edge British design and engineering; to motivate British industry to pursue further research and development in electric vehicles and to challenge the preconceptions of electric vehicles held by the general public.
Now at the end of the ULCVD programme and with future plans set firmly in their sights, our panelists will offer attendees an essential insight into the following key topics and answer questions such as:
* How important is it that the government supports the EV industry through initiatives such as the ULCVD programme;
* Key qualitative and quantitative learnings from the ULCVD programme;
* Is ultra low carbon vehicle technology in the UK at a promising stage of development and suitable for everyday use;
* Is the UK well placed to play a competitive role in an emerging global low carbon vehicles market;
* What were the consortium reasons for participating in the ULCVD programme, their subsequent challenges, gains and how do they see the future of EV technology and industry;
* What lessons were learned specifically regarding range extension;
* Comments and pointers regarding the UK’s EV infrastructure;
* Is ultra fast charging the way to go;
* Does EV motor racing have a role to play in the propagation and acceptance of EVs to the wider public.
ATTENDING WILL BE INDUSTRY LEADERS AND INFLUENCERS
o Entrepreneurs & Innovators: Find investors, support, companies seeking solutions.
o Corporations & CSR Executives: Meet technology providers, find partners.
o Institutional, Private Equity, VC and Angel Investors: Evaluate new investment trends.
o Public Officials/Political Leaders: Engage with key policy-affecting issues.
o Local Authorities: Connect to green industry business
o Law, accountancy, project management firms: Find future cleantech clients.
o NGOs & Environmental Trade Associations: Add your voice to the dialogue.
o Specialist Media: Hear the issues and stories shaping this exciting industry. THIS EVENT WILL SELL OUT QUICKLY - EARLY BOOKING IS ESSENTIAL!
Green Transport Business Network and executive networking evening
