http://webarchive.nationalarchives.gov.uk/20110130110201/http://www.lowcvp.org.ukThe Low Carbon Vehicle Partnership is an action and advisory group, established in 2003 to takea lead in accelerating the shift to low carbon vehicles and fuels in the UK and tohelp ensure thatUK businesscanbenefit from that shift.en-ukLowCVP 201127/01/2011 08:21:0020http://webarchive.nationalarchives.gov.uk/20110130110201/http://www.lowcvp.org.uk/rss/rss.asp?t=1http://webarchive.nationalarchives.gov.uk/20110130110201/http://www.lowcvp.org.uk/images/rss/lowcvp.gifhttp://webarchive.nationalarchives.gov.uk/20110130110201/http://www.lowcvp.org.ukhttp://webarchive.nationalarchives.gov.uk/20110130110201/http://www.lowcvp.org.uk/news/1554/european-parliament-opens-discussions-on-moving-to-30-carbon-reduction-target/The Environment Commitee of the European Parliament has published a working document which opens discussions on a proposal for the European Union to move to a 2020 carbon emissions reduction target of 30% from the 20% target currently agreed.Sat, 22 Jan 2011 00:00:00http://webarchive.nationalarchives.gov.uk/20110130110201/http://www.lowcvp.org.uk/news/1553/electric-car-grants-programme-begins-as-manufacturers-gear-up-for-production/The Government has begun to issue grants worth up to £5000 to help consumers to purchase plug-in electric and hybrid vehicles. As the scheme began on 1st January, three electric vehicles eligible for the grant were available. At least six further grant-eligible models are expected to be available later this year.Sun, 2 Jan 2011 00:00:00http://webarchive.nationalarchives.gov.uk/20110130110201/http://www.lowcvp.org.uk/news/1541/paris-plans-autolib-electric-car-hire-scheme/Paris has announced plans for the introduction of an innovative electric car scheme, to be introduced in Autumn 2011, which will see 3,000 bubble-shaped battery electric cars stationed at 1,000 self-service hire points across he city and its suburbs.Sat, 18 Dec 2010 00:00:00http://webarchive.nationalarchives.gov.uk/20110130110201/http://www.lowcvp.org.uk/news/1540/feebates-an-effective-policy-tool-for-driving-low-carbon-vehicle-adoption-lowcvp-webinar-view-again/John German of the International Council on Clean Transportation (ICCT) presented findings of the ICCT's study into the effectiveness of 'feebate' schemes at a LowCVP-hosted webinar on 16 December. The webinar and presentation are now available to anyone who missed the live event.Fri, 17 Dec 2010 00:00:00http://webarchive.nationalarchives.gov.uk/20110130110201/http://www.lowcvp.org.uk/news/1537/follow-the-lowcvp-on-twitter/Follow the LowCVP on Twitter and keep up with the latest low carbon vehicle and fuel developments and announcements while on the go. The LowCVP's new Twitter feed is regularly updated and will provide followers with a bite-sized 'heads-up' when there are relevant policy developments, launches, reports, events etc.Thu, 16 Dec 2010 00:00:00http://webarchive.nationalarchives.gov.uk/20110130110201/http://www.lowcvp.org.uk/news/1538/eu-agrees-deal-for-emissions-cuts-from-vans/The European Union has reached a deal which sets emissions limits for the entire van fleet to be reached by 2017 and 2020. Under the agreement, the average new van sold in the EU in 2017 will be required to emit 175g CO2/km or less, and 147g CO2/km in 2020.Thu, 16 Dec 2010 00:00:00http://webarchive.nationalarchives.gov.uk/20110130110201/http://www.lowcvp.org.uk/news/1542/lowcvp-project-activity-update/The LowCVP is working in several key areas to help accelerate the low carbon shift. Current priorities include: low carbon HGVs; local transport authorities and low carbon buses; light commercial and vans purchasing behaviour; car buyer attitudes and behaviour.Wed, 15 Dec 2010 00:00:00http://webarchive.nationalarchives.gov.uk/20110130110201/http://www.lowcvp.org.uk/news/1543/2010-set-to-be-warmest-ever-year-despite-europes-winter-freeze/2010 is set to be the hottest year on record according to leading meteorological organisations, despite the freezing December weather in the UK and Europe. NASA recently released data which showed that November was easily the hottest in the temperature record and that the period December to November 2010 was also the hottest ever recorded. Meanwhile, a new report from leading UK climate scientists says that limiting temperature rise to a 'safe'  two degrees may now be out of reach.Wed, 15 Dec 2010 00:00:00http://webarchive.nationalarchives.gov.uk/20110130110201/http://www.lowcvp.org.uk/news/1535/dft-announces-5k-grant-eligible-electric-vehicles-and-more-plugged-in-places/The Department for Transport has announced nine electric vehicle models which will be eligible for £5,000 grants from January 1 2011. The Government has also announced the successful bidders in the second phase of the 'Plugged-in Places' initiative which will see the introduction of new networks of electric vehicle recharging facilities in selected locations.Tue, 14 Dec 2010 00:00:00http://webarchive.nationalarchives.gov.uk/20110130110201/http://www.lowcvp.org.uk/news/1544/climate-week-one-week-to-show-how-we-can-combat-climate-change-21-to-27-march-2011/Thousands of events and activities, highlighting the positive steps being taken to help combat climate change, are being planned by organisations from every sector for the UK's first Climate Week.Tue, 14 Dec 2010 00:00:00