Posted on: July 18, 2016
The Low Carbon Vehicle Partnership (LowCVP) has announced its shortlist for this year’s Low Carbon Champion Awards, which will be presented during the Cenex Low Carbon Vehicle Show (LCV 2016) in September.
The awards recognise manufacturers and suppliers that have significantly driven forward developments in lower carbon vehicles and fuels, helping to reduce road transport emissions.
Now in its sixth year, the awards ceremony will be held at a dinner taking place at the MK Dons Stadium, Milton Keynes, on Wednesday 14 September.
The ‘Grand Prix’ sponsor of the Low Carbon Champions Awards is Millbrook Proving Ground, which also plays host to the two-day LCV2016 event.
Andy Eastlake, LowCVP MD, said, “It has been another year of significant progress in decarbonising UK road transport from the point of view of both technology and uptake. LowCVP is at the centre of this exciting industry and we look forward to celebrating the UK’s continued leadership in this vital area.”
Iveco, the sole CV manufacturer to appear on the overall Manufacturer of the Year shortlist, is recognised for its move towards using CNG and other alternative fuels, while the shortlist for Low Carbon Heavy Duty Vehicle Manufacturer of the Year includes bus manufacturers Alexander Dennis and BYD Europe, plus Scania Great Britain.
A full list of shortlisted entrants appears below:
Low Carbon Car / Van Manufacturer of the Year
BMW, Iveco, Mitsubishi Motors, Nissan, Tesla, Toyota GB
Low Carbon Heavy Duty Vehicle Manufacturer of the Year
Alexander Dennis, BYD Europe, Scania Great Britain
Low Carbon Vehicle Operator of the Year
Alphabet, Bibby Distribution, First Bus, John Lewis Partnership
Low Carbon Fuel Initiative of the Year
Argent Energy, CNG Fuels and National Grid Gas Distribution, ITM Power
2016 Award for Low Carbon Innovation by an SME
Microcab, Riversimple, Tevva Motors
Low Carbon Road Transport Initiative of the Year
Addison Lee, Gnewt Cargo, H2 Aberdeen, Reading Buses
2016 Outstanding Low Carbon Publication or Report
Cambridge Econometrics, EA Technology, Element Energy, Element Energy & the International Council on Clean Transportation (ICCT)
There will also be special awards to the Outstanding Individual in Promoting Low Carbon Transport, along with the event’s ‘Grand Prix’ award for Outstanding Achievement in Low Carbon Transport.