MC-P-09-04 New Membership Applications This paper lists new members that the Members Council is asked to consider as new members of LowCVP. The following organisations have applied to be owner members (Partners) of LowCVP and were not previous members. Each has been recommended for membership by the Managing Director and formal approval, or otherwise, is sought from the Members Council. Aixam Mega Limited Arun Autogas Ltd – subject to agreeing membership contribution Astra Vehicle Technologies Automotive PR Bryte Energy Ltd Confederation of British Industry Connaught Engineering Limited Davita PLC East of England Development Agency ECC Infracharge Ltd Ecolane Ltd Ecomotion PR Ltd Energy and Environment Consultants Evoasis FIA Foundation for the Automobile and Society Fiat Group Automobiles UK FiveBarGate Consultants Ltd Good Energy Ltd Leyland Trucks Ligno Synthetics Lithium Force Ma Innovation Ltd Northwest Regional Development Agency Palmer PR Powertrain and Vehicle Research Centre R2 Powertrain Richard Armitage Transport Consultancy Suzuki The Caravan Club Venture Automotive Limited ZEmotive 1 Annex Aixam Mega Limited Vehicle manufacturer Annual membership contribution - Paying a membership subscription Working Groups - Passenger Cars Aixam Mega Ltd is the UK subsidiary of Aixam Mega France. It is one of the largest suppliers of electric vehicles to the UK through the sales of Mega City electric city cars through Nice Car Company (part of our group) and through the sales of the Mega range of electric commercial and utility vehicles. We are working as part of the London Electric Vehicle Partnership, and are actively working with many UK companies and Government bodies to increase and develop the use of electric vehicles. Arun Auto Gas Other automotive industry (Gaseous fuel vehicle converter) Annual membership contribution – Paying a membership contribution Working Groups - Passenger Cars, Bus 11 yr as gaseous fuel vehicle converter, retailer of alternative fuelled ready to run vehicles, AAG performs business fleet environmentally audits. Astra Vehicle Technologies Ltd Conventional fuel supplier (Emission control technologies) Annual membership contribution - Paying a membership subscription Working Groups - Passenger Cars, Innovation Undertake collaborative academic/industry research activities for the development of innovative emission control products which reduce CO2 in addition to regulated pollutant emissions from diesel fuelled vehicle types. Automotive PR Other automotive industry (Automotive PR consultancy) Annual membership contribution - Paying a membership subscription Working Groups - Passenger Cars, Fuels, Innovation, Bus Automotive PR provides specialist PR services to the motor industry in the UK and globally. Among our clients are those involved in the production of cars, vans, trucks and buses, and as an organisation, we recognise the imperative to move towards low carbon vehicles across all these segments. We also work with many Tier 1 suppliers, who are working with manufacturers to produce the next generation materials and technologies for low carbon vehicles. Rather than focusing on creating hype or spin, we pride ourselves on dedication to communicating accurate and worthy messages on behalf of our clients. For clients working in 2 the low carbon vehicle sector, we know it is critical to explain how and why their solutions work and to create a culture of clear, useful and truthful information. Our previous and current clients directly involved in low carbon vehicles include Tesla, which manufactures an all-electric sports car; Optare, which has produced an all-electric bus; Bosch, which produces stop-start and micro hybrid systems; Corus, Connaught Engineering, GreenChem, Axeon and Valence Technology. We are continually approaching companies operating in the low carbon vehicle sector, offering our services in assisting them in communicating their activities including in North America and China, where we have Automotive PR representatives. The views of Automotive PR and its staff are expressed through our regularly updated blog. Read by our clients, as well as figures across the industry, our blogs includes pieces on the importance of alternative fuels, energy and improving air quality; as well as the benefits of carbon offsetting and critiques of government policy. We have also addressed the advantages of smaller, more fuel-efficient vehicles including electric cars and have encouraged the use of car clubs, one of which Automotive PR is a member. Our company newsletter is circulated to around 500 clients, journalists and industry contacts, and the most recent issue talked about our commitment to pursue a green strategy. Whilst we are always careful to minimise our carbon footprint wherever possible, the most recent development is that we are investigating the benefits of using a government-approved offsetting scheme. Bryte Energy Ltd Other fuel supplier (hydrogen and synfuels) Annual membership contribution - Paying a membership subscription Working Groups - Passenger Cars, Fuels, Innovation, Bus Bryte Energy offers engineering consultancy in low-carbon energy systems, including the production of hydrogen using renewable energy and the implementation of infrastructure for low-carbon vehicles. Bryte Energy undertakes strategic studies of low-carbon energy and transport markets using unique, proprietary analysis methodologies. Bryte Energy advises on low-carbon technology development, particularly electrolysers for hydrogen fuel production, but also 'smart' battery chargers and carbon-neutral liquid fuel production. Confederation of British Industry Other non-governmental organisation (Business Association) Annual membership contribution - Paying a membership subscription Working Groups - Innovation The CBI Climate Change team are actively engaged in helping businesses and government to accelerate the shift to a low carbon economy. Though reports, briefings and events we aim to encourage policies which can help the transport sector achieve the cuts necessary to meet our climate change obligations up to and beyond 2020. Our Climate Change Board has also made commitments to audit and reduce emissions from their company car fleets. Connaught Engineering Limited Component systems supplier Annual membership contribution - Paying a membership subscription Working Groups - Innovation 3 Connaught Engineering's HYBRID+ System is the world's first commercially available retro fit hybrid system that provides fleet users with a cost effective way to reduce carbon emissions and fuel usage whilst retaining the operational performance of their fleet. Tested in a government approved emissions facility at Millbrook, in Bedfordshire, the HYBRID+ system reduced the fuel consumption and CO2 emissions on a Ford Transit nearly 25% in the T2 City Drive Cycle. HYBRID+ uses regenerative braking/declaration to charge super capacitors, and this stored energy is then used to assist the diesel engine during acceleration. This system uses well proven components in an innovative and patented manner so that all light commercial vans can cut their exhaust emissions by up to 25%. The system is now available for RWD Ford Transit; systems for FWD Transits; Mercedes Sprinters and VW Crafters will be available for trial orders in 12-14 weeks. For further details please contact Geoff Matthews or Bob Austin. Davita PLC Cars (Taxi operator) Annual membership contribution – Paying a membership subscription Working Groups - Innovation, Bus Davita PLC is currently engaged in finalising the development of an all electric taxi and private hire service. East of England Development Agency (EEDA) Other public sector (Regional Economic Development Agency) Annual membership contribution - Paying a membership subscription Working Groups - Passenger Cars, Fuels, Innovation EEDA is, through its Cleantech Innovation Programme for the East of England, building upon the significant regional strengths in low carbon vehicles. This is in response to the twin challenges of climate change and the economic downturn. Taking account of current pressures facing the automotive industry, EEDA is in the process of developing a low carbon vehicle project which will deliver regional economic benefits whilst contributing to national and global reductions in carbon emissions due to transportation. ECC Infracharge Ltd, Other automotive industry (electric vehicle infrastructure supplier) Annual membership contribution - Paying a membership subscription Working Groups - Fuels, Innovation ECC Infracharge produces a number of solutions for on Street electric vehicle charging. Ecolane Ltd Consultant Annual membership contribution - Paying a membership subscription Working Groups - Passenger Cars, Innovation 4 Ecolane provides independent advice on how to reduce the environmental impact of road transport through the promotion of low carbon vehicles. The company's consultancy services include: Green Fleet Reviews, life cycle assessments (LCAs) of low carbon vehicles, vehicle emissions audits (CO2, NOx), car consumer attitude surveys, analysis of vehicle purchasing behaviour, and modelling the impacts of new systems of vehicle taxation. Ecolane's director is Dr Ben Lane, whose career has spanned both academic research and independent consultancy in both the public and private sectors. He is particularly interested in the application of consumer attitude research to the effective marketing for low carbon vehicles. Ecomotion PR Ltd Other automotive