The Low Carbon Vehicle Procurement Programme (LCVPP) is funded by the Department for Transport, to help public sector organisations procure hundreds of low carbon vehicles, in order to reduce CO2 emissions and develop the low carbon expertise of the UK. For Phase 1 of the programme, £20 million is available to support the procurement of low carbon vehicles, starting with large panel vans and cars. 210 electric and hybrid vans have been ordered through the LCVPP programme and are to enter operation during 2010.
OBJECTIVES
- Quantify the benefits of low carbon vehicles
- Validate real world performance of low carbon vehicles.
- Foster a culture change towards low carbon transport.
- Achieve economies of scale for low carbon vehicle manufacturers.
STAKEHOLDERS
Initial public sector partners include:
- Coventry City Council, Coventry University, Derbyshire County Council, Doncaster Council, Environment Agency, Gateshead City Council, Glasgow City Council, Government Car and Despatch Agency, Leeds City Council, Liverpool City Council, London Boroughs of Camden, Hackney and Islington, City of London Corporation, Metropolitan Police Service, Newcastle City Council, Nottingham City Council, Perth and Kinross Council, Royal Mail, Transport for London, UK Borders Agency, City of Wakefield Council and the University of Warwick.