UK Government: Low Carbon Industrial Strategy

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http://www.berr.gov.uk/files/file50373.pdf

There are four areas where the Low Carbon Industrial Strategy seeks to drive fundamental change: 1) Improving the energy efficiency of businesses, 2) Implementing the infrastructure for low carbon energy generation, 3) low carbon vehicles and 4) making the UK the best place to locate and grow a low-carbon business.

CASE STUDY: Smith Electric vehicles

Smith Electric Vehicles is the world’s largest manufacturer of road-going commercial electric vehicles. Hundreds of Smith’s zero emission vans and trucks are in operation today with customers including Royal Mail, DHL, TNT and Sainsburys. Boasting a top speed of up to 70 mph, a range of over 100 miles and a payload of up to 7,400 kg, these vehicles are well suited for urban delivery cycles. Last month it announced a major collaboration with Ford to develop an electric version of the Ford Transit Connect for the North American market.