Date:27 Jun 2013
Time:08.30-13.00
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Contact:Mark Antell
Location:Central London
Full Address:tbc
Description:
Delegates will discuss the challenges and opportunities for the UK moving forward as a global player against a backdrop of excess capacity and lower domestic demand, sluggish international markets and increased competition from non-EU exporters. On low carbon vehicles, discussion will centre on advances across the various fuels and technologies, and the latest thinking on developing more effective consumer engagement programmes.
OVERVIEW
Delegates will discuss the challenges and opportunities for the UK moving forward as a global player against the back drop of excess capacity and lower demand domestically, sluggish international markets and increased competition from non-EU exporters. On low carbon vehicles, discussion will centre on advances across the various fuels and technologies, and the latest thinking on developing more effective consumer engagement programmes.
SPEAKERS
Richard Bruce, Head, Office for Low Emission Vehicles, Department for Transport; Professor Peter Cooke, Professor of Automotive Management, University of Buckingham; Konstanze Scharring, Head of Public Policy & Vehicle Legislation, Society of Motor Manufacturers and Traders (SMMT) and Graham Smith, Managing Director, London Office, Toyota Motor Europe have kindly agreed to deliver keynote addresses at this seminar.
Further confirmed speakers include Richard Bruges, Chief Executive, Productiv; Andy Eastlake, Managing Director, LowCVP; Professor Kevin Kendall, Professor of Chemical Engineering, University of Birmingham; Dr Ben Lane, Director, Sustainable Transport Solutions and Georgina Watts, Head of Engineering Projects and FDI Transition, UK Trade & Investment as well as a speaker confirmed from Shell.