Plans revealed for LCV event

Cenex has revealed the seminar programme for its annual Low Carbon Vehicle Event – LCV2016 – taking place at Millbrook Proving Ground on 14-15 September 2016.

Set to attract up to 3,000 delegates, this year’s LCV seminar programme has been developed through invitation and via an Expression of Interest process based on 12 seminar themes.

The event will commence with keynote addresses from Cenex chairman Brendan Connor; Ian Constance, CEO of Advanced Propulsion Centre UK; Dr Stephan Neugebauer, chairman of European Road Transport Research Advisory Council (ERTRAC), chair of The European Green Vehicle Initiative Association (EGVIA) and director Global Research Cooperation at BMW Group, and Simon Edmonds, director of manufacturing and materials at Innovate UK.

Other notable speakers and contributors include Automotive Council Technology Group members; Graham Hoare of Ford Motor Company, Steve Yianni, CEO of Transport Systems Catapult and Neville Jackson, chief technology and innovation office at Ricardo; Gareth Dunsmore, electric vehicle director at Nissan; Bart Biebuyck, executive director at Fuel Cells and Hydrogen Joint Undertaking, and Richard Bruce, head of OLEV.

Commenting on the seminar programme Robert Evans, CEO of Cenex said, ‘The seminar programme features double sessions on core LCV themes including propulsion technologies, digital engineering, energy for transport and lightweight materials, as well as Connected and Autonomous Vehicles.’

Delegates can register for free at www.cenex-lcv.co.uk.