The Low Carbon Vehicle Event (LCV), is the United Kingdom's premier low carbon vehicle event. It is held annually since 2008 at Millbrook Proving Ground at the beginning of September.[1] The show consists of a technological exhibition, seminars sessions and Ride & Drive (of latest research and development and commercial available low emission vehicles) activities.[2] LCV is a business-to-business free-to-attend event organised by Cenex and whose main aim is promoting the UK supply chain of the low carbon vehicle industry.[3]
The Low Carbon Vehicle Event has been organised annually from 2008 by Cenex and supporting partners include: The Department for Business, Energy and Industrial Strategy,[4] The Centre for Connected and Autonomous Vehicles, The Office for Low Emission Vehicles,[5] The Department for International Trade,[6] The Advanced Propulsion Centre,[7] The Automotive Council UK,[8] Innovate UK,[9] The Low Carbon Vehicle Partnership,[10] Millbrook, The Society of Motor Manufacturers,[11] and Transport Systems Catapult.[12]
The event attracts a range of customers (Automotive 53%, Energy & Infrastructure 8%, Government & Local Authority 7%, Academia 8%) and senior managers including those at board level [38%] and middle management [27%].
LCV2016 set a new record attendance with 3,137 visitors, 226 exhibitors and 1180 organisations represented.