Monthly Archives: September 2011

SMMT Update – 23 September 2011

Posted 14:53 Friday 23 September 2011

SMMT’s Friday round-up, including all the latest news from UK automotive and a message from our Chief Executive.

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Week In Westminster – Week ending Friday 23 September 2011

Posted 13:04 Friday 23 September 2011

DOWNLOAD On this page you will find the current news from Westminster. These weekly reports are archived every Friday. Week in Westminster can be e-mailed to you on a regular basis if you register for News Alerts.

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Week In Brussels – Week ending Friday 23 September 2011

Posted 12:55 Friday 23 September 2011

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European automobile manufacturers propose common standards for electric vehicle charging

Posted 15:00 Thursday 22 September 2011

The standardisation of electric vehicle (EV) charging has taken a step closer to reality as ACEA – the European Automobile Manufacturers’ Association – announces proposals to encourage the use of one type of plug that could be used regardless of car make, electricity provider or country.

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SMMT celebrates successful Open Forum event

Posted 12:39 Thursday 22 September 2011

Over 100 people attended SMMT’s free Open Forum event this week at the University of Warwick, and according to early feedback, presentations were very well received and thought to provide useful guidance to attendees.

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SMMT UK automotive manufacturing: August 2011

Posted 9:30 Thursday 22 September 2011

Car manufacturing rose 10.7% in August and is up 4.4% over the first eight months of 2011.

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Energy Saving Trust reveals the realities of going electric

Posted 0:01 Thursday 22 September 2011

The Energy Saving Trust has launched a new video guide that aims to take a no-holds-barred look at the realities of electric vehicles (EVs). The Trust is also piloting a ‘Smarter Driving’ programme to help EV drivers maximise the range of their cars.

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Leyland Trucks celebrates 100,000th DAF LF built at Lancashire plant

Posted 12:07 Wednesday 21 September 2011

Another automotive milestone has been celebrated in the UK, as Leyland Trucks recently marked the production of the 100,000th DAF LF truck at its Lancashire plant.

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Nissan moves to speed up electric vehicle charging infrastructure

Posted 15:04 Tuesday 20 September 2011

Nissan has teamed up with leading European utility and electrical vehicle supply equipment companies to speed development of cheaper, smaller…

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Honda opens Hydrogen refuelling station in Swindon

Posted 11:26 Tuesday 20 September 2011

The UK’s first open access hydrogen vehicle refuelling station has been officially opened at Honda’s manufacturing facility in Swindon.

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