The UK can become a global leader in the development, manufacture and use of low carbon vehicles, but only if there is consistent collaboration and investment from industry, Government and early adopters. This assessment comes from Cenex - the UK's Centre of Excellence for Low Carbon and Fuel Cell Technologies - ahead of its annual low carbon vehicle event, LCV2011, which takes place at Rockingham Race Circuit on 7 - 8 September 2011.

LCV2011, due to be opened by Mark Prisk, minister for business and enterprise, will address how the UK can maintain its current leading position in the development and adoption of low carbon vehicle technology. The theme for the 2011 event is 'Moving towards sustainable growth'. LCV2011 is the UK's leading conference, exhibition and ride-and-drive event for the motor industry and fleet operators investing in low carbon vehicles and technologies.

The UK is already a leading innovator in the development of low carbon vehicles, bringing to market world-class vehicles, innovative technologies, advanced powertrain developments, lightweight materials and leading infrastructure solutions.

Brendan Connor, Cenex chairman says of LCV2011: "This year's theme of 'moving towards sustainable growth' emphasises the continuing need for collaboration between government, the motor industry and infrastructure suppliers to realise the economic and employment growth opportunities offered by the shift to low carbon vehicles. The UK's leadership and innovation in the development, deployment and adoption of low carbon vehicles and the supporting infrastructure is attracting interest from across the world and is generating increasing export opportunities for UK technology providers."

Robert Evans, CEO of Cenex, says: "We're delighted to be working again with the Automotive Council, the Technology Strategy Board, UK Trade & Investment (UKTI), and the Society of Motor Manufacturers and Traders to ensure LCV2011 maintains its position as the premier event for the low carbon vehicle sector. The key challenges and opportunities for all stakeholders within the industry will be explored within the extensive conference and seminar programme, which runs in parallel with the technology and vehicle exhibition, and the ride-and-drive activities."

Over the two-day event it is anticipated that over 175 exhibitors will be joined by around 2,000 delegates from vehicle manufacturers, the motor industry supply chain, infrastructure providers and fleet operators from both the public and private sectors.