Motorcycle-friendly Nottingham City Council is continuing its inclusive approach to transport with a new initiative to increase the uptake of electric vehicles, as well as improving air quality in the city.
The Workplace Travel Service: ULEV Experience programme held its first event – a ‘Ride and Drive’ Electric Vehicle showcase – was held on 22 June at Nottingham Racecourse. The event was attended by a range of local businesses and public sector organisations.
The event provided an update on the latest Ultra-Low Emission Vehicles (ULEVs) available, the business case for transitioning to ULEVs, the funding support available from central government and through Nottingham City Council’s Workplace Travel Service, and Nottingham’s investment in charging infrastructure. There was also the opportunity to test drive a range of the latest electric cars and commercial vehicles so operators could experience the technology first-hand.
The ULEV Experience is a programme dedicated to supporting businesses to understand, trial and implement Ultra-Low Emission Vehicles, and is funded by Nottingham City Council’s Go Ultra Low City project.
The programme is explained in a video which can be seen here: www.ulevexperience.co.uk
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