Go Ultra Low Nottingham February Newsletter

Nottingham City Council sent this bulletin at 08-02-2017 12:09 PM GMT

Welcome to your February Go Ultra Low Nottingham Newsletter

Introduction from Councillor Nick McDonald

As portfolio holder for Growth and Transport I am keen to ensure that all local people and businesses are fully informed on the latest monthly low carbon transport developments taking place in Nottingham. February sees exciting developments and activities.

We update you with stories about some upcoming events that you can take part in, a reminder of the projects and services on various campaigns in Nottingham City.

Councillor Nick McDonald, Portfolio Holder for Business, Growth and Transport at Nottingham City Council.

Go Ultra Low Nottingham intu Partnership Electric Vehicle Extravaganza

Nottingham City Council in partnership with intu are hosting an EV (electric vehicle) public engagement and test drive event on Friday 24th & Saturday 25th February 2017 at Nottingham’s intu Victoria Centre. The event will be located outside John Lewis on the lower mall.

This event is the first of our 2017 Go Ultra Low Nottingham promotions, showcasing a range of electric and plug-in hybrid vehicles. Visitors to intu Victoria Centre will also have the chance to test drive an Ultra Low Emission Vehicle (ULEV) on Level 6 of the multi storey car park.

We encourage you to attend, meet members of the Go Ultra Low Nottingham team, discover more about ULEVs and how you can make the change to Go Ultra Low!

We'll be there on Friday 24th February and Saturday 25th February 9am - 5pm. For more information visit here

New electric vehicle charging point pilot set to start in West Bridgford

Western Power Distribution is looking for around 50 West Bridgford households who have or who are thinking of buying an Electric Vehicle (EV) to take part in an exciting pilot scheme that’s part of its LV Connect and Manage programme.

The 18-month pilot is being run in partnership with the Sustainable Travel Collective’s Big Wheel team and engineering specialists Nortech Management Limited. EV fast chargers will be provided and installed for free without customers having to go through the disruption of upgrading the electricity cables into their home, and paying for that service.

The scheme’s official launch will take place in March, but to find out more or to sign up to receive information after the launch find out more

EV Champions’ Programme – ULEV Owner Focus Group

Our first focus group with owners and drivers of ULEVs & EVs as part of our 'EV Champions' programme to get feedback on our ideas for the programme and to discuss possible participation from you as ULEV owners is coming up.

Go Ultra Low Nottingham's 'EV Champions' project aims to convince as many people as possible, over a broad range of motorists, that they can make the switch to an ULEV by demonstrating their practicality, cost savings and other benefits. The idea of involving EV owners to relay this message is that the best advocates of these vehicles are not policy-makers, but the real-world owners. By connecting the wider public with owners and showing EVs in use in everyday life, people will more easily overcome any negative connotations associated with these vehicles that they see as barriers to ownership.

Visit our website here for information on the Go Ultra Low Nottingham Programme.

We look forward to welcoming you for a lively evening of discussion and networking, to help shape this vitally important aspect of the Go Ultra Low Nottingham Programme.

Please note this event is for drivers and owners of Plug-in Hybrids and Electric/Range Extended vehicles only.

All New Electric Bus Services Now In Operation

On Monday 30 January two of our Linkbus bus services went fully electric. This brings the total number of electric buses roaming around Nottingham to 58 buses!

The 13 new Build Your Dreams buses are in full operation after a period of successful testing. The buses will run on the Eco Expressway which is currently under construction which will allow for a dedicated bus lane also exempting Ultra Low Emission Vehicles entry..

All services are now in full operation. To find out more visit here

Nottingham Launches New Taxi Strategy

Nottingham City Council, in partnership with Go Ultra Low Nottingham, launched the new Taxi Strategy for Nottingham on Tuesday 7th February in The Old Market Square.

The new Taxi Strategy for 2017 - 2020 outlines the changes for Nottingham Hackney Carriage and Private Hire Vehicles to deliver a safer, greener and effective service. To read or download Nottingham's new Taxi Strategy 2017-2020 visit here.

Nottingham's Light Night Event

Go Ultra Low Nottingham will be attending the annual Light Night event in Nottingham’s Old Market Square on Friday 10th February 2017 between 6pm and 9 pm.

Nottingham Light Night Event provides an annual community engagement in the city of Nottingham providing enlightening activities and events. The Go Ultra Low Nottingham team will be there on the night promoting the project activities so come and have a chat with a colleague.

As part of Nottingham Light Night, the general public will be able to discuss the myths of owning an EV by taking part in a myth busting challenge to help stamp out the myths and concerns of owning or leasing an EV. Come down and enjoy the fun at Nottingham’s Light Night event!

For more information visit Here

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