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LCV 2009 demonstrates ‘tipping point' for low carbon vehicle sector

The Prova event team has just returned from two days at the Millbrook Proving Ground, running the press office at LCV 2009. The event is the biggest low carbon vehicle event of its kind, attracting delegates for two days of informal discussion, technology briefings and ride and drive experience.

This year’s LCV saw visitor and exhibitor numbers surpassing everyone’s expectations, building on the firm foundation of the inaugural 2008 event. Media attendance was also up this year and the Prova team worked very hard to ensure that the 80 plus journalists’ and photographers’ every need was catered for.  

The Prova team was impressed with the range of technology being demonstrated during the two days. The 200 plus exhibitors included government agencies, key industry suppliers and major vehicle manufacturers, as well as a number of academic organisations showcasing the latest LCV technology with a number offering a glimpse at future developments.

Amongst the technology on display was a range of new low carbon vehicles destined for the UK’s roads in the near future. These included the impressive Tesla sports car, BMW’s Mini e and Mitsubishi’s family car the i-Miev. The impressive seminar programme attracted influential low carbon vehicle advocates including Lord Drayson, CEO of Ricardo David Shemmans and Chelsea Sexton the founder of the Lightening Rod Foundation and driving force behind the award winning film Who Killed The Electric Car?

LCV 2009 was a huge success for everyone involved and Prova is already looking forward to next year’s event. For those that wish to gain more information about LCV 2009 visit the official event website at www.lcv2009.co.uk.

 David

PROVA LAUNCHES THE 13 QUESTION METHOD TO IMPROVE PR

Prova’s St John White provided a series of insights to delegates at the RWM event in Birmingham, to help businesses energise their flagging PR campaigns. Entitled The 13 Question Method, the presentation highlights the key areas where businesses need to focus to bring fresh energy to their communications functions at a time when all organisations are looking to achieve maximum value.

He said: “We’re seeing a lot of businesses taking a much more pro-active and strategic approach to their communication in the current climate than we ever imagined. More senior management in industries such as waste, recycling and the environment are harnessing the power of PR to drive home their messages and differentiate themselves in a highly competitive and expanding market.”

White has over twenty years' experience in PR, both in-house and within consultancy, and has developed a 13 point plan to help businesses get the most from their public relations function.

Prova will also be presenting a seminar on PR Best Practice at the LARAC event in Liverpool on 7^th October.

You can see his presentation here

St John

Prova’s in the running for two PRide Awards

The finalists for the Midlands PRide Awards have been revealed and we’re thrilled to have been shortlisted for two awards!