Leeds City Council - low carbon vehicle procurement

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Leeds City Council has placed its first order for 20 alternative fuel vehicles as part of the city's commitment to the Lower Carbon Vehicle Public Procurement Programme (LCVPP).

Sixteen Ashwood hybrid vans and four Smiths Edison full electric vans have been ordered through Cenex, the appointed delivery partner to the Department of Transport.

Leeds is one of the six authorities involved in the programme, which was set up to introduce low carbon vehicles into public sector fleets.

Grant support towards the purchases and savings to the council equate to £367,912, with additional savings anticipated through reduced fuel consumption.

Councillor Richard Brett, leader of the council and executive board member responsible for commercial transport said:

'We're really pleased to be involved in this pilot scheme, which gives us the opportunity to investigate new vehicle technology without the financial risks'.

'The council made a commitment to reducing its carbon emissions by signing the Nottingham Declaration in 2006, and since then measures to reduce carbon emissions in transport have been integral to a number of council plans and policies. This project will help to promote more sustainable modes of travel, and hopefully lead to better availability of alternative fuelled vehicles for the general market'.