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The Freight Transport Association’s annual Logistics Carbon Reduction Conference, which is sponsored by Bridgestone and Intermodality and takes place on 13 May 2015, is an interactive event aimed at providing essential advice to fleet operators on meeting the climate change challenge as pressure increases from government, customers and the wider public for businesses to act.  The conference will also celebrate the individual efforts of companies to reduce carbon with the presentation of the 2015 LCRS Awards.
 
Rachael Dillon, FTA’s Climate Change Policy Manager said:
“FTA is delighted to be holding its seventh annual Logistics Carbon Reduction Conference, which will provide delegates with the latest insights from industry experts and leading operators into how the freight sector can decarbonise and how to respond to new legislation, including Energy Audits.”
 
Chaired by Justin Laney, General Manager – Central Transport at John Lewis Partnership and with a keynote address from Adrian Gault, Chief Economist from the Committee on Climate Change, the conference will include a range of workshops to suit delegates’ own fleet and business on the latest operational and technological measures for freight transport to improve carbon efficiency.  The sessions will provide advice on not only reducing emissions but also improving air quality.
 
Key sessions include:

The cost for FTA members is £325 + VAT for the first delegate and £275 + VAT for subsequent delegates; for non-members £385 + VAT for the first delegate and £345 + VAT for subsequent delegates.  For further information or to book a place call the FTA Member Service Centre on 08717 11 22 22 or go to:http://www.fta.co.uk/events/logistics_carbon_reduction_conference_2015.html

DATED: 10.02.15

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Prices will start from a competitive £22,340 OTR for the entry level 2.0 i-VTEC manual S grade 2WD model and will top out at £35,620 for the new 1.6 i-DTEC 160PS 4WD nine-speed automatic.

With PCP an increasingly popular option for Honda customers, as a representative example of the range, the 2.0 i-VTEC SE (2WD) costs just £289 over a three year period with 5.9% APR. Combined with the 5 year servicing package for just £500, it offers very affordable motoring.

The refreshed CR-V sees the arrival of the new 160PS 1.6 i-DTEC engine which utilises a twin stage turbo to provide the best power-to-consumption ratio of any engine on sale today. 

With environmental concerns linked directly to the cost of ownership, the new engine produces just 129g/km of CO2 and does a combined 57.7mpg.  Those drivers choosing the nine-speed automatic are not penalised in their choice of transmission, with an impressive combined mpg of 55mpg.

Available in both two and four wheel drive, the new CR-V also features a world first in the new i-ACC system, which comes as part of the optional Honda SENSING Pack, available on the EX version of petrol and diesel CR-V. 

Developed in house and specifically for European roads and driving styles, the new system takes adaptive cruise control one step further, constantly scanning the road ahead to accurately predict the likelihood of drivers cutting in front when motorway driving.

Using complex algorithms, the i-ACC system gently applies the brakes to deliver a smoother and more comfortable ride and ensures a safer driving experience for Honda customers.

The new CR-V range at a glance

Generously Equipped Specifications

The new CR-V will be available with four generously equipped trim levels S, SE, SR and EX and in both two and four wheel drive, with the Navi option adding Satellite Navigation.  DASP (driver's assistance package) costs an additional £500 on the SE and SR grades and adds a raft of safety aids, such as forward collision warning, traffic sign recognition, lane departure warning, blind spot information and high bream support system.

The Honda SENSING Pack is an option on the EX, costing an additional £900.  The Sensing Pack consists of collision mitigation braking system, lane keep assist, the world first i-ACC, forward collision warning, traffic sign recognition, lane departure warning, blind spot information and high bream support system.

The entry-level S features Intelligent Multi Info Display (i-MID), driver power lumbar support, Idle Stop, Dual Zone Climate Control, cruise control, 17-inch alloy wheels, fabric interior, Hill Start Assist, steering wheel stereo controls, power windows and heated power mirrors, daytime running lights, alarm and immobiliser, USB/iPod auxiliary input, one touch folding rear seats. Plus a CD tuner and 4 speaker stereo, Vehicle Stability Assist (VSA), Anti-lock braking system (ABS), Electronic Brakeforce Distribution (EBD), Brake Assist (BA), Trailer Stability Assist (TSA) and central locking.

The next trim level is SE which includes all the equipment found in S but adds a leather steering wheel and gear-stick, rain sensing auto wipers, dusk sensing auto lights, auto dim rear view mirror, front and rear parking sensors, rear view parking camera, one-touch power windows (also key fob operated), electrically folding door mirrors, 6-speaker stereo, Honda CONNECT, an HDMI and two USB jacks, front fog lights, while the automatic transmissions come with hill descent control and paddle shift.

Going up the range, the SR features 1/2 leather and alcantara interior, heated front seats, ambient lighting for driver/passenger footwell and doors, high power audio with subwoofer, Honda CONNECT with the Navi option, colour-coded roof rails, privacy glass, Bi-HID lights with Auto Levelling, active cornering lights, High Beam Support System, headlight washers, 18-inch alloy wheels, passenger power lumbar support and manual passenger seat height adjustment

The EX tops off the range with smart entry, electric driver's seat with memory, leather interior, power tailgate, panoramic glass roof and metallic door-step garnish.

DATED: 10.02.15

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