Paul Everitt - Chief Executive, Society of Motor Manufacturers and Traders  (SMMT)

SMMT promotes a collaborative industry-wide approach to the development of ultra-low carbon technologies. Through interaction with government, stakeholders and industry both in the UK and internationally, it works to develop the UK’s role in this globally competitive area and provide the support mechanisms needed to maximise the value of the technology to the national economy. The UK is already home to a strong, emerging electric vehicle sector. SMMT works with a cross-section of the industry encompassing volume vehicle manufacturers, niche producers and component suppliers to highlight the industry’s efforts in this increasingly important field.