The Society of Motor Manufacturers and Traders (SMMT) has announced the appointment of Catherine Hutt as business development manager responsible for electric vehicles, effective 1 September 2009. The newly created position reflects the increasing importance of low carbon technology within the UK motor industry, as the trade association moves to strengthen its standing in this emerging market.
Catherine joins SMMT from Modec, the UK-based electric commercial vehicle manufacturer, bringing with her first hand experience of electric vehicles and the issues affecting the sector. It is expected that she will lead the development of SMMT's activities in the field, managing the newly created Electric Vehicle Group to encourage high-level industry discussion and consensus views aimed at influencing political and public attitudes towards the new technology.
Commenting, SMMT chief executive Paul Everitt said: "I am delighted that Catherine has joined SMMT, bringing valuable expertise in the all-important electric vehicle technology.
"The UK has a strong role to play in this growing global market and the coordinated industry approach which Catherine will focus on will help to strengthen the position of the UK automotive industry," he continued.
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