GreenFleet Focus - Alternative Fuels

Welcome to GREENFLEET focus ALTERNATIVE FUELS

GREEN FLEET is delighted to bring you the last in our 2022 series of Focus webinars where every two months we drill down to the important topics in a sector that has seen the uptake of electric vehicles reach record numbers.

But while the electrification of UK transport is moving at a rapid pace, and while the way UK fleets have embraced this strategy, for some, this is not currently a feasible solution.

There needs to be an alternative clean solution for those operating vehicles that either have not or cannot be electrified such as longhaul logistics, LGVs, RCVs and site equipment vehicles.

We will be addressing these issues and discussing the solutions from gas to hydrogen, and with help

from our host Andy Eastlake and industry experts, Justin Laney, Fleet Manager at John Lewis Partnership and Gaynor Hartnell, Chief Executive of the Renewable Transport Fuel Association, delivering the thought leadership you need.

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Colin Boyton, Events manager GF365 & GREENFLEET Events

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SPEAKER profiles

Andy Eastlake was appointed as the LowCVP’s (now Zemo Partnership) Managing Director in April 2012, after serving both on the board and as chair of the Members Council for many years.

As MD, Andy was involved in the design and implementation of the latest accreditation schemes for both buses and HGVs and supporting DfT and OLEV in stimulating the uptake of low carbon technologies. He has a strong background in vehicle engineering, specialising in power-train developments, fuel economy and emissions.

He was formerly Group Head of Commercial and Projects at Millbrook Proving Ground where he led the work on power-train test and development programmes and alternative fuels for a variety of global OEM customers. As Head of Laboratories, Andy was responsible for all technical aspects of the Millbrook business and for government and European legislative relations. He joined Millbrook after a year’s training with Vauxhall Motors by whom he was sponsored to study for a degree in mechanical engineering at Southampton University.

He is a Fellow of the Institution of the Mechanical Engineers and was formerly a Board member of CENEX the Centre of Excellence for Low Carbon & Fuel Cell Technologies.

Joining us on the day...

Gaynor Hartnell has worked in the renewables industry, primarily for various trade associations, since 1995.

She was instrumental in forming the Renewable Energy Association, and was its CEO from 2010 – 2013. She now runs the Renewable Transport Fuel Association, which was formed in August 2020.

ANDY EASTLAKE Event Host, CEO, Zemo Partnership

GAYNOR HARTNELL CEO, Renewable Transport Fuel Association

SPEAKER profiles

JUSTIN LANEY Partner & General Manager (Fleet),

Partnership

Justin Laney manages the John Lewis Partnership fleet of 4500 commercial vehicles and 1000 cars. The fleet is recognised for leading in innovation, and has reduced its diesel consumption by 40% through efficiency measures and alternative fuels. Headline commitments include running all heavy duty trucks on biomethane by 2028, being free of fossil fuels by 2030 and achieving a zero carbon fleet by 2035. Justin’s career started with London Transport (buses), having obtained a BEng at Liverpool University. He also worked at UPS for 20 years, managing fleets in EMEA as well as the UK. Justin is a Chartered Engineer, Fellow of the Institution of Mechanical Engineers, a

DEAN HEDGER New Business Development & EV Manager, AA

With more than 25 years’ in the motor industry, spanning fleet management, vehicle funding, sales and team leadership, Dean has extensive knowledge of the specialist needs of public sector, orporate, SME and operational fleets. He joined the AA in 2018, and, most recently, took on an EV advocacy role, speaking alongside fellow industry leaders on platforms with the Renewable Energy Association, GreenFleet, Solar Media, Green TV, the EV Café and more. In collaboration with the AA’s senior management team, Dean is delivering new product and services innovation, focusing on EV capability in managed services, customer experience and digital integration.

John Lewis

SPONSORS & PARTNERS

The AA

As the UK’s number one provider of roadside assistance, we serve almost 10m business customers, working with around three fifths of the UK’s top 20 fleets.

We’re also quickly becoming the UK’s leading mobility technology and customer service provider for SMEs, manufacturers and charge post operators. We offer the perfect mix of industry leading services with first-class customer service, being named as a Which? Recommended Provider for breakdown cover for four years running.

Our organisation is strongly technology and data-led, while our service for corporate

Zemo

Welcome to Zemo Partnership.

We’re an independent, non-profit partnership that uniquely brings together government, industry and the widest range of expert stakeholders with one ultimate aim - to accelerate transport to zero emissions

As a partnership of over 230 organisations, we’re determined to make real change happen — today. We work tirelessly with our members to shape and influence future government policies, regulations, initiatives and business strategies. We provide expert advice and guidance to those working to reduce transport emissions, improve air quality and combat climate

RTFA

RTFA is the voice of the UK’s liquid renewable and gaseous fuel producers and suppliers, established to promote rapid carbon savings through switching from fossil fuels to low carbon and renewable alternatives.

COP26 has shown that acting now to bring down carbon emissions is

customers goes beyond just keeping drivers on the road. We also help minimise wider stress and disruption to fleets and ensure the smoother running of operations through our award-winning services, including Key Assist, Battery Assist, Fuel Assist and EV Support.

We put our customers first, through core values of care, courtesy, collaboration, dynamism, and expertise. Whether it’s our Patrols rescuing a driver at the side of the road, our garage network providing service, maintenance and repairs, our new electric vehicle charge post support, our financial services and banking services, accident management, garage accreditation and vehicle sales, manufacturer recalls or vehicle inspections. We’re there for customers at every step of their journey. www.theaa.com

change through cleaner mobility.

We are collaborative, providing an independent platform for debate and crosssector coordination that connects people with evidence based insights and robust data; informing the decisions and strategies needed to accelerate us towards a future of zero emissions, sustainable transport that’s better for all.

For almost 20 years we’ve played a pivotal role successfully delivering the UK’s transport emissions targets. Today we’re more committed than ever to make real change happen faster and create a shift in the way people think about mobility.

From personal transport to freight, fleet and fuels, the time to change transport is now. Join us and help accelerate transport to zero emissions.

Zemo.org.uk/join

essential.

Unfortunately, the role that fuel can play in decarbonising is often overlooked, yet renewable fuels are providing the bulk of current emissions reductions. The decarbonisation of both vehicle and fuel is required in order to have any real hope of meeting climate reduction ambitions. A dual approach will work faster and speed is essential in trying to avoid the worst impacts of climate change.

rtfa.org.uk

THANK YOU

Finally, we would like to say THANK YOU to our speakers, partners, sponsors and delegates who have contributed greatly to making GREENFLEET Focus (5) a huge success.

Thank you for joining us, please stay safe and we look forward to seeing you at the next GF365 event