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With a firm goal in place from the government to end the sale of all types of road vehicles by 2040, there has been considerable progress in decarbonising transport. 2021 was the most successful year in history for electric vehicle uptake as more new battery electric vehicles were registered than over the previous five years combined, according to the Society of Motor Manufacturers and Traders. There has been more focus too on how to make heavier vehicles zero-emission, with the government pumping money into trials of technologies and fuel types to help the freight and logistics sector reach net-zero.

Our GF100 Most Influential list – which is becoming increasingly harder to keep to just 100 – recognises the people that have made significant progress in their work to make fleet and transport greener, and who encourage others to embrace sustainability. See who’s made the list on pages 15 to 34.

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£60 million fund for electric vehicle charging in Scotland; Hyundai launches first ‘electrified’ store at Bluewater; and Field Dynamics to help establish AFP’s National Kerbside Charging Map

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Fleet Decarbonisation

Research for the Fleets ahead! report has shown that there are broadly five key stages to fleet decarbonisation. This article shares some insights for each of these stages so that companies looking to start on this journey will be well prepared

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Mobility

Mobility as a Service, otherwise known as MaaS, can transform commuting and business travel, helping employers move away from ‘grey fleet’. James Lancaster, Chair of the Urban Mobility Partnership, explains the benefits of Maas

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GF100 Most Influential

A look at who’s made the 2022 GREENFLEET 100 Most Influential list, looking back over the past year at the people that have shaped the zero and low carbon fleet industry

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Road test: Fiat 500E La Prima

Evolution rather than revolution is often the name of the game, but Fiat has reinvented its 500 for the electric age.

Richard Gooding finds that the Italian city car is perfect for such a re-birth

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Road test: Renault Captur

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DHL Supply Chain invests in 13 new Volvo bio-LNG trucks; One hundred LEVC VN5 vans added to Europcar fleet; and Trial to decarbonise central London retail distribution

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Transport Decarbonisation

As the logistics industry powers towards its goal of net zero emissions by 2050 – and more specifically, the phase-out of the sale of new diesel and petrol vans in the next eight years – 2022 is set to be a transformative 12 months for the decarbonisation of road transport. Michelle Gardner from Logistics UK highlights the recent progress made and looks ahead to what is in store

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Retrofit Technology

There’s no doubt that the freight and bus sectors will come under increasing pressure to move to zero emission solutions, but where electric or other options are not yet available, approved retrofit technology is a viable option, writes Andy Eastlake from Zemo Partnership

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Last Mile Logistics

Faced with mounting challenges on urban congestion, cost pressures and environmental concerns – how should businesses adapt their delivery models to meet rocketing e-commerce order volumes?

New looks, a more upmarket feel and hybrid technology update Renault’s popular small crossover. Richard Gooding discovers if they make the French SUV worth plugging in to

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The winners of the 2021 GREENFLEET Awards were announced on 1 December at the British Motor Museum, showcasing environmental excellence within the fleet and transport sector

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News EV INFRASTRUCTURE

£60 million fund for electric vehicle charging in Scotland A new £60 million electric vehicle charging fund is to be made available to local authorities in Scotland over the next four years, with approximately half of this funding anticipated to be invested from the private sector. This step has the potential to double the size of the public charging network in Scotland.

During a statement to the Scottish Parliament, Cabinet Secretary for Net Zero, Energy and Transport Michael Matheson introduced the new draft vision and explained how it relates to wider policies, including the commitment to reduce car kilometres travelled by 20 per cent by 2030. To speed up new strategies and help better identify charge point requirements across Scotland, the Cabinet Secretary also announced £350,000 to support six pathfinder projects across Scotland.

Cabinet Secretary for Net Zero, Energy and Transport Michael Matheson said: “I’m pleased to outline a new vision for the

public electric vehicle charging network.

Even though we prioritise funding in active travel and sustainable public transport, cars and vans will still have a role to play and particularly in rural areas. To meet our climate targets, we need these vehicles to be electric, and so we require a seamless network of public electric vehicle chargers, that works for everyone, all of the time.

“Our draft vision provides a clear picture of what electric vehicle charging networks must deliver for drivers across Scotland, and our priorities for achieving those changes.

We need a just transition, where accessibility, availability and reliability is key and where no one is left behind from the positive shift to zero emission transport system – including rural and island communities.

“We have invested over £50 million to create a network with over 2,100 public charge points across Scotland. With demand for electric vehicles rapidly increasing thanks to government incentives and support – public

and private sector partnerships will now be key in attracting investment and scaling provision at pace. The £60m Public Electric Vehicle Infrastructure Fund will draw in and smooth commercial investment so that the future charging network works for everyone, while at the same time potentially doubling the size of our public network here in Scotland.

“I understand the concerns people have raised around the potential for charging infrastructure impeding pedestrian access to pavements and their ability to move around freely. We can do things better.

And I am pleased to confirm that we will soon begin working with design specialists at V&A Dundee to plan a public network that works for all. This ground breaking approach will see people’s diverse needs and interests shape the future network.”

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MANUFACTRING

£500 million loan guarantee supports Jaguar Land Rover’s electric vehicle plans

Jaguar Land Rover Automotive plc has received a £500 million Export Development Guarantee which will support the research, development and export of Battery Electric Vehicles.

UK Export Finance (UKEF) guaranteed 80% of a new £625 million loan from 12 commercial banks, under its Export Development Guarantee (EDG) programme designed to drive major investments into UK exporters.

Jaguar Land Rover is one of the UK’s largest exporters and employs over 28,000 staff based in the UK. Over 80 per cent of

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the vehicles built by Jaguar Land Rover in the UK are sold to the world and three of its seven global technology hubs are based in Manchester, Warwick & London. In 202021, the company sold 439,588 vehicles in 127 countries, with about 80% of its sales to export markets outside the UK. This loan will support Jaguar Land Rover’s plans to invest about £2.5 billion a year, expected to reach £3 billion by March 2026, to increase the number of Battery Electric Vehicles in its model lineup under its Reimagine Strategy.

Anne-Marie Trevelyan, Secretary of

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State for International Trade said: “We are backing our ambitious net zero plans with more concrete action. We want our carmakers to accelerate the production of electric vehicles in the UK. “This deal from UK Export Finance will help Jaguar Land Rover continue to sell the Best of British to the world, while creating jobs, boosting manufacturing and levelling up across the UK.” READ MORE https://tinyurl.com/3rn4sffb

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Hyundai launches first ‘electrified’ store at Bluewater Hyundai has transformed its showroom in Bluewater into its first electrified centre, focused on informing shoppers on the EV ownership experience.

The store’s ‘Electrified Wall’, featuring a fully functioning home charger unit and large touchscreen provides easyto-access information and engaging content on each of Hyundai’s fully electric models. The ‘Powertrain Wall’, meanwhile, allows shoppers to explore which electrified powertrain might fit their lifestyle; fully electric, plug-in hybrid, hybrid or even hydrogen fuel cell. The ‘Connectivity Wall’ provides interactive information on Hyundai’s infotainment technology, including the Bluelink® app, which allows drivers to monitor their charge, plan routes and discover last mile navigation, all from their mobile device.

For test drives, the electrified model-range is available from the dedicated Experience Centre in the Bluewater Car Park, alongside a new line-up of charging points which will shortly be installed to ensure cars are charged and ready to be driven.

Hyundai has three fully electric models: IONIQ Electric, KONA Electric and the new IONIQ 5. IONIQ 5 is able to charge from 10%-80% in just 18 minutes, accelerate from 0-62mph in as little as 5.2 seconds and travel up to 298 miles on a single charge. Hyundai also offers a comprehensive range of hybrid, mild hybrid and plug-in hybrid models, including TUCSON Plug-in Hybrid and SANTA FE Plug-in Hybrid.

Ashley Andrew, Managing Director, Hyundai Motor UK, said: “Transforming the way people interact with our cars has always been just as important to us as

transforming the cars themselves. Now, as we continue to accelerate our launch of market-leading electrified vehicles, it’s important that we have the right environment for people that might be unfamiliar with electric cars, to discover the benefits in a friendly and informative way.”

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EV CHARGING

British Gas exposes EV charging postcode lottery

New research from British Gas has revealed a postcode lottery when it comes to electric vehicle charging costs in different parts of the country.

There are 21 councils across England and Wales, including Leeds, Bridgend and Woking, where it is completely free to charge your electric vehicle using council owned public chargers. However, there are drivers in other areas who are charged up to £4.00 for every kilowatt hour.

The research shows that drivers in the South are being charged over a quarter (28 per cent) more than those in the North to top-up their electric cars using the cheapest council owned chargers. It costs drivers in the South (East Anglia, London, the South

East and South West of England) 32p per kWh to recharge compared with just 25p per kWh for people in the North (Wales, the Midlands, the North East and North West of England and Yorkshire & The Humber), based on the average price of the cheapest council owned chargers in each area.

Although drivers in the South may have access to 1,468 more on-street charging points than their Northern counterparts, it seems they are having to pay more to use them.

Additionally, 42 per cent of drivers are put off switching as they are concerned about the time it takes to charge, so access to fast chargers needs to improve across the UK. Lucy Simpson, head of EV Enablement at British Gas, said: “The latest figures

demonstrate the need for all UK councils to play their part in supporting the transition to Electric Vehicles. Currently, we have 21 progressive councils that have decided to support local EV adoption, so we would expect a greater uptake of EVs to come through in these areas than in councils where it is expensive to charge. If charging doesn’t become more accessible in these areas, we could see a slower rate of adoption.

“Whilst the government does offer certain financial incentives at the point of purchase, charging costs are still a barrier to electric vehicle adoption. With 29 per cent of drivers citing expensive public charging as one of the main reasons holding them back, it’s unfair that those who don’t live in areas with either free or low cost charging are being discriminated against based on their address. If this continues, we risk leaving a huge number of drivers behind in the transition to electric cars.

“This especially affects those without a driveway or off-street parking, who are forced to pay over the odds to charge.

While at the moment, we are advising drivers to stick with their current energy providers due to the cost of wholesale energy, in the medium term home charging systems, such as the Hive EV charging, and electric vehicle specific tariffs will be the most cost-effective and convenient way to charge. What’s more this is invariably the most green method of charging as it makes use of overnight renewable energy.”

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News EV INFRASTRUCTURE

Field Dynamics to help establish AFP’s National Kerbside Charging Map

The Association of Fleet Professionals (AFP) is working on establishing a national electric vehicle (EV) kerbside charging demand map and have appointed Field Dynamics as data partner.

The online resource, expected to be launched at the end of Q1, will show where fleet drivers reside who need kerbside charging, generally because of living in a property with no drive, meaning private charging cannot be installed.

Charlie Gilbert, partner at Field Dynamics, explained: “This project will involve harvesting, cleansing and processing information largely provided by the AFP’s project team members, who are supplying data from their fleets at postcode geographies.

“We will then develop a methodology to compare this fleet footprint data with information about on- and off-street households to provide a view of which fleet drivers are in local authorities where there is high kerbside charging demand.

“The online map we then construct will be public facing and available for everyone to query and interrogate.”

Paul Hollick, chair at the AFP, added: “We’re pleased to be able to appoint Field Dynamics to this project and start to move forward with construction of the map, which we aim to promote to central and local government, charging providers, power companies and others.

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MANUFUCTURING

ROADSIDE RECOVERY

Bentley’s first electric vehicle to be built in UK plant

RAC begins trialling Renault Zoe Van to attend breakdowns

Bentley’s first-ever battery electric vehicle will be developed and built in the UK at the company’s Crewe campus, with the company committing to investing £2.5 billion in sustainability over the next ten years.

The first BEV is scheduled to roll off the production line in 2025 and be a critical step in the company’s Beyond100 strategy – which outlined how Bentley aims to be exclusively electric and endto-end carbon neutral by 2030.

The significant investment programme will also result in a complete transformation of Bentley’s entire product portfolio, and the historic Crewe Campus by embedding an industry-leading greenfield facility into a world-leading, next generation digital, low environmental impact, highvalue advanced manufacturing facility.

Adrian Hallmark, Chairman and CEO of Bentley Motors, said: “Beyond100 is the

boldest plan in Bentley’s illustrious history, and in the luxury segment. It’s an ambitious and credible roadmap to carbon neutrality of our total business system, including the shift to 100 per cent BEV in just eight years.

“Our aim is to become the benchmark not just for luxury cars or sustainable credentials but the entire scope of our operations. Securing production of our first BEV in Crewe is a milestone moment for Bentley, and the UK, as we plan for a long-term sustainable future in Crewe.”

Peter Bosch, Board Member for Manufacturing at Bentley Motors, added: “Today is arguably the most important day in Bentley’s modern history, and is a testament to the hard work and skill of our colleagues in Crewe. The journey really does start now.

We are already marking the pinnacle in luxury car production and have already transformed our factory to become carbon neutral, with industry-leading environmental credentials. With our new ‘Dream Factory’ concept, we now go to zero also with water, waste and other environmental impacts until 2030. Unique craftsmanship, customer interaction and employee experience will be enhanced by digital tech, higher flexibility and new ways of personalisation. We will develop the best of Crewe into the future benchmark of luxury car manufacturing.”

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“Initially, we expect to use data from AFP major fleets operating EVs totalling about 160,000 drivers but have also issued a general data call from any businesses across the country that might be able to contribute.

“Every day we are hearing from fleets, especially van fleets, that want to speed up the electrification of their operations but are being hampered by the problem of charging for drivers who do not have off-road parking or any other access to a charger.

“This is generally thought to be about 40% of drivers across all fleets but, when it comes to light commercial vehicles, we believe the figure to be nearer 70 per cent. That means good availability of kerbside charging is essential if van electrification is going to be a success.”

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The RAC has announced it will be piloting a zero-emission Renault Zoe Van E-Tech to attend breakdowns.

The RAC deals with around 7,000 random events every day meaning a 200-plus mile range was a critical requirement. The Renault Zoe patrol van will principally be used to attend the RAC’s two most common breakdowns – batteries and tyres. As such the van carries up to six replacement 12v car batteries, two tyres, a trolley jack, a battery tester, the RACScan diagnostic tool and a host of standard patrol tools.

The RAC’s first 55kW Renault Zoe patrol van will be deployed in a variety of settings, both urban and rural, to assess its efficiency as a patrol vehicle.

RAC group operations director Paul Coulton said: “We have been assessing various electric vans for some time but have been frustrated by the fact there isn’t one on the market that can do what our diesel-powered patrol vans can do at the moment in terms of carrying 500 parts and tools and towing broken-down vehicles, with a range that’s even half what one of our standard vans can do on a full tank.

“We’re already leading the breakdown industry in terms of EV breakdown with our awardwinning RAC EV Boost technology which can get flat or severely depleted electric cars going again without the need for heavy and bulky portable batteries, and our All-Wheels-Up rapid recovery system, which enables a standard patrol van to safely tow a stricken EV with all four wheels off the road, so this was a logical next step.”

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AIR QUALITY

Mayor of London considering new road user charging system

Zemo Partnership’s Andy Eastlake

The electric revolution is gathering pace and innovation is everywhere

A new report by Element Energy, commissioned by the Mayor of London, sets out the scale of the action required to move London towards a greener future and net-zero carbon emissions by 2030.

The report sets out that to achieve anywhere near a 27 per cent reduction in car vehicle kilometres, London will need a new kind of road user charging system implemented by the end of the decade at the latest.

Such a system could abolish all existing road user charges – such as the Congestion Charge and ULEZ - and replace them with a simple and fair scheme where drivers pay per mile, with different rates depending on how polluting vehicles are, the level of congestion in the area and access to public transport.

Subject to consultation, it is likely there would be exemptions and discounts for those on low incomes and with disabilities, as well as consideration around support for charities and small businesses.

The Mayor recognises that London could benefit from more sophisticated types of technology to introduce this kind of simple, fair road user charging scheme and has therefore asked Transport for London to start exploring how it could be developed.

Therefore, the Mayor is considering a number of policies that could be ready within the next few years to encourage Londoners and those who drive within London to shift

from polluting cars to electric vehicles, public transport and sustainable active travel, such as walking and cycling.

The potential approaches under consideration are extending the Ultra Low Emission Zone (ULEZ beyond the north and south circular roads to cover the whole of Greater London, using the current charge level and emissions standards.

The Mayor is also considering modifying the ULEZ to make it even more impactful in reducing emissions. This involves building on the existing scheme by extending it to cover the whole of Greater London and adding a small clean air charge for all but the cleanest vehicles.

The Mayor is also considering a low-level daily charge across all of Greater London for all but the cleanest vehicles to nudge behaviour and reduce the number of short journeys by car.

Another consideration is to introduce a Greater London boundary charge, which would charge a small fee to non-London registered vehicles entering Greater London, responding to the increase in cars from outside London travelling into the city seen in recent years.

The Mayor and TfL will now begin a period of consultation with Londoners, local government and businesses about the way forward.

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Well, what a year that was! The headline news that you’d have struggled to miss is that nearly one-in-five cars sold in 2021 can be recharged from a plug. That’s extraordinary growth that wasn’t foreseen just a few years ago.

Over 190,000 battery electric cars (11.6% of the market) and nearly 115,000 plug-in hybrid cars (7%) were sold last year (and 12 fuel cell ones too!). Indeed, more new fully electric cars were registered in the UK during 2021 than in the previous five years combined, according to the latest SMMT data. Easily the biggest seller was the Tesla Model 3 at nearly 35,000 units, making it the second-best selling car of any fuel type.

How long before a battery electric vehicle is the biggest selling car of any sort? It’s looking odds-on to me that this could happen in 2022 (delivery times permitting!).

In a distant second place in the BEV charts was the Kia e-Niro, selling just over 12,000 units, closely followed by VW’s ID3, Nissan’s Leaf and Audi’s e-tron. A newcomer to the scene – the MG ZS EV – sneaked into tenth place, just behind offerings from Hyundai, Mini, Renault and Vauxhall.

The list of brands, both established and new, just keeps on growing.

Meanwhile, overall UK van sales (below 3.5t) rocketed by more than a fifth as registrations bounced back from pandemic-hit 2020. Growth was dominated by the larger 2.5-3.5t category, up by nearly 28%. While the van sector is still dominated by diesels (96% market share), the writing is on the wall here too; plug-in vans increased by over 140% in the year to nearly 14,000 units, representing 3.9% of sales and of these more than 90% were fully battery electric.

While the van sector lags cars by some way, it surely won’t be long before we see sales at really significant levels here too as products develop rapidly to meet more and more of users’ needs.

These stellar EV sales figures are putting the pressure on the UK’s recharging infrastructure like never before. It’s critical that we rapidly provide more infrastructure but also that both the infrastructure and the energy it provides are delivered in a smart way; we need better information, greater reliability, inter-operability and all this while we maximise the opportunities that EVs provide for supporting our energy grid – all aspects that the Zemo-convened EV Energy Taskforce is continuing to focus upon.

While the pace of progress in the EV sales sector is very encouraging we’re well aware it isn’t going to answer all our transport-related problems.

EVs can still create significant emissions over their life-cycle, present materials sourcing and end-of-use challenges as well as taking up a similar amount of road space to current vehicles. Also, we’re in danger of simply replicating our current model of private car ownership which is certainly sub-optimal in terms of resources use and future mobility needs.

That’s why one of the initiatives we’re working on now is a project to encourage the production and uptake of smaller, lighter vehicles where these are the best fit-for-purpose, particularly in crowded urban settings. Powered light vehicles (PLV) could make a significant contribution to cutting the UK’s transport-related emissions while cutting congestion and maximising the efficient use of both resources and energy. Zemo is working with the MCIA and key stakeholders in the micro-mobility space to help kick-start a PLV market in the UK. By the time this article appears, our Action Plan for Zero Emission Powered Light Vehicles will be published (2 Feb). I do hope you’ll give it a look because it is critical, particularly for fleets, to look beyond the obvious choice of just electrifying what you currently have and search for other areas where innovation and improvements can be realised in parallel.

So, on Valentines Day, just like love, innovation is all around!

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Fleet Decarbonisation Written by By Matthew Alabaster, Panos Stergiopoulos and Adrian Del Maestro of PwC Strategy& and Ben Allan of Field Dynamics

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A road map to fleet decarbonisation Research for the Fleets ahead! report has shown that there are broadly five key stages to fleet decarbonisation. This article shares some insights for each of these stages so that companies looking to start on this journey will be well prepared As more and more corporates make net zero pledges, many are having to figure out what the pathway to decarbonisation will look like. One of the immediate areas of focus will be fleets. As highlighted in our report, Fleets ahead!, written in collaboration with National Grid and Field Dynamics, fleets are large. There are over six million vehicles in the UK in this segment, made up of corporate cars, taxis, buses, heavy goods and logistics vehicles.

Decarbonising these fleets can make a material improvement to air quality and reduce emissions.

It can also be a source of major competitive advantage, in terms of ESG credentials.

However, getting decarbonisation wrong will be costly and undermine business operations.

So how can companies ensure they adopt the right approach to this complex transition?

We interviewed some 40 entities associated with fleet decarbonisation to understand what that transition road map looks like.

And our interviews confirmed that some companies have already identified critical milestones on this journey. Our research confirmed there are broadly five key stages to fleet decarbonisation. And in this article we shall share some insights for each of these stages so that companies looking to start on this journey will be well prepared.

1. The importance of collaboration internally and externally The complexity of the transition cannot be underestimated for fleet managers. They will be moving to a new world where they will need to consider a host of issues not typically associated with internal combustion engines: what type of electric vehicles (EVs) to procure and how to fund them? Which charging models to adopt and charging infrastructure to deploy? How to manage associated power consumption challenges? And not least, ensuring a culture where EVs are readily adopted by employees, just to mention a few examples.

Given this complexity the need to collaborate will be very important and takes different forms.

Decarbonisation is not just a fleet manager responsibility. Other functions will have vested interests and a need to contribute including. This includes finance (funding EV procurement); real estate (exploring the location of charging assets); HR (developing incentives for EV adoption across employees); operations, and many others.

Fleet managers will need to collaborate with companies that provide support in fleet electrification, for example Charge point operator EO Charging is working with Amazon to electrify their fleet. Or managers

may need to partner with parties which own strategic real estate, such as the Pod Point alliance with Tesco using the supermarket chain’s retail sites for destination charging.

Then again, it may simply be a question of collaborating with other companies who have already started this journey to understand what they have done and gone through.

Of the fleet managers we interviewed, all are still in the early stages of decarbonisation but will have learned valuable lessons.

2. Access to data to analyse and understand user needs Quite often companies make the error of discussing which EVs to purchase or what type of charging infrastructure to deploy, before understanding what their actual needs are. And to this point data is critical.

One of the first steps for fleet managers will be understanding current driving patterns.

Consider the following questions: What are the current routes employees typically use? How often do they make these journeys and how long do they last?

Given current fleet cycle times, when is the optimal moment to substitute vehicles?

If the fleet is to be replaced by EVs, how will they be charged? Where? And what will the dwelling times for charging be?

result in multi-million pound investments if installing an array of fast chargers.

Some fleet managers have explored industrial estates with existing power capacity for conversion to a charging hub to minimise these costs.

Many corporates also fail to realise how fleet decarbonisation can reshape the existing business and the operating model. Consider servicing. Operators of large fleets may have an in-house function to service their ICE vehicles.

As these fleets electrify, companies will need to review whether they wish to develop their own in-house capabilities, or whether it now makes more sense to outsource servicing to the OEMs or other third parties. While electric vehicles have significantly fewer moving parts than an ICE counterpart, the technology is new and complex. If they wish to keep servicing inhouse, service teams will need to be re-skilled and service sites will need to be repurposed to accommodate health and safety measures.

4. Multiple strategies to consider when deploying solutions Given EVs are an emerging market, it is important fleets are wary of over-dependency on single suppliers. Moreover, fleets will need to explore a combination of strategies: some fleets may decide to stagger the purchase of EVs. Using smaller orders, fleet managers are able to test and trial deployment. Other fleets 3. Assess the charging may decide to place large orders to secure infrastructure requirements OEM supply. A forward view of the lease cycles and implications of the current fleet should be considered to Once managers have a good handle on driving understand deployment squeezes. and potential charging patterns, they As for the procurement will be better placed to consider of electric vans (eVans), which the charging infrastructure is a growing trend, this required to support fleets.

One raises other challenges.

Charging infrastructure of the fi eVans have received less and charging models will r s t s teps for attention from OEMs so also dictate the volume fleet manag far resulting in limited of EVs required. So for e r before s to take choice. There is currently example, a depot-based a restricted choice of charging model may will be buying EVs underst electric vans in the UK. guarantee flexibility and anding current At the time of writing scale to charge multiple dr our report, there were 20 EVs. However, a homepatterniving eVans on sale in the UK. based charging model for s This is compared to some drivers who cannot charge at 90 electric vehicles on sale. home (they live in flats) and lack Furthermore, the access to on-street chargers may performance of these vans is also limit the volume of EVs to be procured. limited (many have low range).

Power consumption patterns will also It is important corporates work through have ramifications. Overnight trickle emerging alliances (such as EV100) and with chargers (7kW) will consume less power the OEMs to better inform them of industry than faster chargers (50kW+). The latter requirements and co-develop new vehicles. may require grid reinforcement which could

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Getting decarbonisation wrong will be costly and undermine business operations. So how can companies ensure they adopt the right approach to this complex transition?

5. Adapt and re-iterate As fleet managers go through this journey they will need to apply continuously the learnings and scale up decarbonisation initiatives. Businesses will need to stay close to other fleets, government and OEMs to constantly learn and evolve.

And one final thought on heavy transport.

While the decarbonisation pathway for light vehicles is electrification, the outcome for heavier trucks and 4x4s is less clear. Some electrification of heavier trucks is possible if routes are predictable and short, with readily available charging infrastructure.

Municipal refuse trucks are a good example.

However, the fleet managers we interviewed felt the electrification of heavier vehicles with long and unpredictable routes was harder. And while there were some interim transition fuels, such as bioemethane, fleet managers recommended focusing on the electrification of lighter vehicles first, allowing time for viable technologies to emerge later for heavy transport.

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Tactically, fleet managers may also need to weigh up the trade-off between payload and range. If range is more important for the fleet then payloads will need to be reduced.

Aside from procurement and charging infrastructure, another major challenge in this phase of the journey is the winning of hearts and minds to encourage EV adoption. When fleets receive their EVs how do they ensure employees adopt and promote the new technology?

Fleet managers have emphasised the need to identify champions in the business.

Centrica described three categories of employees: the EV equivalent of ‘petrol heads’ who are enthusiastic for EVs; those who are sitting on the fence and are not too bothered about which way the fleet goes; and the third category, those drivers wedded to their diesel vehicles and hostile to EVs. Companies need to engage the first group to drive change across the organisation.

Anglian Water went one step further and arranged induction days for new drivers. On receipt of their EV, employees were trained on all the basics to ensure the smooth adoption of the technology.

Anglian Water specifically identified drivers who lived far away to pick up their EVs so returning home with their new vehicle would allay concerns about range anxiety.

Many firms have also created EV fora to encourage employees to share experiences and learnings about best practice when driving EVs.

Fleet managers face significant complexity as they look to decarbonise their vehicle parc. Many operators are weighing up the right time to begin this process. Move sooner and the organisation may have to deal with challenges including a more restricted choice of vehicles and the need for a more bespoke charging solution. Move too late and the organisation will risk brand damage relative to their competitors. In our view, the date to bear in mind is 2024: the year during which, according to our estimates, electric vehicles will cost the same as their ICE equivalents. At this point, choosing an electric vehicle will become the default option for consumers. Any companies which are not operating low carbon fleets by that time risk being seen as dragging their feet.

This gives a window of opportunity of two to three years for fleet operators to transition substantially their operations to low carbon. L FURTHER INFORMATION Download the ‘Fleets ahead!’ report at www.pwc.co.uk

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Mobility Written by James Lancaster, Chair of the Urban Mobility Partnership

Driving towards a greener travel future Mobility as a Service, otherwise known as MaaS, can transform commuting and business travel, helping employers move away from troublesome ‘grey fleet’ vehicles. James Lancaster, Chair of the Urban Mobility Partnership, explains how

In an increasingly data-driven and digital world, technology has the power to transform the way we live, travel and interact, for the better. This is particularly apparent in the transport sector with the emergence of Mobility as a Service, otherwise known as MaaS. MaaS can improve accessibility and cost-efficiency of public and shared transport and combat congestion, pollution and carbon emissions.

Most importantly, MaaS can dramatically change the way that consumers travel – it steers people away from private car usage, and towards a sustainable, public, shared and active travel future.

In a truly developed MaaS platform, a user would have the option to access bus, train or tram routes and tickets, their local bike sharing and car club vehicles, among many other services. MaaS brings together all available travel options, alongside live updates, smart ticketing and digital payments. MaaS can also offer personalised options for the user – taking into account, for example, mobility or accessibility needs or lower carbon options.

These solutions represent the future of transport and mobility – one that doesn’t rely on single occupancy private vehicle usage or ownership, and instead embraces a forward-thinking, sustainable and multi-modal transport model.

Taking the opportunity While the usage and understanding of MaaS has been growing since it first emerged around a decade ago, as we return to normality after the Covid-19 pandemic, there is an opportunity for this technology to be developed and widely embraced. During the pandemic and subsequent lockdowns, there has been a global decline in usage of public and shared transport – on account of Government messaging and anxieties over Covid-19 transmission. Whilst this has been understandable during the heights of the pandemic, it has led to lower consumer confidence in public and shared transport, and an increase in the usage of private vehicles – impacts we have yet to see reversed despite the UK and many other countries returning to some form of normality before the emergence of Omicron. MaaS can encourage a safe return to public and

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using grey fleet. Given the average age of shared travel post-Covid-19. MaaS solutions, a privately owned car in the UK is 8.5 years for example, can formulate the safest old, these are 340 million miles driven in or least busy route, or offer active travel some of the most polluting vehicles on the options which would allow users to safely road. MaaS, by making public and shared travel with very little risk, thus increasing transport more accessible, convenient and cost consumer confidence and decreasing efficient, can support organisations transition their reliance on private vehicle usage. away from grey fleet use and promote Alongside the potential to encourage public, shared and active travel as an consumers back to shared and public alternative to using privately owned transport post-Covid, we can vehicles for business travel. also expect that the desire MaaS for an integrated, data Corporate Mobility and demand-driven bring The use of MaaS should transport platform togethe s r also be incorporated into will continue – in a l l availab corporate mobility – that the same vein that l e t r avel options is, the daily commute consumers have live upd , alongside undertaken by employees come to expect ona t e to work and back demand technology s , ticketin s home, and this should in many other g and dmart focus on encouraging parts of their lives, paymen igital ts employees to make such as through onuse of more sustainable demand TV, music and solutions, via MaaS rather than food delivery services. their privately owned vehicle.

For example, Smart Mobility Hub Business travel is currently undertaking a MaaS corporate Organisations and employers can also mobility trial in Dublin, in collaboration help drive the adoption of MaaS and with Enterprise Ireland. Office workers are incentivise staff to switch to cleaner modes provided with a shared mobility platform, of transport. If adopted effectively and which offers a range of elective vehicles efficiently by businesses and the public sector, (such as e-bikes and e-scooters), which are employers can encourage staff members all free to use and booked via the single app. to use alternatives to their privately owned The Covid-19 pandemic, understandably, vehicles for commuting. Employers can has limited the growth of MaaS platforms in offer flexible travel options alongside MaaS, 2020 and 2021. However, the Urban Mobility such as implementing car club or cycle hire Partnership believes that MaaS initiatives will schemes, or allowing staff flexible working rebound quickly in 2022. Local authorities time depending on the most accessible and businesses, in light of post-Covid travel and efficient bus, tram or train times. This and the desire to meet environmental in turn helps to tackle the challenge of targets, should re-evaluate their transport grey fleet – wherein employees use their strategies and incorporate MaaS as a key own cars for business purposes and can be tenant of their business travel practices. reimbursed on the mileage – as the increased Similarly, up until relatively recently, fully availability and adoption of MaaS can help publicly available MaaS solutions have organisations to reduce staff reliance on their been trialled on relatively small scales. own private vehicles. Despite an increased However, given the growth in appetite focus on reducing emissions and businesses for and knowledge of MaaS, alongside and the public sector, supporting climate increased technology, ambition, public-private change ambitions in recent years, the use sector collaboration and opportunities to of grey fleet is still widespread. Analysis of develop MaaS, local authorities should local authorities’ use of grey fleet showed begin to trial and implement MaaS that in one year, across 400 councils in the schemes on a much larger scale.

UK, over 340 million miles were driven

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The Urban Mobility Partnership has worked closely on MaaS pilots across the UK. For example, UMP members, have collaborated with the Highlands and Islands region in Scotland on the new Go-Hi app. This trial, which is Europe’s largest MaaS trial, sets out to improve the connectivity of sustainable transport modes and access to reliable travel information in the Highlands of Scotland.

Launched earlier this year, we await the results of this exciting trial but given this trial has

been launched in one of the most rural areas of the UK, it goes to demonstrate the potential of MaaS across different geographies.

MaaS, especially in a post-Covid and sustainability-driven environment, represents an exciting and revolutionary aspect to the transport future. As proven, MaaS solutions can offer a range of benefits to regular consumers and travellers, alongside employees, employers and companies. By combining sustainable and shared transport options,

with a highly data-driven platform, MaaS is a crucial part of the future of transport. L

James Lancaster is Chair of the Urban Mobility Partnership and Head of European Mobility Innovation and Partnerships at Enterprise Holdings.

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The GREENFLEET 100 Most Influential 100 NEW Emma Loveday UK Fleet Risk and Commercial Development Manager, DriveTech With over ten years' experience in the fleet industry, Emma has worked at places such as Mitie and Thames Water before joining DriveTech in 2019. Vocal about the benefits of EVs and how driver training can get the most from electrified powertrains, Emma was presented with an EV Champion Award at the 2021 GreenFleet Awards.

99 NEW Alfie McNamara Fleet Manager, Herts Fire & Rescue Alfie McNamara leads on Hertfordshire Fire & Rescue's clean fuel work, which involves running its fire engines on Gas-To-Liquid (GTL) fuel. GTL converts natural gas – the cleanest-burning fossil fuel – into high-quality liquid fuel that would otherwise be made from crude oil. For this work, Alfie was crowned a GreenFleet AFV Champion in 2021.

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Welcome to the sixth GF100 Most Influential.

Despite another year with pandemic challenges, the green transport agenda has continued to accelerate. 2021 saw the government make the pledge to fully decarbonise transport by 2050 and to end the sale of all new combustion vehicles by 2040.

2021 was the most successful year in history for electric vehicle uptake as more new battery electric vehicles were registered than over the previous five years combined, according to the Society of Motor Manufacturers and Traders (SMMT).

Despite commitments from government and strong electric vehicle sales, there are still many challenges ahead to reach the UK’s net zero targets. But the appetite and determination to eliminate emissions is strong, as demonstrated by the impressive individuals in our 2022 GF100 Most Influential list.

The GF100 Most Influential is our pick of the people that have made a positive impact on the transport decarbonisation agenda over the year. They are individuals that have made significant progress in their work to cut harmful emissions, and who encourage others to embrace sustainability.

With the environment on the forefront of most people’s minds, it is becoming increasingly harder to pick just 100 individuals for the list. There are a number of new entrants, which has caused some considerable movement. Many of the new entrants are award-winners from the 2021 GREENFLEET Awards, such as Steve Winter, who heads up the fleet at British Gas / Centrica. With an aim to electrify its vast fleet by 2025, Steve is already making good progress, with 700 electric vans on fleet and 3,000 more to be delivered by the end of this year.

Congratulations to those on the list. For considerations on next year’s list, upload your nominations to gf100.greenfleet.net/form/submissions

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98 NEW Hugh Nicholson Director of Logistics, Moy Park Committed to transport decarbonisation, Hugh has helped Moy Park take on a fleet of Liquified Natural Gas (LNG) trucks which run on 100% Bio-LNG sourced through anaerobic digestion. He was recognised as a GreenFleet AFV Champion in 2021. Moy Park has also invested in electric car charging points and has revised its company car policy so only EVs or PHEVs can be introduced.

97 NEW Richard Parker Corporate Sales Manager, Webfleet Solutions Richard Parker has 20 years in the fleet industry, and is helping clients use data effectively to transition to a zero-emission fleet. In recognition for his passion for electric vehicles, Richard was named an EV Champion at the 2021 GreenFleet Awards.

96 NEW Matthew Dear Programme & Project Manager - Ultra Low Emission Fleet, London Fire Brigade Matthew was responsible for setting up the Ultra Low Emission Fleet Programme for London Fire Brigade, which was established to move towards a zero emission fleet. This was a holistic programme that covered infrastructure, training, planning, and vehicles.

95 Jonny Berry Head of Decarbonisation, Hitachi Capital Vehicle Solutions and founder of the EV Cafe Jonny's in-depth knowledge of electric vehicles and fleets make him well known in the industry. He heads up Hitachi Capital Vehicle Solutions' decarbonisation work to ensure it supports businesses' electric vehicle needs, and founded the "EV Café” at the start of the first lockdown to continue the conversation around EVs.

94 NEW Niall Riddell Co-founder and CEO, Paua Niall's long career working at places such as the committee on climate change, EDF Energy and SSE has led him to now co-found Paua with André Pinho to build a fully digitalised electric fuel card solution for fleet drivers. Paua’s ambition to build on this technology saw them demonstrate a proprietary 'plug & charge' technology which can bring a Tesla charging experience to all drivers.

93 NEW Ian Johnston CEO, Osprey EV Charging Ian has led Osprey from being a start-up with just a handful of charge points to being one of the leaders in customer satisfaction, as recognised by both WhatCar and ZapMap in 2021. Ian’s automotive experience has seen Osprey focus on fleet roaming solutions, with innovative partnerships established with companies such as AllStar, Octopus Juice, Zap Pay, and Paua operating from Osprey’s bespoke back-office platform.

92 h Paul Nicholls MD, Nicholls Transport After winning GreenFleet's Commercial Fleet of the Year award in 2020, Nicholls Transport continued to invest in a further 17 LNG trucks, taking the total currently on the fleet to 27.

Even with the limited refuelling stations around the UK, MD Paul Nicholls is determined to increase the fleet further, with last year’s investment costing the company just short of £1 million.

91 Stephen Imm Head of Transport Services, Gloucestershire Constabulary

Gloucestershire Constabulary has one of the greenest police fleets in the UK, having 75 electric vehicles on its fleet, making up 21 per cent. The fleet won Greenfleet's Public Sector Fleet of the Year (Small to medium) in 2021, and Stephen was commended as Public Sector Fleet Manager the same year.

90 h Dr Chris Jardine Technical Director, Joju Solar

Dr Christian Jardine recognised as one of the UK's foremost experts in the performance of solar PV. Joju has been involved in some notable public sector charging projects, such as installing 50 EV chargers in Hampshire, with some integrated into street lights and several with contactless payment terminals.

89 h Paul Kirby eLCV Expert, EV Essentials

Paul is passionate about the transition to electric vans, having recently headed up the electrification strategy for vehicle broker Vanarama. Paul has now started EV Essentials to offer training on the transition to an electric fleet, and is one of GreenFleet's reigning EV Champions.

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88 Tim Laver Managing Director, ALD Automotive

Tim has a detailed understanding of the needs of the fast changing world of mobility. In 2019, ALD Automotive launched a dedicated Electric Vehicle Programme to address the entire electric vehicle value chain across the company, and has recently agreed a deal to purchase LeasePlan.

87 Jiggs Bharij Head of Fleet Services, Metropolitan Police

The Met Police has the most electric vehicles than any other force in the country. Jiggs Bharij has led this work, and is working towards decarbonising the rest of the fleet, which includes investigating other fuel types and overcoming barriers to electrification.

86 David George Director, Mini UK and Ireland

As Mini works towards being fully electric by the early 2030s, David takes the brand forward in the UK. Mini's Oxford plant has big electrification plans, with five new Mini electric cars planned to be built there.

85 Gary McRae Head of Electric Mobility, Urban Foresight

Gary has a detailed technical knowledge of EVs and associated infrastructure, as well as the challenges of delivering innovative projects.

His work at Dundee City Council resulted in the council having the largest EV fleet out of all local authorities at the time.

84 Guy Haydon UK Managing Director, Zaptec

Zaptech has opened its first office outside of Scandinavia in the UK and appointed Guy Haydon as its managing director. Guy joins from Siemens, where he was head of sales for electromobility. Guy is passionate about ensuring the UK has a smart, reliable, user-friendly charging infrastructure.

83 h Stephen Arnold Head of Clean Air, Birmingham City Council

Stephen led the delivery of Birmingham City Council’s Clean Air Zone (CAZ), which went live in June 2021. It was a big undertaking, ensuring the programme aligned with Birmingham’s Air Quality Strategy and CAZ emissions reduction measures, and that it met UK and EU targets for nitrogen dioxide – all within the shortest possible time. A report has suggested the clean air zone reduced air pollution by 20 per cent in its first three months. E Supported by

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Engineer Daniel Bentham has worked in the low carbon energy sector for over 16 years, including working at Ubitricity to establish the EV charging network. At Green Investment Group, Daniel is responsible for accelerating the electrification of transport and delivering the next generation of infrastructure and services.

81 NEW Guy Gittins Chief Executive Officer, Chestertons

Chestertons, led by Guy, has become the first large estate agency in the UK to convert its entire fleet of company cars to electric vehicles, having over 65 electric BMW i3s. Chestertons is also certified as Net Zero Carbon after offsetting the remaining 212 tonnes of CO2 it currently produces per year. It's impressive work ensured Chestertons won GreenFleet's Private Sector Car Fleet of the Year award in 2021.

80 Loyd & Alun Davies directors, ElectrAssure

ElectrAssure, run by father and son team Loyd and Alun, has installed a future-proofed charging infrastructure at Volkswagen's pre-delivery inspection and distribution centre, located in Kent, giving it the capacity to process even more EVs as the UK moves towards zero-emission transport.

79 Alexis Percival Environmental and Sustainability Manager, Yorkshire Ambulance Service

Alexis works tirelessly to raise awareness of the carbon emissions from the healthcare sector. She is working to create the first zero emission front line ambulance service in the world, and leads the Green Environmental Ambulance Network (GrEAN).

78 NEW Malcolm Oliver-White Group Head of Asset Management, Peel Ports

Fifty per cent of Peel Ports' fleet is currently electric, with aims to be 100 per cent zero-emission by the end of 2022. Malcolm is also investing in new electric cranes and electric CMRGs that move freight onto the ships, and is installing charging infrastructure on the ships. This work enabled Peel Ports to win GreenFleet's Private Sector Commercial Fleet of the Year award, in the small to medium category.

77 NEW Martin Sleath Sustainability Advisor, Lake District National Park Authority

Martin's work electrifying Lake District National Park Authority's fleet resulted in a win at the GreenFleet Awards 2021, taking home the Public Sector Car Fleet of the Year Award. The Park Authority's BMW i3s have travelled around 57,500 miles which have saved the equivalent of 12.7 tCO2e, and because the Park Authority is on a renewable electricity tariff, nearly all of this is a pure carbon saving.

Hermes' fleet was commended at the 2021 GreenFleet Awards for its 90 biomethane CNG-powered fleet. With another 70 on order, this brings the total to 160 – fifty per cent of its core tractor fleet. This will result in Hermes having UK’s largest CNG parcel delivery fleet. What’s more, Hermes has ordered 168 new zero-emission Mercedes-Benz eSprinters and has successfully trialled on-foot street-portering and local deliveries by electric eCargo bikes. Recognising David's impressive work, he took home an AFV Champion award at the 2021 GreenFleet Awards.

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75 Mike Potter CEO, Fleetdrive Electric and CrowdCharge Mike continues to help businesses transition to electric cars and vans through FleetDrive Electric's leasing and rental services. FleetDrive has also been affiliated with a number of important initiatives such as the ‘My Electric Avenue’ project, which trialled new technology to facilitate the UK’s power distribution for supporting future demand for EV charging.

74 h Amanda Lyne Managing Director, ULEMCo Amanda is a respective and authoritative voice on hydrogen vehicle solutions and their role in delivering net-zero targets. ULEMCo recently presented the world’s first hydrogen fuelled ambulance at COP26 in Glasgow and is involved in a project delivering hydrogen fuelled airport ground support vehicles with Teesside International Airport, RAF Leeming, and Newcastle University.

73 Chris Rutherford Head of Fleet Strategy & Sponsorship, London Ambulance Service NHS Trust Chris is tasked with developing an ultra low emission, emergency response fleet at London Ambulance Service. Passionate about sustainable transport, Chris has experience of running an awardwinning low-carbon fleet at Islington Council.

72 Jim Graham Group Finance Director, Arnold Clark

Arnold Clark is on a mission to empower customers to embrace the joys of electric motoring, through its wide range of EVs available and via its Innovation Centre. Jim can talk confidently about zero emission vehicles, having developed the group’s electric vehicle offering. E Supported by

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71 NEW Edward Yendluri Waste and Recycling Manager, Westminster City Council 

Edward is dedicated to decarbonising Westminster City Council's waste and street cleansing fleet. In partnership with Veolia, the council is testing modern technologies, such as hydrogen powered trucks and upcycling end-of-life old diesel trucks to fully electric and alternative fuels, such as HVO and CNG. As such, Westminster City Council's waste fleet won GreenFleet's Public Sector Commercial Fleet of the Year award in 2021, in the small to medium category.

70 h Toby Butler European General Manager - E-mobility Business Development, Shell

Toby has tasked himself with making charging an electric vehicle as simple and as convenient as filling up with fuel. He is responsible for growing Shell Retail's electric vehicle charging business, including expanding city EV charging through ubitricity, part of the Shell Group.

69 Richard Turnbull Head of Innovation, Connected Kerb

Richard has over 12 years experience in the electric vehicle and charging industry sectors. He was part of the team that introduced the iconic 'electric' LEVC London Black Cab to market, and now helps develop Connected Kerb's wireless charging proposition and other innovative projects.

68 NEW Vincenzo Nicolò Business Director, IVECO UK & Ireland

IVECO has continued developing its Natural Power products, building on the successes of Stralis NP with the IVECO S-WAY. During 2021, IVECO's natural power trucks continued to find homes with the likes of Hermes, Ocado, Romac Logistics and McCulla NI. Vincenzo became IVECO UK and Ireland's Business Director in September 2021, although he's been with the brand since 2002, and will lead the company forward as it continues to help decarbonise the heavy goods sector.

67 h Dr Graham Cooley CEO, ITM Power

ITM Power, under Graham's leadership, continues to be a beacon of success for the UK's clean energy industry.

Recently the company has raised £250 million to scale up its electrolyser manufacturing capacity to 5GW per annum by 2024, and has formed a partnership with Linde to halve electrolyser manufacturing costs within five years.

66 NEW Ron Santiago Managing Director, Europcar Mobility Group UK

Ron takes Europcar Mobility Group forward as it makes progress towards its mission to have more than a third of its fleet electric, plug-in hybrids or hybrids by the end of 2023, as part of its ‘One Sustainable Fleet’ programme. Ron took up this role in 2020, after he spent 12 years running Europcar Mobility Group’s operations in Australia and New Zealand.

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65 h Edward Kulperger Senior Vice President, Geotab

Edward heads up Geotab's work in Europe and is a regular speaker at telematics and technology conferences, advocating the use of technology and data to create environmentally friendly mobility solutions. Geotab's Electric Vehicle Suitability Assessment (EVSA) offers EV adoption recommendations by matching existing fleet telematics data to realworld EV performance data.

64 Terry Pycroft Head of Fleet Services, Leeds City Council

Heading up Leeds City Council's fleet since 2005, Terry is an electric vehicle pioneer, adding the first electric vehicles to the fleet in 2016.

Terry is also keen to share his experiences with other councils, and is constantly innovating to find the latest alternative fuels and technologies to support the council's fleet.

63 h Neil Wilson Fleet Director, Ford of Britain

Ford has made a commitment that by mid-2026, its entire passenger vehicle range in Europe will be zero emissions capable, all-electric or plug-in hybrid, and will be completely all-electric by 2030. Its entire commercial vehicle range, meanwhile, will be zero-emissions capable, allelectric or plug-in hybrid, by 2024. Ford's fleet boss Neil Wilson is helping drive sales of electrified vehicles into businesses across the UK.

62 Owain Pearce Transport Manager, Oxford Direct Services

In the last year and a half, ODS has purchased 41 new electric vehicles, almost quadrupling its total to 55, with another 26 due in 2022. This makes 17 per cent of its 324 road vehicles electric. These new vehicles are a mix of LCVs, cars and also a few specialist items such as a refuse collection truck and excavator. With a target to convert 25 per cent of the fleet to electric by 2023, Owain has ambitious plans to make the fleet even more sustainable.

61 Quentin Willson motoring journalist and lobbyist

After leaving the FairFuel campaign, citing he was unhappy with the campaigns "lack of environmental sensibilities”, Quentin has now launched the FairCharge UK campaign, which will push the issues of charging cost, infrastructure, charging times, battery range, and wider EV access to the forefront of the political agenda.

60 NEW Richard Hudson Commercial Director, LEVC Richard has over 20 years automotive experience, previously working for both BMW and Inchcape. Richard is helping get the new VN5 van and TX taxi into businesses across the UK. Both vehicles utilise 'eCity' technology which offers both zeroemission capability and zero range anxiety.

59 h Charlie Jardine Founder and CEO, EO Charging

Charlie founded EO Charging in 2015 with a simple pledge to make charging simple and reliable. Fast forward to present day and EO's technology is used by a number of the world’s largest businesses and fleet operators and also distributes to over 35 countries. EO has also developed chargers that utilise smart grid communication (V2G).

58 h Tanya Neech Head of Sustainability, Scania

Tanya Neech heads up Scania’s sustainability work in the UK, a role that has involved defining and implementing sustainability policies and goals across the manufacturer’s truck, bus, coach and power solution operations. Last year, Tanya was appointed to the board of Zemo Partnership, which is working to deliver on the UK’s transport decarbonisation objectives.

57 Tom Pakenham Managing Director, ChargeLight

Tom Pakenham has moved on from being director of the electric vehicles at OVO to grow ChargeLight, a company that uses the existing lamppost infrastructure to bring reliable, convenient and low-cost charging to streets of Britain. Tom has a string of impressive achievements and experiences in the green transport industry, including the formation of low emission taxi company Green Tomato Cars in 2006.

56 h Matthew Morgan Co-Founder and COO, The Phoenix Works

With over 8,000 charge points installed and maintained, The Phoenix Works, led by Matthew, is regarded as a trusted long-term partner to its customers. The Phoenix Works prides itself on making charging flexible so that it fits a business' preferred operating model, including subscriptionbased models and other customisable financial arrangements such as its EV Charging Service Plan.

55 Dan Gursel Head, Enterprise Car Club

Dan believes that car clubs have a significant role in helping facilitate the transition to zero-emission motoring as they enable more people to try electric vehicles and become familiar with them. Enterprise is supporting the UK’s first mobility credits trial, where car owners can exchange their own older, more polluting vehicles for credits which can be used to access a range of alternative transport services, such as Enterprise Car Clubs.

54 NEW Karen Paciello Fleet Programme Manager, Royal Mail

Karen has led the delivery of 3,000 new electric delivery vehicles and associated charging infrastructure to around 45 Royal Mail operational sites across the UK. She also heads up the Optimise Prime Programme and is a subject matter expert on fleet electrification. Her impressive work led her to receiving a GreenFleet AFV Champion award in 2021.

53 h Philip Fjeld Co-Founder and CEO, CNG Fuels

Philip is the co-founder and CEO of CNG Fuels, which is the UK market leader for the supply of Bio-CNG for commercial vehicles. Fuelling fleets such as Waitrose, the company has now opened the world’s largest public access biomethane refuelling station for HGVs in Bristol. It is now also branching out to hydrogen, forming spin off company ‘HyFuels’ to pioneer new hydrogen technology and meet customers’ growing fuel-mix needs.

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52 h Richard Falconer Managing Director, Co Wheels

Richard manages Co Wheels, which is helping create greener local communities by low carbon transport options widely available. Co Wheels’ 450-strong fleet of electric, hybrid and efficient ICE cars and vans, run an average of 8,811 miles per annum. Recently, Co Wheels has partnered with bus operator Go North East to host its membership and bus tickets on one smartcard.

51 h Dr Colin Herron, MD, Zero Carbon Futures

Colin, who was awarded a CBE for services to Business and Energy in the Queen’s Birthday Honours list in 2018, continues to be a respected voice in the low and zero carbon transport world. He established Zero Carbon Futures in 2011 to support the growth of the electric vehicle industry and input into e-mobility policy. Zero Carbon Futures has now been acquired by Newcastle University which has enabled it improve its offer with the backing of more research and expertise.

50 h Gary Savage Managing Director, Mercedes-Benz Cars UK

A two-time Autocar Outstanding Automotive Leader winner, Gary has helped steer the presence of Mercedes-Benz in the UK. Previously at Citroën, Gary is overseeing Mercedes’ electrification transformation in the UK, which is fast gathering pace. Globally, the brand sold 227,458 PHEV and electric passenger cars during 2021.

49 NEW Lee Brown Head of 0Zone, The Grosvenor Group

Lee heads up The Grosvenor Group’s multi-award winning 0Zone solution, which has been helping fleets make the smooth transition to ULEVs and EVs for five years. Grosvenor was the 2020 GreenFleet Leasing Company of the Year, and its pioneering 0Zone initiative have had a positive effect on the company’s corporate fleet customers – in November 2021, 80 per cent of the Grosvenor Group’s new car deliveries were either hybrid, plug-in hybrid or fully electric.

48 Patricia Wolfe Managing Director, Athlon UK

Following the rebranding from Daimler Fleet Management to Athlon UK in October 2020, Patricia continues to lead the organisation, as it experiences growth in the electric vehicle and hybrid sectors. With rising numbers of customers wishing to support cleaner business policies with low-emission vehicles, Athlon’s tailor-made mobility solutions are ready for their customer vehicle parcs. E Supported by

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47 Robert Grozdanovski Senior Vice President, Central East & East, Volvo Trucks 

Volvo Trucks had a busy 2021. It completed its line-up of all-electric heavy-duty trucks – gross combination weight of up to 44 tonnes, range of up to 186 miles – and instigated a pilot test programme of Volvo FH trucks with DHL Freight. DFDS placed another order for 25 electric HGVs, while ICA Sweden took delivery of a Volvo FE for use in Stockholm.

46 NEW Marko Engel Head of Electric Vehicles and Infrastructure UK, Stellantis

Stellantis is electrifying its product range extensively, with popular models in both its passenger car and light commercial families. Following a decade-long stint at PSA Group, Marko became Stellantis Head of Electric Vehicles and Infrastructure in the UK in 2019. He prepares the group’s networks for the arrivals of low-emission vehicles, and manages EV grant applications and retailer claims with OZEV and the DVLA.

45 NEW Lorna McAtear Fleet Manager, National Grid

Switching to low emission vehicles is a big part of the National Grid’s commitment to reaching net zero by 2050.

A 2021 GreenFleet EV Champion, Lorna heads up the cars and vans the National Grid’s team need to do their important jobs, and she is ensuring that all of the company’s pool of vehicles are cleaner-fuelled by 2030. It’s not just the traditional vehicles that are looking to the future, either; the company is investigating electric diggers and hydrogen options.

The AA – with fleets at every step of their journey As the UK’s number one provider of roadside assistance, we serve almost 10 million 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 firstclass 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 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.

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44 NEW Mark Bonnor-Moris CEO, bp Pulse

Mark’s background includes periods at Siemens and ABB, so he is wellversed in things ultra-low emission. An EV infrastructure expert, Mark is a member of a number of industry groups and committees and he is often asked to comment on electric vehicle infrastructure for both trade and national publications. In 2021, bp Pulse opened the UK’s first dedicated rapid charging hub for fleet vehicles in Park Lane, London.

43 Dean Hedger EV New Business Development Manager, The AA

A 2021 GreenFleet EV Champion, Dean has spent more than 25 years in the motor industry. He regularly participates in panel discussions, and his electric vehicle knowledge allows him to advise on EV infrastructure, maintenance, and procurement. Working with the AA’s senior management team, Dean is delivering new product and services innovation, including the AA’s Prestige Fleet Servicing option which is now more EV capable.

42 Jon Lawes Managing Director, Hitachi Capital Vehicle Solutions

Heading up Hitachi Capital Vehicle Solutions since 2015, Jon has steered the company through challenges in 2020 and 2021, but has also seen the partnership between Hitachi Capital UK PLC and electric forecourt operator Gridserve continue to offer great leasing deals and finance solutions on EVs. Jon was appointed vice-chair of the British Vehicle Rental and Leasing Association (BVRLA) in the summer of 2021. E

Gavin Franks – Director Business Services at the AA A graduate from the University of London, Gavin holds a degree in Aeronautical Engineering and is a qualified accountant. He has presented and written on subjects as diverse as the blurring of HR and IT, the role of the CIO, customer service and the digital journey, driverless cars and technology deployment.

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41 Rawdon Glover Managing Director, Jaguar Land Rover UK 

Appointed Managing Director of Jaguar Land Rover UK in May 2018, Rawdon’s arrival came at a period of great change. The all-electric I-Pace was one of his first launches and 2021 has seen a number of ultra-low emission vehicle announcements and products, from the unveiling of the new Range Rover – which will have PHEV models – to the future creation of a hydrogen Land Rover Defender concept.

40 NEW James Hornsby Fleet Operations & Service Delivery Manager, Co-Operative James has been at the Co-Operative group for over eight years.

The recipient of the Private Sector Fleet Manager of the Year at the 2021 GreenFleet Awards – which recognises an individual’s commitment to making carbon reduction a priority in their day to day duties – James is with the company at a time when it plans to replace its entire home delivery fleet of more than 200 diesel vans with electric vehicles by 2025.

39 h Greg Jackson Founder and CEO, Octopus Energy Greg started green energy retailer Octopus Energy in 2016, passionately believing that customers deserved fairer practices and better value. The company now has 2.4 million customers, operations in 11 countries and 15 million accounts worldwide to Kraken, its green tech platform. Its Electric Juice Network gives users access to 157,856 ​​ chargers across the UK and Europe, and in 2021, Octopus entered the renewable energy market.

38 NEW Csaba Vincze Fleet Director, Nissan GB Appointed Fleet Director at Nissan GB in November 2021, Csaba’s arrival follows a big year for the company. Among Nissan’s 2021 headlines was the announcement of the Nissan EV36Zero project, a £1 billion flagship Electric Vehicle (EV) Hub centred around the company’s plant in Sunderland. An EV manufacturing ecosystem, Nissan EV36Zero brings together EVs, battery production and renewable energy. The electrified Qashqai also arrived and the electric Townstar LCV was unveiled.

37 NEW James Venables eConsultancy Manager, Mercedes-Benz Trucks UK James heads up Mercedes-Benz Trucks UK’s entire eConsulting business, and is not only responsible for its comprehensive electrification plan, but also for the management of the eTruck portfolio, which includes the eActros and eEconic. Collaborating with fleet customers, infrastructure providers and colleagues, James leads the decarbonisation of heavy commercial vehicles. James took up the role in August 2021, and has 20 years’ experience in the industry.

36 Alex Smith Managing Director, Volkswagen Group United Kingdom Alex Smith re-joined Volkswagen Group UK in January 2019 from Nissan GB. With roles at Ford and Kia, Alex became Director of Volkswagen Passenger Cars UK in 2014. 2021 was a very successful year for Volkswagen Group UK – over 37,000 battery electric cars were delivered to customers, leading the growing EV segment. Helped by the award winning ID.3 and ID.4 EVs, the Volkswagen brand was also the UK’s most popular for the first time.

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35 Ashley Andrew Managing Director, Hyundai Motor UK Hyundai’s fast growing electric-mobility push took a distinctive turn in 2021, with the arrival of the IONIQ 5. The new all-electric hatchback is built on the Hyundai Motor Group’s new E-GMP modular platform which features both 400V and 800V charging technology. An instant award winner, the IONIQ 5 helped Hyundai receive a commended Fleet Car Manufacturer of the Year nomination at the 2021 GreenFleet Awards.

34 Mark Dickens Managing Director, Mobilize Power Solutions, Renault Group Formerly Elexent, Mobilize Power Solutions is a wholly owned subsidiary of the global Renault Group. Mark’s previous role as Fleet Sales & Remarketing Director at Renault UK sees him bring a wealth of experience to Renault's European company, which aims to facilitate charging infrastructure projects for fleets that are compatible with any model or brand of electric vehicle.

33 h Sara Sloman Head of Future Mobility Partnerships, Elmtronics Ltd Previously a 2018 GreenFleet EV Champion, Sara is no stranger to the GreenFleet 100 Most Influential list, appearing in both 2019 and 2020.

Her passion for zero emission mobility and her extensive zero emission mobility background has seen her move to EV charging infrastructure provider Elmtronics. Here, she is sharply focused on building meaningful partnerships and relationships with some of the UK’s largest fleets.

32 NEW Chris Brownridge Chief Executive Officer, BMW Group UK and Ireland Chris replaced Graeme Grieve who retired in the summer of 2021.

Last year was another busy period for the group in the UK, with the introduction of two new important all-electric models. The flagship iX heads up BMW’s family of SUVs, and the i4 brings fully zero emission motoring to the junior executive class, building on the success of the 3 Series PHEV. Globally, the BMW Group celebrated the delivery of its onemillionth electrified vehicle. E Supported by

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31 h Colin Ferguson CEO and Co-Founder, The Algorithm People 

The Algorithm People’s 'My Transport Planner' (MTP) – a pay as-you-go vehicle planning tool, which can cut total fleet mileage by up to 20 per cent, saving fuel costs and emissions – won the 2021 Greenfleet Innovation Award, and became the basis for the new Mobile and Transient Hubs (MATHs) project. Using artificial intelligence, it allows the optimisation of large ‘feeder’ vehicles that act as mobile reloading stations for smaller delivery units, and can introduce a further 20% of savings.

30 Graham Thomas Fleet Operations Manager, Ocado Group Graham drives Ocado's natural gas truck activity. The first retailer in the UK to self-fund its on-site natural gas refuelling station, Ocado Group has announced plans to open a second site in the second quarter of 2022. Based at the Dordon customer fulfilment centre in Warwickshire, it will replace a site used by 10 CNG heavy goods trucks. In total, 60 natural gas-powered HGVs will operate from the existing Hatfield site and Dordon.

29 Alfonso Martinez Managing Director, LeasePlan UK Ltd Alfonso believes that the fleet industry needs to kick the CO2 habit, and he was the first internal LeasePlan fleet driver to switch to electric in 2019 – today, every LeasePlan UK employee eligible for a company car drives a zero emission vehicle. In 2021, LeasePlan UK increased the number of alternative-fuel vehicles (AFVs) in its risk fleet by 60 per cent, while doubling the volume of BEVs. The company has also repositioned LeasePlan Flexible to focus on electric cars and e-LCVs, and become the leasing partner for Arrival electric vans and NIO EV cars.

28 h Chris Chandler Principal Consultant, Lex Autolease Chris has been a high profile Fleet Management Consultant for over two decades, and set up Lex Autolease’s plug-in vehicle proposition, which has resulted in the company’s alternatively fuelled fleet increasing to over 32,500 vehicles. He has helped some fleets reach over 40 per cent zero emission vehicle penetration, and is proud to have been in the prestigious GreenFleet 100 for the last four years.

27 h Justin Laney General Manager – Fleet, John Lewis Partnership Justin has played a central part in decarbonising the John Lewis Partnership’s heavy goods vehicle fleet. Future-focused on what can still be done to lower emissions, the group has an ambition to stop using fossil fuels across its transport fleet by 2030, which will be partly realised by significantly boosting the number of electric vans and light trucks to 1,750, with a further 750 electric refrigerated trailers. The Partnership’s 1,300-strong car fleet will also become 100 per cent electric.

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26 Dan Martin CEO and Founder, Elmtronics Group Ltd

Established in 2016 and a two time winner of GreenFleet’s Charging & Refuelling Infrastructure Provider of the Year in 2019 and 2020, Elmtronics specialises in public charging stations and electric car charging points for both homes and businesses. Acquired by the European EV charging provider Mer in January 2022 (pending approval of customary authorities), Elmtronics will play a pivotal role in creating the UK’s most focused and customer-oriented EV charging experience.

25 Sam Clarke Chief Vehicle Officer, GRIDSERVE

The well-known face behind green logistics specialist Gnewt, clean transport pioneer Sam is now the Chief Vehicle Officer at energy company GRIDSERVE. The energy company opened the UK’s first all-electric forecourt at Braintree in Essex in 2020, with another two sites set to go live in Norwich and at Gatwick Airport in 2022. Gridserve’s 2021 headlines were dominated by its takeover of the Ecotricity Electric Highway and the announcement of the 2022 construction of 20 Electric Hubs.

24 h Fraser Crichton Corporate Fleet Operations Manager, Dundee City Council

Winner of the 2021 GreenFleet Public Sector Fleet Manager of the Year Award, Fraser has been leading Dundee City Council’s zero emission charge since 2010. Heading up the development and implementation of EVs and their charging infrastructure, Fraser has seen the council’s zero emission fleet grow to become one of the largest EV fleets of any UK local authority. He has also helped the city’s taxi industry switch to EVs.

23 h Paul Hollick Chairman, Association of Fleet Professionals (AFP)

Formed from the merging of the Association of Car Fleet Operators (ACFO) and the Institute of Car Fleet Management (ICFM) in early 2020, the Association of Fleet Professionals’ (AFP) is ‘the organisation for fleet professionals’. Past ICFM chair Paul Hollick is chair of the AFP, and oversees the output of a total of seven individual committees. He also leads the AFP's extensive conference, training and webinar programmes.

22 h Justin Meyer Managing Director, SWARCO Formerly SWARCO General Manager, Justin became Managing Director in March 2021. The winner of the 2021 GreenFleet Awards Charging & Re-fuelling Infrastructure Provider of the Year, successful 2021 projects include the completion of project PACE – a joint Lanarkshire and Scottish Power Energy Network project to deliver charging hubs in urban and rural communities; the deployment of a solution to charge and manage 32 electric double-decker e-buses in Manchester; and the migration of the ChargePlace Scotland network.

21 NEW Denise Beedell Policy Manager, Vans and Urban Transport, Logistics UK Denise specialises in vans, urban policy, the London Lorry Control Scheme, electric vehicles and water freight in London at Logistics UK, the UK's only organisation which represents all sectors of the logistics industry. Denise helps deliver Logistics UK's policy agenda on urban and environmental issues, and leads policy work on vans. Denise joined the Logistics UK from the Federation of Small Businesses, where she was Development Manager for Greater London and led on Transport, Environment and Crime policy issues in the capital.

20 Jon Hunt Alternative Fuels Manager, Toyota GB Jon was a 2020 GreenFleet Alternative Fuel Vehicle (AFV) Champion, an award which recognised his long-term commitment to the AFV sector in the UK. He manages Toyota GB's Hydrogen Fuel Cell Programme, responsible for the commercialisation, relationship management, communication and sales of the Mirai FCEV. Wins for 2021 included the addition of 17 Mirais to Enterprise’s UK vehicle fleet, and one for JCB.

19 NEW Paul Willcox Managing Director, Vauxhall Motors Paul takes over the reins of Vauxhall from outgoing MD Stephen Norman, at a time when the UK brand is riding the crest of an EV and electrified wave. The company has the most popular range of electric LCVs in the UK, and every model has an all-electric option. The Vivaro-e was the UK’s most popular e-LCV in 2021, while the Corsa was the most popular passenger car. The Corsa-e was the ninth most popular passenger EV.

18 h Mark Barrett General Manager, Harris Maxus Now an established brand in the UK, Maxus was again rewarded for its e-LCV efforts at the 2021 GreenFleet Awards, where it won the Electric Vehicle Manufacturer of the Year prize. Following its 2020 GreenFleet LCV Manufacturer of the Year success, 2021 saw the company’s sales increase by 400 per cent and its dealer network expand. Additional headlines included the commendation of the e DELIVER 9 e-LCV in the 2021 GreenFleet Vehicle of the Year category.

17 NEW Julie David Managing Director, Peugeot UK With over two decades of experience in the automotive industry, Julie was appointed Managing Director of Peugeot UK in January 2021.

She has operational experience of fleet and retail sales operations and customer service, and steps up when the company is greatly expanding its electrified offerings. As well as its electric passenger car and van ranges, Peugeot – as part of the Stellantis group – is producing a hydrogen fuel cell LCV, and is winning fleet orders for its zero emission light commercials.

16 Tammy Carter Head of Fleet, Crown Commercial Service

Charged with leading the Crown Commercial Service (CCS) fleet team, Tammy’s 20-year fleet experience in the private sector has stood her in good stead with her move to the public sector over five years ago. Not only does Tammy lead the CCS fleet team in the creation, execution and evolution of fleet strategies, but also drives through commercial value and best practice across public sector fleets. Tammy is well-versed in best practice procurement of zero emission vehicles and infrastructure.

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15 h Dr Ben Lane & Melanie Shufflebotham CTO and Co-Founder, and COO and Co-Founder, Zap-Map

Ben and Melanie co-founded Zap-Map, the award-winning website and app which is seen as the authority on the UK’s public charging network. Registered users enjoy accurate route planning and EV charge point features. 2021 innovations included the addition of more charging providers to the Zap-Pay app, and the introduction of a new electricity tariff especially for EV drivers, in conjunction with Good Energy. In 2022, a seamless payment solution for fleets with EVs will appear, offered in partnership with Allstar Business Solutions Limited.

14 h Paul Philpott President and CEO, Kia Motors UK Ltd

The 2020 GreenFleet EV Manufacturer of the Year winner, Kia had a very busy 2021. The premium-feeling and looking all-electric EV6 arrived with its 400V and 800V charging technology, instantly winning industry awards, while the brand itself celebrated 30 years in the UK. New Sportage and Niro models were announced – PHEV or EV versions of both are coming in 2022 – and the brand collected the 2021 GreenFleet Fleet Car Manufacturer of the Year award, with the EV6 also commended for the Vehicle of the Year prize.

13 h Kristian Elvefors Managing Director, Volvo Car UK Ltd

Volvo Cars’ global sales grew by 5.6 per cent to 698,693 cars in 2021, its Recharge full electric or plug-in hybrid volume growing by 63.9 per cent. That electrification strategy continued with the arrival of the C40 Recharge coupé-SUV. The whole Recharge family made up 27 per cent of the company’s total sales volume in 2021, while in the UK, that volume was 32 per cent. The XC40 SUV was the UK’s third-best-selling plug-in hybrid car in 2021, recognised with Volvo crowned as the 2021 GreenFleet PHEV Manufacturer of the Year.

12 NEW Steve Winter Head of Fleet, Centrica/British Gas

Centrica operates the third largest private fleet in the UK, with over 12,000 vehicles. That total includes 9,000 engineer vans used to support its business and customers. Fully committed to electrifying that fleet by 2025, nearly 700 Vauxhall Vivaro-es are already being driven by British Gas engineers, with 3,000 more set to be delivered by the end of 2022.

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Building a business case for an electric fleet As the electrification of transport gathers pace, GreenFleet EV Champion Richard Parker offers his insights into some pressing questions for the fleet market How can businesses build a case for electrifying their fleets?

Establishing a strong business case that brings important company stakeholders on board – from sustainability and utility managers to heads of finance, HR, procurement and marcomms – can be crucial for fleets looking to make the electric transition.

Calculating possible Total Cost of Ownership (TCO) savings can be a persuasive starting point.

Although the upfront purchase costs of electric vehicles are typically higher than their fossil fuel equivalents, significant savings can be made in everyday running costs. Not only do fleets benefits from a lower cost per mile with an electric powertrain, with fewer moving parts, they also deliver lower maintenance costs.

This means that the TCO of the latest electric vehicles can be lower than their internal combustion counterparts, when all running costs, including ULEZ charges, are taken into account.

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Wider justifications can include supporting CSR, reputational benefits and meeting the environmental expectations of customers.

Faced with vehicle range and charging network limitations, how can fleets shape charging strategies to maximise productivity?

Connected EV data can provide the intelligence needed to ensure electric vehicles are fully charged when they need to be and are utilised to minimise downtime, optimise productivity and maximise range.

Telematics insights, for example, will reveal where vehicles spend most time, their typical mileage and their dwell time, informing whether they need to use home, office or public charging infrastructure. Where charging stations are

needed at business premises, insights into driver working patterns will help determine the number and type of chargers that are required.

Operationally, telematics solutions can have a key role in reducing costs and minimise workflow disruption. Not only will they allow businesses to monitor real time battery levels and the remaining driving ranges, but they can navigate drivers to the closest EV charging stations.

Complete visibility over vehicles’ charging statuses means charging can be undertaken when tariffs are most favourable and just before drivers embark on journeys.

What other data can help optimise electric fleet operations?

Telematics insights remain as important to the efficient management of EVs as their fossil-fuelled counterparts.

Efficient route planning and workflow management are fundamental ingredients to making the most out of a vehicle’s electric miles, boosting productivity and cutting costs by reducing expensive en route charging.

As with ICE vehicle mpg, EV vehicle range will be improved by using driver performance solutions, such as WEBFLEET’s OptiDrive 360, to discourage speeding and to encourage a gentle approach to acceleration and braking.

Telematics systems can enable businesses to compare the kWh per mile efficiency of their vehicles and drivers and address problem trends.

Elsewhere, geo-fence alerts can be set up around Ultra Low Emission Zones (ULEZs) and Clean Air Zones (CAZs) to identify where EVs can be used most cost-effectively.

Fleets can also tap into diagnostic data and use EV health information for pre-emptive maintenance to help minimise costly EV downtime.

How should businesses support drivers transitioning to electric vehicles? left: Battery level charging stations Below: Fleet electrification report

Driving an electric vehicle will represent a step into the unknown for most employees, and some may be fearful or resistant to change.

By communicating their plans, outlining the benefits of EVs, addressing operational issues and giving drivers the opportunity to ask questions, businesses can mitigate concerns before deployment.

Beyond the dos and don’ts at handover, plans should also be drawn up for a comprehensive driver training programme.

This should cover everything from vehicle charging and preconditioning to driving best practice, equipping drivers with the skills they need to drive their vehicle safely and efficiently. Consideration should be given to all employees and not just ‘business use’ drivers, particularly from the perspective of charging and recharging protocols at office location.

Such support can include guidance materials, including FAQs, providing a helpful reference resource.

Processes for reimbursing drivers’ charging expenses, either on a per-mile or per-kWh basis, should also be clearly communicated.

With commercial vehicles proving significant contributors to transport emissions, how quickly can their electrification catch up with the car market?

Electric passenger cars may have been the motor industry’s headline-makers, but the government has made clear its intentions to ban the sale of light commercial vehicles powered by fossil fuels, alongside cars, from 2030. An end date of 2035 has also been set for the sale of new internal combustion HGVs weighing 26 tonnes and under, while all new HGVs will be zero-emission by 2040.

Many van fleets have already sprung into action, buoyed by favourable TCO, tax incentives and grant subsidies.

Although electric vans still account for just one in 28 registrations, compared to one in nine electric cars, the direction of travel is promising.

Electric LCV uptake soared by 142 per cent during 2021 according to the Society of Motor Manufacturers and Traders (SMMT). And with rapid improvements in battery range, vehicle choice and charging infrastructure – alongside a growing ecosystem of share knowledge and industry support, including dedicated EV software solutions – we can expect this positive trend to exponentially accelerate. L FURTHER INFORMATION www.webfleet.com

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11 NEW Toddington Harper CEO, GRIDSERVE 

With his pioneering parents introducing some of the first commercial solar energy and battery storage solutions over four decades ago, a career in sustainable energy was always going to be Toddington’s path.

He created Gridserve to deliver that sustainable energy, and its most notable successes include the creation of Electric Forecourts, a series of high-powered EV recharging stations, the first of which opened in the autumn of 2020. With 100 forecourts planned, these will add to the motorway sites the brand operates as a result of its takeover of Ecotricity’s Electric Highway.

10 h Simon King Director of Sustainability, Social Value and Fleet, Mitie UK In 2020, Mitie UK achieved its 2020 goal of switching 20 per cent (790 vehicles) of its small van and car fleet to electric models three months ahead of schedule. In 2021 it bolstered that target by converting 30 per cent of its fleet to zero emission electric vehicles (EVs) ahead of its March 2022 deadline. Mitie now has more than 2,000 EVs, consisting of 15 different models, and what it believes to be the UK’s largest fleet of electric vehicles. Simon has signed up to the Clean Van Commitment, joined the EV100, achieved Go Ultra Low status, and won the prestigious GreenFleet Award for Outstanding Achievement in 2021.

9 h James Thornton CEO, ClientEarth James founded ClientEarth in 2007. Named by The New Statesman as one of 10 people who could change the world, he continues to lead Europe’s leading environmental law organisation. Its ever-growing network of environmental lawyers maintains its campaign to hold both central and local government to account on air pollution. Ninety per cent of people around the world breathe polluted air according to the World Health Organisation and ClientEarth is pushing for more ambitious policies and laws, as well as increasing awareness about the air pollution risks. The organisation has won three cases against the UK government over illegal and harmful levels of air pollution.

8 Gerry Keaney Chief Executive, BVRLA During a challenging 2020, Gerry continued to lead the BVRLA, adapting its processes to ensure it continued to support its members and their customers. 2021 has been no less busy, with the BVRLA campaigning for Advisory Electricity Rate (AER) for electric vehicles to be fit-for-purpose and welcoming the news that they have been increased by 25 per cent.

The BVRLA also believes that it is the wrong time to reduce government incentives for electric vans, but it welcomes the introduction of the government’s Zero Emission Vehicle Mandate which will be introduced in 2024. The increasing appeal of EVs is aiding the leasing sector to return to growth following the initial pandemic impact – in Q3 2021, BEVs accounted for 21 per cent of new cars added to the BVRLA fleet.

7 h Mike Thornton Chief Executive, Energy Saving Trust

Mike Thornton heads up the Energy Saving Trust’s tireless work to address the climate emergency, aiming to deliver a zero carbon society through the reduction of carbon emissions. He has over 30 years’ experience in the environmental, energy efficiency, transport and recycling sectors, and is a member of the Climate Emergency Response Group (CERG) which works with the Scottish government. He is also chair of both the Scottish Power Foundation and the Scottish government’s Heat Pump Sector Deal expert advisory group. In 2021, Energy Saving Trust research revealed that more incentives are needed to fuel the transition to low carbon transport, with 45 per cent of people wanting cheaper options and 35 per cent wanting more efficient infrastructure.

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6 h Graeme Cooper Head Future Markets – Transport Decarbonisation, National Grid

Leading and coordinating all the work relating to the UK regulated business of National Grid, Graeme is the focal point for the National Grid's work on electric vehicles. He also leads the decarbonisation of transport project, helping the government and energy and automotive industries transition towards zero emission vehicles. The National Grid has joined the EV100 global initiative launched by the Climate Group, and has committed to integrate EVs into its fleet of 2,879 vehicles in the UK and 2,905 vehicles in the US. It will also support EV uptake by providing charging facilities at its premises, promising 289 charging sites in the UK and adding 2,900 ownedchargers for its internal fleets to the 1,400 points already deployed in its US territories by 2030.

5 h Jason Torrance Assistant Executive Director, UK100

Jason is Assistant Executive Director of UK100, a network of local government leaders committed to clean air and energy. A senior leader with 25 years’ experience of directing effective evidence-based public policy initiatives, creating influential programmes and delivering strategic impact, Jason came from his previous role as Clean Air Cities Director to Policy Director in early 2020, and stepped into the Assistant Executive Director role in spring 2021. He has a thorough understanding of the opportunities and challenges in tackling air pollution at a local level, and leads targeted programmes aimed at mayors and city leaders on clean air, climate change and sustainable finance. One of UK100’s campaigns concerns clean air and it is calling for legislation which protects us all from dirty air, as well as enabling the UK to become world-leading in clean technologies and solutions.

4 h Mike Hawes CEO, Society of Motor Manufacturers and Traders (SMMT)

Since 2013, Mike has been one of the leading influential voices of the UK motor industry. His leadership of the SMMT continued during another challenging year in 2021. When vehicle retailers re-opened their doors in April 2021, the SMMT analysis reported that drivers enjoyed the widest ever choice of zero-emission cars, and this proved correct. Plug-in vehicles accounted for a record more than one in six registrations during 2021, with BEVs enjoying a rise to one-in-nine. The UK was Europe’s second largest BEV market, and with 190,727 registered, they were more popular than totals in 2016-2020 combined. BEVs now account for 11.6 per cent of the UK new car market and BEV van demand has more than doubled, with 12,759 e-LCVs registered in 2021, showing UK business are ready to go green. E Supported by

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3 h Andy Eastlake CEO, Zemo Partnership

2 Robert Evans CEO, Cenex

Rebranded from Low Carbon Vehicle Partnership (LowCVP) to the Zemo Partnership in early 2021 to reflect a new focus from low to zero emission transport, Andy’s face will be familiar to most who have worked in the low carbon fleet industry. A 2020 GreenFleet Alternative Fuel Vehicle Champion, Andy has been involved with the Zemo Partnership since April 2012, and he and his team managed to sail through more choppy waters in 2021. It started the year by publishing an updated version of its Clean Vehicle Retrofit Technology Guide to coincide with the introduction of the Clean Air Zone in Bath, and announced details of its Acceleration Programme of 2021/22 projects and initiatives. The 2021 Zemo Partnership Annual Conference was held online on 20 July 2021, while a new study highlighted promising well-to-tank routes for hydrogen to help deliver net zero transport.

Robert has headed the Centre of Excellence for Low Carbon and Fuel Cell technologies (Cenex) for the past 15 years, and is a well-known figure in the industry, with an extensive knowledge of electric vehicle infrastructure expertise. A not-for-profit organisation, Cenex undertakes research and consultancy projects for both public and private sector clients that help the transition to a low carbon economy. A collaborative project partner in areas including emerging business models for EV deployment, Vehicle-to-Grid, large-scale hydrogen vehicle and infrastructure deployment, as well as low carbon truck technology dissemination, Cenex’s well-regarded Cenex-LCV and Cenex-CAM events returned to UTAC Millbrook in 2021. Additionally, the organisation issued a report on key barriers and solutions for EV charging infrastructure and aided other publications on the EV home charge points, and key visions for the future of micro mobility.

It was also successful with a joint Midlands’ funding bid for hydrogen powered HGVs.

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1 Natasha Robinson Joint Head, Office of Zero Emission Vehicles (OZEV) EV owner Natasha Robinson leads the Office for Zero Emission Vehicles (OZEV), formerly the Office for Low Emission Vehicles (OLEV), along with Gary Cooke and Katie Black. Continuing to be a joint unit between the Department for Transport and the Department for Business, Energy and Industrial Strategy, OZEV remains unequivocally in favour of plug-in vehicle take-up and enables funding for electric vehicle grants and infrastructure as well as charge points across the UK. In 2021, the Plug-in Car Grant and the Plug-in Van Grant were reduced and it was also announced that the Electric Vehicle Homecharge Scheme (EHVS) will end in March 2022 for homeowners. Athough any reduction in incentive is unpopular, the changes reflect the growing number of EVs on the road and allows funding to reach more people. Holding a significant and important position of power when it comes to shaping the low carbon industry, OZEV also provides funds and manages industryled research and development programmes to champion emerging technologies to capture the environmental and economic benefits of the UK’s transition to a zero-emission economy. Natasha has extensive experience after spending many years in the Department for Transport, and during 2021, has been a keynote speaker at many industry events.

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At a glance: the GREENFLEET 100 Most Influential 1

Natasha Robinson Joint Head of Office for Zero Emission Vehicles (OZEV)

51 Dr Colin Herron Managing Director, Zero Carbon Futures

2

Robert Evans CEO, Cenex

52 Richard Falconer Managing Director, Co Wheels

3

Andy Eastlake Chief Executive Officer, Zemo Partnership

53 Philip Fjeld Co-Founder and CEO, CNG Fuels

4

Mike Hawes CEO, Society of Motor Manufacturers and Traders (SMMT)

54 Karen Paciello Fleet Programme Manager, Royal Mail

5

Jason Torrance Assistant Executive Director, UK100

55 Dan Gursel Head, Enterprise Car Club

6

Graeme Cooper Head Future Markets – Transport Decarbonisation,

56 Matthew Morgan Co-Founder and COO, The Phoenix Works

National Grid

57 Tom Pakenham Managing Director, ChargeLight

7

Mike Thornton Chief Executive, Energy Saving Trust

58 Tanya Neech Head of Sustainability, Scania

8

Gerry Keaney Chief Executive, BVRLA

59 Charlie Jardine Founder and CEO, EO Charging

9

James Thornton CEO, ClientEarth

60 Richard Hudson Commercial Director at LEVC

10 Simon King Director of Sustainability, Social Value and Fleet, Mitie UK

61 Quentin Willson motoring journalist and lobbyist

11 Toddington Harper CEO, GRIDSERVE

62 Owain Pearce Transport Manager, Oxford Direct Services

12 Steve Winter Head of Fleet, Centrica/British Gas

63 Neil Wilson Fleet Director, Ford of Britain

13 Kristian Elvefors Managing Director, Volvo Car UK Ltd

64 Terry Pycroft Head of Fleet Services, Leeds City Council

14 Paul Philpott President and CEO, Kia Motors UK Ltd

65 Edward Kulperger Senior Vice President, Geotab

15 Dr Ben Lane CTO and Co-Founder, and Melanie Shufflebotham,

66 Ron Santiago Managing Director, Europcar Mobility Group UK

COO and Co-Founder, Zap-Map

67 Dr Graham Cooley CEO, ITM Power

16 Tammy Carter Head of Fleet, Crown Commercial Service

68 Vincenzo Nicolo Business Director, IVECO UK & Ireland

17 Julie David Managing Director, Peugeot UK

69 Richard Turnbull Head of Innovation, Connected Kerb

18 Mark Barrett General Manager, Harris Maxus

70 Toby Butler European General Manager - E-mobility Business Development, Shell

19 Paul Willcox Managing Director, Vauxhall Motors

71 Edward Yendluri Waste and Recycling Manager, Westminster City Council

20 Jon Hunt Alternative Fuels Manager, Toyota GB

72 Jim Graham Group Finance Director, Arnold Clark

21 Denise Beedell Policy Manager, Vans and Urban Transport, Logistics UK

73 Chris Rutherford Head of Fleet Strategy & Sponsorship,

22 Justin Meyer Managing Director, SWARCO

London Ambulance Service NHS Trust

23 Paul Hollick Chairman, Association of Fleet Professionals (AFP)

74 Amanda Lyne Managing Director, ULEMCo

24 Fraser Crichton Corporate Fleet Operations Manager, Dundee City Council

75 Mike Potter CEO, Fleetdrive Electric and CrowdCharge

25 Sam Clarke Chief Vehicle Officer, GRIDSERVE

76 David Landy Head of Fleet, Hermes Parcels

26 Dan Martin CEO and Founder, Elmtronics Group Ltd

77 Martin Sleath Sustainability Advisor, Lake District National Park Authority

27 Justin Laney General Manager – Fleet, John Lewis Partnership

78 Malcolm Oliver-White Group Head of Asset Management, Peel Ports

28 Chris Chandler Principal Consultant, Lex Autolease

79 Alexis Percival Environmental and Sustainability Manager,

29 Alfonso Martinez Managing Director, LeasePlan UK Ltd

Yorkshire Ambulance Service

30 Graham Thomas Fleet Operations Manager, Ocado Group

80 Loyd & Alun Davies directors, ElectrAssure

31 Colin Ferguson Chief Executive Officer and Co-Founder,

81 Guy Gittins Chief Executive Officer, Chestertons

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82 Daniel Bentham Senior Vice President - eMobility, Green Investment Group

32 Chris Brownridge Chief Executive Officer, BMW Group UK and Ireland

83 Steve Arnold Head of Clean Air, Birmingham City Council

33 Sara Sloman Head of Future Mobility Partnerships, Elmtronics Ltd

84 Guy Haydon UK Managing Director, Zaptec

34 Mark Dickens Managing Director, Mobilize Power Solutions, Renault Group

85 Gary McRae Head of Electric Mobility, Urban Foresight

35 Ashley Andrew Managing Director, Hyundai Motor UK

86 David George director, Mini UK and Ireland

36 Alex Smith Managing Director, Volkswagen Group United Kingdom

87 Jiggs Bharij Head of Fleet Services, Metropolitan Police

37 James Venables eConsultancy Manager, Mercedes-Benz Trucks UK

88 Tim Laver Managing Director, ALD Automotive

38 Csaba Vincze Fleet Director, Nissan GB

89 Paul Kirby eLCV Expert, EV Essentials

39 Greg Jackson Founder and CEO, Octopus Energy

90 Dr Chris Jardine Technical Director, Joju Solar

40 James Hornsby Fleet Operations & Service Delivery Manager, Co-Operative 91 Stephen Imm Head of Transport Services, Gloucestershire Constabulary 41 Rawdon Glover Managing Director, Jaguar Land Rover UK

92 Paul Nicholls MD, Nicholls Transport

42 Jon Lawes Managing Director, Hitachi Capital Vehicle Solutions

93 Ian Johnston CEO, Osprey EV Charging

43 Dean Hedger EV New Business Development Manager, The AA

94 Niall Riddell Co-founder, CEO, Paua

44 Mark Bonnor-Moris Chief Commercial Officer, bp Pulse

95 Jonny Berry Head of Decarbonisation, Hitachi Capital Vehicle Solutions

45 Lorna McAtear Fleet Manager, National Grid

and founder the EV Cafe

46 Marko Engel Head of Electric Vehicles and Infrastructure UK, Stellantis

96 Matthew Dear Programme Manager, ULEV Fleet, London Fire Brigade

47 Robert Grozdanovski Senior Vice President, Central East & East,

97 Richard Parker Corporate Sales Manager, Webfleet Solutions

Volvo Trucks

98 Hugh Nicholson Director of Logistics, Moy Park

48 Patricia Wolfe Managing Director, Athlon UK

99 Alfie McNamara Fleet Manager, Herts Fire & Rescue

49 Lee Brown Head of 0Zone, The Grosvenor Group

100 Emma Loveday UK Fleet Risk and Commercial Development Manager,

50 Gary Savage Managing Director, Mercedes-Benz Cars UK

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Fiat 500E La Prima Evolution rather than revolution is often the name of the game, but Fiat has reinvented its 500 for the electric age. Richard Gooding finds that the Italian city car is perfect for such a re-birth

What range does it have?

In common with the Honda e and Mini Electric, Fiat has fitted a ‘right-sized’ battery to the 500e. As with these other cars, the electric Fiat is pitched at urban commuters who don’t necessarily need long-distance ranges.

Nearly all versions of the 500e are fitted with a 42kWh lithium-ion battery, good for an official combined range of between 185199 miles, depending on the trim chosen. The entry-level Action hatchback has a 24kWh battery, giving it an official range of 118 miles. As tested here, the 42kWh La Prima model’s official distance is 194 miles.

How long does it take to charge?

On a domestic 2.3kW connection, it takes just over 15 hours to charge the 42kWh Fiat 500e’s battery. Using an 11kW AC charger takes that down to four hours and 15 minutes, with a 7.4kW wallbox taking around six hours. Most larger battery electric 500s can charge at 85kW, and when connected to a fast charger, a refill to 80 per cent is done in 35 minutes, with enough charge to travel 30 miles put back into the battery in five.

How does it drive?

Open the new Fiat 500’s door and you’re greeted with a more open-feeling cabin than that of its predecessors. Helped by the new electric platform, the lack of a centre console creates the impression of more space. There

is a storage console between the two front seats which also features the driving mode and infotainment system volume rocker switches – the gear buttons are positioned beneath the 10.25-inch infotainment system and the air conditioning controls. The infotainment and driving display screens are sharp and clear.

Three driving modes allow different driving styles. ‘Normal’ mode is just that, while ‘Range’ gives a one-pedal option, allowing the 500e to be driven using just the accelerator.

Battery regeneration is also maximised under deceleration. ‘Sherpa’ mode is for when the remaining range is low. It optimises battery charge, air conditioning, the speed and acceleration to eke out the available distance.

On the move, the 500e is defined and invigorated by its electric powertrain. Nippy and fun to drive, it has an even cheekier personality than before, and as with the Honda e, you feel you can slot into the smallest of gaps as you scoot about town. Being electric, the 500e’s refinement is impressive, which, along with its range, means it can escape cities, too. A firm ride doesn’t equate to being uncomfortable, and all things considered, the 500e is engaging, entertaining and responsive.

LED headlights, leather seats, a rear view camera, and wireless smartphone charging.

There’s also a blind spot warning system and Fiat’s part-autonomous driving technologies.

In addition to the hatchback, convertible versions of the 500e are available, priced at around £3,000 more than their closed-roof cousins.

What does it cost?

The Fiat 500e begins with the £21,835 (On-TheRoad, including government PiCG deduction) 24kWh Action. Keyless entry, lane keep assist and traffic sign recognition systems, LED daytime running lights, rear parking sensors and 50kW charging come as standard. The £27,335 42kWh Icon adds cruise control, a DAB radio, wireless smartphone mirroring, and a 10.25-inch touchscreen infotainment navigation system.

The La Prima begins from £29,335. Befitting its top-tier status, it gains a fixed panoramic sunroof, chrome exterior details, 17-inch alloy wheels, adaptive cruise control, auto dipping

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How much does it cost to tax?

Just like all electric cars, the 500e is exempt from VED charges in the first and subsequent registration years. Benefit in Kind (BIK) is one per cent for 2021-2022, and two per cent for 20212022 and 2022-2023.

Written by Richard Gooding

What is it?

The Fiat 500e might have a familiar appearance but don’t be fooled – the car is actually an allnew third generation version of Fiat’s city car icon. Its neater looks bring it bang up to date, but the biggest changes are underneath. Slightly longer, but with a similar wheelbase than before, the new 500 is exclusively electric and built on an all-new and specially developed platform.

It also has nothing to do with the previousgeneration electric Fiat 500 sold in the US.

Why does my fleet need one?

It may look similar to its internal combustion engined predecessors, but the all-electric 500 revolutionises Fiat’s beloved 500. In terms of both its powertrain and on-board technologies, it is a big leap forward for the popular city car.

It deserves to attract a new set of fans ready to embrace its perky personality and electric efficiency. L FURTHER INFORMATION

Fiat 500E La Prima ENGINE:

87kW / 116bhp electric motor and 42kWh lithium-ion battery

RANGE (WLTP):

194 miles

OFFICIAL EFFICIENCY:

4.3 mi/kWh

CO2:

0g/km

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£0 first-year, £0 thereafter

BIK:

1%

PRICE (OTR):

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Renault Captur SE Edition E-Tech Plug-in Hybrid 160 Auto What is it?

The Captur first introduced Renault small SUV practicality to families in 2013. With more space than the similarly-sized Clio, a raised ride height, additional style, and efficient petrol and diesel engines, the crossover was an instant success.

By 2020, when the latest model appeared, more than 150,000 had been sold in the UK, making it Renault’s best-selling nameplate.

The all-new Captur brought ‘E-Tech’ hybrid technology. Based on a brand-new modular ‘CMF-B’ platform designed for electrification out of the blocks, the Captur Plug-in Hybrid arrived first. A ‘self-charging’ hybrid version followed in 2021.

What range does it have?

Fairly typically for a plug-in hybrid model with both a petrol engine and an electric motor and battery, the electrified Captur has an official zero-emission range of around 31 miles.

How long does it take to charge?

Renault quotes a charging time of four hours and 15 minutes to fill the Captur Plug-in Hybrid’s 9.8kWh lithium-ion battery on a domestic mains socket. Use a 7.4kW wallbox or a 22kW charge point and it takes around three hours.

How does it drive?

Before you’ve even opened the door, the latest Captur is more striking than the model it replaces. More muscular lines take inspiration from the Clio, and distinctive lights front and rear sharpen things up further. More stylish, the new car looks more upmarket, too, and that is shown to great effect in the interior.

Soft-touch plastics, bright colours and a Cliostyle dash are fantastic improvements to the previous model’s hard-surfaced cockpit. The 10-inch digital driver’s display and 9.3-inch portrait infotainment screen are sharp.

Setting off, the Captur Plug-in Hybrid starts in full electric mode. A choice of three modes allows for tailoring of the driving experience. ‘Pure’ denotes all-electric power; ‘MySense’ automatically switches the hybrid powertrain between electric and combustion to driver inputs and driving conditions; ‘Sport’ marries the combustion engine and the electric motor. An ‘E-Save’ function allows battery charge to be saved for later use.

As with a full EV, battery regeneration occurs when you lift your foot from the throttle pedal, and a stronger ‘B’-mode can be selected by nudging the gear lever back. Like that on the Zoe E-Tech EV, this makes driving more fun, and almost negates the need for the brake pedal.

The Captur PHEV doesn’t feel devastatingly quick, but it’s not that kind of car anyway. It’s sharper in its responses than the old car, though, and grips the road well. The ride is on the firm side, but we wouldn’t call it uncomfortable.

What does it cost?

The car we tested was to S Edition specification, which has been superseded by an SE Edition model. At £31,390, this is the cheapest way into a Captur PHEV. Standard equipment includes 18-inch alloy wheels, two-tone paint with contrasting roof, cloth and synthetic leather upholstery, a 10-inch TFT driver information display, as well as front and rear parking sensors and a rear view camera.

Move up to the £32,990 R.S Line and you gain chrome exhausts, grey skid plates, a shark fin antenna, aluminium pedals and door still trim, and a perforated leather-covered steering wheel.

How much does it cost to tax?

As the Captur PHEV is classed as an ultralow emission vehicle, it qualifies for the £10 Alternative Fuelled Vehicle (AFV) VED discount. This effectively wipes out its first year

registration charge of £10. Thereafter, drivers of the plug-in hybrid Renault will pay £145 with the AFV discount applied. Benefit in Kind (BIK) is 11 per cent for 2021-2022, and 12 per cent for 2021-2022 and 2022-2023.

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Why does my fleet need one?

The most stylish version of Renault’s small SUV yet, the Captur’s quality has been stepped up, as has its efficiency with the arrival of its electrified family. Wellequipped and made, as well as enjoyable to drive, if you favour a greener drive, there are now fully-fledged ultra-low emission reasons to choose the Captur. L FURTHER INFORMATION www.renault.co.uk Renault Captur SE Editon E-Tech Plug-in Hybrid 160 Auto ENGINE: 89bhp 1,598cc petrol engine / 49kW electric motor / 9.8kWh lithium-ion battery / 157bhp system output ELECTRIC RANGE (WLTP):

31 miles

MPG (combined, WLTP):

188.3

GF MPG:

72.1

CO2:

34g/km

VED:

£0 first-year, £145 thereafter

BIK:

10%

PRICE (OTR): £31,390 (including VAT, £32,440 as tested)

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Applauding those making fleets cleaner and greener The winners of the 2021 GREENFLEET Awards were announced on 1 December at the British Motor Museum, showcasing environmental excellence within the fleet and transport sector E Issue 137 | GREENFLEET MAGAZINE

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 The GREENFLEET Awards returned as a live event on 1 December at the British Motor Museum in Warwick and were presented by comedian, impressionist, writer and actress Ronni Ancona.

The awards, sponsored by the Algorithm People, showcase innovation by both the fleets themselves, and those that supply them. And there is individual recognition too, with fleet manager awards, together with the EV and AFV Champions.

New for this year was the GREENFLEET Vehicle of the Year award, recognising the car, van or truck that has made the biggest impact on the UK fleet sector in 2021. The coveted title went to the Peugeot e-208; with over 4,000 vehicles sold from the start of 2020 to May 2021, the e-208 is Peugeot’s most popular electric car across its product portfolio.

Powered by a 100kW motor, the e-208 uses a 50kWh battery which provides a range of up to 217 miles (WLTP) from a full charge.

The awards showcase environmental innovation by both the fleets themselves and those that supply them IT Innovation The Algorithm People (TAP) won the IT Innovation Award for its new solution which tackles a previously unconsidered fleet challenge – the mileage between vehicle and base for reloading. TAP’s Mobile and Transient Hubs Solution (MATHs), developed with Teesside University can optimise the dynamic relationships between mobile assets (vehicle-to-vehicle routeing). In other words, vehicles can now reload while out on the road, eliminating wasteful back-to-base mileage. MATHs extends the award-winning optimisation

platform My Transport Planner, (MTP) which combines algorithms and machine learning to continuously improve journey efficiency and load allocation for ICE, EV or mixed fleets. MATHs incorporates artificial intelligence which allows the mutual, dynamic optimisation of mobile assets. MTP delivers up to 20 per cent productivity gains for fleets. However, MATHs provides an additional 20 per cent productivity boost.

Mobility Provider of the Year The winner of the Mobility Provider of the Year was Co Wheels for helping its members save money, reduce UK car ownership and create cleaner, greener local communities by making low and zero emission transport options widely available. Co Wheels’ 450-strong fleet of electric, hybrid and some fuel cars and vans, run an average of 8,811 miles per annum. Its vehicles emit 54 per cent less than the average privately owned car. By 2025 Co Wheels aims for its fleet to be 90 per cent hybrid or fully-electric vehicles, up from 78 per cent. What’s more, Co Wheels has partnered with bus operator Go North East to host its membership and bus tickets on one smartcard. ‘Flexility’ lets people use buses for regular journeys and access cars when needed without owning one – making sustainable travel simple and helping us ease congestion. E Issue 137 | GREENFLEET MAGAZINE

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 Leasing Company of the Year Lex Autolease scooped the Leasing Company of the Year Award for work accelerating its customer’s plug-in fleet transitions. One in five Lex deliveries in 2021 was a BEV, compared to the UK average of one in 12 registrations being BEVs (as per SMMT). In 2021 its ULEV fleet accounts for almost one fifth of its fleet – double that in 2020, and it is a member of EV100. Lex Autolease now has a dedicated sustainability team focused on EV transition, which provides industry leading advice and guidance to customers.

Last year the Sustainability Curve programme was devised to standardise the previously bespoke Consultancy support to allow more customers to benefit from expertise, providing tool kits and fleet analytic tools to help customers identify where they are in their EV transition. What’s more, 2020 saw the launch of its ULEV only salary sacrifice scheme.

Charging & Refuelling Infrastructure Provider SWARCO won the Charging & Refuelling Infrastructure Provider of the Year Award, beating off stiff competition. With over 8,500 commercial charge points installed across the UK, SWARCO has continued to support the expansion of electric vehicle charging networks in the UK. 2021 saw the completion of project

The Peugeot e-208 won the new GREENFLEET Vehicle of the Year award, which recognises the car, van or truck that has made the biggest impact on the UK fleet sector in 2021 PACE – a joint Lanarkshire and Scottish Power Energy Network’s (SPEN) project where SWARCO supplied, installed and maintained up to 180 chargers across 44 sites in 2020 and 2021. What’s more, following on from its success in Scotland deploying networks for 32 Councils, SWARCO is working with Transport for Wales and Welsh Councils to install charging infrastructure, as well as working alongside Centrica Business Solutions to develop the most cost-effective solution for the charging and management of 32 fully electric double-decker E-Buses to operate on Manchester City centre routes.

Fleet Car Manufacturer Kia took home the title of Fleet Car Manufacturer of the year for its choice of zero and ultra low emission vehicles that appeal to fleet managers. The company has eleven new BEV models arriving by 2026, seven of

which will be developed on the advanced E-GMP shared with Hyundai. The EV6 is the first of these models, and shares much with the Hyundai IONIQ 5, including 800V charging technology, rear or all-wheel drive models, and a 300‑mile all‑electric range. The popular Niro is continuing to do the work for Kia, too, with the e-Niro crowned ‘Best Company Car’ at the Business Motoring Awards 2021. The e-Niro was also the UK’s most popular EV in the first two months of the year, with 75 per cent going to fleets in February alone.

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Vauxhall won the LCV Manufacturer of the Year Award for its comprehensive range of electric vans. Its latest is the Combo-e which had its global debut at the UK’s 2021 Commercial Vehicle Show

Electric Vehicle Manufacturer Maxus scooped the sought after Electric Vehicle Manufacturer of the Year Award for its commercial vans. Distributed by Harris Automotive Distributors, MAXUS has become a favourite with UK business-owners and fleet managers – over 54 per cent of 2021 sales are electric and the brand is projecting a 400 per cent increase in sales by year’s end.

The rise in sales has a lot to do with MAXUS’ two newest EV models. The e DELIVER 3 is the first van MAXUS’ portfolio that does not offer a diesel engine alternative and the e DELIVER 9 is a large zero-emission vehicle that has it all in terms of spec and space. As a brand, MAXUS is aware that navigating the switch to electric can be difficult, and so set up a business advice service for those looking to invest in EVs. 2022 will see MAXUS build even further on its range of CVs with work underway to test the market feasibility for a seven-seat, electric MPV and minibus, and an EV tractor unit.

of electric vans. Its latest is the Combo-e which had its global debut at the UK’s 2021 Commercial Vehicle Show. The Combo-e is powered by a 50kWh battery and 100kW electric motor which gives it a range of 171 miles. At the other end of the scale, the Movano-e offers up to 139 miles of range from its 70kWh battery and 90kW electric motor, along with 17m3 of load capacity and a choice of two ‘L3’ and ‘L4’ lengths. Vauxhall is the UK’s best-selling electric Light Commercial Vehicle manufacturer, with 2,158 all-electric vans sold up until November 2021. The multiple award-winning Vivaro-e has driven this success, with ten of the all-electric van joining organic fruit and vegetable supplier Riverford. A further 2,000 were ordered by British Gas, adding to the 1,000 purchased in 2020, and another 665 went to facilities management and professional services Mitie.

LCV Manufacturer of the Year Vauxhall won the LCV Manufacturer of the Year Award for its comprehensive range

LGV Manufacturer of the Year Mercedes-Benz Trucks won the LGV Manufacturer of the Year Award for its

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 and improving driveability. The single charge all-electric distance is now a projected 56 miles, which is more than enough for the daily driving range of an average premium car owner, which Volvo research states is less than 31 miles.

commitment to revolutionise the trucking industry with the introduction of the eActros, eEconic and eActros LongHaul. The eActros will be available as a 19‑tonne two‑axle, and 27-tonne three-axle rigid truck, with 420kWh battery capacity providing a range of 250 miles, and peak power of 400kW. The noise level will be just 60dB, making zero‑emission night‑time deliveries possible.

Production of the eActros began in October 2021, and the battery-powered low‑entry eEconic (based on the five-star DVS-rated Econic) follows in 2022. In 2024, MercedesBenz Trucks will start series production of the battery‑electric eActros LongHaul – a 40-tonne articulated truck with 500km range. In addition, the hydrogen fuel cell GenH2 Truck will be on UK roads by the end of the decade. Using highly energydense liquid hydrogen, it aims to achieve ranges of up to 1,000km. Customer trials will begin in 2023, and the first seriesproduced GenH2 Trucks should be handed over to their customers in 2027. E

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Driver training and EV familiarisation

Now that we are all settling well into 2022, it’s been good to take a few moments to think about last year and all of the contributions made with the increasing adoption of, and transition to, electric vehicles.

It was only towards the tail end of 2020 that the government announced its historic step towards net zero – banning the sale of new petrol and diesel cars by 2030.

It still feels like yesterday, doesn’t it?

Here at DriveTech HQ, we had long been anticipating such a move and were thrilled to see such a welcome uptick in demand for driver training and EV familiarisation as a result of the announcement.

We were very excited, too, to strengthen our relationship with GreenFleet by working collaboratively on several

exciting events throughout the year.

EVROS (the EV Rally of Scotland) was a particular highlight. An intrepid team of drivers from varied industries committed to driving across Scotland in electric vehicles, a total of 1200+ wet and windy miles, demonstrating the relevance and practicality of electric vehicles and the increasingly robust and widespread charging and infrastructure provisions.

Team DriveTech, official driver training partner of EVROS, demonstrated that electric vehicles are not only a good choice from an environmental perspective, but also that they are an absolutely viable, practical and affordable option for commercial fleets. In the right hands, and with the right training, EVROS helped to demonstrate that all fleets should be considering an electric

transition sooner rather than later.

And of course, who could forget the GreenFleet Awards where so many worthy individuals within the world of alternatively fuelled vehicles were rewarded for their contributions to environmental excellence within the fleet and transport sector.

For DriveTech, it was a particularly proud moment to have our own Emma Loveday (UK Commercial Development Manager) awarded 2021 ‘EV Champion’. Emma was not only involved in EVROS, but had also been a regular expert contributor to GreenFleet’s online commercial events.

It was humbling to see DriveTech and Emma recognised for their hard work.

The pace of change within the last twelve months has been breath-taking.

Rest assured, DriveTech will be doing all it can to power up driver training and education for the private and public sector in 2022. L FURTHER INFORMATION For more information about DriveTech or our EV familiarisation and safety suite of products, email tellmemore@ drivetech.co.uk, or phone 01256 610907. You can also find out more on our website – www.drivetech.co.uk

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To be announced as a GreenFleet EV Champion was both a surprise and an honour! I, Paul Kirby, have always been a passionate supporter of the van sector and latterly the world of electric vans. Little did I know that it would bring me to such a place.

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So who am I and what do I offer?

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vehicles. Having first driven an electric Mercedes-Benz Sprinter in 2004 and then later helping launch the Electric Vito in 2008, I have headed up the commercial vehicle and electrification strategy for some of the UK’s leading Leasing organisations. I have recently set up an independent consultancy, media and training company to focus more closely on the electric van sector.

My main aim is to accelerate the transition to electric and zero emission vans and last mile solutions. As such I have an extensive knowledge of the vans and the evolving needs of the sector. To do this I aim to provide resources, insight and support to help fleets of all shapes and size get started on the transition to an electric/zero emission fleet. I also work with companies to transition their products and services to meet the rapidly changing needs of the commercial vehicle sector.

Should you need any help in building resources, transforming your fleet, or pivoting your business model to focus on Electric Vans then please do get in touch. L FURTHER INFORMATION www.ev-essentials.com paul@electricvanman.com www.linkedin.com/in/thepaulkirby/

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 Private Sector Car Fleet Chestertons won the Private Sector Car Fleet of the Year Award for its success at converting its entire fleet of company cars to electric vehicles. The company has calculated that this action has reduced its tailpipe CO2 emissions by 2,925kgs (183 tonnes) per year. Chestertons is also expecting to save £425,000 in other costs, such as on vehicle tax, fuel and congestion charges. Following the transformation of its fleet, Chestertons went on to become the first large estate agency in the country to be certified as Net Zero Carbon after offsetting the remaining 212 tonnes of CO2 it currently produces per year.

Public Sector Car Fleet of the Year Lake District National Park Authority was presented with the Public Sector Car Fleet of the Year Award for the introduction of 13 electric vehicles which replaced its diesel pool cars, as well as the charge-point infrastructure to support these. Since acquired in September 2020, the BMW i3 EVs have travelled around 57,500 miles. This has saved the equivalent of 12.7 tCO2e, and because the

Chestertons won the Private Sector Car Fleet of the Year Award for converting its entire fleet of company cars to electric vehicles. This has reduced its tailpipe CO2 emissions by 2,925kgs per year Park Authority is on a renewable electricity tariff, nearly all of this is a pure carbon saving.

The Park Authority has worked with AMP EV to provide a total of 28 charge-points across three sites. Most of these are for the Authority’s pool vehicles, but six are rapid chargers that will be available for public use at its offices at Kendal and Threlkeld. This adds to the charge-points already available to the public at five of its car parks.

Private Sector Commercial Fleet Peel Ports scooped the Private Sector Commercial Fleet of the Year Award, in the small to medium category, for its fleet which

is fifty per cent electric. The business aims to be 100 per cent EV and zero-emission by the end of 2022. Working alongside Activa, Peel Ports is taking delivery of 36 pure EVs in the coming weeks, with new vehicles like the Maxus electric van being trialled and delivered on site soon. As well as having telematics installed into all fleet vehicles, there have been 15 chargers installed, with a further 15 being installed in phase two.

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Dundee Council’s EV charging strategy

Fraser Crichton, Corporate Fleet Manager, for Dundee City Council was awarded Public Sector Fleet Manager of the Year at the 2021 GreenFleet Awards. Reflecting on the event, Fraser and the wider Fleet team were honoured to be recognised by an industry leading communication platform within the fleet and transport sector.

This award concluded a challenging but rewarding year that included substantial development across the city in the uptake of e-mobility, with Fraser’s work being at the root of major projects. On behalf of the council, Fraser’s main objectives have been to expand EV infrastructure and vehicle uptake, improve

city wide air quality, deploy further clean energy sources and to expand the reach of electric vehicle technology to the wider community.

Inclusion has also been a central objective in Dundee Council’s EV infrastructure strategy in order to achieve the accessibility necessary to long term sustainable change. This can be seen in the location of charging hubs in varying demographical areas, taxi industry involvement, carpools and discount schemes.

Over 2021, there were significant milestones.

At the beginning of the year the first two fully electric HGVs arrived, now totalling six HGVs, marking the beginning of a long-term plan to convert all Dundee City Council vehicles

to full electric by 2035. Furthermore, the first of Dundee’s pop-up EV charge points were installed at the V&A Museum as part of the Innovate UK Clean Street Project, Olympia Multi-Storey Charging Hub opened and the council held the Global EVI Pilot City Forum during COP26, in partnership with the International Energy Agency.

All of these milestones represent progress made in 2021 that now add to an established foundation of activity surrounding e-mobility in Dundee City. With Fraser at the helm, Dundee City Council now has over 175 council EVs, six charging hubs, over 165 electric taxis and over 1,600 EVs registered for free parking.

Looking forward, the council is currently in the planning stages of building a fourth rapid charging hub within the city, designed with accessibility in mind and open to the public.

Alongside this development, chargers will be installed at the adjoining Clepington Road Depot to aid the further electrification of council owned vehicles. Gellatly Street Multi-Storey Charging Hub will also be opening at the end of January to the public, powered by a roof of solar array. L FURTHER INFORMATION dundeecity.gov.uk

GreenFleet AFV Champion award winner

I, David Landy, was thrilled to win the GreenFleet AFV Champion award in December. It was also exciting to be at a live event again. After nearly two years of postponements and general uncertainty, it was great to be in the same room celebrating alongside friends and colleagues.

It’s been a challenging time for our industry and this award is wonderful recognition for the amazing work my team at Hermes are doing. As people turned to home delivery during the pandemic, parcel volumes soared to unprecedented levels as we quickly pivoted to the changing needs of customers and retailers.

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across the entire operation. Now more than ever, we believe in doing the right thing.

Sustainability is a huge priority for us as we recognise our responsibility as the UK’s largest dedicated consumer delivery company.

It’s at the heart of our business. We were an early adopter of CNG (compressed natural gas) as an alternative fuel and are increasing its presence in our fleet. In 2021 we ordered 70 new units, bringing our total number of CNG vehicles to 160. We’re the largest operator of CNG in the parcel sector with around 50 per cent of the core hub tractor fleet being fuelled this way.

Each new IVECO S-WAY unit reduces CO2 emissions by more than 80 per

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cent when compared to a Euro 6 diesel vehicle – a reduction of 150 tonnes of CO2 per vehicle and 24,000+ tonnes of CO2 across the entire CNG fleet annually.

Meanwhile, electric vans give us an alternative fuels option for all journeys and we have 168 new zero-emission Mercedes-Benz eSprinters to service our out-of-home network of ParcelShops. This is the most carbon-efficient way to send, receive or return parcels, and we’ll undertake all ParcelShop collections with electric vehicles at the earliest opportunity.

The transition to zero-emission electric vehicles and our ongoing exploration of alternative fuels across the fleet are integral to our ESG (environment, social and governance) vision. We’re moving firmly along the road to net zero, which we aim to reach by 2035, as we continue to support retailers and customers on their own sustainability journeys.

It’ll be a long, challenging process. But as we build on our successes of the last 12-18 months, we’re starting 2022 in a strong place to adapt to new technologies and changes in the sector, both short and long term. L FURTHER INFORMATION myhermes.co.uk/environmentsocial-and-governance

Public Sector Commercial Fleet Westminster City Council (WCC) and Veolia won the Public Sector Commercial Fleet of the Year Award (small to medium) in recognition of its environmentallyfriendly waste and cleansing fleet. The 286 specialist vehicles have a carbon footprint of 2954t of CO2 pa. WCC has secured funding to test modern technologies, such as hydrogen powered trucks and upcycling end of life old diesel large trucks to fully electric and alternative fuels, such as HVO

and CNG. This project led to Westminster City Council being named winner of the Circular Economy Success category at the Awards for Excellence. This, along with the emissions savings, has enabled the Council to secure additional funding to transform the whole of west end cleansing operations to zero emission operations.

West Midlands Ambulance Service (WMAS) won the award for Public Sector Commercial Fleet of the Year (medium to large). NHS Improvement recently conducted a benchmarking exercise of all 10 english ambulance service fleets – WMAS’s model was recognised as class leading and has now become the basis for the National Ambulance Specification.

In 2020, WMAS unveiled the world’s first fully electric front line emergency ambulance, which has been in operation since November 2020. It has also successfully implemented two electric rapid response cars in April 2021, and in December, two fully electric PTS (patient transport service) vehicles will be put into operation. WMAS has also transitioned its IT support team from diesel vehicles into LEVC hybrids and it has a number of fully electric Peugeot Experts due for delivery in February 2022.

British Gas, owned by parent company Centrica, won the Private Sector Commercial Fleet of the Year in the larger category, for its aggressive roll out of electric vehicles and future EV goals

Private Sector Fleet Manager James Hornsby from the Co-operative Group took home the title of Private Sector Fleet Manager of the Year, in recognition of his management of the Group’s diverse fleet of 2,900 vehicles. With partners Lex Autolease, the Group launched new company car policies in 2020, centred on ULEVs. By replacing ICE vehicles with electric vehicles, the average vehicle CO2 per km has reduced 47 per cent since. Over 50 per cent of the company car fleet is now electrified in some way, with a further 70 EVs and 100 PHEVs on order.

Following a successful trial of five fully electric home delivery vans, 40 more will be delivered in 2021 with further electric vans planned for 2022. The Funeralcare business also saw the delivery of the 40 first regenerative hybrid hearses and limousines last year.

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 British Gas, owned by parent company Centrica, won the Private Sector Commercial Fleet of the Year in the larger category, for its aggressive roll out of electric vehicles.

The company has rolled out just shy of 1,000 electric vehicles, bringing its fleet total to about 10 per cent currently – and 31 per cent by the end of 2022. Centrica has agreed to be full EV by the end of 2025 and has a strategy for procuring no further diesels after 2021. British Gas has also opened a salary sacrifice scheme for its employees to enable them to access electric vehicles.

Centrica has also developed a system and driver app which manages charging, both at home, work/depot and publicly.

Public Sector Fleet Manager Fraser Crichton, Corporate Fleet Manager, for Dundee City Council scooped the Public Sector Fleet Manager of the Year Award.

Fraser has been integral to the introduction, development and future proofing of electric vehicle infrastructure within Dundee City since the very first installation of four cars and chargers in 2011. On behalf of the council, Fraser’s main objectives have been to expand EV infrastructure, improve city wide air quality, prioritise the use of clean energy sources and lead on the growth of electric vehicles within both the council fleet and the wider community. The Council’s fleet now stands at 150 EVs and is the largest of any other local authority in the UK. Fraser has set the goal of all council cars, as well as small and medium vans, to be electric by the end of 2023. E

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Co Wheels – UK’s greenest car club For Co Wheels, being awarded Greenfleet’s Mobility Provider of the Year was the result of years of work to make the car club truly sustainable.

Although we were the first car club in the UK to introduce both electric and hydrogen zero emission cars, it is no good being an innovator unless you can also keep ahead of the game.

We made expanding our EV fleet a priority which is why almost a third of our cars are full electric and half are petrol electric hybrids – compared to the average UK car club fleet where only 1 in 10 cars are electric.

Co Wheels is also committed to expanding our EV fleet ahead of the Government’s targets to phase out petrol – we will increase our electric fleet by 20% by 2025 to stay ahead of the game.

We work with fleet managers and councils across the UK to provide in-house car clubs to get your workforce where they need to be while saving money and reducing their environmental impact as well as public car club fleets which help communities reduce car ownership.

To find out what Co Wheels could do for your business or organisation contact us at: info@co-wheels.org.uk check out our website at: https://www.co-wheels.org.uk/corporate or call us on: 0191 375 1050

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 Fraser has overseen the growth of public charging infrastructure that now includes 39 rapid chargers and 82 fast charging posts.

Industry Innovation The AA scooped the Industry Innovation Award for its Freewheeling Hub, which has already transformed its breakdown service for thousands of its customers. The industry-first is a new addition to the AA’s Multi-Fit Wheel kit and a clever way for its patrols to safely tow vehicles, such as electric vehicles (EVs), 4x4s and SUVs, which normally cannot be ‘lifted’ and towed on two wheels. As well as rescuing EVs, the Freewheeling Hub can be fixed to the rear wheels of stricken vehicles so they can be towed rather than having to wait for a flatbed recovery vehicle. The Freewheeling Hub was designed by the AA’s chief engineer Steve Ives who has worked for the AA for more than 40 years. Determined to find the seemingly impossible solution, Steve worked on his concept for months,

eventually crafting a wooden prototype which was further developed with AE Oscroft.

GREENFLEET Award for Outstanding Achievement Mitie won the prestigious GREENFLEET Award for Outstanding Achievement for its pioneering work with electric vehicles, which began back in 2018. It has now grown its electric fleet to 1,682 EVs, the largest pure electric fleet in the UK, with a further 805 on order. The EVs prevent 8,410 tonnes of CO2e from being emitted annually. Mitie is now sharing its expertise with other businesses to help them transition to an electric fleet, through its Plan Zero Fleet Transition Service.

GREENFLEET EV Champions Each year, the EV Champion Awards recognises individuals that have championed the cause of electric vehicle uptake. These individuals, many who were early-adopters, are passionate about EV technology, work to overcome any

challenges, and share their experience, wisdom and passion with others. This in turn has has a positive effect on driving up EV adoption.

The AA’s Dean Hedger was awarded an EV Champion in 2021 for his knowledge of electric vehicles and charging infrastructure.

Emma Loveday from DriveTech was also crowned an EV Champion for being vocal about the benefits of EVs, and how driver training can get the most from electrified powertrains.

In recognition of his passion for electric vehicles, Richard Parker from Webfleet Solutions was named an EV Champion at the 2021 GreenFleet Awards. Richard has 20 years in the fleet industry, and is helping clients use data effectively to transition to a zero-emission fleet.

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2021 GREENFLEET Award Winners IT Innovation Award: The Algorithm People Mobility Provider of the Year: Co Wheels Leasing Company of the Year: Lex Autolease Fleet Car Manufacturer of the Year: Kia PHEV Manufacturer of the Year: Volvo Electric Vehicle Manufacturer of the Year: MAXUS (Harris Automotive Distributors) LCV Manufacturer of the Year: Vauxhall LGV Manufacturer of the Year: Mercedes Benz Trucks UK Charging & Refuelling Infrastructure Provider of the Year: SWARCO GREENFLEET Award for Industry Innovation: The AA Private Sector Car Fleet of the Year, sponsored by Elmtronics: Chestertons Public Sector Car Fleet of the Year: Lake District National Park Authority Private Sector Commercial Fleet of the Year (Small to Medium), sponsored by Grosvenor Contracts Leasing: Peel Ports Private Sector Commercial Fleet of the Year (Medium to Large), sponsored by The Algorithm People: British Gas / Centrica Public Sector Commercial Fleet of the Year (Small to Medium): Westminster City Council and Veolia  to the future, either; the company is investigating electric diggers and hydrogen options.

The final EV Champion was Paul Kirby from EV Essentials, who is passionate about the transition to electric vans, having most recently headed up the electrification strategy for vehicle broker, Vanarama. Paul has now started EV Essentials to offer training on the transition to an electric fleet.

GREENFLEET AFV Champions In recognition that it should not just be those championing electric vehicles applauded, GREENFLEET’S AFV Champions (AlternativelyFuelled Vehicle Champions) recognise and celebrate those individuals flying the flag for other, greener fuels, such as hydrogen, natural gas and Hydrotreated Vegetable Oil (HVO).

One such individual was Hugh Nicholson from Moy Park, who was crowned as an AFV Champion for helping the company take on a fleet of Liquified Natural Gas (LNG) trucks which run on bio-LNG sourced through anaerobic digestion.

Karen Paciello from Royal Mail also took home a AFV Champion award, for her impressive work overseeing one of the largest and most diverse fleets in the UK, including

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29 Bio-CNG trucks. Karen has also delivered 3,000 new electric delivery vehicles and associated charging infrastructure to around 45 Royal Mail operational sites across the UK. Alfie McNamara from Hertfordshire Fire & Rescue Service was also recognised as an AFV Champion for his clean fuel work, which involves running the fire engines on Gas-To-Liquid (GTL) fuel. GTL converts natural gas – the cleanest-burning fossil fuel – into high-quality liquid fuel that would otherwise be made from crude oil.

Another 2021 AFV Champion was David Landy from Hermes for his work adding biomethane CNG-powered vehicles to the Hermes’ fleet. With 70 on order, this will bring the total of CNG-fuelled trucks to 160 – fifty per cent of Hermes’ core tractor fleet. This will result in Hermes having UK’s largest CNG parcel delivery fleet. What’s more, Hermes has ordered 168 new zero-emission Mercedes-Benz eSprinters and has successfully trialled on-foot street-portering and local deliveries by electric eCargo bikes. L FURTHER INFORMATION www.greenfleetawards.co.uk

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Public Sector Commercial Fleet of the Year (Medium to Large): West Midlands Ambulance Service Private Sector Fleet Manager of the Year, sponsored by Europcar Mobility Group: James Hornsby - The Co-operative Group Public Sector Fleet Manager of the Year, sponsored by Toyota & Lexus Fleet: Fraser Crichton - Dundee City Council GREENFLEET Award for Outstanding Achievement, sponsored by The Algorithm People: Mitie GREENFLEET Vehicle of the Year, sponsored by The Algorithm People: Peugeot e-208 GREENFLEET AFV Champions Hugh Nicholson, Moy Park Karen Paciello, Royal Mail Alfie McNamara, Hertfordshire Fire & Rescue Service David Landy, Hermes GREENFLEET EV Champions Dean Hedger, AA Emma Loveday, DriveTech Richard Parker, Webfleet Solutions Lorna McAtear, National Grid Paul Kirby, EV Essentials

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Helping fleets realise their electric dreams GreenFleet EV Champion, Richard Parker of Webfleet Solutions, considers the role telematics can play in supporting the electrification of transport and outlines the company’s exciting EV software innovations The year 2021 marked a momentous 12 months for decarbonisation, despite the social and economic turmoil caused by the COVID-19 pandemic.

The world is accelerating climate change action and exciting times lay ahead for the electrification of transport.

Preparing for a net zero future At the COP 26 climate conference, the UK reaffirmed its ambition to end the sale of new petrol and diesel cars and vans by 2030.

What’s more, 2021 proved the most successful to date for electric vehicle (EV) adoption. According to according to the Society of Motor Manufacturers and Traders (SMMT), more new EVs were registered than over the previous five years combined.

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action is also needed from the wider ecosystem of industry suppliers.

Telematics solutions, in particular, have an increasingly important role to play in helping shape fleet EV strategies. Businesses looking to electrify their fleets need critical data insights to help them make the right decisions at the right times – both for EV procurement and for their ongoing management.

Webfleet Solutions has grasped the nettle and has committed to sustained investment in advanced EV fleet management innovations, developing a software solution that has already become an indispensable feature of the WEBFLEET SaaS system.

The Fleet Electrification Planning Report sits at the heart of WEBFLEET’s EV toolkit, enabling fleet decision-makers to identify the internal combustion engine (ICE) vehicles that could be replaced with EV alternatives.

The published ranges of EVs, based on dynamometer testing, can often be lower in ‘real world’ conditions, with load, temperature, terrain and driving behaviour all affecting performance.

Drawing upon telematics insights from incumbent vehicles, maximum daily ‘real world’ mileages can be selected by fleet managers within the planning report, along with criteria ranging from road types to standstill times, to signpost a fleet’s true EV potential.

How data is helping maximise the green mile As businesses turn their attention to reducing the total cost of ownership (TCO) of their electric fleets, the introduction of cost-effective charging strategies will become increasingly important and here, once again, WEBFLEET innovations have a valuable role to play.

Supporting the on-going operation of EVs, workflow planning can be optimised with real time battery levels and remaining driving ranges available for every fleet vehicle. EV health data enables pre-emptive maintenance, while on the road, the location of charging points can be pinpointed via drivers’ PRO sat nav devices, with charging infrastructures detailed across more than 50 countries.

Valuable insights into the charging process and vehicle charge levels, meanwhile, are provided by a Charger Connection Report.

This helps ensure charging occurs at the times of day when tariffs are most favourable and just before vehicles are needed for operation. Moreover, where operational circumstances allow, it has been designed to ensure charge levels are maintained between the optimal 20 and 80 per cent to minimise costly battery degradation.

Webfleet Solutions’ R&D into its EV solution continues apace with the most recent innovation – the Energy Consumption Report – providing an analysis of energy usage in kWH, per vehicle, per day. With this information at their fingertips, fleet managers are able to compare vehicles’ energy performance, and identify and address cases of inefficient operation.

As we collectively strive to deliver on the ‘greenprint’ to decarbonise transport, such essential data intelligence will have a pivotal role to play in paving the way to an electric fleet future that is both environmentally and financially sustainable. L FURTHER INFORMATION www.webfleet.com

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SWARCO Smart Charging was named GreenFleet’s Charging & Re-fuelling Infrastructure Provider of the Year in December following an impressive period of success which demonstrates its ongoing commitment to supporting the expansion of electric vehicle (EV) charging networks that directly benefit fleet drivers.

This industry recognition for SWARCO Smart Charging, which is one of the UK’s leading providers of electric vehicle charging infrastructure and smart charging solutions, follows similar success in 2018 when SWARCO was also named Charging & Re-fuelling Infrastructure Provider of the Year. This category recognises the efforts of vehicle charging and refuelling infrastructure providers and the progress made in rolling out low carbon infrastructure across the UK. Justin Meyer, Managing Director of SWARCO Smart Charging is delighted to see the efforts of his team and the results of its successful partnerships rewarded: “We are immensely proud to be working with those who are at the forefront of cutting transport emissions, and who share our passion for growing the right kind of EV charging networks that support fleets up and down the UK. Decarbonising transport is a collective effort, and I am pleased to see the work of our growing team recognised at an industry level and to be named as GreenFleet’s Charging & Refuelling Infrastructure Provider of the Year.

“We were one of the first infrastructure providers to the market in the UK,” he says, “and our growing team embodies the same drive and enthusiasm as it did from the very start. 2021 marked a new era for us with substantial new investment in both our team and the development and expansion of our proprietary technology and charging solutions. So we are delighted to have won this award for our work this year and very much look forward to 2022 with even more successful projects on the horizon.”

SWARCO’s successful projects in 2021 have included the completion of project PACE – a joint Lanarkshire and Scottish

Power Energy Network’s (SPEN) project which adopted a new, innovative funding mechanism to rapidly deliver charging hubs in urban and rural communities and triple the charger availability in North and South Lanarkshire. Each hub is strategically placed to provide access for all, including commuters, fleet operators and residents.

SWARCO continues to support the E-Bus sector, with deployment of a cost-effective solution for charging and managing 32 fully electric double-decker E-Buses operating on Manchester City centre routes. The SWARCO solution supports the E-Bus fleet to carry out two key high frequency services connecting Manchester city centre, Manchester Airport, five hospitals and two universities – saving 920,000 litres of diesel a year and reducing annual CO2 emissions by 2,400 tonnes.

Having been appointed technology provider for the rapidly expanding Motor Fuel Group network, over the course of 2021, SWARCO is deploying over 200 150kW ultra-rapid chargers. SWARCO is also working with Transport for Wales and Welsh Councils to install charging infrastructure on multiple

projects to help develop the strategic road network for Transport for Wales, a rapid charger hub for Carmarthenshire, and rapid chargers for the Cardiff City Region supporting EV Taxis. Similarly, SWARCO Smart Charging and Transport North East have gone live this year with a network targeted at the taxi and private hire market, taking into account extensive research into vehicle dwell times and the most popular pick-up locations. Other significant projects have included SWARCO Smart Charging solutions in Cambridge and Kent.

2021 has also been the year that SWARCO successfully completed what is globally the largest ever EV charging network migration, taking over management of the ChargePlace Scotland network in July. The extensive network includes 2,650 charging stations, 350 hosts and eight technology suppliers and the new dedicated ChargePlace Scotland team, which has been set up in Dundee, continues to make significant improvement in performance of the network and the driver satisfaction rating.

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THE TRANSFORMATION OF ROAD TRANSPORT How the logistics industry is powering towards its goal of net zero emissions by 2050

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ALTERNATIVE FUELS

DHL Supply Chain invests in 13 new Volvo bio-LNG trucks

DHL Supply Chain has announced the addition of 13 new Volvo FH Liquefied Natural Gas (LNG) tractor units to its fleet as part of its GoGreen plan and commitment to finding innovative solutions to reduce its environmental impact.

The new additions join DHL Supply Chain’s growing fleet

of gas trucks. The Volvo FH 6x2 tractor units are equipped with Globetrotter cabs and specified with 155kg LNG tanks for maximum range of 1,000km. The new vehicles will deliver up to 80% reduction in carbon emissions when fuelled with bio-LNG and 10-20% with fossil gas.

Ian Clough, Managing Director, Network Logistics and Transport, UK & Ireland, DHL Supply Chain says: “As part of the world’s largest logistics company, we have a clear set of ambitious environmental targets to achieve, as well as ones to deliver for our customers. To help enable greener supply chains

and support our customers in their proactive approach to sustainable transport, we continue to work closely with both our customers and partners to find the best solutions.”

“The Volvo gas truck is an excellent product, and Bio-LNG is a viable option to achieve significant carbon reduction in long-haul distribution. We’ve been impressed with the FH LNG units we already have in service and our intention is to accelerate our investment in gas trucks moving forward. We are talking to a number of different customers with the aim to have more than 500 gas vehicles in operation across the fleet by 2025.”

The new FH LNGs use small amounts of diesel to initiate ignition of the air-fuel mixture.

This enables the Volvo G13C engine to deliver the same 460 hp and 2,300 Nm of torque as its diesel-only counterpart, with matching driveability, reliability, and service intervals.

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RENTAL & LEASING

One hundred LEVC VN5 vans added to Europcar fleet Europcar Mobility Group UK has added 100 London Electric Vehicle Company (LEVC) VN5 vans to its vans and truck fleet.

The VN5 is an important component in supporting Europcar Mobility Group’s commitment to reduce its impact on the environment through its ‘One Sustainable Fleet’ programme. This programme aims to reduce carbon emissions for its car and van fleet, including targeting to have green vehicles (less than 50 g CO2/km) accounting for 20 per cent of its car and van fleet by the end of 2024.

LEVC products are driven exclusively by electricity through the company’s eCity powertrain technology, which features an additional on-board generator (a small 1.5 litre petrol engine), known as a range-extender.

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technology as LEVC’s TX electric taxi. With a pure EV range of over 60 miles and a total flexible range of 304 miles VN5 is ideally suited to urban deliveries in zero-emission mode, as well as longer journeys outside of town.

Ron Santiago, Managing Director, Europcar Mobility Group UK said: “Research conducted in 2021 found that 89 per cent of businesses expect a quarter or more of their fleet to enter a Clean Air Zone more than once a week. Yet there is a clear gap in availability of electric vehicles, as well as cost barriers for outright purchase. There is also concern that electrified vans may not be able to meet the high pressure demands of businesses, with uncertainty about the range they can offer.

“Bringing the VN5 on to the Europcar Vans & Trucks fleet addresses these concerns on several levels. Available as part

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of our long-term rental solutions, it means businesses have the flexibility to ‘try before they buy’, without having to commit to lease or outright purchase, giving them the chance to really understand how electric will work for them and their drivers. Long-term rental of the VN5 also provides important financial flexibility

while the UK economy remains uncertain. Plus, crucially, the VN5 gives customers a compliant solution eliminating the need to factor in additional costs for entering Clean Air Zones.”

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Trial to decarbonise central London retail distribution Volta Trucks has partnered with The Crown Estate and Clipper Logistics to decarbonise and consolidate deliveries into London’s Regent Street retailers.

Set to launch as a trial in summer 2022, the electric Volta Zero will conduct zeroemission deliveries between the consolidation centre and stores.

The Crown Estate’s London portfolio spans 10 million sq ft and comprises of Regent Street and around half of St James’s, with an offer extending across the workplace, retail, dining, leisure, and residential sectors.

For The Crown Estate’s Regent Street customers, this offers access to a single accessible consolidation centre, just outside London’s congestion charge zone, where their deliveries are combined and dispatched to and from store.

With its range of 95 - 125 miles, the full-electric Volta Zero offers zero-emission deliveries between the consolidation centre and stores. Its large 8.6tonne payload also removes several smaller 3.5-tonne vans from the streets, which helps reduce traffic congestion.

Since 2008, Clipper Logistics have been working with The Crown Estate to operate the Regent Street delivery scheme, which has been consolidating multiple individual goods delivery trips into fewer combined journeys, helping to tackle London’s traffic congestion,

improving local air quality, and supporting retailer efficiency.

The initiative was the first of its kind in London and has benefited many Regent Street customers.

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ELECTRIC TRUCKS

Tesco takes on electric trucks for food transportation Tesco has taken on two fully electric heavy freight articulated trucks to transport products between Cardiff and Magor.

Two new 37 tonne DAF electric vehicles will transport food and other products from Wentloog rail terminal outside Cardiff to Tesco’s distribution centre in Magor, Wales, in partnership with logistics and international freight forwarding company FSEW. These first two lorries will replace around 65,000 dieselfuelled road miles with clean green energy, removing 87.4 tonnes of CO2e per year. To

power the new service FSEW has installed charging points at its site in South Wales that provide enough energy to power these large vehicles for 100 miles before needing to charge again.

At around 30 miles each way the Wentloog - Magor journey is an ideal location to understand the potential and range of these lorries for use throughout the UK and elsewhere in Tesco’s fleet.

The trucks will contribute to Tesco’s efforts to achieve net zero emissions in its own operations by 2035, and FSEW’s work to replace more than 40 diesel vehicles with low-

carbon alternatives and switch to fleet-wide zero-emissions transport operations by 2025.

Jason Tarry, Tesco UK and ROI CEO said: “Tesco’s distribution network is one of the largest in the UK and plays an important role in our efforts to become net zero in our own operations by 2035. We’ve already made progress by starting our switch to electric home delivery vans and rolling out electric vehicles charging points for our customers. I’m excited that Tesco can also lead the way in electric haulage innovation, helping to tackle this last source

of road transport emissions with the support of FSEW.” Geoff Tomlinson, FSEW Managing Director said: “This is a landmark day for us here at FSEW, representing a major step forward in our commitment to providing zero emissions transport freight services.

Together we are working to create a cleaner and greener logistics experience. This is transformational for the UK’s commercial and retail industries and is just the start of our work to supply electric heavy freight vehicles to customers such as Tesco.”

“Setting the industry standard is important to us which is why we also have plans underway to create an eFreight hub in Cardiff which will include a low carbon fuel facility for the use of all freight providers and commercial and municipal operators and are also launching this month two further trucks running on 100% renewable biomethane fuel for freight transport use.”

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TELEMATICS

Asda’s grocery delivery drivers achieve CO2 savings with Lightfoot

Lightfoot’s driver coaching system has been installed across Asda’s entire 3,000-vehicle fleet, allowing them to cut CO2 and improve road safety.

Lightfoot connects to the vehicle’s on-board computer

and converts data into live driving advice that helps the company’s drivers do their job more safely and efficiently.

Lightfoot can help fleets achieve a reduction in accidents while cutting fuel and CO2

emissions by 15% each. This is achieved by giving drivers ownership of their performance and rewarding them with prizes and giveaways through an app on their smartphones.

At the end of each journey,

drivers are awarded a score in the app based on their driving style, allowing them to see how their driving is improving over time, as well as entering into friendly competition with colleagues as part of a company-wide drivers’ league.

Those drivers who achieve ‘Elite Driver’ status can enter The Drivers’ Lottery to win weekly cash prizes of up to £100 and enter giveaways.

Since the rollout began in February 2021, drivers have already claimed rewards including an Amazon Echo Dot and a mini drone, as well as cash prizes totalling over £13,213.

Asda’s continual driver engagement means that the supermarket will save the equivalent of 2,482 tonnes of CO2 per year – enough to power 9.1 million washing machine cycles or boil 52.4 million kettles of water, which is enough boiled water to provide almost 6 cups of tea to each person in the UK. READ MORE https://tinyurl.com/w7yf5m32

HYDDROGEN

Production begins on new Peugeot e-Expert Hydrogen The very first production Peugeot e-Expert Hydrogen has left the production line – with Watea

by Michelin the first customer to take delivery of the vehicle.

The new Peugeot e-Expert Hydrogen features a hydrogen fuel cell system combined with a 10.5kWh battery that helps power the electric motor. A full refuel with compressed hydrogen takes just three minutes, resulting in 249 miles (WLTP) of electric range, and a maximum speed of 80mph.

The e-Expert Hydrogen is available in two lengths, Standard and Long. Both variants share identical load volumes with the diesel and petrol variants, with up to 6.1m3 of load capacity inside. With a maximum payload of up to 1,000kg and a towing capacity of 1,000kg – the e-EXPERT Hydrogen is a practical, zero emissions solution for a variety of businesses and fleets.

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advantage for professionals who, in a single day, have to cover several hundred kilometres on the motorway and then enter emission-restricted urban areas. The hydrogen technology developed

by Stellantis and implemented in our Peugeot e-Expert Hydrogen makes such uses possible.”

The new model is built on the production lines of the Stellantis competence centre dedicated to hydrogen technology. It is not currently on sale in the UK.

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Following a lacklustre performance in 2020 due to the COVID-19 pandemic, the van market has bounced back strongly, with new van registrations in the UK growing by more than a fifth (21.4 per cent) in 2021, according to the latest figures from the Society of Motor Manufacturers and Traders.

For many businesses operating van fleets, transitioning to zero tailpipe emissions will be achieved through adoption of battery electric powertrains. Battery electric vehicles (BEVs) are the most advanced zero tailpipe emission technology currently on the market, with many van models now on the market. In fact, their uptake has more than doubled in 2021, although zero emission vans still only represent a 3.6 per cent share of the market; currently, BEVs account for one in nine car registrations as opposed to one in 28 in the vans market.

With the sale of new diesel and petrol vans scheduled to be phased out in under eight years’ time – new hybrid vehicles will still be available until 2035 – Logistics UK is urging operators of van fleets looking to replace their vehicles in the coming months to give serious consideration to the zero-emission vans available on the market currently and to develop their knowledge on what infrastructure is required to facilitate the move to zero emission van fleets.

Heavy goods vehicles For users of HGVs, the picture is more undefined. For lighter HGVs that

travel shorter distances, the right solution may be battery electric, with some vehicles being developed already. For larger, long-haul HGVs and those that carry heavy loads, the solution is yet to be determined, with battery electric, electric road systems and hydrogen solutions are all being explored. To help lower their emissions in the short-term, operators are continuing to explore and invest in low carbon fuels, such as biomethane.

Logistics UK is encouraging its members to decarbonise their operations – both in the vehicles they use and the supporting infrastructure – as quickly and as effectively as possible as through its Route to Net Zero commitment.

Several of Logistics UK’s members – including Scottish Water, John Lewis Partnership, John Raymond Transport Ltd, UPS, DHL Supply Chain, Royal Borough of Greenwich and Howard Tenens Logistics Ltd – have signed up to the commitment and are beginning their work to inspire and educate others on their decarbonisation journeys.

While there are many steps businesses can take now to decarbonise their operations, government support and manufacturer innovation is essential. The government has committed to spending £183 million on transport decarbonisation, including trials and rollouts of hydrogen technologies for buses, HGV, shipping and aviation. Up to Logistic s £20 million has already been UK is u allocated to design trials r g i n g the gov for both electric road to prov ernment systems and hydrogen long haul HGVs and to on its p ide certainty referred run a battery electric to deca r o u trial to establish the t e feasibility, deliverability, for HGVrbonisation s by costs and benefits of 2020s mideach technology.

While industry awaits the results of the trials,

Written by Michelle Gardner, Head of Public Policy at Logistics UK

As the logistics industry powers towards its goal of net zero emissions by 2050 – and more specifically, the phase-out of the sale of new diesel and petrol vans in the next eight years – 2022 is set to be a transformative 12 months for the decarbonisation of road transport. Michelle Gardner from Logistics UK highlights the recent progress made and looks ahead to what is in store

Infrastructure concerns All these future fuel solutions will require substantial infrastructure investment and energy capacity. While the estimated amount of infrastructure needed to support zero tailpipe emission vehicles varies, the challenge must not be underestimated.

Midlands Connect has estimated that in the Midlands alone, the cost to install the recharging and refuelling infrastructure required by the freight industry by 2040 could be as high as £800 million.

The UK government has committed to all of the nation’s electricity coming from renewable sources by 2035, a move that is vital to supporting zero emission operations.

And there are other issues to consider too: for example, operators have expressed concern over how to manage batteries sustainably at the end of their useful life in vehicles. Clear information about how to reuse, recycle and dispose of electric vehicle batteries must be provided as operators consider which vehicles and technologies to adopt.

While the road to net zero emissions is proving to be challenging and complex, the determination we are seeing from both the logistics industry and the government is encouraging and will be instrumental in making this a reality. With both fractions working together – and on board fully with the decarbonisation targets – at Logistics UK we are confident road transport will be transformed in the coming years.

Transport Decarbonisation

What lies ahead for road transport decarbonisation?

uncertainty over feasible options for zero emission HGVs remain. Logistics UK is urging the government to provide certainty on its preferred route to decarbonisation for these vehicles by mid-2020s to make the 2050 net zero deadline possible.

The voice of the logistics industry Logistics UK is one of the UK’s leading business groups, representing logistics businesses which are vital to keeping the UK trading, and more than seven million people directly employed in the making, selling and moving of goods. With COVID-19, Brexit, new technology and other disruptive forces driving change in the way goods move across borders and through the supply chain, logistics has never been more important to UK plc. Logistics UK supports, shapes and stands up for safe and efficient logistics, and is the only business group which represents the whole industry, with members from the road, rail, sea and air industries, as well as the buyers of freight services such as retailers and manufacturers whose businesses depend on the efficient movement of goods.

For more information on Logistics UK’s decarbonisation work, and to sign up to the Route to Net Zero pledge as a Logistics UK member, please complete the application form, available to download on the following page: logistics.org.uk/environment/netzero L FURTHER INFORMATION www.logistics.org.uk

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Fleet operators are under increasing pressure to comply with air quality and greenhouse gas emissions regulations set at national, local or even company level. Fortunately, as GreenFleet readers know, there’s a wide and growing range of electric vehicles available to car and van fleet operators that, with zero tailpipe emission and renewable electricity, meet both objectives immediately. This, of course, is ideal when growing your fleet or replacing vehicles, but not every car, van or bus is ‘worn out’ and larger van, and truck operators also have few electric choices. So addressing pollution caused by existing vehicles is an essential step towards achieving cleaner air and net zero greenhouse gas emissions.

We’ve often highlighted the role of renewable fuel options such as biomethane and hydrotreated vegetable oil (HVO) in achieving net GHG reductions (and future GreenFleet focus events and articles will cover more on this) but the clean air imperative is particularly pressing now as we return to pre-pandemic (or worse) levels of transport on our roads after a period of significantly lower fleet renewal.

The standards are all consistent but, there Operating in clean air zones are differences, however, from zone-to-zone, For both public and private operators in terms of which vehicles are charged. This of larger, heavier vehicles with longer is the decision of the local implementing range requirements and/or operations authority and can depend on where they in Clean Air Zones there are relatively see the source and scale of the problem, few economic options to achieve zero what they can control and the amount of emissions and these vehicles can be time their modelling predicts it will take expensive to replace (and often have longer to achieve compliance with regulations. replacement cycles) creating a challenge To tackle this challenge for operators, Zemo for their operators in certain situations.

Partnership and Energy Saving Trust developed To operate in Clean Air Zones introduced (or the Clean Vehicle Retrofit Accreditation to be introduced) across the UK, all petrol Scheme (CVRAS). Introduced in vehicles need to be accredited 2019 the initiative now has 24 to Euro 4 levels while, for The accredited retrofit systems diesels, Euro 6/VI is the CVRAS listed on the CVRAS-Register. even more challenging The scheme includes a requirement. This scheme i certification process to applies to all CAZs, s recogn approve technologies the London Ultra i s e d by auth that can be retrofitted Low Emission Zone to (typically) diesel (ULEZ) and Low respons orities vehicles to reduce Emission Zones Clean A ible for nitrogen oxides (NOx) (LEZs) in Scotland. i Emissior and Low and particulate (PM) n Zone emissions and achieve Euro s 6 / VI equivalent standards. E

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There’s no doubt that the freight and bus sectors will come under increasing pressure to move to zero emission solutions, but where electric or other options are not yet available, approved retrofit technology is a viable option now, writes Andy Eastlake, managing director of Zemo Partnership

Retrofit Technology

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Addressing pollution caused by existing vehicles is an essential step towards achieving cleaner air and net zero greenhouse gas emissions  The scheme currently approves solutions for black taxis, some vans, trucks, buses and refuse collection vehicles. Future work is looking in more detail at the options for repowering vehicles with electric drivetrains and batteries, but the vast bulk of retrofits to date (over 8000) are selective catalytic reduction (SCR) systems, the same technology as fitted to every new Euro 6/VI diesel road vehicle, with re-power and conversion to LPG available for black taxis and a handful of re-powers with a new Euro VI engine.

The CVRAS scheme is recognised by authorities responsible for Clean Air Zones in England and Wales plus London’s ULEZ and Scotland’s LEZs. It provides the only approved retrofit solutions which allow free access to these zones automatically by ensuring the vehicle is registered in the national CAZ checker database.

Certification The CVRAS process certifies the performance of the systems in a similar way to the certification of new vehicles, but it also includes an ongoing requirement (and monitoring system) to ensure vehicles fitted with these systems on-board continue to cut emissions of nitrogen oxide by 80 per cent or more in real world operation.

A major activity recently for Zemo and EST has been to validate this by in-service monitoring using a combination of specialist Portable Emission Measurement Systems (PEMS) and the on-board telematics installed as part of the retrofit system.

Companies including HJS, Eminox, Proventia, Driveline and Cybrand are the primary providers of exhaust retrofit solutions listed on the CVRAS

Register. Solutions are available for a wide range of heavy goods vehicles and buses.

Cummins and Millbrook offer accredited Euro VI engine re-power options for several buses and some trucks, while Magtec has an electric re-power service for double and single-deck buses, a selection of HGVs and refuse collection vehicles.

VRS, meanwhile, has completed 400 repower and LPG conversions of black cabs.

The power of telematics Zemo Partnership and Energy Saving Trust continue to develop the CVRAS processes.

Early results from in-service monitoring show how important it is to ensure that system are maintained and supported to deliver their emission savings potential and also to identify opportunities to further improve the systems themselves. It also helps to show how vehicle operations can be managed to gain even greater benefits. Key learnings have been to show the power of on board telematics to give essential insights into what vehicles are doing and the challenge of ‘managing’ and interpreting all the potential data available from these information systems.

There are still a modest but slowly growing number of accredited retrofit systems that can achieve the Euro VI equivalence required available to operators. Adding to the range available means running more approval tests.

With costs ranging from £50k to £150k to develop, test and certify a retrofit DPF or SCR system, a potential supplier needs the security of knowing that customers exist for the product. Operators who may be interested in retrofit solutions for their vehicles are

advised to let potential suppliers know their requirements. Energy Saving Trust, with Zemo Partnership support, is working with local authorities and operators to identify opportunities for pooling demand and generating the volumes needed to encourage development of new applications where there may be sufficient potential uptake.

Where zero emission (or Euro 6/VI compliant) products are available, bringing forward replacement cycles may be the best solution in a growing number of circumstances as more and more vehicles serving a wider range of uses come on to the market. However, with increasing cost pressures, replacing vehicles can often be a challenge so knowing how to make the most of the existing fleet is equally important.

Technologies on the market To support the CVRAS scheme, Zemo Partnership has updated the Clean Vehicle Retrofit Technology Guide which explains the retrofit technologies on the market and their application in different vehicle segments, with supporting vehicle operator case studies, an outline of how they are accredited as well as the UK air quality policy framework which is driving the uptake of retrofit solutions.

There’s no doubt that the freight and bus sectors will come under increasing pressure to move to zero emission solutions but where electric or other options are not yet available, Euro VI emissions-level retrofit solutions combined with powerful telematics monitoring, can provide local authorities and private operators with a viable option for continuing operations in the cleanest and most efficient way where vehicle replacement is not an option and other solutions are not yet viable. L FURTHER INFORMATION www.zemo.org.uk CVRAS website: www.energysavingtrust. org.uk/listing/cvras-approved-suppliers/

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Last Mile Logistics

Faced with mounting challenges on urban congestion, cost pressures and environmental concerns, how should businesses adapt their delivery models to meet rocketing e-commerce order volumes?

E-commerce has grown massively, exacerbated by the pandemic and the closure of unessential retail in 2020. Customers increasingly value the convenience, assurance, immediacy, pricing and safety of ordering online.

The performance of many home delivery operations during the COVID crisis has been truly impressive, ramping up capacity at break-neck speed, running continuously at peak levels, or for some new entrants being truly creative with “emergency models”.

However, the traditional ‘last mile’ delivery model – from distribution centre to home addresses, collection points, ‘click and collect’ stores, locker systems and the like – is under huge pressure to serve more customers and greater volumes, and many existing approaches are simply not sustainable in economic, environmental and social terms.

Currently, last mile delivery using ICE vehicles generates significant CO2 and noxious emissions, and raises many other environmental and social problems, including noise, health issues and congestion – particularly in dense urban areas. With increasingly stringent emissions regulations and planned urban area vehicle restrictions, there is now an urgent need to create a ‘sustainability plan’ for the fast-expanding fleet of vans that is rapidly replacing the old regime of large trucks delivering to stores.

And that’s only the vehicle side of final mile, the green agenda extends much wider

Louisa Hosegood, Digital and Strategy Director at Bis Henderson Consulting

Delivering on the ‘last mile’ challenge means that many delivery trips operate ‘on demand’ and at well below capacity. For omni-channel retailers the switch in emphasis to online sales fundamentally challenges the cost structure of the business, requiring the Urban warehousing challenge challenges of ‘final mile’ to be addressed in a The expansion of e-commerce has also placed more holistic way in order to rebalance costs. great demands on physical space, whether it Of course, any comment on ‘last mile’ be fulfilment centres or sorting, consolidation wouldn’t be complete without and delivery hubs, and this has mentioning Amazon. Welcome become a contentious issue. As or not, Amazon’s dominance consumers demand ever faster Last of e-commerce has deliveries, more localised m almost single-handedly fulfilment models are delivery ile upgraded the required. Yet these same u s i n g vehicles ICE expectations of every consumers, as residents, signific generates online shopper. This oppose plans for a has placed substantial industrial development noxious nt CO2 and pressure on 3PLs, in conurbations, as e m i s sions, and rai their delivery partners, seen by the rejection ses oth and the e-commerce of Ocado’s fulfilment e p r o b lems r retailers they serve. On centre expansion in the positive side “The Islington. Many logistics Amazon Effect” has helped property experts suggest many retailers realise how that local government bodies are critical final mile is to their success. being slow to realise the mounting urban An additional factor, as yet barely addressed, warehousing challenge heading their way. is the need in an e-commerce economy for pickWhat’s more, current models are economically ups as well as deliveries – not just of returns, moribund. Consumers expect ‘free’ delivery, but also of consignments from a growing array but e-commerce is hungry for resources – of micro-businesses and home workers. The warehousing, vehicles, order pickers and drivers announcement by Royal Mail that ‘posties’ – which have to be paid for and, as in the case will also pick up pre-paid packages is an of warehousing and labour, are in short supply. indicator as to how the market is evolving. E Meanwhile, the push for speed of deliveries with the conscious consumer now expecting more in terms of packaging and choices over how and when their parcels are delivered.

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Physical space The network of physical space behind final mile is often forgotten in the race to find cheaper, faster wheels to deliver the parcels.

IT systems will further redefine route planning and scheduling, optimising operations in real-time around criteria of time, mileage and emissions Short leadtimes necessitate close proximity to customers, but finding local warehouse space for sorting and consolidating consignments for last mile deliveries is difficult – even harder than sourcing larger fulfilment facilities. This is where creativity will need to be at its best.

There is considerable scope for automation and IT systems, and simple changes in working practices, to improve the use of resources – labour, space, and energy, in particular.

As high street footfall diminishes, some stores may become redundant, others may be too large and have “baggy space”, whilst in some in-store order picking may no longer present the same degree of conflict with the ‘shopper-in-person’. In the future, Last mile is likely to involve parcels picked from a variety of locations – from big distribution centres, to shops or former shop premises converted to ‘dark stores’. And that’s even before we consider the concept of urban logistics centres.

The next significant trend, especially for fashion and general merchandise, is inter-retailer collaboration on deliveries, principally to drive down parcel costs, but also to offer consumers a single, timely delivery instead of three or four.

Greater collaboration is the route to creating a more comprehensive urban logistics model. With the right foresight and local authority support, we could see schemes like those popular in Japan, South Korea and Singapore where a multi-storey warehouse with vehicle access at all levels is sited on the periphery of a major conurbation.

These facilities could push the boundaries of multi-use to maximise efficient operations by housing a variety of interconnected local area services from ecommerce deliveries, C&C point, shop replenishment or top up, supplier cross dock, inter-store stock rebalancing, returns and collections from customers and returns, and all whilst running

Last Mile Logistics

 Solutions at every scale To create an economically and environmentally intelligent approach to fulfilment, capable of meeting the needs of consumers, residents and companies, many partial solutions for individual firms are available and more are in development. Let’s consider some key elements of future ‘last mile’ solutions.

An obvious starting point is vehicles.

With advances in engineering and creative design, options for delivery vehicles are changing – for example carbon fibre bodies like those being adopted by AO and Asda are much lighter, reducing emissions and increasing payload capacities.

Greener fuel options are gaining traction, such as electric and fuel cell technology, and pedal power through cargo bikes, as well as pedestrians may also be a part of the mix. There may be autonomous delivery ‘robots’, as being trialled in Milton Keynes, and, less probably, drones.

Transport arrangements too will vary. As the market matures it will become evident that not all deliveries need to be same-day and on-demand, allowing for some degree of rationalisation and consolidation. On the other hand, increasingly sophisticated, and affordable, IT systems will further redefine route planning and scheduling, optimising operations in real-time around criteria of time, mileage, emissions or a combination thereof.

Indeed, many of the solutions for last mile delivery will be data driven, and much of the required data already exists or could readily be made available. Dynamic systems can balance options, offering consumers greater visibility and maximum flexibility, such as changing destination at short notice, with greater operational efficiencies of reducing failed or re-deliveries. Systems will provide a platform for greater collaboration by enabling easier consolidation of deliveries from disparate sources for a single destination, creating much needed operational efficiency and, crucially, adding another layer to the coveted customer service proposition.

a local green fuel multi-vehicle fleet.

This approach works well with a collaborating consortium of up to eight or ten manufacturers or retailers. The environmental and economic benefits of wider collaboration could be considerable, but success depends on a supportive approach from local transport and planning authorities, as is being offered by the Mayor of London and Transport for London.

In the current economic climate, substantial public investment in such comprehensive schemes is unlikely. But there is much that can be achieved by individual businesses and through close collaboration with other organisations and local authorities. Importantly, not every initiative requires significant new money: much can be achieved through intelligent decisions in the normal renewal cycle, and by repurposing existing assets.

Whether you are contemplating something on this scale, or a more modest first move, Bis Henderson can assist you in looking at the ‘last mile’ in the context of your overall logistics solutions, your omni-channel strategies, and the way your physical estate and its utilisation might change. We can advise on designing, procuring and implementing technologies, materials handling and automation, and IT, that will create capacity, drive process improvement and effectiveness, and improve service levels in ‘last mile’ operations.

We can also help you benchmark against what your peers are doing, and facilitate collaborations where these make sense.

Critically, we can show you how to make environmentally, socially and economically sustainable ‘last mile’ operations a part of your brand. L FURTHER INFORMATION www.bis-hendersonconsulting.com

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