Contents GREENFLEET 146

07 News

£15 million to increase electric vehicle charging points in Wales; Majority of post-RDE Euro 6 cars still over-emitting; and EV battery advances could be “double-edged sword” for fleets

10 Funding

Local authorities have a crucial role to play in enabling the transition to electric vehicles, by facilitating the rollout of chargepoints in their local areas, as well as transitioning their own fleet operations to electric. We summarise the government grants available to support this

14 Interview

A project from Nottingham City Council and its partners demonstrates how bi-directional EV charging, solar and battery energy storage can intelligently manage the energy demands caused by vehicle electrification. GreenFleet finds out more from Angie Lillistone, head of carbon reduction projects and policy at Nottingham City Council

19 Healthcare Fleets

The NHS has committed to reaching net zero by 2040, and is exploring options for a complete transition to zero-emission vehicles by 2032, with the exception of ambulances which pose a particular challenge. But these challenges are being addressed by various innovative projects and trials

22 Panel of Experts

The public sector is expected to lead by example when it comes to decarbonisation, but must also continue to deliver vital services without disruption. Add to this the diversity of public sector operations and vehicle usage, and decarbonising public sector fleets is a complex task. Our expert panelists unravel the challenges and offer some guidance on smoothly transitioning to zero-emission transport operations

30 Logistics

Sustainability has been an important part of CitySprint’s strategy for years and the company has now achieved carbon neutral status. Mark Footman, CitySprint’s chief operating officer, shares his advice on creating a more environmentally-friendly fleet

32 EV Rally Preview

Covering more than 1,200 miles over five days, the EV Rally will visit all capital cities of the UK and Ireland, testing the capabilities of electric vehicles and public charging infrastructure whilst visiting iconic landscapes and innovative clean energy projects

34 Roundtable: R2Z North West

There was a diverse representation of fleets in attendance at the GreenFleet Roundtable in Warrington, all experiencing their own hurdles on the road to decarbonisation. Event host Kate Armitage reflects on the discussion

36 Roundtable: R2Z East

GreenFleet’s roundtable at the Duxford Imperial War Museum on 1 June 2023 allowed local fleet operators to share their pain-points and successes regarding fleet decarbonisation

38 Road Test: Genesis GV60

Premium car maker Genesis has arrived in Europe and sets out its ground-up electric vehicle stall with the GV60. Richard Gooding finds the newcomer offers convincing comfort, luxury and technology

£15 million to increase electric vehicle charging points in Wales

than 1,600 charging points – enough for one in six battery electric vehicles.

The funding will help facilitate private sector investments across Wales and ensure equality of access. To do this, the Welsh Government is setting up a private sector taskforce which will engage with the market, break down any barriers to investment and accelerate the roll out of charging infrastructure.

authorities and the private sector so that Wales keeps up with the rapid increase in the number of electric vehicles.”

Wrexham Council has received £1.86 million over two years to roll-out EV charging facilities at a charging hub in the city centre as well as sites in remote, more rural locations across the county.

The Welsh Government is set to invest £15 million to help local authorities increase the number of charging facilities across the country.

The new funding follows the £26m already invested in charging infrastructure across Wales since 2021 which has created more

Deputy minister for climate change Lee Waters said: “Drivers need to have the confidence to make the switch to electric vehicles as demand increases and that’s why we are committed to creating high quality electric vehicle infrastructure across Wales.

“The funding is another step in the right direction but we have further to go - we will continue to work with local