Getting fleets into electric vehicles
While the Covid-19 virus continues to cause disruption in the UK, the green transport agenda continues apace.
With reports that the government is planning to bring forward the ban on new petrol and diesel vehicles to 2030, the fleet and transport industry has less than ten years to ensure they can operate in electric or other zero-emission vehicles.
While there are plenty of fleets showing that an electric fleet can work, there are still challenges that need to be overcome before all fleets can confidently make the switch. We discuss these challenges in our Electric Vehicle Special, starting on page twenty-one.
Meanwhile on page 17, we asked our current GF100 Most Influential for their views on the move to net zero operations by 2050. The report uncovered a range of recommendations on how fleets can eliminate emission, including a call for government to put in place additional grant funding for electrical upgrades for depot based fleet charging. It was also cited that haulage operators need more certainty on the commercial viability of both BEV and hydrogen trucks.
This point was also picked up during our virtual Commercial GREENFLEET event which took place on 23 September, where it was said that haulage companies need a clear pathway to becoming zero emission. Read the review on page 51.
Angela Pisanu, editor
