A who’s who of experts in fleet electrification will share the stage at this summer’s Fleets in Charge Conference, sharing their experiences and assessments of where progress is and isn’t being made. The selection of senior leaders from across the rental, leasing and fleet sectors are coming together as part of the one-day event from the BVRLA, in Westminster on Wednesday 10 July.
This year's Parliamentary Reception event will shine a spotlight on used Battery Electric Vehicles (BEVs) and the pivotal role BVRLA members play in advancing this crucial agenda. The networking event will take place on 1 July at the House of Lords in Westminster.
Delegates at July’s Fleets in Charge Conference will hear about the future of transport, including how new battery technology and the era of the ‘Software-Defined Vehicle’ are changing automotive business models. Jack Palmer, Principal Consultant at Frost and Sullivan will deliver a keynote speech exploring what members need to be aware of so they can prepare now.
UK new car registrations grew for the twenty-first consecutive month in April. Registrations rose by 1% to reach 134,274 units, according to the latest data published by the Society of Motor Manufacturers and Traders (SMMT).
The BVRLA’s annual Fleets in Charge Conference will be packed with keynote speakers, presentations, and insightful panels when it takes place in London this July.
Project JOLT has been launched to help freight operators decarbonise their fleet. The national programme is led by The Centre for Sustainable Road Freight (SRF) in conjunction with John Lewis Partnership, Volvo Trucks UK, and Flexible Power Systems.
BVRLA’s Head of Policy and Public Affairs Thomas McLennan joined The EV Café panel on the second day of the Commercial Vehicle Show to spread the word about the Zero Emission Van Plan.
Investments totalling £100bn are required to enable the UK’s full transition to zero-emission HGVs, according to a recent report from the Green Finance Institute. How to plug that gap was the subject of the Freight Carbon Zero Think Tank hosted at the BVRLA’s offices last week.
Leading figures from the Conservative and Labour parties will share their visions for road transport at this summer’s Fleets in Charge Conference. Ahead of a General Election later this year, delegates will get a feel for where the priorities of each party lie, and what the future could hold for the sector.
The Zero Emission Van Plan will be under the spotlight at The CV Show on Wednesday, with the BVRLA’s Thomas McLennan joining a panel discussion hosted by The EV Café.
Last week the BVRLA attended an MP drop-in event hosted by Lex Autolease. Organised to promote the asks of the leasing sector of government, attendees also had the chance to discuss the latest research conducted by Lex Autolease.
The Scottish Government has announced its decision to abandon the climate change objective of reducing emissions by 75% by 2030, while affirming its commitment to achieving a net zero goal by 2045.