Commercial GreenFleet March 2019

MARCH 2019

CLEAN, URBAN LOGISTICS With Clean Air Zones coming to many cities, now is the time to re-examine urban deliveries

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COMMENT: FTA

Transport decarbonisation: What does the future hold for green fleets?

Becki Kite, environment policy manager, FTA

The FTA and its members fully support the government’s ambition to reduce UK greenhouse gas emissions by 80 per cent by 2050, but for this to come to fruition, we need to see a significant shift away from traditional fuels to the mass adoption of alternativelypowered vehicles. And with diesel now reaching the end of the road – Euro 6 will likely be the final iteration, according to FTA – what does the future hold for logistics?

The future of vans and other Light Commercial Vehicles (LCVs), according to FTA, lies in electrification. While there are several factors limiting the uptake of electric vehicles, including a lack of nationwide charging infrastructure, vehicle cost and battery range, the solutions are within reach and FTA continues to campaign to seek resolutions to these barriers to adoption. However, the challenges multiply when considering much heavier vehicles – these require vast quantities of electricity to power them on their journeys.

FTA has no doubt, however, that these challenges will be overcome and that by 2050, most vehicles on the road will be powered by electrical energy – whether this is achieved through overhead power structures or a significant increase in battery capacities, potentially fuelled by alternative generation sources. In the meantime, we believe that hybrid vehicles offer a suitable gateway towards full electrification, delivering substantial carbon savings and providing the option of zero emission driving in areas of particularly poor air quality.

FTA initially anticipated that compressed natural gas (CNG) and liquefied natural gas (LNG) could act as bridging fuels – providing an option until electric was viable – but it remains to be seen if this is possible; we are currently testing the viability of this solution. Preliminary results do indicate that these gases do deliver a degree of carbon emission savings over trunk routes; it may be the best option, therefore, for motorway journeys and port-related traffic. However, gas does not appear to deliver significant benefits to drives in urban areas; drivers in highly populated areas must seek to reduce both carbon output and air quality impact, and this fuel does not appear to deliver on air quality improvement.

Hydrogen gas – another fuel which originally garnered much interest – is also not a feasible option for the logistics industry at this time, according to FTA, as to produce the fuel in the first place is too energyintensive to deliver any environmental benefits.

In the meantime, the logistics sector has been devising and implementing emission-reduction strategies through the Logistics Emissions Reduction Scheme (LERS). Administered by FTA, LERS is a free to join industry initiative to record, report and reduce carbon emissions from freight transport. The scheme aggregates its members’ fuel usage and business activity data to establish a carbon footprint. It is open to all companies with at least one commercial vehicle; the scheme has more than 134 members with more than 88,000 vehicles.

For more information or to join the scheme please visit http://lers.org.uk FURTHER INFORMATION www.fta.co.uk

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RENTAL VANS

Europcar adds Citroen Berlingo electric vans to fleet

Rental company Europcar is adding 100 New Citroën Berlingo Van models to its hire fleet, including several electric models.

The Berlingo Electric models will give customers the opportunity to experience the advantages of electric LCVs, especially when operating in areas such as the London Congestion Charge zone, as it will qualify for a 100 per cent discount when the new London Ultra-Low Emission Zone comes into force in March 2019.

“The van rental market is changing”, says Martin Gurney, Groupe PSA fleet sales director, “Organisations that use rental vehicles for extended periods are looking for specification that will enhance their drivers’ safe and comfortable working environment, while private van rental customers expect the comfort and convenience features of a modern car. The Enterprise versions of New Berlingo Van give Europcar customers all they could wish for.”

“The commercial vehicle needs of businesses have changed significantly in a very short space of time”, added Stuart Russell, director of commercial vehicles, Europcar Mobility Group UK. “There’s a high focus on driver efficiency – particularly in relation to deliveries, but also in respect of the day to day job while on the road.

“Our customers are at the heart of what we do. We are passionate about listening to the requirements of their businesses and offering them the solutions they need.

Features in the New Berlingo Van such as air-con and cruise control can make driving a much more pleasant experience. But it’s the rear parking sensors that stand out for me. They don’t cost businesses any extra and can save hundreds of pounds a year, giving drivers a level of safety and security above and beyond what they’re used to.”

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SAFETY

DfT to consult on banning older tyres on large vehicles The Department for Transport will consult on legislation to make it illegal for buses, coaches, heavy goods vehicles and mini-buses to run with a tyre aged 10 years or over.

This follows a research project, launched by the government last year, to look at whether the age of a tyre has a direct impact on its safety.

Transport Secretary Chris Grayling said: “Keeping people safe on our roads is our priority, and we have been working hard to understand the link between tyre age and road safety.

“Emerging evidence and leading expert testimony shows

us that we need to ban tyres over the age of 10 years from larger vehicles based upon the ‘precautionary principle’ – a move that will make our roads safer for everyone.”

It follows the ‘Tyred’ campaign, led by Frances Molloy, whose 18-year-old son Michael was among three people killed in a coach crash on the A3 in 2012.

The collision was caused by the failure of a 19-year-old tyre on the front axle of the coach.

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COMMENT: LoCITY

TRANSPORT

Fourteen regions to share £25m from the Clean Bus Technology Fund

The government has announced details of a further 14 local authorities which will share over £25m of funding from the Clean Bus Technology Fund to help retrofit their region’s bus fleets.

Launched in 2017, the fund looks to support projects to upgrade buses with technology to reduce nitrogen dioxide emissions in areas with poor air quality. In total, 1817 buses are expected to be retrofitted in the following regions: Newcastle, Leicester, London, Bristol, Gateshead, Manchester, West Midlands, Coventry, Oxford, West Yorkshire, South Tyneside, Liverpool, Sheffield and Essex.

The announcement follows last year’s £40m grant to 20 local authorities, which allowed councils to work with bus companies and technology

providers to bring buses up to low emission standards.

Environment Minister Thérèse Coffey said: “We all know that air pollution is the top environmental risk to health in the UK. Nitrogen dioxide emissions must be lowered if we want to ensure cleaner and healthier air across the country.”

“Local authorities are the best placed to introduce systems that work for their areas, which is why we are working closely with them to ensure they have the appropriate funding and support.”

The government has placed legal duties on 61 local authorities to tackle their illegal levels of nitrogen dioxide.

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VAN FLEETS

Four companies commit to electrifying their van fleet as part of EV100 Four new companies have become members of the EV100 initiative which aims to ‘normalise’ electric transport by 2030.

National postal companies Swiss Post and Austrian Post have committed to electrify their delivery fleets by 2030, as well as Portugal’s EDP and New Zealand’s Meridian Energy.

Together, the four companies will switch 22,000 fossilfuel vehicles to electric.

Austrian Post is the largest logistics business in Austria.

The company already operates the largest electric vehicle fleet in the country and will switch more than 9,000 vehicles to electric as part of EV100.

Post CH Ltd (a subsidiary of Swiss Post) will switch more than 10,000 vehicles to electric under EV100.

Post CH has already electrified its mail delivery fleet consisting of 6,000 electric three-wheeled vehicles and now wants to switch 4,600 delivery vans (up to 3.5t) and 180 service vehicles to EVs by 2030, if market supply and operating and real estate conditions allow.

EDP has committed to switch a fleet of more than 3,000 vehicles to electric. This transition has already begun and will now be accelerated to reduce CO2 emissions by 70 per cent.

Meridian Energy will switch its fleet of 35 vehicles to EVs and install charging facilities at its offices. The company already operates a 50 per cent electric fleet.

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The latest from LoCITY’s James Smith With Brexit negotiations currently taking up all the news I thought it was very timely to hear positive messages from C40 Cities at last months LoCITY working groups. Learning about what others are doing to combat climate change helps bring the global challenge into focus but also highlights how far London is pushing ahead in trialling innovative solutions.

One area where we might take a look further afield is public procurement. It’s surely James Smith, programme worth keeping an eye on manager, Rotterdam, Copenhagen LoCITY and Oslo as they aim to systematically introduce zero emission vehicles via their municipal fleet contracts. If that’s successful then could that influence how we implement Clean Air Zones?

There are 94 C40 affiliated cities in the world which have made a commitment to greener healthier streets. How this translates practically to people’s lives and then demands to business is defined locally by city leaders but with a collective ambition. London has a clear need to improve air quality and the recent publication of a Freight and Servicing Action Plan indicates the steps we’ll be introducing to address this – including more support for LoCITY. The plan outlines how the fleet industry can continue to meet needs of the economy, whilst decreasing the number of freight vehicles entering central London by 10 per cent over six years. A stiff challenge when the volume of freight and servicing trips are forecast to grow. This means trialling innovative solutions and learning from other parts of the world.

Our plan is for LoCITY to help share knowledge through webinars, surgeries and presentations from relevant organisations operating on the continent, China and North America. Many of these regions share common barriers where operator business models are shifting, policymakers don’t have accurate data on freight activity, manufacturer uncertainty is impacting consumer confidence, and agencies are wondering who will pay for new infrastructure. However, the approach being used to address this varies widely. China’s productivity model and commitment to delivery have seen them push ahead but does the UK currently have the ability to implement similar wholesale changes in short order? If not then what is looking more achievable? Organisations which forge alliances to trial new ideas and accelerate the market are critical whether that’s at a global scale like C40, nationally like Calstart in the United States, or regionally like Cross River Partnerships for London.

LoCITY will always seek to highlight organisations which are advocating smarter freight logistics and cleaner fuel technologies. Our members are doing more than most to make a difference but sometimes you need a quick reminder how far you’ve come in a short space of time.

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ALTERNATIVE FUELS

Cleaner fuels: the options for commercial vehicles Rebecca Kite, environmental policy manager at the Freight Transport Association (FTA), explores the options available for commercial-vehicle operators looking to adopt alternative fuels

Vans and Light Commercial Vehicles (LCVs) Electric vehicles emit 50 per cent less greenhouse gases than diesel, and as such, will be the fuel of choice for vans and LCVs in the foreseeable future. These vehicles are becoming increasingly popular across the board – one in every 12 new cars purchased in the UK is now electric – making them an essential tool in the fight to improve air

Written by Rebecca Kite, environmental policy manager, the Freight Transport Association (FTA)

With the government’s target to reduce tailpipe greenhouse gas emissions by 15 per cent by 2025, many businesses have started to review their options to see which emissionreduction strategies will work for them. For example, online supermarket Ocado has opened its first natural gas refuelling station, as part of a £3 million investment package to reduce the CO2 emissions of its fleet by 29 per cent annually. But for most businesses, changes will be on a smaller, more manageable scale. Rebecca Kite, environmental policy manager at the Freight Transport Association (FTA), explores the options available for businesses looking to adopt alternative fuels.

Secondly, electric vans are significantly more quality and tackle climate change. But there expensive to purchase than their standard fuelare still several barriers to overcome before based counterparts. But as these alternative we can expect to see widespread adoption. vehicles increase in popularity, FTA expects to Firstly, there are only 13,000 public charging see the price come down. Additionally, there is points available nationwide, representing much uncertainty over the life of the batteries a serious shortfall. While many operators and how they are disposed of once spent. will leave their vans at the depot to charge While many businesses may be attracted to overnight, with limited opportunities for dual-fuelled vehicles – perhaps as a bridge recharging there is the possibility that a towards investment in fully electric motors vehicle’s battery will not be enough to carry – the difficulty comes in proving which fuel out the required tasks. This range anxiety is being used while operating within a Clean prevents many businesses switching to electric Air Zone (CAZ). CAZs impose a charge on any vehicles. Furthermore, the prolonged ‘down vehicle entering an applicable city which does time’ required to recharge the battery may not not meet the highest environmental standards, be feasible. And while some van drivers may including heavy goods vehicles (HGVs) take the vehicles home, many will not and vans, and will apply to have access to off road parking multiple cities across the UK. – again, making charging While To check whether a vehicle problematic. The back to biomet hane is CAZ-compliant, local depot charging model is has pro authorities will be using also dependent on grid v id ed a solution Automatic Number Plate capacity, and many has invo for some, it Recognition (ANPR). operators have already lved a s This will measure the found themselves u b amoun euro standard of the paying a heavy bill t of inve stantial stment diesel or petrol engine E to upgrade the grid. in v

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Ocado and Gasrec have agreed a 10-year support and maintenance contract for the new refuelling station in Hatfield

 and not take into consideration the alternative fuel being used. For example, if a driver had a diesel and compressed natural gas (CNG) dual fuel vehicle, they would not be able to prove that the vehicle is being driven in the CNG mode. Therefore, a driver would be judged by the diesel standard of the engine, which, if it was euro V, would not be compliant.

Heavier commercial vehicles Electrically powered HGVs are slowly coming onto the market, but this option for operators is still in its infancy. As such, businesses are looking towards alternative gasses, including methane, biomethane and hydrogen, to fuel their fleets in a more sustainable fashion.

While FTA initially anticipated that methane gas could be a viable bridge technology – providing an option until electric was viable – it remains to be seen if this possible. The Low Carbon Vehicle Partnership (LowCVP) is currently carrying out tests on the latest generation of methane gas trucks to see if they are cleaner than euro VI diesel vehicles. The study is due to conclude in March this year; FTA is advising operators to wait until these results are available to decide the best way forward.

Hydrogen-powered vehicles, which generate zero emissions at the tailpipe, originally generated much interest from environmentally-minded businesses. But on closer inspection, the energy required to generate the hydrogen in the first place is too high to deliver any notable environmental benefit. As such, FTA therefore does not expect it to play a huge role in the future.

Finally, some larger businesses have had significant success with biomethane. For example, biomethane vehicles now represent 20 per cent of Ocado’s HGV fleet, and, following impressive results, John Lewis Partnership plans to convert its 500-strong diesel delivery fleet to the gas by 2028. But

With the introduction of Ultra Low Emission Zones, Zero Emission Zones, and CAZs across the UK, FTA is advising businesses to focus on complying with the standards required by these schemes: Euro VI for diesel and Euro IV for petrol, rather than placing too much emphasis on experimenting with alternative fuels. while biomethane has provided a workable solution for these companies, it has involved a substantial amount of investment in vehicles and in their own refuelling infrastructure; this may not be feasible for smaller operators with more limited resources.

Low Emission Zones With the introduction of Ultra Low Emission Zones, Zero Emission Zones, and CAZs across the UK, FTA is advising businesses to focus on complying with the standards required by these schemes: Euro VI for diesel and Euro IV for petrol, rather than placing too much emphasis on experimenting with alternative fuels. After all, moving a vehicle fleet over to an alternative fuel is not simply a case of buying new vehicles – the whole operation will need to be changed. Businesses should be aware that switching to alternative fuels does come with risks – it’s a relatively new field with a limited history to draw from – and as such, considerations such as vehicle reliability, the payback period and the resale value, are currently unknown.

FTA’s Logistics Emissions Reduction Scheme (LERS), a voluntary industry initiative to record, report and reduce transport emissions, is available free of charge to the whole industry.

The scheme aggregates its member’s fuel

usage and business activity data to establish a carbon footprint and has been successfully demonstrating industry’s ability to improve emissions on its own without further government regulation. LERS supports its members by providing guidance on carbon reducing measures, regular policy updates and valuable information on reducing fuel costs. Membership is free and open to all companies with at least one commercial vehicle. For more information, or to join the scheme, please visit http://lers.org.uk Efficient logistics is vital to keep Britain trading, directly having an impact on more than seven million people employed in the making, selling and moving of goods. With 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. A champion and challenger, FTA speaks to government with one voice on behalf of the whole sector, with members from the road, rail, sea and air industries, as well as the buyers of freight services such as retailers and manufacturers. L FURTHER INFORMATION www.fta.co.uk Supported by

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Commercial GreenFleet Written by Patrick Gallagher, CitySprint Group CEO

LOGISTICS

Re-examining logistics the zone will cover an area 18 times larger than originally planned. In addition to this, five other cities – Birmingham, Derby, Leeds, Nottingham and Southampton – have been mandated to implement Clean Air Zones (CAZ) by 2020 as part of the government’s long-term strategy to improve air quality though, recent research we carried out, across the country. It’s clear that the Collaborate UK – which explores the attitudes government means business and companies of SMEs – found that while a third (31 per which neglect their fleets risk being hit cent) of London businesses believe ULEZ with hefty fines. As such, they must take will have a positive impact for them, 50 action now – moving away from diesel and per cent haven’t taken any steps to petrol to add more alternatively-fueled prepare for its implementation. vehicles to their fleets. Too often It is crucial that businesses in the past sustainability has operating within the Ultra been viewed as a cost to a Some Low Emission Zone rebusiness. This simply isn’t organis ations examine their supply the case. Sustainability my hav chains in order to helps drive efficiency e to rethink understand which as well as cut cost and t h e location of their part, or parts, may improve reputation in the public’s eye. be affected by the centres distribution or ware Business owners that tighter regulation houses and redon’t take the matter and to ensure they e seriously are putting their are compliant. After their vexamine entire enterprise at risk. all, the implications of hicles

The key is to start ULEZ will be different for small. Instead of replacing every business, depending on all vehicles with electric or where suppliers and customers alternative energy sources at once, are based. For some, operations may fleet operators should look at making be barely affected – impacting a relatively incremental changes to the most at-risk small number of customers – while other areas to make them compliant. I can’t stress businesses will have bigger questions such enough the importance of businesses not as whether to rethink the location of their putting limits on the type of sustainable distribution centres or warehouses. vehicles they’re willing to use. From cargo bikes and electric vehicles to hydrogen The vehicles vans, there are clear-cut benefits to each.

Another key focus is the fleet itself. From For instance, bicycles are invaluable for October 2021 a second ULEZ phase will quickly and efficiently delivering small extend to the inner London area bounded by items in urban areas, while cargo bikes the North and South Circular roads, meaning

With many city centres putting in place clean air zones, logistics companies must take a more critical look at their overall operations and invest in a mix of cleaner vehicles. Patrick Gallagher, CEO of CitySprint Group, explains further Going green is no longer an option, it is a requirement. The Head of the World Health Organisation (WHO) recently warned that “air pollution is the new tobacco”, with 90 per cent of the world’s population now living in places where pollution exceeds the WHO guidelines. In the UK specifically, air pollution has been labelled a public health emergency. As such, the government and businesses alike are under increasing pressure to boost their focus on sustainability.

Given the nature of our business, the logistics industry has an active role to play in lowering emissions to create an environment fit for the future. As the UK’s largest same day courier company, we began taking steps to operate more sustainably long before the announcement of ULEZ and are committed to having an ultra-low emission fleet in central London by 2020.

A long term view Looking forward, fleet managers must take a longer-term view of how they operate and invest in a selection of vehicles which use different fuels – from push bikes and cargo bikes to electric and hydrogen vans. In addition to creating a green fleet, businesses must also take a more critical look at their overall operations.

But what must they focus on? First and foremost, supply chains must be re-evaluated.

For organisations that don’t clean up their acts, ULEZ will be costly. Interestingly

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Barriers While advances in technology are making environmentally-friendly vehicles a more viable alternative for logistics companies by the day, some key barriers remain. For instance, when it comes to electric vehicles, high purchase price, limited range and inadequate charging facilities – with just 19,000 charging stations spread across the entire UK – are preventing large-scale adoption. The same issues apply to hydrogen vans, with just five stations currently available for refuelling, and no high-street garages properly equipped to repair them. It’s great to see the number of alternatively-fuelled, sustainable vehicles on our roads rising monthly, however in order to truly succeed, we must make sure that the manufacturers of such vehicles work closely with the logistics industry to further improve them; particularly on aspects such as range, which is a key consideration for deliveries.

At the end of the day, however, no company can do it alone. The government must play its part if we are to solve the environmental challenges we face.

Over the past few years, the Mayor of London has introduced projects to clean up the capital’s

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– which we have invested heavily in over the last year – are a great alternative to small vans in cities. These bikes have a load capacity of up to 50kg, can carry most items that a small van can, and have the added benefit that they can complete jobs 50 per cent faster than a van at peak times in urban areas.

Electric vehicles (both bicycles and vans) are another great option as they don’t have to be large, charging is low-cost and tailpipe emissions for the vans are negligible.

Finally, although still in their infancy, another increasingly viable option for fleets are hydrogen vehicles – which are zeroemissions and can travel up to twice the distance of electric vans. In fact, we recently incorporated a hydrogen van into our fleet after trialling it with our client Mitie, where it travelled over 5,000 miles, equating to two tonnes of GHG emission savings and 90 trees saved from absorbing pollution.

Patrick Gallagher, CEO of CitySprint Group

Bicycles are invaluable for quickly and efficiently delivering small items in urban areas, while cargo bikes – which we have invested heavily in over the last year – are a great alternative to small vans in cities bus and taxi fleets, roll out rapid charging infrastructure to support electric vehicles, delivered improvements to some of London’s most polluted schools, planted thousands of new trees and funded a scrappage scheme to help micro-businesses prepare for the implementation of London’s ULEZ in under two months.

While I welcome these actions and wider government announcements like the publication of the Road to Zero strategy in July last year, much more needs to be done to support businesses. Our Collaborate UK research found that 40 per cent of business still don’t think there is enough infrastructure like charging points and cycle parking.

For example, the Mayor of London has set targets of 300 charge points by 2020,

yet TfL’s own research suggests that London will need 700 rapid charge points by 2020 to meet demand. Whilst investment in infrastructure is crucial, we also need wellintended government policies with a broader scope to build collective responsibility for reducing air pollution, rather than relying on individual businesses to bear the cost.

The bottom line is that a low-carbon economy is good for businesses and the sustainability of the UK. If we are to succeed in this, both businesses and the government alike must embrace a ‘do and learn’ mindset and be willing to invest now for future gain. L FURTHER INFORMATION www.citysprint.co.uk

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COMMERCIAL VEHICLE SHOW

A glimpse into the CV Show Driven by environmental, societal and legislative changes, visitors at this year’s Commercial Vehicle Show will notice an increased number of exhibitors showing electric vehicles and other fuel variants The Commercial Vehicle Show at the NEC Birmingham is the UK’s largest automotive showcase. Running from 30 April to 2 May 2019, it’s the ultimate marketplace for all sectors of the road transport and logistics industry; where operators can meet and network with an unrivalled mix of product, equipment, technical and service providers under one roof.

For fleet operators, the biggest attraction of this event is being able to meet suppliers, see what they have to offer and find the solutions that will help them run a fleet more effectively. For exhibitors, the show is a golden chance to reveal product changes as well as new products directly to the people doing the buying.

Given its size, scale, range and impact, demand for exhibition space at this show is growing each year. The organisers have allocated 90 per cent of space for 2019 and it looks like being a sell-out.

They anticipate more than 450 exhibitors and 21,000 visitors – an increase over 2018 despite political uncertainty.

The CV Show is not only a one-stop shop for all sectors of the industry, it’s also a microcosm of what’s happening in the ever-changing

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brands like SDC, Cartwright Group, Lawrence David, and Don-Bur at this year’s show.

VW Commercial Vehicles has taken its largest ever display area at the event, exhibiting the latest all-electric versions of the Caddy, Transporter and eCrafter, alongside its latest innovative delivery solution, the eCrafter bike.

LDV is returning to the Commercial Vehicle Show this year to showcase its latest range of zero emissions goods vehicles and will be giving away a brand new electric EV80.

The first electric vehicle launched as part of the LDV range of commercial vehicles, the EV80 boasts a 120-mile range on a single charge and, thanks to the high-capacity A showcase of major names lithium battery, can be fully charged in Many big-name manufacturers are exhibiting less than 90 minutes. It is an outstanding this year. For some, like Vauxhall, the wheel vehicle for city driving and is already being has come full circle and it is returning after a used by delivery and utility companies, short absence. For others, it’s many years in together with selected city a row, including Ford, DAF Trucks, councils, all over the UK. Fiat Professional, MAN Truck The

To be in with a chance & Bus, Mitsubishi, Peugeot CV Sho to win, visitors need to Citroen, Ssang Yong, not onl w is complete a short survey, Toyota, Volkswagen, which can be done online Isuzu, and LDV. There’ll stop sh y a oneo via myldv.co.uk/ldv-ev80also be a strong p f o r industr the great-give-away. presence from trailer y, world of road transport, including the latest new technologies. This year, for example, visitors will notice an increased number of exhibitors showing electric vehicles and other fuel variants; a rise driven by environmental, societal and legislative changes.

The 2019 CV Show is also where supply companies unveil their latest innovations.

In recent years, vertical industries have attended as visitors, reflecting robust growth in the van market which attracts businesses that don’t move goods but provide a service like electrical and plumbing contracting, building and catering.

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Vauxhall meanwhile has announced it will return to the CV Show with the global unveiling of the all-new Vivaro van.

A proudly British van, the new Vivaro will be built at the Vauxhall plant in Luton and, with the plant’s capacity due to increase to 100,000 units per year, manufacturing at Bedfordshire the factory has been safeguarded until at least 2025.

“As a British brand since 1903 and the UK’s largest commercial vehicle manufacturer, we’re delighted to reveal the all-new Lutonbuilt Vivaro,” said Derek Wilson, Vauxhall’s LCV Director. “Practical, comfortable, economical and packed with all latest driver assistance and connectivity technology, the all-new new Vivaro is the vehicle that sits at the heart of our commercial vehicle range.”

Vauxhall has also said it will offer a fully electric version of the van in 2020.

Trucking giants DAF Trucks is returning with a broad line-up of its product range, as well as its latest aftersales initiatives and support services and is located in Hall 5.

Phillip Moon, marketing manager of DAF Trucks, said: “We are delighted to be exhibiting at the CV Show again this year in line with our intention to attend the show on a two-yearly cycle. The CV Show always provides us with a great opportunity to network with customers, both existing and new, plus a chance to exhibit our LF, CF and XF product range.”

MAN Truck & Bus is set to premiere four key product updates. The MAN XLION 6x2 Tractor, the TGE Flatframe Chassis Cowl, the TGE Minibus and the MAN D15 engines will all be making their first UK appearances at the event, alongside several other key product displays for MAN, including a feature on its alternative fuels expertise. Taking a large stand in Hall 5 as well as two external exhibits, MAN will be showcasing its expanded product portfolio as a full-range supplier to the industry.

VW Commercial Vehicles has taken its largest ever display area at the event, exhibiting the latest all-electric versions of the Caddy, Transporter and eCrafter, alongside its latest innovative delivery solution, the eCrafter bike Workshop and Cool Zones Like last year, the CV Show will have two dedicated zones to help visitors navigate their way easily to sector suppliers. The Workshop Zone includes exhibitors in the automotive aftermarket and CV maintenance sector. They range from original equipment components and replacement parts to the very latest in maintenance management systems, garage and bodyshop equipment.

Continental Automotive is exhibiting in the Workshop area and will also be hosting three days of seminars discussing the Future of Transportation and the Smart Tachograph Taking place in the Piazza Room 9 at the NEC, the seminars will be run at set times throughout the three days and will last one hour or so. If you wish to attend please contact: uk@vdo. com or complete the online form at www.vdo-fleet.co.uk/save-the-date/ The Cool Zone is where visitors will find everything to do with temperaturecontrolled transport and equipment for cool chain operators in sectors such as food and pharmaceuticals. There’ll be a huge range of refrigerated vehicles and bodywork for operators to view, along with fridge units, monitoring equipment and other systems.

Refrigerated van conversion supplier Coolkit is preparing to display its latest refrigerated VW Crafter van featuring its latest cold chain technology at the 2019 CV Show.

The VW Crafter Trendline model will display the capabilities of Coolkit’s latest dual-temperature conversion that allows for chilled and frozen goods to be carried simultaneously. The vehicle will also showcase the abilities of a lightweight movable bulkhead which, thanks to its GRP high-impact reinforced construction, allows for load increases of up to 150kg, with the benefit of increased flexibility.

Thermo King and Frigoblock will be featuring their portfolio of refrigeration solutions which are ready for electrification, LEZ and EU-regulations.

Products presented at the booth 3B60 will show how both brands harness the power of electricity, data and clean technology and deliver solutions that today answer customers’ needs for future proof refrigerated transport.

“This CV Show, we will show our latest line-up of solutions, which meet the environmental sustainability objectives of customers and legislators determined to control exhaust emissions and limit noise in densely populated areas,“ said Pauli Johannesen, vice president and general manager for truck, trailer and bus at Thermo King in Europe, Middle East and Africa.

“We will also introduce the newest additions to our zero-emission, all electric and hybrid systems, including new, prototype technology, which we will showcase together with our customers from the retail and food service sectors.” E Supported by

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 Telematics Telematics supplier Trakm8 will showcase a wide range of new additions to its product suite at the CV Show.

The company’s award-winning RH600 telematics camera is already established with major fleets such as Iceland Foods and Calor Gas. Trakm8 is adding advanced driver assistance systems (ADAS) to the RH600, which include the ability to monitor distracted driving or driver drowsiness. If the driver looks away for a few seconds, for example to check a mobile phone or is nodding off, the RH600 will issue an audible alert. The device can also send footage of the incident to the fleet manager.

Trakm8 is able to factor these events into its driver scoring, creating the most advanced driver behaviour analytics currently available in the UK. Meanwhile, video telematics provider VisionTrack has teamed up with Auto Windscreens to demonstrate the provable cost-saving benefits of its latest software systems for fleet management.

The combination of VisionTrack’s VT2000 connected camera solutions with TomTom Telematics WEBFLEET software has been introduced across the windscreen provider’s entire fleet of 285 vans, with the result of a forecast saving of 10 per cent on its annual fleet insurance and fuel bill.

The technology is designed to help improve driver behaviour. WEBFLEET’s integral OptiDrive 360-degree functionality highlights dangerous or inefficient driving such as harsh braking, sharp cornering or speeding, with

associated video evidence for each event, creating a complete picture of where positive intervention such as driver coaching is needed.

The cameras and real-time driver feedback will also make drivers aware of how to be greener and safer, with less aggressive driving styles set to reduce vehicle maintenance costs by minimising wear on components such as tyres, brake pads and suspension.

The power of social media It’s not just in the physical space that the CV Show is a big hit. A strong social media presence is a must for anyone in the industry.

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