GreenFleet 100 Most Influential 2018

www.greenfleet.net

ISSUE 110

MOST INFLUENTIAL GreenFleet’s pick of the people that have shaped the low-carbon fleet industry in 2017 In association with

THE ALL-NEW ALFA ROMEO STELVIO SPECIALE. Whether you are a fleet decision maker or a company car driver, the Alfa Romeo Stelvio offers the complete fleet and business package. Coupling the most exciting driving dynamics with elegant Italian design and offering exceptional fuel consumption, CO2 emissions and specification, the Alfa Romeo Stelvio is the perfect Business choice. £41,275 (P11D)

C02 127 g/km

BIK 27%

For more information, call our Business Centre free on 0808 168 7152 or email alfaromeo.fleet@alfaromeo.com

RANGE OF OFFICIAL FUEL CONSUMPTION FIGURES FOR THE ALFA STELVIO RANGE: URBAN CYCLE MPG (L/100KM) 31.7 (8.9) – 51.4 (5.5), EXTRA-URBAN CYCLE MPG (L/100KM) 47.9 (5.9) – 65.7 (4.3), COMBINED CYCLE MPG (L/100KM) 40.4 (7.0) – 60.1 (4.7). EMISSIONS 161 – 124 G/KM. FUEL CONSUMPTION AND CO2 VALUES ARE OBTAINED FOR

THE ALFA ROMEO STELVIO. MORE THAN AN SUV.

COMPARATIVE PURPOSES IN ACCORDANCE WITH EC DIRECTIVES/REGULATIONS AND MAY NOT BE REPRESENTATIVE OF REAL LIFE DRIVING CONDITIONS. FACTORS SUCH AS DRIVING STYLE, WEATHER AND ROAD CONDITIONS MAY ALSO HAVE A SIGNIFICANT EFFECT ON FUEL CONSUMPTION. MODEL SHOWN ALFA ROMEO STELVIO 2.2 D 180 SPECIALE 5DR AUTO.

GF 100 Most Influential

In association with

www.greenfleet.net

ISSUE 110

Welcome to the second GreenFleet 100 Most Influential list This is our pick of the individuals whose efforts have contributed to making the fleet and motoring industry more environmentally-friendly.

MOST INFLUENTIAL GreenFleet’s pick of the people that have shaped the low-carbon fleet industry in 2017 In association with

Last year, we took a historical perspective, looking back over GreenFleet’s lifetime to commemorate our 100th issue. This year, and going forwards, we will look back at the last twelve months to identify those individuals that have done something that has made an impact on the industry, and, as a result, made it greener.

These range from policy changes and the launch of cleaner vehicles, to fleets embracing zero or ultra-low emission vehicles. It includes a mix of fleet managers, government officials, campaigners and company bosses.

This approach means there is quite a lot of movement on the list, with some of the more ‘historical’ figures removed, and some new entrants appearing. Michael Gove is a new comer to the list, making the top ten for his duty to oversee the government’s air quality plans. Then there is James Thornton from ClientEarth, the firm responsible for taking legal action against the government for air pollution, also making the top ten.

Follow and interact with us on Twitter: @GreenFleetNews

Congratulations to those that have made the list, and if you have not, please email your green successes for future consideration.

Angela Pisanu, editor editorial@psigroupltd.co.uk

! ONLINE ! IN PRINT ! MOBILE ! FACE-TO-FACE If you would like to receive 10 issues of GreenFleet magazine for £200 a year, please contact Public Sector Information Limited, 226 High Road, Loughton, Essex IG10 1ET. Tel: 020 8532 0055 GreenFleet® would like to thank the following organisations for their support:

PUBLISHED BY PUBLIC SECTOR INFORMATION LIMITED

226 High Rd, Loughton, Essex IG10 1ET. Tel: 020 8532 0055 Fax: 020 8532 0066 Web: www.psi-media.co.uk EDITOR Angela Pisanu FEATURES AND ROAD TEST EDITOR Richard Gooding EDITORIAL ASSISTANT Andrea Pluck PRODUCTION CONTROL Ella Sawtell PRODUCTION DESIGN Jo Golding WEB PRODUCTION Victoria Casey PUBLISHER George Petrou ACCOUNT MANAGERS Kylie Glover, Dean Cassar ADMINISTRATION Vickie Hopkins REPRODUCTION & PRINT Argent Media

Printed on recycled paper

© 2018 Public Sector Information Limited. No part of this publication can be reproduced, stored in a retrieval system or transmitted in any form or by any other means (electronic, mechanical, photocopying, recording or otherwise) without the prior written permission of the publisher. Whilst every care has been taken to ensure the accuracy of the editorial content the publisher cannot be held responsible for errors or omissions. The views expressed are not necessarily those of the publisher. ISSN 2399-4940

GreenFleet is a member of the Independent Press Standards Organisation (which regulates the UK’s magazine and newspaper industry). We abide by the Editors’ Code of Practice and are committed to upholding the highest standards of journalism. If you think that we have not met those standards and want to make a complaint please contact Michael Lyons or Angela Pisanu on 0208 532 0055. If we are unable to resolve your complaint, or if you would like more information about IPSO or the Editors’ Code, contact IPSO on 0300 123 2220 or visit www.ipso.co.uk

20

DEDICATED TO PROMOTING A CLEANER ENVIRONMENT | www.greenfleet.net

Supported by

We at Fiat Chrysler Automobiles (FCA) Fleet and Business appreciate that managing a fleet xoxoxoxo of any size brings challenges, especially in an environment where return on sales is the foremost consideration of any decision. The FURTHER INFORMATION following list features many individuals who xxx understand this acutely and have refined their skills and experience to become recognised as benchmarks and trend setters in the industry.

FCA Fleet and Business are proud to support many of these customers in achieving their objectives. 2017 has been another successful year for FCA fleet and Business. New models introduced in 2016 – Fiat Tipo and 124 Spider, Fiat Professional Fullback and Talento, Abarth 124 spider and the multi-awardwinning Alfa Romeo Giulia – have opened our multi-brand offering up to larger fleets and our products are now firmly established on a growing number of choice lists.

In October 2017 we launched the Alfa Romeo Stelvio, and the interest in FCA brands continues to grow.

FCA ticks every fleet box We at FCA bring the benefit of a multi-brand fleet solution, offering our customers a wide variety of choice. We provide a ‘one-stop-shop’ for fleets of any size and with a diverse portfolio of cars including the iconic Fiat 500, the robust Jeep Renegade and the stunning Alfa Romeo Stelvio, the line-up of vehicles can tick every fleet box.

We anticipate that we will maintain this growth throughout 2018 with the first full year of the Alfa Romeo Stelvio. Alfa Romeo’s first, multi-award-winning SUV delivers on every front, thanks to its distinctive Italian design, leaving the impression of sophisticated simplicity both inside and out.

On the road, drivers are promised an exhilarating experience thanks to the Stelvio’s exclusive AlfaLinkTM suspension, perfect weight distribution and an outstanding power-to-weight ratio.

The Stelvio benefits from ground-breaking technical solutions, including Torque Vectoring technology, for the utmost control of traction, and the Integrated Brake System, which significantly reduces braking distance on any road surface.

Stelvio will appeal to wallets as well as hearts. Its lightweight structure and sophisticated engines deliver excellent fuel

economy and reduced CO2 emissions. The 2.2 Turbo Diesel, available with 180hp and 210hp, is the first all-aluminium diesel among the new-generation engines from Alfa Romeo.

It features the latest-generation MultiJet II injection system with Injection Rate Shaping (IRS). The electrically-operated variable geometry turbocharger offers state-of-the-art mechanics and minimises response times, guaranteeing benefits in terms of efficiency.

Based on the strong residual values (RVs) seen for the Alfa Romeo Giulia and the initial strong demand for Stelvio, we anticipate that Stelvio RVs will be among the strongest in its class, leading to affordable running costs.

All-new Jeep Compass Another source of growth in 2018 will come from the introduction of the all-new Jeep Compass, a key addition to the Jeep portfolio and to our range. Combining unparalleled 4x4 off-road capability with contemporary and authentic Jeep design, excellent on-road refinement and industry-leading safety systems, the Jeep Compass will be sufficient for even the most discerning fleet customer.

In order to meet all customers’ needs and preferences, the Jeep Compass offers six powertrain combinations, including two petrol and three diesel engine options, and two gearboxes: the nine-speed automatic and the six-speed manual. Best-in-class off-road capability comes courtesy of two intelligent 4x4 systems: Jeep Active Drive and Jeep Active Drive Low for the best four-wheel-drive performance on any surface,

Written by

GreenFleet’s second ‘100 Most Influential’ list features individuals who understand the challenges of running an environmentally-conscious fleet and have refined their skills and experience to become recognised as the benchmark and trend setters in the industry

GF 100 Most Influential ADVERTORIAL

FCA WORD 800 are proud EDITto sponsor HEADLINE the GreenFleet HERE100 most AS TIGHT AS influential 2018 POSS

on or off-road, and in any weather condition.

Driver and passenger safety were also of paramount importance in the development of the all-new Jeep Compass, which offers more than 70 available active and passive safety and security features. This resulted in the Compass being awarded the highest five-star Euro NCAP safety rating in 2017.

We’re confident that the all-new Jeep Compass will provide our customers with a safe, comfortable and connected everyday driving experience, offering open-air freedom and a full array of advanced user-friendly connectivity. With a starting price of just £22,995 OTR the new car represents outstanding value for money.

FCA Fleet and Business has been specifically designed to bring the all-new Alfa Romeo Stelvio and Jeep Compass, together with our existing models, under one umbrella to make things simpler for businesses. As a result of our customer-centric approach, we’ve been recognised as the ‘Most Improved Fleet Manufacturer’ at the Fleet World Honours awards and our brands are appearing on many more fleet policies. Our customers appreciate the value of a multi-brand solution and it’s a portfolio we’re incredibly proud of. We’re setting a new standard in fleet provision and we expect great things for 2018. !

FURTHER INFORMATION For more information about the FCA Fleet and Business offering please contact our business centre on 0808 1687152.

Volume 110 | GREENFLEET MAGAZINE

21

GF 100 Most Influential

In association with

The GreenFleet 100 Most Influential 100 Khaled Shahbo Managing director, UK & Ireland, Enterprise Car Club

94 Will Smith Group reward & performance manager, Britvic Soft Drinks

Khaled manages the UK & Ireland operations for Enterprise Car Club, which has a fleet of 1,300 vehicles, including a range of electric vehicles that can be rented hourly, daily or for longer periods.

The total representation of electric and alternative fuel vehicles is currently at 18 per cent of Britvic’s total car fleet and over 30 per cent of new orders are for hybrid vehicles.

99 Thomas Schmidt Managing director, TomTom Telematics

93 John Gorton Head of transport, Kent & Essex Police

TomTom Telematics continued its success last year, having been recognised as the largest provider of fleet management solutions in Europe for the third successive year by market analyst Berg Insight.

98 Katie Colledge-Price Managing director & founder, Carpendale EV Consulting After many years working in the electric vehicle market, including managing an EV programme within a global blue-chip corporate, Katie started Carpendale in 2017 to support organisations adopting electric vehicles. The firm also has Go Ultra Low company status.

97 Colin Herron Managing director, Zero Carbon Futures

John manages Kent and Essex Police’s fleet, which includes 2,100 vehicles with 8,500 authorised drivers travelling some 43 million fleet miles per year, under the most challenging response driving conditions.

92 Christopher Morns & Andrew Wordsworth Co-founders, E-car Club The all-electric car club, E-Car Club, was acquired by Europcar in 2015 and continues to grow with new locations and electric vehicles.

91 Amanda Lyne Managing director, Ulemco Ulemco continued to innovate in 2017, with projects such as developing a fuel cell unit to extend the range of a Nissan e-NV200, and a hydrogen diesel dual-fuel conversion on a waste disposal truck in Oxford.

90 Alistair Clarke Founder and MD, e-connect cars

Colin heads up Zero Carbon Futures, an independent consultancy specialising in low carbon vehicle technologies. Recent projects include working with Gateshead College to train mechanics in maintaining EVs.

Alistair’s company provides London with a chauffeur-driven car service using all electric vehicles. The firm is active in trying to improve London’s poor air quality by promoting electric taxis.

96 Chris Salmon Commercial director, SG Fleet

89 Paul Balmont & Richard Falconer Directors, Co-Wheels

SG Fleet’s company car policy is heavily incentivised towards employees choosing a ULEV. The firm has recently introduced both electric charging stations at its premises and offers to offset carbon generated by visitors.

95 Jon Lawes Managing director, Hitachi Capital Vehicle Solutions Jon has been instrumental in growing the commercial fleet at Hitachi Capital Vehicle Solutions, from 700 units in 2001 to more than 30,000 vehicles. He is also Chairperson for the BVRLA Commercial Vehicle Committee.

22

MOST INFLUENTIAL

DEDICATED TO PROMOTING A CLEANER ENVIRONMENT | www.greenfleet.net

Co-Wheels was set up as a social enterprise in order to introduce electric vehicles to the masses. The firm recently introduced ten new electric cars into Oxford, which is having 100 new EV charging posts installed.

88 Dale Vince Founder, Ecotricity In 2017, Ecotricity removed its £3 connection fee from its rapid chargers and teamed up with Rolec EV to launch a Fully Charged Bundle, a new electric vehicle charging offer including home charging.

Supported by

87 Bianca Orrey Managing director, EV OneStop

79 Mark Roberts CEO, Lightfoot

Bianca has been working in the EV industry for 10 years, firstly working at Rolec Services, then setting up evonestop.co.uk, which is the first Online store specialising in supplying EV/PHEV equipment.

Lightfoot has secured government funding for a £1.8 million project to help further develop its in-cab technology that enables and rewards smoother driving styles, cutting fuel bills, accidents and pollutants.

86 Carl Nicholson Fleet manager, North Somerset Council

78 Erik Fairbairn Founder and CEO, Pod Point

The council under Carl has converted 37 per cent of its van and car fleet to electric vehicles and now has 29 electric vehicles which staff can use.

85 Dave Hodgetts Managing director, Honda UK Honda continues to invest in cleaner technologies, including starting a joint venture with GM to mass produce hydrogen fuel cell systems.

The car maker also said all new launches in Europe will have electrified technology by 2025.

84 Dhruv Parekh CEO, Masternaut Masternaut is one of Europe’s largest providers of telematics solutions.

With Dhruv Parekh in charge, the firm is pressing forward with connectivity and innovation.

83 Arne Knaben Managing director, Volvo Trucks 2017 saw Volvo Trucks introduce Euro 6-compliant heavy duty trucks running on liquefied natural gas or biogas. The new trucks have the same performance and fuel consumption as Volvo’s diesel models.

82 Rachel Thompson Sustainability manager, Gatwick Airport In May 2017, Gatwick was officially recognised as a carbon neutral airport through its use of 100 per cent renewable electricity and Gold Standard carbon credits to offset ground fuel emissions.

81 Dan Martin CEO, Elmtronics Dan Martin was named an ‘EV Champion’ at the GreenFleet Awards last year for his dedication to the EV industry and pushing the boundaries of vehicle battery technology in his role at Elmtronics.

80 Chris Gubbey CEO, LEVC Having been put through rigorous testing in extreme weather conditions in the Arctic Circle and Arizona, plus thousands of miles in the hands of London cabbies, the hybrid-electric TX is now driving silently around London’s streets.

Supported by

GF 100 Most Influential

In association with

Charging point supplier POD Point had a successful 2017, partnering with supermarket chain Lidl to install rapid charge points at 40 selected stores, as well as teaming up with parking provider APCOA.

77 Matthew Morgan Operations director, The Phoenix Works The Phoenix Works is a national renewable energy installation company specialising in electric vehicle charging, solar PV systems and battery storage. Aa a qualified electrician, Matthew has seven years’ experience designing, installing and maintaining systems.

76 Rory Harvey Chairman and MD, Vauxhall Motors Rory was appointed his position at Vauxhall Motors in 2015. Vauxhall unveiled three new models at the 2017 Geneva Motor Show last year – the Insignia Grand Sport, Insignia Sports Tourer and Crossland X. Rory has since announced he will be leaving the firm at the end of February 2018. He will be replaced by Stephen Norman.

75 Edward Kulperger European vice president, Geotab Geotab won GreenFleet’s IT Innovation Award last year for its GO telematics device, which plugs into a vehicle’s OBDII port and monitors information on dangerous driving, pothole detection, parking, weather conditions, CO2 emissions, traffic flow, and much more.

74 Andy Barratt Managing director, Ford of Britain Ford’s new plug-in hybrid electric (PHEV) Transit Custom is being trialled by fleet customers in London to explore how telematics and geofencing technology can maximise clean air benefits.

73 Carlos Tavares CEO, PSA Group PSA Group grew its business last year buy acquiring Vauxhall.

Within the PSA brands, Peugeot released the Tepee Electric and an L2 version of the Partner Electric van last year, while Citroën released the E-Berlingo Multispace and Berlingo Electric L2.

72 Colin Ferguson Managing director of Trakm8 Group Fleet and Optimisation Colin Ferguson assumed this role after his company, Route Monkey, was acquired by Trakm8. Colin is know for his trail blazing work on optimisation, which he now brings to Trakm8.

Volume 110 | GREENFLEET MAGAZINE

23

GF 100 Most Influential

In association with

71 Judith Eadie Fleet specialist, Scotland & Northern Ireland, Inchcape Fleet Solutions

63 Derek McCreadie Low emission officer, City of York Council

Judith is regarded as a leading expert on EVs and ultra-low emission vehicles in Scotland. Judith left Automotive Leasing in October 2017 to take her position at Inchcape, bringing her EV expertise with her.

Derek continues to actively improve air quality and cut carbon in York, which is a Go Ultra Low city that has received £816,000 to invest in an ultra-low emission programme.

70 Alan Baker Fleet manager, Galliford Try

62 Ken Mccall Group chief operating officer and managing director, Europcar

Alan manages a mixed fleet of 1,750 cars and 550 commercial vehicles, light vans and LGVs. He ensures that company vehicle choice lists support the firm’s carbon reduction strategies.

69 Keith Hidle Fleet manager, West Yorkshire Police West Yorkshire Police has been testing the electric Peugeot Partner van for crime scene investigators, a range-extended electric BMW i3 for response scenarios, and an electric Nissan LEAF.

68 Andrew Boland CEO, Addison Lee Addison Lee has invested in new hybrid vehicles to achieve CO2 reductions and supports the Eco Sustainability Agency’s anti-idling programme, where drivers are instructed not to idle whilst waiting.

61 Graham Teller Fleet manager, Gateshead Council The council has made some impressive improvements to its fleet under Graham. These include reducing grey fleet mileage by a third and adding 20 pool cars for staff, including three EVs and two hybrids.

60 Thomas Henderson Services manager, fleet operations, Fife Council

67 John Pryor Chairman, ACFO

Tom is continually reviewing alternative fuel vehicles for the council’s fleet, along with introducing the latest EVs. The eFife charging network has 52 charging posts, giving 104 charging facilities at 29 locations.

John Pryor continues to campaign for the fleet industry, pledging to fight the government’s tax attack on company cars and urging the chancellor to focus on removing old, polluting diesel vehicles from the UK’s roads instead.

59 Mike Potter MD, FleetDrive Electric

66 Robert Murphy Electric vehicle administrator, Edinburgh College Edinburgh College has operated a zero-emissions pool car fleet since 2012, and has charge points at all campuses. Last year the college expanded its electric fleet with two new electric vans.

65 Dr Ben Lane Director, Next Green Car Dr Ben Lane continues to give honest advice on the environmental credentials of a vehicle on his website Next Green Car. He also operates Zap-Map.com which is built around a UK-wide charge point map.

64 Brian Matthews Head of transport innovation, Milton Keynes Council As head of transport innovation, Brian managed the delivery of Milton Keynes’ Electric Bus Project and leads on the council’s Go Ultra Low cities programme. Brian also worked on the autonomous pods project.

24

Europcar currently holds over 100 alternative fuel vehicles including three hydrogen fuelled Toyota Mirais. In 2017, the Europcar-Go Ultra Low Electric Vehicle Roadshow allowed businesses and residents in Manchester see that EVs can be accessed in different ways.

DEDICATED TO PROMOTING A CLEANER ENVIRONMENT | www.greenfleet.net

Fleetdrive Electric helps businesses adopt ultra-low emission vehicles and has already put more than 1,000 ULEVs on the road. The company is also a partner in the Electric Nation project.

58 Mark Barrett General manager, LDV UK & Ireland LDV won the LCV Manufacturer of the Year award at the 2017 GreenFleet Awards for its all-electric EV80 van, which has a 130-mile range.

57 Darren Moon Operations manager, Jersey Post Darren is the man responsible for putting 30 Nissan e-NV200s on Jersey Post’s fleet after extensive research and trials. The firm has plans to purchase an additional 15 electric vans in 2018.

56 Lance Bradley Managing director, Mitsubishi Motors Under Lance’s stewardship, Mitsubishi Motors has enjoyed success in plug-in hybrid sales with the Outlander and posted record profits. Lance announced he will be stepping down from his role in March 2018.

Supported by

55 Matt Dyer Managing director, Leaseplan

47 Nicole Fletcher Head of sustainable development, London Fire Brigade (LFB)

Leaseplan became a founding partner of EV100, a global initiative to fast-track the uptake of EVs among corporate companies. The firm also announced its own employee fleet will be transitioned to electric cars.

LFB was one of the first organisations to have been awarded ‘Go Ultra Low Company’ status in recognition that all of its car fleet is electric or hybrid. LFB is also looking at other alternatives, such as hydrogen.

54 Nigel Morris Infrastructure specialist – project liaison, Swansea University

46 Jon Wakefield Managing director, Volvo Car UK

The university has 13 electric vehicles, making up half of the university’s fleet and resulting in 14,000kg of CO2 emission savings. The university won last year’s GreenFleet Public Sector Fleet Manager (S-M) award.

53 Edmund King President, The AA Last year, the AA formed a partnership with Chargemaster which will allow patrols to use the POLAR EV charging network to provide an emergency backup charging solution if an EV driver runs out of charge.

52 Kevin Bradshaw Chief executive, Northgate Vehicle Hire Kevin was appointed chief executive at the beginning of 2017. Impressed with its flexible van hire solution, GreenFleet judges awarded Northgate Vehicle Hire the Rental Company of the Year Award in 2017.

51 Ian Anderton Integrated delivery director, BAE Systems BAE systems won the GreenFleet Private Sector Fleet of the Year award (small to medium) for its work trialling and then delivering 48 electric Nissan e-NV200 vans and 26 charging points to Portsmouth Naval Base.

50 Justin Meyer General manager, eVolt UK New to the list, eVolt delivered its 200th electric vehicle rapid charging unit last year. The company has delivered charging solutions to 83 local authorities and private businesses throughout the UK.

49 Richard Lowden Founder, Green Motion Last year, low CO2 vehicle rental company Green Motion celebrated its 10th year in operation. Committed to the green cause, Richard was awarded the coveted Outstanding Achievement award at the GreenFleet awards 2017.

48 Ashley Andrews MD, Fiat Chrysler Automobiles (FCA) The FCA Group won Fleet New’s Most Improved Fleet Manufacturer award last year after changes to its product line-up and fleet team.

Introduced in 2017, the Alfa Romeo Stelvio SUV is predicted to be the firm’s best-selling model in 2018.

Supported by

GF 100 Most Influential

In association with

Volvo Cars was the first car maker to boldly announce that it will stop making conventional ICE engine vehicles in favour of vehicles with an electric powertrain. Jon climbs from 65th position last year for his work in leading the organisation forward during this time of change.

45 Dr Graham Cooley CEO, ITM Power ITM Power scooped the GreenFleet award for Industry Innovation last year for its intelligent solutions to address the UK’s energy challenges through power-to-gas energy storage and hydrogen fuel.

44 Gary McRae Corporate fleet manager, Dundee City Council Dundee City Council operates 87 electric vehicles including 30 car pool vehicles. To support these, Dundee has the most concentrated rapid charge network in the UK and was awarded Go Ultra Low status.

43 Paul Gatti Fleet director, Royal Mail Royal Mail purchased 100 electric Peugeot Partner vans after extensive trials, helping to make its operations more environmentally friendly. Paul has responsibility over the firm’s entire 47,000 vehicle fleet.

42 Darren Smith Fleet standards and delivery manager, Heathrow Airport Darren is responsible for Heathrow’s owned and leased vehicles and associated contracts, and is a leading figure in the implementation of Heathrow’s Airside Ultra Low Emission Zone due to be in place in 2025. Darren, along with his team, has transformed the Heathrow fleet from four Nissan LEAFs in 2016 to over 55 electric and plug-in hybrids.

The target is for vehicles under 2.4 tonne to be EV or PHEV by 2020.

41 Monica Guise Sustainable logistics manager, University of Birmingham The university is committed to sustainable travel, under the leadership of Monica. It was the first UK university to open a campus hydrogen filling station, and 28 per cent of the fleet is either hydrogen, electric or hybrid.

Volume 110 | GREENFLEET MAGAZINE

25

GF 100 Most Influential

In association with

40 Terry Pycroft Head of fleet services, Leeds City Council

32 Chris Chandler Associate Director, Lex Autolease

Terry is instrumental in making the council’s fleet greener, removing barriers to make it possible. A combination of electric vans and cars have been purchased through the authorities own fuel purchasing framework.

Chris has 20 years within fleet Consultancy, working with customers to reduce the environmental impact of their fleets. Chris manages Lex Autolease’s alternatively fuelled fleet, including their first Hydrogen Fuel Cell Vehicles introduced in May 2016.

39 Alexis Percival Sustainability manager, Yorkshire Ambulance Service NHS Trust Awarded the GreenFleet award for Public Sector Fleet of the Year (med to large), Alexis continues to push the boundaries when it comes to greening the fleet. The fleet features two hydrogen electric hybrids and a hydrogen-diesel conversion. The trust is also rolling out EV charge points.

38 Fergus Worthy Principal city planner for environment strategy, Transport for London Fergus manages the LoCITY programme, which aims to stimulate fleet uptake of alternatively fuelled commercial vehicles and prepare the freight and fleet industry for the Ultra Low Emission Zone.

37 Chris Rutherford Fleet commercial manager at London Ambulance Service NHS Trust Former GreenFleet Award winner Chris is helping London Ambulance Service find ways to lower its fleet emissions, which is a difficult task given the size and round-the-clock critical nature of ambulances.

36 Paul Willis Managing director, Volkswagen UK Putting the ‘Dieselgate’ scandal behind it, VW pushed through its ambitions to be the leader in mass-market electric cars. Last year saw the firm release the e-Golf with 50 per cent more range.

35 Sytse Zuidema CEO, NewMotion Impressed with NewMotion’s innovative smart-charging solutions, fuel giant Shell signed an agreement to buy the company last year, which will help the company expand across Europe.

34 Gary Savage CEO, Mercedes-Benz UK / Smart Gary is recognised for his influence on the success of Mercedes-Benz UK over the past three years. The manufacturer has said it plans to offer all its commercial van model lines with electric drive. What’s more, Smart Won GreenFleet’s City Car Manufacturer of the Year award 2017.

33 Andrew Benfield Director of transport, EST Andrew has transformed the Energy Saving Trust (EST)’s work on transport from a niche activity to the largest single programme area. EST has been asked to help the government implement clean air zones.

28

DEDICATED TO PROMOTING A CLEANER ENVIRONMENT | www.greenfleet.net

31 Rebecca Kite Environment policy manager, Freight Transport Association (FTA) Rebecca looks after the Logistics Carbon Reduction Scheme (LCRS) and works closely with LoCITY, LowCVP and local councils to help the freight industry reduce vehicle emissions and prepare for Clean Air Zones.

30 Kieron Alsop Managing director, Rolec Kieron has been busy launching several new innovative solutions, including a retrofitted street light EV charging solution and mobile phone operated charging points with no subscriptions.

29 Quentin Willson TV presenter and motoring Journalist Quentin continues to be a vocal campaigner for ultra-low emission and electric cars, as well as head up the FairFuelUK petition, which has saved motorists over £100bn in planned tax hikes in duty and VAT.

28 Martin Flach Product director, Iveco Martin takes the lead on Iveco’s range of commercial vehicles that run on electric power and CNG, a range that enabled Iveco to win last year’s GreenFleet LGV Manufacturer of the Year award.

27 Paul Philpott President and CEO, Kia Motors (UK) Paul has climbed from 71st position last year, owing to Kia’s increased choice of ULEVs. These include the Optima PHEV which has emissions of 37g/km and the Niro PHEV with emissions of 29g/km. Kia was presented with GreenFleet’s PHEV Manufacturer of the Year award 2017.

26 Tony Whitehorn President & CEO, Hyundai Motor UK Hyundai released the Ioniq last year, which signals the car maker’s aim to become an eco-friendly vehicle leader. The Ioniq has one body style but three electrified powertrains to choose from: electric, PHEV and hybrid.

25 Nicholas Brownrigg CEO, Alphabet Last year, the company announced it had delivered nearly nine per cent of the UK’s total number of grant-eligible electric and plug-in hybrid (PHEV) vehicles registered up to the end of September 2017.

Supported by

24 Jane Lindsay-Green UK future fuels manager, Shell

17 Justin Laney Fleet manager, John Lewis Partnership

Fuel giant Shell made huge strides last year in positioning itself as a ‘future fuels’ provider, including opening its first on-forecourt electric vehicle rapid charging service and opening its first hydrogen refuelling station on the Cobham services on the M25.

One of Justin’s main priorities last year was to reduce emissions of Waitrose’s fleet, which led him to introduce biomethane CNG trucks with a 500 mile range. This work resulted in Justin winning two GreenFleet awards last year: Fleet Manager and Private Sector Fleet (med-large).

23 Michael Hurwitz TfL’s director of transport Innovation

16 Phillip Sellwood Chief executive, Energy Saving Trust

As TfL’s first director of transport innovation, Michael is looking at how new technology can bolster London’s transport, including autonomous vehicles and alternative mobility solutions. Well known in green transport circles, his previous roles include founding and leading OLEV.

The Energy Saving Trust (EST) helps the fleet sector drive down emissions by giving advice to companies on ULEVs. Outside of EST, Phillip is an active member of a number of influential boards, such as the LowCVP.

22 Sam Clarke & Mathew Linnecar Founders of Gnewt Cargo

15 Gerry Keaney Chief executive, BVRLA

Since launching in 2009, Sam and Matthew have won multiple awards and for their electric last-mile delivery operations. In 2017, Menzies Plc acquired Gnewt to accelerate the company’s expansion plans.

Gerry continues to campaign on behalf of the industry on issues that matter, such the rise in diesel tax supplement, which is unfairly punishing diesel drivers and the fact that commercial vehicle operators have not been given enough time to prepare for London’s ULEZ.

21 Andy Eastlake Managing director, LowCVP A good friend to GreenFleet, Andy Eastlake is heavily involved in all aspects of the low-carbon transport and air quality agenda. In 2017 Andy and his team busied themselves developing the Clean Vehicle Retrofit Accreditation Scheme to help transport operators identify the most effective retrofit solutions for lowering bus emissions.

20 Jonny Goldstone Founder, Green Tomato Cars Winner of GreenFleet’s Taxi Company of the Year, Green Tomato Cars introduced the Toyota Mirai hydrogen FCEV into its fleet and committed to 50 more by Q3 2018. What’s more, the firm has fitted CleanSpace sensors to its vehicles to map and monitor London’s air quality.

19 Karl Anders National EV manager – corporate sales, Nissan GB Karl is the go-to man for information on Nissan’s electric vehicles. He has responsibility for UK fleet sales and profitability of the Leaf and e-NV200 and manages high profile EV projects with major fleets and the public sector.

18 Norman Harding Corporate fleet manager, London Borough of Hackney Norman Harding won last year’s GreenFleet Public Sector Fleet Manager of the Year Award. Norman pushed to introduce HVO biodiesel as a viable alternative fuel for heavy vehicles, and has EVs on its fleet.

Supported by

GF 100 Most Influential

In association with

14 Robert Evans CEO, Cenex Cenex’s highlights for 2017 include taking charge of upgrades to the National Chargepoint Registry, and project ACCRA, which will test real time emission control technology based on live air quality data.

13 Ian Robertson Board member of BMW AG, sales and marketing Ian Robertson is up there with the most senior Brits in the motor industry, with a seat on the main board of BMW AG. The BMW’s product range has several models that are either all-electric, like the BMW i3, or plug-in hybrid electric vehicles. BMW also scooped the 2017 GreenFleet award for Fleet Car Manufacturer of the Year.

12 Jon Hunt Marketing manager, Toyota and Lexus Fleet Services Jon has worked at Toyota for 25 years in various roles and is a fountain of knowledge on electric powertrains, hybrid systems and fuel cell vehicles. Part of his current role is to promote Toyota’s fuel cell vehicle, the Mirai, as well as help commercialise hydrogen.

11 Vincent Tourette Managing director, Renault 2017 highlights for the French car maker include the release of latest Renault Zoe Z.E. 40, which has a 250-mile official all-electric NEDC range, and the launch of the Kangoo Van Z.E. 33 with 50 per cent more range. Renault also won last year’s GreenFleet Electric Vehicle Manufacturer of the Year award.

Volume 110 | GREENFLEET MAGAZINE

29

10 David Martell Founder and chief executive, Chargemaster Chargemaster’s POLAR network had its 300th rapid charging unit installed last year, making it the UK’s largest. Other highlights include opening the Electric Vehicle Experience Centre in Milton Keynes, and winning GreenFleet’s Charging Infrastructure Provider of the Year award.

9 Elon Musk Founder and CEO, Tesla Motors Elon Musk climbs two spots for the huge influence Tesla Motors has on the EV industry. In 2017, Tesla made some exciting announcements: the new Roadster, which is expected to be capable of 0-60mph in two seconds, is due out in 2020, the same year as the company’s heavy-duty electric truck, the Semi.

8 Poppy Welch Head of Go Ultra Low, SMMT Poppy continues to lead the government and industry funded ‘Go Ultra Low’ campaign to encourage acceptance and the uptake of electric vehicles. 2017 was an good year for the initiative as the number of organisations signing up to be ‘Go Ultra Low’ Companies reached one hundred.

7 Natasha Robinson Head, the Office of Low Emission Vehicles (OLEV) Natasha heads up OLEV, a government agency which was set up to take forward the government’s green vehicle policies. OLEV is responsible for around £900 million funding for ULEVs, and as such is a key shaper of the industry.

6 James Thornton CEO, ClientEarth New to the top 10 is James Thornton, founding CEO of ClientEarth, the law firm that has successfully taken legal action against the government for its illegal poor air quality. This has spurred the government to take action and devise a Clean Air Strategy. As this will involve Clean Air Zones and the 2040 ban on new ICE engine vehicles, it will undoubtedly shape the motoring, transport and fleet management sectors.

5 Michael Gove Environment Secretary A new entrant to the list, Michael Gove takes the fifth position after being appointed Environment Secretary in June last year. He is overseeing the government’s plan to improve air quality, which includes the government’s plan to end the sale of all new conventional petrol and diesel cars and vans by 2040, as well as introducing clean air zones in polluted areas.

Gove also has oversight of the Brexit process in relation to environmental legislation and is insisting that Britain’s exit from the European Union will not harm environmental standards.

Supported by

4 Sadiq Khan Mayor of London The Mayor of London Sadiq Khan has said he wants to help every Londoner breathe cleaner air and plans to do this by taking old, polluting cars of the capital’s roads. Khan’s plans include bringing forward the Ultra-Low Emission Zone one year earlier to April 2019 and introducing the £10 Toxicity Charge for vehicles that do not meet Euro 4 standards for both PM and NOx emissions. Khan has also introduced the second Low Emission Bus Zone, with an additional 12 planned to be implemented by 2020.

Whilst Khan’s air quality measures may be quite prohibitive for older fleets operating in and out of London, air quality is a real public health issue and he is under the scrutiny to tackle the problem.

GF 100 Most Influential

In association with

3 John Hayes Former Transport Minister At the time of writing, John Hayes had resigned from his post as Minister for Transport during Theresa May’s recent reshuffle. He still retains third place however for the influence he had on low-carbon transport over the last 12 months.

Hayes was instrumental in pushing forward the Automated and Electric Vehicles Bill, which will mean electric charge points for all UK motorway services and large petrol retailers, and enable insurance for driverless cars. Hayes will be replaced as Transport Minister by Jo Johnson.

2 Chris Grayling Transport Secretary Grayling has responsibility for the Department for Transport (DfT)’s policies, including those relating to carbon reduction and air quality.

Last year saw many major announcement’s from the DfT on diesel, alternative fuels and air quality. £600m was announced for the manufacture of ULEZs by 2020; £100m was announced to clean up bus emissions, and £255 million was set aside for air quality plans.

The DfT also put forward proposals for van drivers to have the right to use heavier vehicles if they are electric or gas-powered.

Grayling is also an advocate for autonomous, ultra-low emission vehicles, saying they can benefit certain groups such as elderly people or people with disabilities that are unable to drive, and that the technology will make road travel more efficient.

1 Phillip Hammond Chancellor of the Exchequer The government’s chief financial minister retains the top spot for the huge impact his financial decisions have on fleets and the green motoring sector. His Autumn budget included good news for electric vehicles, with the announcement of £400 million to be invested into charging infrastructure and a further £40 million for EV charge point research and development. He also confirmed the Plug-in Car Grant will be guaranteed until 2020 and receive £100 million more funding.

Hammond’s budget however included some controversial rises in diesel taxes, including a one per cent rise in the diesel supplement for company car tax, and a higher VED band for diesel cars that do not meet the latest emission standards.

The EU single market is critical to the automotive sector, and Hammond is calling for a transitional deal where Britain would pay for access to the single market for 24 months after leaving the EU.

Volume 110 | GREENFLEET MAGAZINE

31