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19TH OCTOBER 2017

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GreenFleet NORTH EAST 2017 • Emirates Riverside • 19th October Sponsored by:

WELCOME After 5 years away… GreenFleet is back in the North East!

Welcome to GreenFleet NORTH EAST at the home of Durham County Cricket Club, the Emirates Riverside stadium Staged in partnership with the North East Combined Authority (NECA), and sponsored by Alphabet, this is the forum put together to help the region’s fleet operators understand more about the Electric and Plug-in Vehicle (EV & PHEV) market, and establish if this ever-evolving technology can be integrated into their everyday transport operations.

The NECA and its authorities have underlined their commitment to improving air quality across the region, and the North East is at the forefront of Low Carbon Vehicle adoption. Between 2010-2013, 1,163 electric vehicle charging points were installed in the region as part of the Plugged-In Places project. The project was responsible for developing the UK’s first regional rapid charge network.

The NECA have received funding from the Office for Low Emission Vehicles and are applying to the European Regional Development Fund to construct two Go Ultra Low filling stations and up to eight clusters of 2 or 3 rapid chargers which will benefit the growing number of EV users in the North East.

As a result we now find ourselves at the beginning of a new “Clean Vehicle Revolution” and today’s event will allow you to make an ‘educated decision’ as to whether electric, plug-in and/or hybrid powered vehicles have a role to play in your everyday transport operation.

So, let’s start that here today, at GreenFleet NORTH EAST! We have been able to bring you this event, thanks to the help and support of the NECA, together with Alphabet and the other sponsors you will meet here today.

We have been fortunate to gather support from key players in the sector so that you can discuss your individual requirements and ensure that all your questions are answered. If it is information on grants, future government policy and the way forward, we have the Department for Transport’s OLEV (Office for Low Emission

Vehicles) on hand.

Today’s event will give you that crucial ‘Touch, Taste, Feel’ experience, thanks to BMW and MINI, Nissan, Toyota and Lexus, and LDV. Please also make sure you talk to Alphabet, one of the UK’s leading leasing companies for EVs and PHEVs. And be sure to talk to motoring journalist and EV owner, Quentin Willson, who will happily share his own knowledge and experiences with you, and will be joined by the NECA, OLEV and charging specialists. You will all get an exclusive 30-minute group session with all them, individually, today.

So, make sure you raise your issues, embrace the offerings here today, and then help us help you, in terms of making EVs, PHEVs and Hybrids a viable consideration for your business. Food and drink will be available, and the event will wrap up with a final Q&A, followed by the ‘Galaxy Giveaway’, where one of you will leave with a fantastic Galaxy tablet courtesy of us at GreenFleet.

If you have any issues or questions, please see a member of the GreenFleet team, on reception. Any feedback you might have would be extremely welcome. Please email us at Anna-Maria.Vassiliou@psigroupltd.co.uk

We hope you enjoy your day.

Colin Boyton GreenFleet Events Manager Printed on recycled paper

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Colin Boyton Sales & Marketing Manager – colin.boyton@psigroupltd.co.uk Lauren Matthews Event Co-oordinator – lauren.matthews@psigroupltd.co.uk Rosario Surace Event Sales & Sponsorship Executive – rosario.surace@psigroupltd.co.uk Anna-Maria Vassiliou Marketing Executive – anna.maria-vassiliou@psigroupltd.co.uk Joanna Golding Production Design – joanna.golding@psigroupltd.co.uk

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SPEAKERS Quentin Willson, TV Presenter and Motoring Expert TV presenter and motoring expert Quentin Willson is perhaps most widely known as the presenter of the motoring programmes Fifth Gear and the original incarnation of Top Gear.

Since early 2011, Willson has been the national spokesman for FairFuelUK campaining for lower government fuel duty, and has been involved in the push towards lesser polluting vehicles for some time.

Stephanie Edwards, Head of Strategy, OLEV Stephanie Edwards is Head of Strategy at the UK Office for Low Emission Vehicles, the central Government team which is spending over £600 million out to 2020 to promote the uptake of ultra low emission vehicles in the UK. Stephanie oversees the Go Ultra Low communications campaign and is developing the Government’s long term strategy to ensure all new cars and vans are zero emission by 2040. Prior to this role, Stephanie worked for the British Embassy in Beijing for 3 years, where she helped UK companies maximise business opportunities across China.

Tobyn Hughes, Managing Director (Transport Operations), NECA Tobyn Hughes has been the North East Combined Authority’s Managing Director for Transport Operations since January 2015. In this role he leads Nexus, the body responsible for providing high quality integrated public transport services through the Tyne and Wear Metro system, Shields Ferry, bus, ticketing and information services. Tobyn is leading the bid for new Metro rolling stock and expansion of the system, and has recently launched ‘Pop Pay As You Go’, a smartcard that can be used on the Metro and a growing number of bus services. He also plays leading roles in ‘Rail North’, the newly created body that is responsible for improving local rail services across the North of England, Transport for the North, and the Urban Transport Group. A Newcastle University graduate, he has over 20 years’ experience working in aviation, bus and rail transport.

Mike Holleran, Public Sector Account Manager, Alphabet Mike has been in the Fleet Management industry for 31 years. He has worked for Alphabet for 12 years following the merger of ING Car Lease and Appleyard Vehicle Contracts prior to that. Mike has been a member of the Public Sector Account Management Team for 6 years and has extensive experience in sales and account management in both corporate and public sector. Mike has a practical, hands-on approach to account management and excels in creating and maintaining a strong business relationship. Using his knowledge and experience he is able to offer solutions and alternatives to achieve cost savings for the customer. A recent overview of a customer fleet resulted in a £25k rental reduction.

Carl Nicholson, Fleet and Asset Manager, North Somerset Council Carl Nicholson is the Fleet and Asset Manager for North Somerset Council since 2006, he has extensive knowledge of Fleet Management within the public sector and is on a charge to convert the entire light car and van fleet to zero emissions by 2020 as part of the OLEV Go Ultra Low City scheme for the South West. Recent projects include the transfer of the growing council owned charge point network to alternative an supplier, to support its fleet of 30 EV’s.

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GreenFleet NORTH EAST 2017 • Emirates Riverside • 19th October Sponsored by:

PROGRAMME Today’s event has been put together in a format that requires a little bit of attention from YOU, if you would be so kind...

Following the Seminars, detailed below, you will each be allocated a GROUP, denoted by the colour of your LANYARD and PERSONALISED AGENDA. Your Group will also be allocated a Hostess, and she will be your point of contact and reference throughout today. Her role is to escort you to your 6 x separate 30-minute Sessions today. These have all been put together to ensure that you can leave here today with all the knowledge you need on ultra-low emission vehicles.

IT IS IMPERATIVE THAT WE STICK TO YOUR PERSONALISED AGENDA, ISSUED TO YOU UPON ARRIVAL. IF SESSIONS START TO OVER-RUN, IT THEN HAS A KNOCK-ON EFFECT FOR THE REMAINDER OF THE DAY. THERE ARE BREAKS THAT ARE DESIGNED TO ALLOW YOU TO REVISIT ANYTHING OF PARTICULAR INTEREST. PLEASE LISTEN TO YOUR HOSTESS. THANK YOU FOR YOUR KIND ATTENTION ON THIS MATTER.

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09:00:

Intro & Housekeeping

09:05:

Welcome & Opening Address, Quentin Willson

09:15:

North East EV strategy – Tobyn Hughes, North East Combined Authority

09:30:

The UK Government ULEV strategy – Stephanie Edwards, Office for Low Emission Vehicles

09:40:

Electrifying a Region – Carl Nicholson, North Somerset Council

09:50:

Finance & Leasing – Mike Holleran, Alphabet

10:00:

Manufacturer’s Brief – BMW & MINI

10:10:

Manufacturer’s Brief – Nissan

10:20:

Manufacturer’s Brief – Toyota & Lexus

10:30:

Manufacturer’s Brief – LDV

10:40:

Summary, Quentin Willson

10:45:

Q & A Session

11:00

Refreshments & Networking

11:20:

Morning Group Sessions begin – Sessions 1, 2, 3 & 4

13:40:

Lunch and Networking

14:30:

Afternoon Group Sessions begin – Sessions 5 & 6

15:45:

Closing – Panel Round-up, Refreshments & Prize Draw

16:00:

Event Closed

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EXHIBITORS Alphabet Hello. We are Alphabet, a leading provider of Business Mobility. With both car and commercial vehicle funding and management expertise, we are committed to excellence in everything we do.

Based in Farnborough in Hampshire, we manage over 147,000 vehicles in the UK while Internationally Alphabet operates in 19 countries and supplies over 650,000 vehicles.

Helping both private and public sector organisations to meet their changing business travel requirements and enabling employees to get to where they need to go as efficiently and effectively as possible.

Innovative mobility products like

AlphaElectric, enables organisations and their employees to switch to electric vehicles as part of their business travel mix. AlphaCity, our corporate car sharing solution has also changed the way UK businesses finance, manage and use company cars.

Alphabet’s portfolio of business mobility services includes a comprehensive combination of funding solutions and fleet management services, including consultancy, commercial vehicles, risk management, vehicle rental, accident management, maintenance and our very own app, AlphaGuide.

www.alphabet.co.uk

BMW UK BMW Group Fleet & Business Sales offer a strong range of products and services thanks to highly specified models and comprehensive options, combined with low running costs as a result of fuel and emissions-saving technology. Extensive Aftersales packages and solid residual values at defleeting time mean BMW Group delivers the complete commercial package.

The proposition to fleet customers is always evolving as BMW Group continually add new products and services to make life easier. Having won numerous accolades in the fleet sector, this highlights that

BMW Group have the model range, systems, people and processes in place.

The BMW iPerformance range brings the latest in plug-in hybrid technology to more and more models, with the list now including the BMW 2 Series Active Tourer, BMW 3 Series Saloon, the new BMW 5 Series Saloon, BMW 7 Series Saloon and BMW X5. By pairing a conventional petrol engine with a BMW eDrive electric motor, our cars can offer fuel efficiency of up to 148.7mpg (combined), while low CO2 emissions mean BIK can be as little as 9%.

www.bmw.co.uk/business

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EXHIBITORS Co-wheels Co-wheels is a social enterprise and now the UK’s largest ‘independent’ Car Club and Fleet Management provider operating up and down the UK, with a proven and excellent track record of delivering Fleet Management services to local authorities, NHS and other public-sector organisations, as well as the public access pay-as‑you‑drive vehicles. Co-wheels was awarded the ‘Car Club of the Year’ across the UK at the National Green Fleet awards.

Co-wheels was the first car club to introduce electric cars to our fleet, and has a high percentage of EV, hybrid and hydrogen

cars in operation. We invest in and support research and development projects, for example, innovative vehicle‑to‑grid trials, using our bespoke software, user interfaces and smart scheduling to smooth the energy demand curve.

Our head office is in the north east and we have worked closely with the North East Combined Authorities, numerous public sector organisations and businesses across the region, and have also developed a community based franchise which is successfully running in Hartlepool.

www.co-wheels.org.uk

Elmtronics El mtr o n i cs

Electric Vehicle Charging

Elmtronics are the UK’s largest independent supplier and installer of electric vehicle charging equipment.

Specialising in charging for businesses and the public sector, Elmtronics work with some of the largest councils, NHS Trusts and private companies, to design, install and maintain their electric vehicle charging infrastructure with only the best charging equipment available.

As an independent company, we supply a range of charging equipment which best suits our customers’ individual needs and budget. We also offer maintenance contracts to a range of EV chargers throughout the country.

Keep up with over 80,000 electric vehicle drivers, whilst promoting a sustainable

environment. A safe and robust infrastructure is essential and you can rely on Elmtronics to manage and maintain your charging equipment, with remote support, a 24/7 help line, unlimited call outs and a 3-year warranty, if an issue was to arise.

Both our full turn-key installation and commissioning services are efficient and professional. Carried out by experienced groundworkers and electrical engineers, specifically qualified to install a range of charging equipment and install additional features, such as parking bay signage and protective barriers.

Passionate about expanding electric vehicle charging infrastructure, Elmtronics will support you every step of the way.

www.elmtronics.co.uk

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EXHIBITORS Lexus As business focussing specialists, we’ve developed our new Business Plus services – a combination of class-leading benefits and products that can be personalised to support you and your company.

Come and visit us to find out how Business Plus will ensure you receive an exceptional experience with Lexus Fleet.

We are delighted to offer you the opportunity test drive the fantastic new Lexus CT 200h. Refreshed for 2018, this five-door compact combines a sophisticated

urban look with unique Lexus craftsmanship and our most advanced technologies.

Experience an exclusive kind of luxury with exquisitely finished leather, advanced safety features and flawless paintwork.

The CT 200h offers exceptional driving comfort and efficient hybrid performance.

In near-silent EV (Electric Vehicle) mode it uses no petrol, produces zero emissions and, because it’s a Lexus Hybrid, never needs plugging in to recharge.

www.lexus.co.uk

LDV Greener Motoring and a superior performance, It can only be LDV’s EV80.

The electric vehicle revolution is well underway and sales of EVs are accelerating with an estimated 2 million on the world’s roads today.

With China leading the charge in low and zero emission vehicles, it was and evolution rather that a revolution when SAIC, the largest automotive company in China announced the launch of its EV80.

LDV is fast becoming the van of choice for commercial fleet operators looking for high-quality vans that offer a range of cargo loads and capacities

to suit every delivery need.

With a range of light‑duty and electric vehicles from which to choose, LDV’s dynamic fleet enables drivers to complete safe and efficient deliveries in congested urban areas.

Owning an LDV gives you piece of mind, all vehicles are included in LDV’s impressive 555 finance offer; five-year warranty package, five year’s roadside assistance and a five-year finance package.

Available throughout Ireland, UK, Channel Islands & Isle of Man. Check out your local dealer for more information or visit www.myldv.co.uk.

www.myldv.co.uk

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GreenFleet NORTH EAST 2017 • Emirates Riverside • 19th October Sponsored by:

EXHIBITORS Nissan The Nissan Corporate Sales Team is delighted to be attending Green Fleet, where a range of electric vehicles will be available to test drive and product experts will be on hand to discuss the benefits of electric driving within your fleet.

At this year’s event you can drive the UK built, 100% electric Nissan LEAF with an extended range of up to 155 miles. LEAF qualifies for 9% BIK and sees running costs from just 2p per mile meaning you can keep control of your costs whilst reducing CO2 emissions.

The 100% electric e-NV200 will also be available to test drive. Designed from the ground up as an electric van, e-NV200

combines the technology seen in the award winning Nissan LEAF with the space and practicality of the highly acclaimed NV200.

The e-NV200 van, 5 or 7- seat Combi and Evalia bring ultra-low running costs and zero emissions driving to the compact van segment, making it a popular choice for many businesses who want to benefit from a practical business solution.

For more information about Nissan’s electric vehicle range visit: www.nissan.co.uk/fleet or to talk to someone and find out how electric vehicles can benefit your fleet, call a fleet advisor on 0800 294 0579 or email nissan.fleet@nissan.co.uk.

www.nissan.co.uk/fleet

North East Combined Authority The North East Combined Authority (NECA), is a legal body that brings together the seven councils which serve County Durham, Gateshead, Newcastle, North Tyneside, Northumberland, South Tyneside and Sunderland.

One of the NECA’s main ambitions is to ensure that our transport system is sustainable and does not have an adverse impact on the environment.

Through the expansion of rapid electric vehicle charging points throughout the region, all installed to the same, consistently high standard, we are

confident that we can deliver this vision to our communities across the North East.

The NECA has been successful in receiving funding from the Office for Low Emissions and through the European Regional Development Fund. Through this funding, we will deliver a bold and innovative programme which will further accelerate the uptake and use of Ultra Low Emission Vehicles in the region. We will deliver one of the UK’s first Rapid Electric Vehicle Filling Station, which will be complemented by a secondary network of smaller rapid charging clusters across the NECA area.

www.northeastca.gov.uk

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EXHIBITORS Northgate Vehicle Hire Over 10,000 businesses are working smarter when it comes to their light commercial vehicle fleets; they know that in a competitive and fast moving market they can’t afford for fleet downtime through breakdowns maintenance and repair.

That’s why they have chosen to have access to over 60 branches and 50 workshops nationwide supporting their fleet and keeping their business on the move. Businesses large and small now have more flexibility and choice than ever before. From large fleets who

require telematics to give tighter control of fleet operations to supporting smaller businesses with the challenges of running light commercial vehicles and keeping them on the road.

Over 10,000 British businesses choose vehicle rental from Northgate as the alternative to purchase, contract hire and lease. Combining flexible and minimum term rental offerings, Northgate provides customers with the fleet flexibility and cost control needed to meet the demands of modern business.

www.northgateplc.com

The Phoenix Works The Phoenix Works are a renewable energy and electric vehicle (EV) charging specialist based in Leeds, West Yorkshire. We offer a Nationwide service based on quality, delivered through strategic placement of regional installers. We specialise in the design, specification, installation and maintenance of EV charging infrastructure.

With over 2,500 charging stations installed to date we have extensive experience with a wide variety of manufacturers and models of EV charging stations.

Established in 2010, we have built a portfolio of domestic, commercial and public sector clients including; City of York Council, Leeds City Council,

Warwick Council, Calderdale Council, Swansea University, Leeds University, Best Western, Marriott Hotels, etc.

The Phoenix Works are able to offer a turnkey end-to-end service including consultancy, project management and DNO management services.

As well as electric vehicle charging The Phoenix Works are experts in solar photovoltaic (PV) and battery storage systems. We are able to offer bespoke solutions for customers of all sizes including; solar car ports, commercial battery storage systems, commercial solar PV systems and EV chargers with battery storage.

www.thephoenixworks.com

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EXHIBITORS Toyota Toyota was the first to bring a plug-in hybrid vehicle to the market with the original Prius Plug-in. Now we have moved the technology forward in a second generation model which can cover double the distance – more than 30 miles – and achieve much higher speeds in all‑electric, emissions-free driving.

The new Prius Plug-in is built on the same Toyota New Global Architecture (TNGA) platform as the standard, full hybrid Prius. Combined with specifically tuned suspension, this delivers much‑improved handling dynamics and a more enjoyable and rewarding drive. Performance has been improved by Toyota’s first Dual Motor EV Drive system and a larger, higher

capacity lithium-ion hybrid battery.

Battery charging speed increased by 65 per cent – two hours for a full charge.

Prius Plug-in also benefits from a number of new technologies that increase efficiency, performance and practicality, significantly enhancing the model’s all-round appeal.

Its technological breakthroughs include a Dual Motor EV drive system and a Battery Warming system, plus two world firsts: an EV range-extending solar roof and gas-injection heat pump air conditioning. Toyota Safety Sense active safety systems featured as standard, plus Toyota Touch 2 with Go infotainment and navigation, colour head-up display, auto-dimming, auto‑retracting door mirrors, heated front seats. www.toyota.co.uk

THANK YOU GreenFleet would like to say a special “Thank You” to the NECA, for agreeing to Host this event today. Without their kind support, and that of Alphabet and the other sponsors and exhibitors we have here today, we would not have been able to bring you such a great line-up of experts, vehicles and innovative solutions. Please take time to talk to them and see how they can help you make a seamless transition over to an ultra-low emission fleet operation.

Helena Barras,

Tobyn Hughes, North East

Paul O’Connor, Toyota GB

Northgate Vehicle Hire

Combined Authority

Claudia Poole, BMW Group UK

Mark Barrett, LDV UK & Ireland

Jon Hunt, Toyota GB

Lucy Ramstedt, BMW Group UK

Stephanie Edwards,

Lyndsey Johnson, Elmtronics

Anna Ranger, Alphabet

Office for Low Emission Vehicles

Dan Martin, Elmtronics

Rebecca Russell, Toyota GB

Rachelle Forsyth-Ward,

Matthew Morgan, The Phoenix

Simon Tate, Northgate Vehicle Hire

North East Combined Authority

Works

Graham Telfer, Gateshead Council

Liz Gray, Co-Wheels Car Club

Carl Nicholson,

Quentin Willson, Motoring Journalist

Mike Holleran, Alphabet

North Somerset Council

Tina Wilson, Nissan GB

And “Thank You” to YOU, the delegates, without whom, we simply wouldn’t have an event.

We hope that you find today useful and we would love to see you at future GreenFleet events.

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LET’S TREND...

Welcome to GreenFleet NORTH EAST! We’ve been active on our socials in the run up to the event, and now it’s YOUR turn!

Follow us on: Twitter - @GreenFleetNews & Instagram - greenfleetevents In the modern world of selfies, tweeting and hashtags, we’d love you to share your experiences during the day…We can’t wait to see all your Tweets & Instagram posts!

Be sure to use the #hashtags below: #GFNorthEast #GreenFleetNE #ElectricVehicles #PlugInVehicles #GreenerOptions #ZeroEmissionVehicles #GoGreen #GoElectric A huge ‘Thank You’ to our sponsors Alphabet, and our partners the NECA (North East Combined Authority)... Give them a shout out on Twitter - @NorthEastCA This show is free to attend due to the support of our sponsors!

Be sure to share your experience with our sponsors and exhibitors who have helped make today possible. Find them on Twitter & Instagram below: @NissanUK & Nissan @BMW_UK & bmwuk @MINIUK & miniuk @uk_ldv & ldvuk @OfficialLexusUK & lexusuk @ToyotaGB & Toyotauk @NorthgateVHire & northgatevehiclehire @Elmtronics @thephoenixworks @OLEVgovuk Car and Plug-in Technology for the North East

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