And the winners are....

The GreenFleet Award winners have now been unveiled find more details below, and there’ll be more online at www.greenfleetawards.co.uk

City Car Manufacturer
Sponsored by Green Motion
Winner: Peugeot
The arrival of the 208, which is lighter and smaller than its predecessor, brings new levels of low CO2. Every diesel model is now below 99g/km and from 87g/km. Even the petrol models, with new 3-cylinder engines feature CO2 from 99g/km. Four of the five diesel engines are equipped with the latest Stop and Start technology, which uses a reverse polarity alternator/generator to produce seemless re-starting and reduce fuel wastage.

Private Hire/Taxi Company
Sponsored by Cordic
Winner: Climate Cars
Now in its fifth year, Climate Cars has over 100 Toyota Prius hybrids and has recently added fully electric Fluence to the fleet after working with Renault to secure two of the first models to hit the UK, months ahead of public release. The combination of hybrid and fully electric vehicles plus GPS driven dispatch brings emissions down considerably. One of its largest clients now has a Fluence on site with a dedicated parking bay next to the charge point

Driver Training Company
Sponsored by Big Green Book
Winner: Energy Saving Trust
Through its Smarter and Fuel Efficient Driving instruction, to date the Energy Saving Trust (EST) has trained over 30,000 drivers from more than 500 organisations including EDF Energy, Microsoft, Procter & Gamble, Hampshire NHS Trust and Oxford City Council. The training, subsidised by the Department for Transport and Transport Scotland, can improve fuel consumption by around 15 per cent. Working with partners in the UK and Europe, EST have conducted extensive research on the technical and behavioural issues associated with reducing fuel consumption.

Research found that 100 per cent of drivers found the techniques learned during the training to be useful in day-to-day driving. The emphasis on greater awareness and anticipation also brings safety benefits and reduces vehicle wear and tear. This has been put to superb use, and has already helped hundreds of fleets in the UK.

Electric Vehicle
Sponsored by EDF Energy
Winner: Renault Kangoo Z.E.
The Kangoo Z.E. was voted International Van of the Year for 2012. It has the same dimensions as the internal combustion model, using a synchronous electric motor with rotor coil. The vehicle is powered by a 22 kWh lithium-ion battery pack that delivers a combined-cycle range of 170 km which varies depending on factors such as type of road, temperature, speed or driving style. Top speed is capped electronically to 81mph.

Fleet Car Manufacturer
sponsored by Rockingham
Winner: BMW
The current BMW Group corporate sales order bank has a 45 per cent share of models with 120g/km of CO2 or less. The company has established ecological and social sustainability throughout the value chain, and a clear commitment to conserving resources is an integral part of its strategy. As a result of its efforts, the BMW Group has been ranked industry leader in the Dow Jones Sustainability Indexes for the last seven years.

IT Innovation Award
Winner: Trimble
The TVG-660 is a one box vehicle diagnostics solution that will fit any vehicle type, providing real-time diagnostics on driver behaviour, vehicle condition, faults, fuel efficiency and CO2 emissions. The TVG-660 gives a remote view of engine diagnostics to ascertain vehicle health without having to interrupt service in the field, allowing for improved fuel economy and reduced repair costs through proactive engine monitoring and maintenance.

Light Commercial Vehicle Manufacturer
Sponsored by Michelin
Winner: Fiat Professional

Fiat Professional’s range is available with Bi-Link suspension, Start&Stop, eco:Drive Professional software and state of the art MultiJet diesel engines. eco:Drive Professional allows acceleration, deceleration, gearshift and speed information to be saved onto it automatically. Van drivers can enter various parameters such as the load, and by analysing the impact on efficiency can adopt appropriate behaviour. such as alternative routes etc.

Large goods vehicle
Sponsored by Shell
Winner: Iveco
Iveco’s EcoStralis range optimises, wherever possible, all vehicle features from aerodynamics through to the engine, driveline, tyres and telematics to deliver up to eight per cent CO2 savings for long distance haulage. The company has already manufactured in excess of 6500 natural gas-powered vans and trucks for operation in Europe, and offers UK fleets a comprehensive line-up of gas models within its EcoDaily (light), Eurocargo (medium) and Stralis (heavy) range – available with power outputs from 136 to 300 hp. Amongst the customers taking delivery of gas-powered Ivecos in 2011/12 are Coca-Cola Enterprises, Tesco.com, John Lewis Partnership and Camden Council. As with the natural gas range, EcoDaily Electric is designed, manufactured and sold by Iveco, which means there is one supplier, one invoice and one warranty to manage. Iveco is currently testing a diesel electric hybrid system in refuse collection vehicles in Barcelona.

Leasing Company
Sponsored by CleanDrive
Winner: Automotive Leasing
Having already worked with 22 public sector/not-for-profit organisations to encourage EV usage, Automotive Leasing has big plans to increase uptake through continued investment and communication with  clients to overcome concerns. In 2011, the company helped shape a grant-funding framework to bridge the EV/diesel cost-gap, and was asked to join a transportation spending advisory panel. This year, Automotive Leasing became the only leasing company to be invited on to E-cosse: the Scottish Government’s workshop for EV promotion. A pioneering approach, which encourages government subsidisation, is reinforced by its own risk-mitigation and ensures EVs are economically viable by working with vehicle manufacturers to negotiate EV battery guarantees, buy-back agreements and residual resale values. Long-term, Automotive Leasing is monitoring the development of commercially viable hydrogen-powered vehicles, and reviewing the potential of Mercedes’ upcoming SLS AMG E-Cell.

Rental Company
Winner: Green Motion
Green Motion, a three-time GreenFleet Rental Company of the Year Award winner, is passionate about providing the most fuel efficient and least polluting vehicles for the purpose of rental, and strives to include the very latest technologies, such as all electric and range extender vehicles, in its offerings. 2012 has seen the UK network expand with locations servicing major airports and key metropolitan areas as far south as Exeter and as far north as Edinburgh. Despite the continuing tough climate, Green Motion has demonstrated that corporate customers are willing to play their part in reducing CO2 emissions, and has seen a growing trend for demanding the choice to go green. It is also the only vehicle rental company in the UK to guarantee customers the opportunity of renting congestion charge exempt vehicles and/or hybrid only vehicles. This remains an industry first. The company continues to drive down emissions and is now firmly focused on being the world’s first rental company to operate average CO2  of under 100g/km. 

Industry Innovation
Winner: Vauxhall Ampera
This years industry innovation winner was a clear choice. Vauxhall introduced Europe’s first E-REV into the UK Market. What sets the Ampera apart from other EVs is its range extender, a small 1.4-litre petrol-fuelled engine/generator which powers the electric motor (but not the wheels). According to European Test Cycle (ECE R101) figures, the Ampera achieves 235.4mpg and combined tailpipe emissions of just 27g/km.

Private Sector Fleet 
(below 250 vehicles)
sponsored by Fleetmatics
Winner: Coca Cola Enterprises
Following a wide-ranging technical evaluation, the Coca-Cola Direct Store Distribution Fleet introduced 14 dedicated biomethane gas-powered HGVs into its North London operation earlier this year. This locally-sourced fuel is landfill derived from household waste, enabling the capture of latent energy recovered from rubbish. An independent analysis considered the entire CO2 associated with the conversion, transport and dispensing of biomethane gas, and concluded that this fuel is driving CO2 reductions of more than 60 per cent. The introduction of these vehicles has resulted in annual CO2e  savings of 300 tonnes, as well as savings of 33kgs of particulate matter (97 per cent) and 1590kgs of nitric oxide (86 per cent). Further opportunities for biomethane gas infrastructure are being investigated.   

During 2011, internal driver trainers were also upskilled to SAFED standards, and have since been working with Coca-Cola’s own transport management teams to further develop the skill-set of drivers.

Private Sector Fleet Manager of the Year
Sponsored by Elektromotive
Winner: Darren O’Donnell (Coca-Cola)
Darren O’Donnell joined Coca-Cola in 2005 as fleet engineer, and was promoted to his current role in 2007 with responsibility for logistics fleet management. Transport carbon reduction is a specific to his personal objectives, and emissions have become an integral part of his departmental KPI reporting. The fleet comprises 225 vehicles that completed 44,534 multi-drop journeys during 2011, with an annual transport carbon footprint of 5,600 tonnes of CO2e. Darren managed the introduction of a fleet of 14 biomethane gas-powered HGVs into the North London operation in early 2012. This locally-sourced fuel is derived from household waste, enabling the capture of latent energy recovered from rubbish. Green practices developed within warehousing fleet operations have seen hybrid and hydrostatic drive systems significantly reduce carbon. Darren is also looking into lighter HGVs, and hydrogen fuel cells to power fork-lift trucks.

Commended:
Zoe Powers, Greater London Hire

Nigel Baranowski, Tesco

Private Sector Fleet (above 250 vehicles)
sponsored by Alphabet
Winner: Tesco
Tesco has one of the largest distribution fleets in the UK delivering up to eight million cases to 2545 stores 7 days a week. In 2007 Tesco made a commitment to reduce the CO2 emitted per case delivered by 50 per cent by 2012. The ‘F Plan’ carbon reduction diet is built on four simple ‘f’ pillars - fuller pallets, fuller trucks/containers, fewer miles and fuel economy. A restructuring of the distribution network saw a reduction from 36 depots to 26 depots, getting product closer to the shops reducing road miles. Introducing driver coaching tools delivered a five per cent reduction in fuel consumption, and reducing vehicle top speeds from 56mph to 50mph also saved a further five per cent.

CO2 emitted per case delivered has reduced by 51 per cent from the 2007 baseline. The F plan and the supporting activity has removed 111 million miles from the roads saving 142,000 tonnes of CO2. Next year, plans to introduce duel fuel (CNG/diesel) vehicles with further reduce emissions.

Public Sector Fleet (below 250 vehicles)
sponsored by Automotive Leasing
Winner: City of London Corporation
The area governed is at the heart of London and is commonly referred to as the ‘square mile’. It has high levels of pollution and is an Air Quality Management Area for nitrogen dioxide and fine particles (PM10). The City of London Corporation operates a mixed fleet of over 200 vehicles, which includes six electrics, three hybrids and 50 tractors. It has strived to improve its environmental performance for a number of years, introducing a range of policies to reduce carbon, nitrogen dioxide and PM10.

Between the financial years 2008/9 and 2009/10, there was a 16 per cent reduction in CO2 emissions, a 32 per cent reduction in NOx, and a 45 per cent reduction in PM10. Enterprise Maintenance Service (EMS) took over the contract for waste collection in October 2011, and as part of the dialogue has recently purchased six Mercedes Econics Electric Twin Pack RCV’s which are used to collect household, commercial and recyclable waste.

Public Sector Fleet (above 250 vehicles)
sponsored by Enterprise Rent-a-Car
Winner: Tube Lines
Emissions have been reduced by 25 per cent since 2009 through intensive vehicle and driver management at Tube Lines, a founder member of the Freight Operators Recognition Scheme. It operates a diverse fleet to provide a wide range of services - over 1500 vehicles total around 15 million km per annum. Five per cent of the fleet uses alternative fuels including electricity, LPG and hybrids. Overall, the car fleet averages an impressive 114g/km of CO2.

Public Sector Fleet Manager of the Year
Winner: Graham Telfer (Gateshead Council)
Many pioneering fleet programmes that Gateshead is involved in see its fleet manager Graham Telfer make the GreenFleet Awards shortlist once again. Together with its partners, Gateshead continually strives to explore new green technologies. This commitment has seen the introduction of a range of groundbreaking initiatives that have benefited local authorities across the North East and reduced the Council’s carbon impact.

Commended:
Richard Smith (Yorkshire Ambulance Service)
Vincent Dignam (City of London Council)
Rick Young (Wakefield & District Housing)
Joe Drew (West Lothian Council)

Outstanding Achievement Award
Winner: BMW EfficientDynamics
BMW introduced a pioneering series of refinements in 2007 which have been responsible for a vast reduction in CO2 levels across its range. More than one million vehicles worldwide are already equipped with these improvements as standard.

Leadership in technology and engine construction is based on the ability to overcome the conflict of interests between growing dynamics and optimised economy - in all vehicle and drive segments. Economy-minded alterations as well as aerodynamic enhancements, combine to produce truly efficient cars. Stop-start, brake regeneration and electric power steering have been fitted to all four-cylinder 3-series since 2007. Further economy-minded alterations include lowered suspension, longer gear ratios and reduced friction.