Putting green vehicles to the test in the west
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Following the awarding of £7 million to help fund continued development and uptake of ULEVs across the region, GreenFleet West, taking place at Leigh Court on Friday 20 May 2016, is sure to place Bristol even more sturdily on the EV map. Here we look ahead to the event and detail who will be joining us there.
GreenFleet West returns on 20 May at Leigh Court, Bristol, in order to educate key decision makers on the benefits of plug‑in vehicles. The fleet show for Bristol has gathered key industry players from different organisations to share and raise awareness around electric and plug in vehicles.
GreenFleet West is being staged in association with the Office for Low Emission Vehicles (OLEV) and Bristol City Council, along with Bath & North East Somerset, North Somerset and South Gloucestershire Councils.
A collaboration between the councils has amounted to a £7 million grant, to help fund continued development and uptake of ultra-low emission vehicles (ULEV) across the region and all four authorities plan to use the funding to convert 20-25 per cent of their light vehicles to ULEVs, which will result in massive savings on fuel bills as well as a huge reduction in the harmful emissions being pumped into the region’s airspace.
As a result, and building on the success of GreenFleet West 2015, Bristol will become the second Go Ultra Low City to host a GreenFleet car and plug-in technology event, where businesses from across the West can come and ‘experience’ the vehicles and technology, first-hand.
At GreenFleet West this year, Elm EV and Schneider Electric will be sharing their knowledge on the specialist charging equipment they provide. Route Monkey will also be present and can show you how your organisation can reduce fuel bills by up to 20 per cent, by using telematics to improve scheduling and routing.
Seminars
GreenFleet West has gathered key industry players including representatives from OLEV and Bristol City Council, which recently stated that ‘Bristol is proud to become European Green Capital’.
Alongside OLEV and Bristol City Council, representatives from Business West and Alphabet will also be delivering keynote presentations on the day. Motoring journalist and TV presenter Quentin Willson will chair the seminar sessions and also deliver his own keynote presentation on ‘The future of mobility’.
After the seminar session, delegates will have the chance to break out for closed group sessions with the major electric and hybrid motor manufacturers and related companies, to discuss any electric vehicle concerns and share experiences.
Test drives
The major electric and hybrid motor manufacturers will be present and this is the opportunity for delegates to test drive the vehicles they have to offer.
BMW’s first electric car, the i3, will be available for test drives on the day, as a pure EV, and as a range-extended version. With a range of up to 100 miles in the standard comfort driving mode, the BMW i3 more than covers the typical driving demands for commuting. If you need the reassurance of being able to drive further, a BMW i3 with a range Extender increases the range to up to 186 miles.
We will also have vehicles from Nissan, our current EV and LCV Manufacturer of the Year. We will have the amazing Nissan e-NV200, which is perfect if a small van is needed for your business, featuring an impressive range of 106 miles and zero CO2 emissions.
This year we are also delighted to bring you one of the first showings of the Nissan e-NV200 Evalia, the seven seat option of the impressive electric van, which also has a range of 106 miles and zero CO2 emissions, plus a 30-minute rapid charge option. Both vehicles will be available for test drives.
Mitsubishi will also be joining us, showcasing the award-winning Outlander PHEV, which offers high economy at just 42g/km CO2. The Outlander’s ultra-low emissions mean that it is completely exempt from Vehicle Excise Duty. This PHEV has a combination of a high efficiency petrol engine and an electric battery that drives it, making it capable of an impressive 156mpg.
EVOLUTION Bristol
The EVOLUTION Motor Show will return to the Millennium Square on the 21 May, after its resounding success last year.
Following on from the already established fleet event, organisers at PSi Ltd will continue with the second consumer day to allow the wider public to experience the vehicles. This is a free event and manufacturers such as Mitsubishi, BMW and Nissan will be showcasing an array of low emission vehicles.
Both events are staged in association with OLEV and Bristol City Council, along with Bath & North East Somerset, North Somerset and South Gloucestershire Councils.
If you are a local authority and would like to discuss how we can take this informative showcase to your region, then please contact: colin.boyton@psigroupltd.co.uk
Further Information
events.greenfleet.net/about-west
