Setting the GreenFleet standard

A record number of entries and examples of innovation received for the 2010 GreenFleet Awards will once again raise the bar for environmental fleet management

Many manufacturers and fleet managers have whole-heartedly taken on the challenge to combat climate change with pioneering ways to reduce the carbon output of their fleet. Recognising the success of such organisations, the 2010 GreenFleet® Awards, sponsored by Renault and now in its 12th year, will take place at Arsenal’s Emirates Stadium on October 7th. This year, 18 awards will be given out to deserving public and private sector fleet organisations for their efforts in environmental fleet management and low carbon motoring.
    
The awards will be presented by comedian and TV presenter Rufus Hound, who took part in Let’s Dance for Sport Relief, dancing to Cheryl Cole’s “Fight For This Love”, and won the final of the series in March 2010. In addition to being the Blue Team Captain on the Dave TV series ‘Argumental’, he presents Outtake TV on BBC1, replacing Anne Robinson.

This year, a record number of entries were received. In particular, the standard of entries for the the Industry Innovation Award, which last year went to BMW for their EfficientDynamics technology, was extremely high, and demonstrates that real progress is being made on the journey towards low carbon motoring.
    
This year, BMW are in the mix again, largely due to the huge impact EfficientDynamics has had on lowering emissions. Also featuring on the Industry Innovation shortlist is Zeta Automotive for its dynamic throttle control system. The device pro-actively limits the ability of a driver to accelerate harshly, speed, or over-rev the engine. Mercedes-Benz were so impressed with the solution, they are championing it to their fleet customers.
    
Garmin’s ecoRoute HD, Fiat’s eco:Drive Fleet and Intelligent Energy’s Fuel Cell Black Cab project are also being considered as potential winners.

The Awards this year return to the Emirates Stadium, which hosted the 2007 Awards. The Stadium has become a landmark piece of modern architecture dominating the north London skyline. Aside from being of the most technologically advanced arenas in world football, the venue boasts an array of bright, modern and versatile suites, all with impressive views of the pitch. Located minutes from central London and St Pancras International, Emirates Stadium has excellent transport links making it easily accessible from the City, the West End and Europe.
    
The Awards are being judged by representatives from the Institute of Car Fleet Management, WhatGreenCar? and GreenFleet magazine, and are a key date in the transport industry calendar.
    
GreenFleet is pleased to announce Renault Business as the Headline Sponsors of the 2010 GreenFleet Awards.
    
Renault’s eco2 signature, launched in May 2007, reflects the company’s aim to inform customers of the environmental progress it has made across the vehicle life cycle in the last ten years.
    
With electric vehicles due out in the UK in 2011, the green range Renault can offer UK business is set to grow significantly. Visit www.renaultbusiness.co.uk for more information.
    
A limited number of tickets are still available for the Awards. Please visit www.greenfleetawards.co.uk for details or call 020 8532 5730.

ABOUT THE SPONSORS
Elektromotive
Sponsors of the Electric Vehicle of the Year Award
Elektromotive has long been at the forefront of the zero-emissions motoring revolution. Founded in 2003, the Brighton-based company produces the Elektrobay, the world’s only fully-operational charging  station for electric vehicles and plug-in hybrids.
 
Enterprise Rent-a-Car Sponsors of the Outstanding Achievement Award
Founded in 1957, Enterprise Rent-A-Car is an industry leading, multinational company with more than 900,000 vehicles in its fleet and over 7,000 offices worldwide – making it one of the largest car rental companies in the world.

FIAT
Fiat – sponsors of Public Sector Fleet of the Year (below 250 vehicles) – Fiat’s average CO2 emissions figure on cars sold in Europe are only 129.1 g/km meaning that Fiat is the only mainstream car brand to achieve the European average goal, of 130 g/km by 2015, five years early. But Fiat’s commitment has always been to the public’s real needs and won’t be stopping here.

FORS
Sponsors of the London Freight Operator Award
The Freight Operator Recognition Scheme (FORS) is a unique, industry-led membership scheme that aims to transform freight delivery in London.

Garmin
Sponsors of the Fleet Car Manufacturer of the Year Award
Currently celebrating its 20th anniversary, Garmin is the global leader in satellite navigation devices. Operating in the automotive, aviation, marine, car manufacture (OEM), mobile and outdoor and fitness markets, Garmin has sold over 31 million devices to date.

Green Motion
Sponsors of Public Sector Fleet Manager of the Year
Green Motion, the pioneers of low CO2 car and van rental, is pleased to sponsor the GreenFleet’s Awards. Launched in September 2007, Green Motion has steadily developed its national network of franchised locations offering customers, both leisure and corporate, the opportunity to hire vehicles featuring the latest in class-leading, low CO2 and fuel saving technologies.
 
ING Car Lease  
Sponsors of Public Sector Fleet of the Year (+250 Vehicles)
For over 40 years ING Car Lease in the UK has been a leading fleet management and vehicle funder, offering services to the private and public sector and giving advice and support to customers with both car and commercial vehicles. Sitting within the top ten largest leasing companies in the UK, ING has the expertise and ability to support a full range of vehicle management requirements.
 
Metro
Sponsors of City Car Manufacturer of the Year
The Metro brand was launched in March 1999 as a London only free newspaper. It was designed to be a concise read containing bite-sized national and international news, wrapped around local information.

Michelin
Sponsors of the Private Sector Fleet of the Year Award (+250 vehicles)
Michelin is the world leader in the development of low rolling resistance tyres, the first of which was the Michelin Energy car tyre that was introduced in 1992. Since then the company has further developed these types of tyres and now offers an extensive range for cars, vans and trucks.

Rockingham
Sponsors of the Industry Innovation Award
With over three miles of race circuits available, Rockingham is an inspirational venue offering amazing backdrops for the ultimate driving events. Apart from providing the UK’s only oval circuit, Rockingham also has a wet grip driving facility for those who want to master the thrills of skidding in a safe and controlled environment.

Shell
Sponsors of Rental Company of the Year
The GreenFleet Awards recognise organisations and fleets that promote a cleaner environment. It is exactly that philosophy which is at the heart of Shell, the world’s largest branded fuel retailer and a major provider of fuel cards to fleets in the UK and worldwide. Shell is committed to helping fleets cut costs and public and private sector organisations save money by reducing vehicle emissions.
 
TRACKER
Sponsors of Private Sector Fleet of the Year (below 250 vehicles)
TRACKER is the UK’s number one supplier of vehicle tracking services. With over a million systems installed to date, in everything from cars and motorcycles, to HGVs, plant and construction equipment, our award-winning products ensure our customers have complete peace of mind. Established in 1993, TRACKER remains committed to investment in leading edge solutions that anticipate and respond to the changing dynamics of the marketplace.

Trimble MRM
Sponsors of Private Sector Fleet Manager of the Year
Trimble’s MRM solution is proven to help businesses lower operation costs, increase productivity and enhance customer service. The Trimble brand is backed by a history of market leadership, technological innovation and financial stability.

Trafficmaster
Trafficmaster is an intelligent driving solutions company that provides integrated technology to improve the driving experience by lowering costs, improving efficiency and reducing carbon footprint.

THE SHORTLIST
City Car Manufacturer of the Year – sponsored by Metro
Ford (Fiesta ECOnetic)
Fiat (500)
Toyota (iQ/Aygo)
Hyundai(i10/i20)
Smart (fortwo)

Driver Training
Company of the Year
IAM Drive & Survive
DriveSense
E-Training World
Defensive Driver Training
Fleet Technique

Electric Vehicle of the Year
sponsored by Elektromotive
Think – City
Aixam – Mega City
Electric Car Corporation – Citroen evie
Mitsubishi – iMiEV
Smart – fortwo electric drive

Fleet Car Manufacturer of the Year – sponsored by Garmin
Ford (ECOnetic range)
Renault (eco2 range)
Volkswagen (BlueMotion range)
BMW (EfficientDynamics)
Vauxhall (EcoFLEX Range)

Industry Innovation Award, sponsored by Rockingham

Fiat
BMW
Garmin
Intelligent Energy
Zeta Automotive

IT Innovation Award, sponsored Renault Business

Ashwoods
TomTom WORK
CMS Supatrak
Trimble MRM
Trafficmaster
 
LCV Manufacturer of the Year
Ford
Volkswagen
Renault
Citroen
Mercedes-Benz
 
Leasing Company of the Year, sponsored by Renault Business
ALD Automotive
ING Car lease
Zenith Provecta
Arval
Inchcape IFS
Lex Autolease

LGV Manufacturer of the Year
Renault Trucks
Mercedes-Benz Trucks
Iveco
DAF
Volvo Trucks

London Freight Operator of the Year – sponsored by FORS – Freight Operators Recognition Scheme
Iron Mountain
DHL Logistics
CEMEX UK
Keystone Distribution
London Waste

Private Sector Fleet Manager of the Year – Sponsored by Trimble MRM
Ian Markham – Comet Group plc
Zoe Powers – Greater London Hire
Paul Smart – Trident Logistics
Toby Robins –  Wiles Greenworld
Robert Paddock – Commercial Group

Private Sector Fleet of the Year (+250 vehicles) – sponsored by Michelin
First South Yorkshire
Iron Mountain
Comet Group
Greater London Hire
Rok plc

Private Sector Fleet of the Year (below 250 vehicles) – sponsored by TRACKER
Wiles Greenworld
ETS Distribution
Gnewt Cargo
Trident Logistics
Commercial Group

Public Sector Fleet Manager of the Year – sponsored by Green Motion
Mick Farmer – Yorkshire Ambulance Service
Dale Eynon – Environment Agency
Matthew Trott – Southwark Council
Callum Johnson – Camden Council

Public Sector Fleet of the Year (+250 vehicles) – sponsored by ING Car Lease
Southwark Council
Yorkshire Ambulance Service
Essex County Council
Environment Agency
Glasgow City Council

Public Sector Fleet of the Year (below 250 vehicles) – sponsored by Fiat
City of London Corporation
Staffordshire Moorlands District Council
Kings Lynn and West Norfolk Borough Council
Rotherham Council
Camden Council

Rental Company of the Year – sponsored by Shell
Green Motion
Enterprise Rent-a-Car
Go Green
Avis
Green ‘n’ Groovy