Increase in fleet drivers open to hydrogen cars

A new survey from Venson Fleet Solutions has revealed that an increased number of fleet drivers are open to a wide range of green vehicle options.

Almost 40 per cent of drivers said they would consider both hydrogen and electric vehicle options when choosing their next company car, if the charging infrastructure was in place.

They also found that 30 per cent would only consider electric and 22 per cent would only consider hydrogen.

Simon Staton, client management director at Venson, said that hydrogen could be "a game changer in the near future."

He added: "Hydrogen fuel cell technology could be a realistic green alternative for many fleets of HGVs and other large commercial vehicles if the right investment is made in the all-important refuelling infrastructure.”

Comparing these results with a similar survey carried out by Venson in 2021, it shows an increased interest in both hydrogen and electric, as just 11 per cent would have considered hydrogen and 18 per cent electric in 2021.

Half of respondents confirmed they would also consider Biodiesel – derived from a range of sources, including waste cooking oil, animal fats and rapeseed oil – if there were options readily available. 

Biogas compressed natural gas (37 per cent), compressed air (30 per cent), ethanol (29 per cent), or liquified petroleum gas (23 per cent) would also be considered. 

However, almost one in four motorists remain loyal to petrol or diesel vehicles.