GREENFLEET
HGV
HGV, Bus & Coach - a Decarbonisation Strategy
Thursday 24th September at 10.30am

2026 marks the arrival of next-generation hydrogen and electric HGVs, buses and coaches, but while the rate of new chargepoint installations slows, fleet experts discuss the difficulties that lie ahead for large depots.

Agenda

10.30Welcome & Event Overview
GREENFLEET Host Andy Eastlake
10.40Funding the switch: Maximising 2026 eHGV Grants and Incentives
Stephanie Haszczyn, Senior Policy Manager, Logistics UK
10.50Recharging larger vehicles 
Edmund Robins, Aegis Energy
11.00Transitioning HGVs, Buses, and Coaches
Rosario Surace, EV Charging Specialist, Drax Electric Vehicles
11.10Moving towards running a fully electric bus network
Steve Appleby, Head of Engineering, Transport for Greater Manchester
11.20Data Driven Electrification
Chris Williams, Technical Product Director, Microlise
11.30Panel Discussion / Q and A session
GREENFLEET Host Andy Eastlake talks with today's panel to answer audience questions and discuss the poll results
12.00Event Close - Event timings and speakers may be subject to change

Speakers

Steve Appleby

Steve Appleby

Head of Bus EngineeringTransport for Greater Manchester
Steve Appleby is Head of Bus Engineering at Transport for Greater Manchester, where he leads engineering activity across the bus network and supports the continued development of a safe, reliable and future-ready fleet for Greater Manchester.
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Rosario Surace

Rosario Surace

EV Charging SpecialistDrax Electric Vehicles
Rosario’s spent the last ten years working within the low and zero emission vehicle industry. He’s gained extensive knowledge of the challenges fleet operators and businesses face when formulating an EV charging strategy.
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Chris Williams

Chris Williams

Technical Product DirectorMicrolise
Chris has over twenty-five years’ experience of designing and developing large software programmes for both the financial services and transport industries.
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Stephanie Haszczyn

Stephanie Haszczyn

Senior Policy ManagerLogistics UK
Stephanie Haszczyn is a Senior Policy Manager at Logistics UK working on decarbonisation policy.
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Andy Eastlake

Andy Eastlake

Event HostGREENFLEET
Now an independent consultant to a range of public funded organisations working on the decarbonisation of road transport, Andy was a founding member of Zemo Partnership.
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Sponsors

Drax Electric Vehicles

Drax Electric Vehicles

We believe in the value of end-to-end electrification partnerships. From assessing suitability and helping build the business case to installing and maintaining cost-effective, future-proofed EV charging solutions, we’re with customers for the journey.
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Microlise Ltd

Microlise Ltd

Microlise is proud to support Green Fleet’s sustainability webinar, HGV, Bus and Coach Decarbonisation Strategy, bringing practical insight into the challenges and opportunities facing modern fleet operators.
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New Era Energy

New Era Energy

New Era Energy’s strength lies in more than fuel supply. With FORS Gold accreditation, 24/7 emergency delivery, and a fully HVO-powered fleet, the company delivers a tailored, customer-first approach that supports mission-critical operations at scale.
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