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Why faster charging speeds are essential for electric van adoption

Angela123 — Fri, 10 Oct 2025 08:49:31 +0000

Why faster charging speeds are essential for electric van adoption

Angela123 Fri, 10/10/2025 - 09:49

Paul Hollick, chair of the Association of Fleet Professionals, gives his thoughts on the barriers to electric van adoption.

When it comes to tackling the reasons behind slow fleet adoption of electric vans, prominence is usually given to issues of range and payload but there is often limited discussion of charging speeds.

The economic drivers of EV progress

Angela123 — Thu, 09 Oct 2025 10:57:50 +0000

The economic drivers of EV progress

Angela123 Thu, 10/09/2025 - 11:57

Jonathan Murray, Acting Managing Director at Zemo Partnership, explores how falling costs, growing consumer demand and total cost of ownership advantages are accelerating the shift to electric vehicles

Despite all the ‘heat and noise’ in the debate around climate change recently, I’ve been very struck by news that it’s markets that are now – and increasingly will – determine the course of our energy transition, both nationally and globally.

Why the government’s driverless cars consultation is important for fleets

Angela123 — Wed, 27 Aug 2025 13:27:58 +0000

Why the government’s driverless cars consultation is important for fleets

Angela123 Wed, 08/27/2025 - 14:27

Paul Hollick, chair, Association of Fleet Professionals, shares why the government’s driverless cars consultation is important for fleets

The government recently announced a consultation on driverless taxis, buses and other passenger carrying vehicles, which should lead to limited trials next year ahead of wider implementation under the Automated Vehicles Act in 2027.

Building the economic case for net zero transport

Angela123 — Wed, 27 Aug 2025 13:16:23 +0000

Building the economic case for net zero transport

Angela123 Wed, 08/27/2025 - 14:16

Jonathan Murray, Acting Managing Director at Zemo Partnership, explores how accelerating the shift to zero-emission vehicles can drive growth, boost jobs and strengthen UK industry, while outlining the policy action needed

Energy infrastructure key to greening fleets

Angela123 — Wed, 27 Aug 2025 13:09:55 +0000

Energy infrastructure key to greening fleets

Angela123 Wed, 08/27/2025 - 14:09

As the UK logistics sector works towards net zero, energy infrastructure has emerged as a critical enabler of progress. Lamech Solomon, Head of Decarbonisation Policy at Logistics UK, outlines why coordinated planning, priority grid access and a national energy roadmap are essential to support the sector’s shift to electrified operations

Shared charging can be a game-changer for fleets

Angela123 — Fri, 20 Jun 2025 09:50:13 +0000

Shared charging can be a game-changer for fleets

Angela123 Fri, 06/20/2025 - 10:50

Paul Hollick, chair of the Association of Fleet Professionals, explains how the organisation's new charging platform could be a game changer for fleets

At the recent AFP conference, we were pleased to name Evata as the provider for our new shared charging platform, which will allow fleets to offer their electric vehicle (EV) chargers to other vehicle operators on a nationwide basis.

Government support needed to drive meaningful progress in decarbonisation

Angela123 — Thu, 19 Jun 2025 08:41:52 +0000

Government support needed to drive meaningful progress in decarbonisation

Angela123 Thu, 06/19/2025 - 09:41

Lamech Solomon, Head of Decarbonisation Policy, Logistics UK, discusses a recent report, which showed a growing focus on sustainability among all businesses

Missing policies to accelerate decarbonisation

Angela123 — Wed, 18 Jun 2025 13:09:28 +0000

Missing policies to accelerate decarbonisation

Angela123 Wed, 06/18/2025 - 14:09

Jonathan Murray, Acting Managing Director at Zemo Partnership, reflects on their recent report highlighting the policies need to accelerate transport decarbonisation, and reflects on the recent government Spending Review

Green incentives need greater focus on commercial fleets

Angela123 — Thu, 10 Apr 2025 08:55:55 +0000

Green incentives need greater focus on commercial fleets

Angela123 Thu, 04/10/2025 - 09:55

Michelle Gardner, deputy director – policy, at Logistics UK, comments on the changes to the ZEV Mandate

The government has announced changes to the Zero Emission Vehicle Mandate and while businesses will welcome the clarity from the confirmation that petrol and diesel vans can be sold alongside full hybrid and plug-in hybrid vans until 2035, the changes do not address the practicalities of incorporating electric vans into commercial fleets.

A word from Zemo's new acting MD, Jonathan Murray

Angela123 — Thu, 10 Apr 2025 08:45:30 +0000

A word from Zemo's new acting MD, Jonathan Murray

Angela123 Thu, 04/10/2025 - 09:45

Jonathan Murray, Acting Managing Director, Zemo Partnership