2023 Agenda

EV Theatre Fleet & Mobility Management Theatre Finance & Benefits Box

EV Theatre Fleet & Mobility Management Theatre Finance & Benefits Box

3 October 2023
4 October 2023

00:00 – 00:01	Fleet News Live at 10 00:00 – 00:01 EV Theatre Can you drive an EV or use a rapid charger if you have a pacemaker? Can you put an EV through a car wash? How do you queue for a motorway rapid charger? Do EV tyres wear faster than normal tyres? Can the grid cope with more EVs? An experienced electric fleet dream team will help bust some electric vehicle myths as part of this special panel session that will act as a guidebook to share the realities of running EVs. Speakers Dale Eynon Director Defra Group Fleet Services Chris Connors Head of Facilities and Fleet Vistry Group Lorna McAtear Head of Fleet National Grid The road ahead for zero emissions logistics 00:00 – 00:01 EV Theatre The logistics, hauliers and construction industry is facing a big challenge to transition their fleets to zero emissions by 2040. Going electric might not be the best option for all vehicles and a blended fleet featuring alternative fuels such as hydrogen and biofuel may be needed. This session will look at the local authorities and commercial fleets that are forging ahead with their alternative fuel strategies for large vans and HGVs. Speakers Sarah Gray Head of Electric Vehicles and Alternative Fuel Vehicles Rivus Tim Campbell Managing Director Campbells Consultancy
00:02 – 00:03	Diesel to electric: Helping car and van drivers make the switch 00:02 – 00:03 EV Theatre The EV market is starting to mature beyond the early adopters phase. More drivers are giving up their petrol and diesel vehicles as businesses across the UK electrify their fleets in increasing numbers. This session will see car and van fleets share their experiences, including how they have managed scepticism, education and expectations for car and van drivers who are driving electric vehicles for the first time. Sponsored by: The ultimate test: rapid response EVs 00:02 – 00:03 EV Theatre As the UK's blue light and public sector fleets move to zero emissions, their rapid response vehicles present some of the biggest operational and extreme test cases for electric vehicles. Specialist fleets will share their story on putting EVs to the ultimate test and how they are overcoming challenges in areas such as charging and range management. Speakers Steve Imm Head of Transport Services Gloucestershire Constabulary
00:03 – 00:04	Fleet safety in focus 00:03 – 00:04 Fleet & Mobility Management Theatre Award winning fleets will provide detailed case studies on how they have improved safety with their car and van drivers. This session will look at how a combination of training, data and technology can help reduce incidents out on the road. Speakers Tony Draper Head of Safety, Health, Environment, Quality & Road Risk M Group Services Mandy Vanstone Purchasing and Fleet Manager Miele Subscriptions and mobility: future fleet operating models 00:03 – 00:04 Fleet & Mobility Management Theatre Mobility and subscription options are expanding the ways in which fleets can scale for demand and manage short term rental. Mobility experts will discuss alternative operating models through subscriptions, car clubs and mobility hubs. This session will also feature a fleet case study from a leading public sector fleet that is launching a holistic mobility option for its employees beyond just the standard car or van. Speakers Stuart Donelly President Mobility The Miles Consultancy
00:04 – 00:05	Mastering fleet cost control 00:04 – 00:05 Fleet & Mobility Management Theatre Award winning fleets will provide detailed case studies on how they review their business and use data to increase efficiency and reduce costs where possible, all while continuing to run a safe and compliant fleet. This includes areas like vehicle running costs, driver behaviour, driver training, telematics, fuel costs, EV charging costs, service and vehicle uptime. Speakers Denise Hawkins Fleet Manager Stannah
00:06 – 00:07	Insurance: Revolution or evolution 00:06 – 00:07 Finance & Benefits Box The rising cost of insurance premiums are a large concern for fleets and a data vacuum relating to electric vehicles is causing headaches for cost control. Fleets will look at how they are best managing their insurance premiums, renewals, challenges on driver ages and how the increasing number of EVs are impacting rising costs in this area. Speakers Andrew Millinship Management Executive - Transport Risk WTW Risk Ed Leon Klinger Chief Executive Flock In at the deep end: What the fleet? 00:06 – 00:07 Finance & Benefits Box HR and benefits professionals will share their experiences on how they have helped introduce electric vehicles to employees that are new to the technology as part of their recruitment and retention strategy. This session is aimed at those that may not have a fleet resource but are helping employees navigate using and running their EV, introducing salary sacrifice as a funding option and how best to capture and present fleet benefits to employees. (fireside chat) (new to fleet, speed of transition, positive case study) Speakers James Ferrol Fleet and Benefits Manager Getinge

00:00 – 00:01	Fleet News Live at 10 00:00 – 00:01 EV Theatre The Fleet News at 10 panel will delve down into some of the biggest challenges facing fleets on their journey to electrification. Fleets will share their experiences so far with a heavy emphasis on prompting questions and discussion from those in attendance at this special EV-focused panel. Speakers Paul Hollick Chair Association of Fleet Professionals Denise Hawkins Fleet Manager Stannah Duncan Webb Commercial Directorㅤ ㅤㅤㅤㅤ ㅤㅤㅤㅤ ㅤㅤ Royal Mail Lorna McAtear Head of Fleet National Grid Inspiring confidence with public charging infrastructure 00:00 – 00:01 EV Theatre A reliable and conveniently located public charging network will be one of the key pillars to ensure EVs become the new normal. The UK's public charging infrastructure network is expanding rapidly, but what funding is available, what can fleets expect in the future and what is the best way forward to create a joined-up network? Experts will explore the latest UK rapid and destination charging plans that are aiming to eliminate charging anxiety for good. Speakers Melanie Shufflebotham Co-Founder and Chief Operating Officer Zapmap Shamala Evans-Gadgil EV Infrastructure Programme Manager and Consultant Working on behalf of Coventry City Council Chloe Hampton EV Infrastructure Strategy Consultant CENEX Sean Keating Product Development Director SMS Plc Sara Sloman Head of Future Mobility Partnerships Elmtronics
00:02 – 00:03	EV breakdowns: The hard truth about the hard shoulder 00:02 – 00:03 EV Theatre As more fleets and drivers make the switch to EV, there will need to be a different approach around breakdown, recovery and managing incidents out on the road. This session will look at some of the challenges around recovery, recharging and how fleet professionals might need to rethink their breakdown strategy for vans and cars. Speakers Mark Cartwright Head of Commercial Vehicle Incident Prevention National Highways
00:03 – 00:04	Reinventing the wheel: tyres 00:03 – 00:04 Fleet & Mobility Management Theatre Tyre management is a critical element of keeping fleets mobile and safe. Fleet decision-makers need to know their stuff when it comes to speed ratings, load ratios, acoustics and more. This session will also look at how switching to electric vehicles is impacting tyre wear for cars and vans, with clear research and data, as well as tips on how driver behaviour can also drastically impact the longevity of rubber on the road. Speakers Lorna McAtear Head of Fleet National Grid Fleet safety in focus 00:03 – 00:04 Fleet & Mobility Management Theatre Van and car fleets will provide detailed case studies on how they have improved safety with their car and van drivers. This session will look at how a combination of training, data and technology can help reduce incidents out on the road. Speakers Emma Loveday Senior Fleet Consultant VWFS Fleet Chris Connors Head of Facilities and Fleet Vistry Group
00:04 – 00:05	Driver recruitment: Don't confuse legal with safe 00:04 – 00:05 Fleet & Mobility Management Theatre The UK has been struggling to recruit, train and retain professional drivers for some time and this issue has been exacerbated since Brexit. This skills shortage means fleets need to look further afield for drivers and this creates additional challenges around safety, licence checking and more. This session will look at how the industry is coping with this big challenge and more importantly, how adhering to the current law doesn't necessarily promote the best risk and safety strategy for fleets. Speakers Alison Moriarty Fleet Risk Director DRiiVE
00:05 – 00:06	Cost clash: EV vs petrol and diesel 00:05 – 00:06 Finance & Benefits Box The cost of energy has certainly thrown a spanner in the works when it comes to electric vehicle running costs. A tax and whole life costs expert will present a detailed breakdown to show the latest picture on how EVs are stacking up against their diesel and petrol alternatives when it comes to tax, residual values, servicing and maintenance and fuel expenditure. Speakers Harvey Perkins Co-Founder HRUX The big salary sacrifice debate 00:05 – 00:06 Finance & Benefits Box Salary sacrifice continues to gain ground as one of the most popular ways to help employees into electric vehicles. However, does it solve all of a company's car and mobility problems? This panel debate will feature businesses that have successfully introduced salary sacrifice schemes and will explore all the opportunities and challenges they have experienced along the way with a balanced view of all the pros and cons. Speakers Amanda Bullough EMEA Benefits Lead Siemens Dave Hedges Employment Tax Partner Azets
00:06 – 00:07	The ultimate guide to EV reimbursements 00:06 – 00:07 Finance & Benefits Box This session will help those with responsiblity for fleet to navigate all the latest complexity and noise surrounding reimbursements. Fleets are facing confusion from employees around the cost of charging publicly and at home, unpicking private and business mileage with EVs, as well as managing all the tax implications that come along with it. Speakers Tom McLennan Head of Policy & Public Affairs BVRLA Paul Hollick Chairman & Managing Director Association of Fleet Professionals