EV Theatre

10:30 – 11:15

Expert van and HGV fleet case studies will dig into the detail on converting business critical vehicles to zero emissions. This session will look at the latest technologies available, the additional complexities and costs involved and how logistics companies are solving challenges around charging to mitigate any operational impact.

Session sponsored by:

Speakers

Graham Thomas

Fleet operations manager - truck

Ocado

Tim Campbell

Managing Director

Campbells Consultancy

12:30 – 13:15

This session will look at how the UK’s charging infrastructure is rapidly expanding to meet demand, with a case study from OZEV/DfT on current plans and initiatives, including the perceived need for a regulator to ensure charge point reliability. A fleet case study will also provide an in-depth look at implementing a cradle to grave charging solution, covering how to manage workplace infrastructure and planning for future EV fleet expansion and what they have learnt about chargers, e.g. reliability/servicing.

Chair: Lorna McAtear, Fleet Manager, National Grid

Session sponsored by:

Speakers

Lizzie Culwick

Deputy Head

OZEV

Dr. Euan McTurk

Consultant Battery Electrochemist

Plug Life Consulting

Lorna McAtear

Head of Fleet

National Grid

14:00 – 14:45

Energy management is now a core part of the EV fleet skillset. This session will draw on the expertise of expert fleets and energy providers to help provide best practice tips on sustainable energy options, understanding tariffs and how to manage afleet’s growing energy needs.

Speakers

Pantelis Stefas

Assets and Technology Engineer

UK Power Networks Services

Ash Tate

Co-Founder and Chief Executive

Mina

Zach Burns

International sustainability supervisor

UPS

15:00 – 15:45

Expert fleet case studies will look at the total cost of ownerships for EVs and how the financials compare to diesel alternatives for both cars and vans, such as maintenance, fuel and residuals. They will also consider ways in which fleets can improve the TCO calculation.

Session sponsored by:

Speakers

James Rooney

Fleet Engineering and Innovation Manager

British Gas

Duncan Webb

Head of Fleet

ISS

10:30 – 11:15

For many companies, the most difficult part of the EV journey is knowing how and when to add that first electric car or van to the fleet. In this session, experts will explain the key considerations for businesses before starting their EV transition, how to work out the number of vehicles which could be switched to full electric or plug-in hybrid in the short and medium term, how to engage drivers and get business buy-in to electric and the pitfalls to avoid.

Session sponsored by:

Speakers

Matt Ralfe

Innovation & Change Manager

Nottingham City Council

Chris Demetriou

Head of Corporate Fleet, Transport & Accessible Community Transport

London Borough of Islington

12:00 – 12:45

EVs have long been lauded as being as much as 40% cheaper to maintain compared with diesel or petrol vehicles. This session will put EV service, maintenance and repair under the spotlight to reveal the reality of the true costs and savings to be made. It will also consider the cost of accident repairs compared to conventional ICE vehicles, highlight any special skills required to handle SMR and accident repairs, and consider how driver behaviour can help to minimise costs.

Speakers

Sarah Gray

Head of Electric Vehicles and Alternative Fuel Vehicles

Rivus

Steve Openshaw

Fleet and transport manager

Eric Wright group

14:00 – 14:45

Expert van and HGV fleet case studies will dig into the detail on converting business critical vehicles to zero emissions. This session will look at the latest technologies available, the additional complexities and costs involved and how logistics companies are solving challenges around charging to mitigate any operational impact.

Session sponsored by:

Speakers

Kat Hawker

Fleet operations director -  North

Biffa

Olly Craughan

Head of Sustainability

DPD UK