ROADSHOWS
LoCITY GUIDE TO ALTERNATIVELY FUELLED
VEHICLES AND TECHNOLOGIES
IN ASSOCIATION WITH
WELCOME TO THE LOCITY GUIDE TO ALTERNATIVELY FUELLED VEHICLES
Role of the roadshows
LoCITY Roadshows are aimed at transport and
procurement managers who are planning to introduce
ultra-low and zero emission vehicles to their fleets.
Roadshow participants are typically looking for answers
to a number of questions about either the vehicles or
supporting infrastructure.
Overview of the events
Delegates were able to ask need-to-know questions
about choosing, operating and maintaining alternatively
fuelled commercial vehicles in their fleets, and could
also see a wide range of market-ready vehicles for
themselves. Speakers were carefully selected to provide
a practical snapshot of their experiences, both from a
private and public sector perspective. Operators sharing
their real-life experiences included:
• Electric Roadshow: Hackney Council, Clear Channel
UK and Heathrow Airport
• Gas Roadshow: Camden Council and Calor
• Hydrogen Roadshow: Transport for London,
Commercial Group, BAM Construction and Green
Tomato Cars
• Fuels in Action Roadshow: Brakes, Calor, City
of London Corporation, CitySprint, John Lewis
Partnership, Martin Brower, O’Donovan Waste
Disposal and Red Kite Management
Acknowledgements
LoCITY would like to thank all the sponsors, speakers,
infrastructure providers and vehicle exhibitors that
contributed to the success of the roadshows.
This guide provides a summary of the four roadshows: Electric, Gas, Hydrogen,
and the Fuels in Action event that featured all technologies, recharging and
refuelling infrastructure and operator experiences.
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WHAT IS LOCITY?
LoCITY is:
• Supporting freight and fleet operators, vehicle
manufacturers and infrastructure suppliers to increase
the availability and uptake of ultra-low and zero
emission commercial vehicles
• Supporting boroughs in upgrading fleets to cleaner
vehicles and alternative fuels
• Preparing the freight industry for the introduction of
the Ultra Low Emission Zone (ULEZ)
• Aiding the reduction of air pollution in London,
delivering health benefits for Londoners and helping
to meet targets on climate change
LoCITY is an industry-led collaborative programme
that aims to lower emissions from commercial vehicles
operating in London.
It brings together fleet operators, central and local
government, vehicle manufacturers, refuelling and
recharging suppliers and other public and private sector
organisations to improve air quality.
LoCITY will also contribute to London’s target to reduce
CO2 emissions to levels 60 per cent below those in 1990
by 2025.
Workstream 1Help increase the availability and a�ordabilityof viable low emission commercial vehicles.
The LoCITY Workstreams are:
Workstream 2Establish alternative fuel and supply chain
infrastructure to support the uptake of cleanercommercial vehicles.
Workstream 3Improve understanding through jargon-freecommunications, highlight the bold steps
organisations are already taking, and informfuture fleet buying decisions.
LoCITY Tools:
LoCITY’s website (locity.org.uk) features a number of
tools to help transport managers with their future fleet
purchasing or leasing decisions.
These include:
• A Commercial Vehicle Finder that provides
information about the range of ultra-low and zero
emission vehicles available to purchase
• A multi-layer map showing the locations of refuelling
and recharging infrastructure across the UK
• Video case studies featuring fleet operators talking
about their experiences
• Details of Driver CPC-accredited LoCITY Driving
training courses and e-learning modules
The LoCITY Workstreams are:
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OPERATING TIPS AND ADVICE
Electric Roadshow
• Fuel Cost – electric vehicles cost less to run than diesel and can be
as low as 3p per mile
• Maintenance – maintenance costs are reduced due to less routine
servicing than with diesel counterparts
• Silent technology – drivers love the quiet running of the vehicles
and experience less fatigue. However, it is important to factor in
additional safety measures for pedestrians who may not hear the
vehicles approaching
• Understanding the charging and power requirements of EVs – UK Power Networks helps operators to understand the steps
they may need to take if looking to install recharging points at their sites. They have produced a useful guide
outlining the options available for connecting to the electricity network
• Public charge points – at least 300 rapid charging points are expected to be in place by 2020 in the Capital
• Range – it is essential to make sure you pick the right routes for your vehicles; for example, relatively predictable
ones with low average speeds and returns to base at night
Gas Roadshow
• Good news stories – speak to operators who are already using gas
vehicles in their fleets and hear first-hand their experiences
• Accessibility – gas infrastructure is readily available and well
proven. Engage with vehicle producers and infrastructure installers
to ensure you have a reliable supply of both
• Beware of ‘wet gas’ – natural gas in London has a high water
content and this will impact on engines and fuel usage calculations.
Wet gas needs to be removed in the CNG station. LNG does not
suffer similar problems as water freezes before methane
• Vehicles – a broad cross-section of vehicles are available in the
market – use the LoCITY Commercial Vehicle Finder Tool to find out more information
Hydrogen Roadshow
• Safety – hydrogen is a very light gas that disperses quickly and
offers zero-tailpipe emissions. Its light density means it needs to
be stored under high pressure to obtain useful energy density and
is considered to be safer than petrol. Hydrogen can be made from
hydrocarbons or via electrolysis of water. Its key advantages over
electric are a faster fill and a longer range between refills
• Strategy: Hydrogen is within the scope of the Mayor of London’s
Transport Strategy and London’s roadmap working towards zero
emission transport network by 2050
• Infrastructure: plans for new hydrogen stations throughout 2018
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Vehicles on Display
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ELECTRIC ROADSHOWDISCUSSION TOPICS
Operating factors
• Denis Naberezhnykh, Head of ULEV and Energy at
TRL gave an overview of the latest electric vehicle
technology, operator benefits and challenges to
making the switch to electric
• Glen Ewen, Fleet Manager at Clear Channel UK
explained the process his company went through
to switch to electric vehicles and the need-to-know
operational aspects of operating such vehicles
• Norman Harding, Corporate Fleet Manager, at
Hackney Council, presented his fleet renewal
strategy and spoke about the council’s experience
of using renewable fuels and the transition to
electric vehicles
• Spencer Thomas, Airside Environment Manager at
Heathrow Airport, outlined the airport’s experiences
of using electric vehicles in its fleet, the benefits it
has achieved and the process it went through to
make the transition
Infrastructure
• Steve Halsey, Distributed Energy Development
Manager at UK Power Networks, presented an
overview of the services available to operators
who are planning to install charging points in their
depots
• Judith Hayton, Principal Strategy Planner at
Transport for London, spoke about TfL’s plans to
install new on-street charging infrastructure in
London
A range of 10 electric freight vehicles were exhibited on the day,
from small utility trucks supplied by Bradshaw Electric Vehicles
(pictured) to a large converted tractor unit with an EMOSS all-
electric drivetrain and a 2.5-litre LPG gas range extender.
Paul Robertson, National Key
Account Manager at Mercedes-
Benz Trucks, said: “Mercedes-Benz
believes that electric is the future.
With the number of customers
driving electric cars and vans,
it’s a logical step to have electric
trucks because the charging
infrastructure is there up and
down the country, particularly in
London.”
Martin Brace, Commercial Director
at Seymour Valentine said: “We run
a small fleet of around 20 vehicles
up to 3.5 tonnes and I want to find
out what is on the market. We are
not quite there yet, but I think we
will get a trial van next year and
then hopefully by 2020 roll out as
many as we can across the fleet.”
Ashleigh Rimmer, Group
Compliance Officer at The Bartrum
Group said: “Electric is the way
forward for us and we need to
start looking at these things now.
We have heard a lot of information
from a lot of different speakers
and it was very professionally put
together. We have learned a lot
today.”
Views from delegates
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Vehicles on Display
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Operating factors
• Tim Barlow at TRL, gave an overview of different
types of gas vehicles on the market and details of
various industry trials that are taking place within
the freight industry
• Richard Clarke, Fleet and Depot Manager at
Camden Council, spoke about his experiences
of using gas vehicles of different sizes within the
council’s fleet
• Adrian Heath, Senior Sales Professional at Calor
presented an overview of Calor’s own fleet of gas
powered delivery vehicles
• Martin Flach, Alternative Fuels Director at Iveco,
provided a historical overview of how gas has been
used in commercial vehicles since 1937
Iveco brought along three vehicles representing its light, medium
and heavy range of vehicles. Scania was represented by its CNG-
powered vehicle operating in the Waitrose fleet, while at the lighter
end of the market Autogas brought along a Fiat Doblo LPG-fuelled
van and rental company Fraikin had a Ford Transit Courier on display.
Cadent demonstrated its CNG-fuelled Mercedes Arocs, equipped with
vacuum excavator bodywork used for pipe laying.
Pelle Schlichting, Co-Founder,
Orange Gas, said: “The main thing
that needs to happen in order
to make sure that the transition
towards biomethane as a fuel is
adopted is to build a network
of refuelling stations. There are
so many companies out there
willing to go from diesel towards
clean transport and sustainable
transport, and by building a
network we make it available for
them nearby.”
Adrian Heath, Senior Sales
Professional, Calor, said: “We
actually run our own fleet of
vehicles on both LPG and LNG.
We have done so for the last 15
years. Initially we ran it on our
larger vehicles and longer runs,
but now we’re bringing it in to our
smaller fleet of inner-city vehicles
for local deliveries. Gas is a genuine
alternative fuel.”
Paul Oxford, Business
Development Manager, Autogas,
said: “I think the events like LoCITY
are very important in making
technology available. There is a
wealth of technology. It can be
confusing, but I think at events like
this it’s laid out very simply and
effectively.”
Views from delegates
Infrastructure
• Rob Wood, CEO at Gasrec, explained how the
company has worked with its customer Veolia to
create a new gas refuelling site in London and how
a temporary drop-in station used during the build
process may be an affordable option for fleets
looking to trial gas vehicles without spending on
infrastructure
• Baden Gowrie-Smith, Chief Financial Officer at CNG
Fuels, explained the benefits of public-access, grid-
connected biomethane sites and how it is possible
to use these to transport gas to customers’ own
depot-based hubs
GAS ROADSHOWDISCUSSION TOPICS
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Vehicles on Display
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Operating Factors
• Andrew McKenzie, Senior Sustainability Executive
at Commercial Group spoke about the company’s
learning curve to date on operating hydrogen vans
in its fleet
• Glenn Jones, Fleet Manager at Transport for
London, talked about TfL’s own fleet and the
organisation’s experiences with hydrogen vehicles –
both passenger cars and a fuel cell range-extended
van that recently joined the fleet
• Jonny Goldstone, Managing Director at Green
Tomato Cars, presented an overview of how
hydrogen vehicles perform from a driver’s
perspective
• Agnes Miller, Fleet Manager at BAM Construction
explained how the company was due to take
delivery of its first hydrogen fuel cell, range-
extended van and shared her experiences of taking
this first step
Next to the hydrogen refuelling pump, there was a fuel cell
Renault Kangoo, a dual-fuel van and refuse collection vehicle.
Jacqui Staunton, Project Director
at Climate Change Solutions,
said “We hear so much about
the theory and the potential of
hydrogen, so it’s great to hear from
people who are actually driving
these vehicles right now and from
the companies that are making
them. The great thing about
this kind of event is it’s all about
delivery and real life.”
Andrew McKenzie, Senior
Sustainability Executive at
Commercial Group, said “Hydrogen
really helps us control and limit our
emissions from our vehicle fleet as
we deliver to customers”.
Richard Kemp-Harper, Head
of Innovation and Business
Development at Arcola Energy, said
“Talking to our customers, they are
very keen on bigger vehicles so we
are working on a 3.5-tonne transit
van and looking at a 7.5-tonne
vehicle as well because we think
the bigger vehicles are a bigger
opportunity – and this is with the
fuel cell hydrogen technology.”
Views from delegates
Vehicles and refuelling Infrastructure
• Matthew Dear, Senior Policy and Programme Officer
at the Greater London Authority, represented
Hydrogen London and shared the 12-year hydrogen
journey in the capital, with a look at future plans for
encouraging more vehicles and refuelling stations
• Amanda Lyne, Managing Director at ULEMCo
explained how its dual-fuel technology can offer an
alternative for HGVs, with a look at some of its latest
development work
• Richard Kemp-Harper, Head of Innovation and
Business Development at Arcola Energy, talked
about fuel cell range-extended vehicles, the latest
rollout to its customers and how the technology is
continuing to evolve
• Simon Bourne, Chief Technology Officer at ITM
Power spoke about the practicalities of refuelling
hydrogen vehicles, existing public access sites and
the company’s plans for the rollout of new stations
HYDROGEN ROADSHOW DISCUSSION TOPICS
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• Dr Sikai Huang at TRL, presented an overview of electric
vehicle technology (battery EV and plug-in hybrid EV)
and associated infrastructure and their applicability for
commercial vehicles. He covered the challenges and context,
the current scenario and a look into the future
• Jacqueline O’Donovan, Managing Director at O’Donovan
Waste Disposal explained the reasons why her company
has decided to operate its first electric van and how they
explored recharging options
• Steve Halsey, Distibuted Energy Development Manager
at UK Power Networks, outlined the steps to take when
exploring recharging infrastructure at a site, the timescales
involved and costing examples depending on fleet size
• Ross Paterson, Head of Product and Marketing at Mercedes-
Benz Trucks, presented the operational capabilities of the
new FUSO eCanter, newly arrived to the UK market, as well
as insight into future R&D on electric HGVs
• Vince Dignam, Business Improvement and Performance
Manager at City of London Corporation, spoke about its trial
of an electric refuse collection vehicle and its decision to
move away from diesel vehicles across its entire fleet
• Tim Barlow at TRL, provided an overview of gas (CNG/
LNG/LPG) in the commercial vehicle market, how the fuel is
sourced and used, infrastructure requirements and current
vehicle options available on the market
• Justin Laney, Fleet Manger at John Lewis Partnership, spoke
about JLP’s learning journey in bringing biomethane-fuelled
HGVs into its fleet and the operational performance to date
• James Wescott, Business Development Director at Gasrec,
spoke about the different infrastructure options available
to businesses, including a large open-access facility, a
permanent ‘back-to-base’ facility, a permanent CNG facility
and a skid LNG station
• Paul Oxford, Business Development Manager at Autogas
provided an update on the new LPG range-extended HGV
developed by Calor
• Adrian Heath, Transport Specialist at Calor talked about
LPG and LNG refuelling options in and around the Capital,
as well as on-site and mobile options for operators
• Will Llewellyn, Director at Red Kite Management talked
about his experiences of CNG biomethane-fuelled light
commercial vehicles from an operator’s perspective
• Daniel Lambert, Commercial Director at Air Liquide,
explained the reasons why operators should consider using
gas for heavy goods vehicles
• Dr Anthony Velazquez at TRL, gave an introduction
to hydrogen and addressed the question of whether
it is a practical solution for operators. He spoke about
its applications for commercial vehicles, benefits and
limitations, current availability and his thoughts on the future
• Ali Kagalwalla, Insights and Innovation Manager at
CitySprint presented his experiences of using hydrogen vans
in his fleet
• Charles Purkess, Business Development Manager at ITM
Power, discussed the network of refuelling points across the
Capital, ease of use, on-site and potential mobile solutions
• Paul Wilkinson of TRL provided a broad overview of
different renewable fuels available including hydrotreated
vegetable oil, gas-to-liquid and used cooking oil and retrofit
technologies, kinetic energy recovery systems and selective
catalytic reduction systems
• Philip Tucker, Operations Support Manager at Brakes talked
about the company’s trial of Shell gas-to-liquid fuel across
its fleet, how it performs, how it is sourced and acceptance
by vehicle manufacturers
• Carlos Vicente, Retrofit Sales Director at Eminox explained
the technology behind a new emissions reduction system,
currently used on buses, that could help specialist HGVs and
refuse collection vehicles meet Ultra Low Emission Zone
requirements
• Tony Winterbottom, General Manager at Martin Brower
outlined the company’s experiences of using used cooking
oil (UCO) as a drop-in-fuel for vehicles servicing McDonald’s
restaurants. He covered the UCO’s performance, source and
warranty by vehicle manufacturers
Electric
Gas
Hydrogen
Renewable Fuels and Retrofit
FUELS IN ACTION ROADSHOWSPEAKERS
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FUELS IN ACTION ROADSHOWVEHICLES ON DISPLAY
The push towards gas-powered vehicles is gaining momentum. Iveco hosted the handover of a CNG Stralis 26-tonner
to timber merchant Lawsons, while Mercedes-Benz brought an Econic refuse collection vehicle over from Germany.
Gas
The world of electric commercial vehicles was represented by a widely varied selection ranging from Bradshaw
utility vehicles to a full-sized 26-tonne diesel/electric hybrid built by Scania and operated by Co-op. In between, the
highlights included Daimler’s 7.5 tonne Fuso eCanter, Tevva’s range-extended electric 7.5-tonner and no less than four
3.5-tonne panel vans.
Electric
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FUELS IN ACTION ROADSHOWVEHICLES ON DISPLAY
ELECTRICBD Auto – eDucato van
Bradshaw Electric - three utility vehicles
Iveco – Daily electric van
LDV – two EV80 electric vans
FUSO – eCanter
Tevva – 7.5-tonne electric truck
TfL – Ford Transit Custom PHEV
Scania – P320 (26-tonne electric/diesel hybrid from
Co-op)
GASAD Fuels – Volvo 6x2 retrofit dual-fuel CNG diesel
AD Fuels – multi-element gas tube trailer
Autogas – Fiat Doblo van
Iveco – Stralis NP
Iveco – Daily NP van
Iveco – Eurocargo CNG 16 tonne
Iveco – Stralis CNG (26 tonne, from Lawsons)
Mercedes-Benz – Econic NGT (RCV)
Red Kite – Biogas VW Caddy van
Scania – P340 (26-tonne CNG rigid from Howard
Tenens)
HYDROGENArcola Energy – Renault Kangoo ZE-H2 van
ULEMCo – dual fuel Ford Transit van
ULEMCo – dual fuel Mercedes-Benz Sprinter van
from Ocado
OTHERDAF LF (18-tonne gas-to-liquid)
VEHICLES ON DISPLAY
Gas-to-liquid fuel has been around for a while, but has a taken a major step as food supplier Brakes begins using the
fuel to further reduce the emissions of its Euro-6 DAFs operating in London.
Other
A pair of ULEMCo 3.5-tonners demonstrated hydrogen’s use in dual-fuel systems with diesel, while Arcola Energy uses
it to extend the range of an electric Kangoo.
Hydrogen
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Justin Laney, Fleet Manager at John Lewis Partnership
“It has taken us seven years to get to a
dedicated gas place and only in the past two
or three years have we been able to buy a
proper dedicated gas truck. It is important for
us that a dedicated gas truck has the same
range as a diesel truck so we can run it in the
same way.”
Grahame Bennett, Head of Fleet Engineering at Royal Mail
“The LoCITY events are good because you get
lots of different people in one place and they
are an opportunity to pick up lots of different
views. There’s the people that are developing
the vehicles and there’s the people that have
experienced them, so listening to Justin Laney
from John Lewis Partnership, for example,
about his experience with gas trucks helps
inform what we might do as a business going
forward.”
Claudiu Dobrik, Manager at CD&A Limited
“Most of my deliveries are in London. I’m
looking at zero emission vehicles, vans and
HGVs. I’m happy to be here and have found a
few vehicles, especially the LDV electric vans.”
Andrew Padmore, CEO at Egnida
“I’ve got an awful lot of knowledge from
people working on the detail on the low-
carbon side that you normally can’t get to
see or get at, which is really helping our
understanding of what’s out there when
we’re working with customers to recommend
solutions.”
Paul Sexton, Managing Director at Lawsons
“As an independent merchant, we feel
we’ve got a real responsibility to the local
environment and the impact we have. We’re
always working hard to reduce our carbon
emissions. Our group transport manager has
been working with Iveco and Hiab to look
at being the first to bring a gas-powered
truck with an electric-powered crane into the
marketplace. We feel it’s very important that
we try and comply and bring in a cleaner and
quieter London.”
Tony Winterbottom, GM Operational Support at Martin Brower
“We want to be less than 20 per cent reliant
on fossil fuels by 2020. We said that back in
2007 and I now believe we will get there.”
Venn Chesterton, ULEV Lead at Innovate UK
“Coming to an event like LoCITY really
ensures that operators do not fall behind their
competitors when it comes to the adoption of
low emission vehicles.”
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TECHNOLOGY OVERVIEW ROADSHOWS
ELECTRIC ADVANTAGES DISADVANTAGES
Battery electric vehicle (BEV)
• Powered entirely by an electric motor
that uses energy stored in a battery.
• Does not have an internal combustion
engine (ICE) and benefits from zero
tailpipe emissions
• Well-to-wheel CO2 savings are typically
around 30 to 50 per cent
• Time taken to recharge a vehicle
• Battery life is uncertain
• Reliability of product from retrofit
and low-volume manufacturers can
be variable, especially for first-type
conversions
• Residual values for large vans and HGVs
is uncertain
Plug-in hybrid vehicle (PHEV)
• A PHEV has an ICE and a battery-
powered electric motor. It can run in
electric-only zero-emission mode, in
hybrid mode, or just with its ICE
• Lack of product choice
Range-extended electric vehicle (REEV)
• REEVs allow for electric-only operation
within urban areas or Air Quality
Management Areas, and range-
extended operations outside such areas,
thereby helping air quality
• No range anxiety
• Technologically complex and may
require more maintenance
• Potential loss of payload
• Currently being trialled in London and
not commercially available until 2019
GAS ADVANTAGES DISADVANTAGES
Dedicated gas OEM Positive ignition (spark)
Single fuel
• Engine optimised to run on
gas (more efficient)
• Simple emission control
• 100 per cent diesel
substitution
• Retrofit not possible
• Uncertain future residual
value
Dual fuel OEM Compression ignition (no
spark)
• High efficiency
• >90 per cent diesel
substitution
• Limp-home mode on diesel
• Retrofit not possible
• Uncertain future residual
value
Dual Fuel Retrofit Compression ignition (no
spark)
• High efficiency
• Can run on diesel if needed
• Could be reverted to diesel
for resale
• Lower diesel substitution
than an OEM engine
• Some problems with
methane slip on early
conversions
Source: LoCITY Options Report (2017)
Source: LoCITY Options Report (2017)
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TECHNOLOGY OVERVIEW ROADSHOWS
HYDROGEN ADVANTAGES DISADVANTAGES
Fuel cell range-extended electric vehicle
• Zero tailpipe emission and low noise
• Fuel cell vehicles do not need to
be recharged like an EV as they are
refuelled by hydrogen, which is similar
to the conventional drop-in refuelling
process
• Doubles the range of an electric-only
van due to the addition of a hydrogen
range extender
• Payload and load space is reduced by
around 10 per cent due to the additional
hydrogen tank and components
• More expensive than a diesel van
• Residual values and longevity of new
product to market by retrofit supplier
are unknown
Hydrogen dual-fuel • Can be retrofitted to any commercial
vehicle. Enables hydrogen use in a wide
variety of vehicles
• Vehicle can operate on 100 per cent
diesel if H2 infrastructure is not available
• Current deployments require additional
grant funding assistance due to higher
cost of vehicles and fuel
RENEWABLE FUELS ADVANTAGES DISADVANTAGES
Biodiesel (FAME B20) • Similar range and performance to a
regular diesel vehicle
• Maintains the ability to run on diesel,
which can be used in the same tank
• Payload and load space are unaffected
• Biodiesel blends are normally provided
as bunkered supplies to a fleet depot
• Fuel supply can be limited
• OEM support for biodiesel blends varies
• Slightly higher maintenance and fuel
costs
Recharging and refuelling infrastructure
LoCITY has produced a multi-layer interactive map showing the current locations of
publicly accessible recharging and refuelling locations across the UK. It contains separate
layers for:
• All fast and rapid (i.e 43kWh+)
charging points
• CNG and LNG
• Hydrogen
• LPG
Source: LoCITY Options Report (2017)
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FUNDING AND FINANCEROADSHOWS
Financial incentives
• Fuel duty – electricity and hydrogen are exempt from
fuel duty
• Zero emission vehicles valued less than £40,000 are
exempt from Vehicle Excise Duty
• VAT – electricity used to recharge a plug-in vehicle
at home attracts only a 5 per cent level of VAT, much
lower than road fuels (20 per cent)
• London Congestion Charge – Ultra-low and zero
emission vehicles receive a 100 per cent discount
• Ultra-Low Emission Zone – EVs meet the ULEZ
requirements
• Parking discounts – London borough of Hackney
offers residents and businesses that own EVs a 100
per cent discount on parking permits in their own
controlled parking zone area.
LoCITY Whole-Life Cost Tool
LoCITY has developed a new tool to help fleet
operators compare the total cost of ownership (TCO) of
alternatively fuelled vehicles against a diesel option. To
receive updates about this tool, register your details on
the LoCITY website.
Plug-in van grant
The Office for Low Emission Vehicles (OLEV) offers
a grant to reduce the price of new plug-in vehicles. A
higher maximum grant level – up to £20,000 – is available
for the first 200 heavier electric vans and trucks. Once
the 200 claims have been made, the grant level will fall in
line with current grant levels for light electric vans – 20
per cent off the price, up to a maximum of £8,000. The
dealer should include the grant in the vehicle’s price. See
the OLEV website for further details.
Electric vehicle charging infrastructure grant
Businesses can also apply for a grant for the installation
of EV charging infrastructure in their workplace and/or
homes. Further details available on the OLEV website.
European grant for hydrogen vehicles
Vehicle suppliers administer a European grant that offers
a £2,250 buy-back guarantee for the fuel cell and fuel
tank at the end of the vehicle’s life.
In December 2018, up to £14m will be available to fund up
to 10 hydrogen refuelling stations, plus captive fleets.
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Rental and leasing
Rental or leasing of alternatively fuelled commercial
vehicles could provide an affordable way for operators to
try new technology in their fleets without committing to
any upfront costs. Leasing companies are now exploring
a range of flexible options for fleet managers wishing
to run ultra-low and zero emission vehicles. These offer
options such as short trial periods and full repair and
maintenance plans, and can help to relieve any anxiety
around range, payload and yet-unknown residual values
of new ULEVs being developed for commercial use.
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LEASING AND FINANCE SCHEMESROADSHOWS
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Tevva/Hitachi Capital
DriveElectric
Iveco/BNP Paribas Green Finance scheme
Should I try an electric van? Advice from a leading leasing company
LoCITY champions Tevva Motors and Hitachi Capital have teamed up to develop a full repair and maintenance
operating lease. The aim is to remove any uncertainties an operator might have regarding maintenance costs
and residual values of Tevva’s 7.5-tonne electric range-extended truck. Tevva says the leasing option enables
operators to benefit from the air quality benefits and cost savings of an electric vehicle from day one, with no
upfront capital expenditure needed.
DriveElectric has developed its EV flexi-lease to allow operators to ‘try before they buy’ with a short-term hire
period of 30 days available. This allows electric vans, such as the Nissan eNV200 and Renault Kangoo Maxi Z.E.,
to be driven in real-life duty cycles to assess their suitability for the job.
LoCITY Champion Iveco has teamed up with BNP Paribas Leasing Solutions to develop the Green Finance
schemes, which can be used across the manufacturer’s range of gas-powered, electric and next-generation
diesel vans and lorries. This scheme offers preferential rates for operators who select one of its green vehicles.
Most leasing or rental companies will help companies to ascertain any potential EV ‘sweet spots’ they have
within their fleet. This usually involves fitting some temporary telematics devices to their existing vehicles to
determine their typical usage patterns, mileages and stopping points. This way they can identify which vehicles
have the right range profiles and ability for charging during or at the end of the day. Typically, the sweet spot is
for vans that travel between 10-15,000 miles per year, or around 70 miles per day, although this will improve as
electric van ranges improve.
Leasing companies are also willing to supply electric vans that drive up to 20,000 miles per annum, but will
look for evidence that the van can be charged at some point during the day. Depending on how competitive
the EV manufacturer is willing to be on price, it is possible to get an EV van on lease for a similar monthly rate
to a diesel model.
Some examples of leasing and finance schemes already developed for
alternatively fuelled commercial vehicles.
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• Gas supply firm Calor will be using a 16-tonne LPG liquid petroleum gas range-extended electric truck for deliveries in London and the southeast. It is being built for Calor by Dutch truck firm EMOSS on a DAF chassis, for use in transporting the firm’s gas bottles to customers. Using bio-LPG, which Calor is just beginning to supply in the UK, it combines ultra-low emissions with a claimed CO
2 reduction up to 94 per cent. If successful, the truck could replace up to 100 existing
vehicles in the Calor fleet. Click here to see slides
• Express courier firm CitySprint is trialling its first hydrogen-powered van in London as part of its plans to run an emission-free fleet in the Capital by 2020. The new van has a range of 200 miles and runs on electricity generated by hydrogen reacting with oxygen within the vehicle. The only emission from the chemical reaction is water. CitySprint’s ‘Green Fleet’ strategy sees it run a range of vehicles to reduce emissions in London. These include cargo bikes for inner-city package deliveries, electric cars and vans, and now hydrogen for work that takes it further afield and requires a longer range. Click here to see slides
• John Lewis Partnership runs 53 dedicated gas HGVs in its fleet, which refuel on biomethane from a grid-connected, public-access CNG Fuels facility in Leyland. Click here to see slides
• Food wholesaler Brakes is running a fleet of 80 DAF LF rigids operating out of its Park Royal, London depot on Shell gas-to-liquid (GTL) supplied in the UK by Certas Energy. GTL is a drop-in fuel that can act as a direct replacement for conventional diesel. Click here to see slides
LoCITY Case Study Videos
LoCITY has produced three case study videos featuring case studies of operators and these are available on the website
Tool Shop and Fruit4London: https://locity.org.uk/case-study/
John Lewis Partnership and Commercial Group: https://locity.org.uk/case-study-process-evaluation/
Hackney Council: https://locity.org.uk/case-study-fuel-testing/
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PERSONAL ACTION PLAN
What should I do next?
Contact LoCITY Explore the LoCITY website
View presentations from all the Roadshows
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How do I get further information and advice?
ROADSHOWS
Organise a vehicle trial with a leading manufacturer or a retrofit provider
Speak to operators with alternatively fuelled vehicles in their fleets to
find out about their experiences
Watch the LoCITY video case studies to find out more about different
technology options
If considering electric vehicles, contact your electricity provider to
discuss any infrastructure upgrade requirements
Look at the LoCITY Alternative Fuel Infrastructure Map to see where your
nearest recharging point or refuelling station is located
Use the LoCITY Commercial Vehicle Finder Tool to find out more
information about the different vehicle options available
Read the LoCITY Options Report, which provides independent
information about the financial and environmental benefits of alternative
fuels and retrofit equipment
Follow us on Twitter (@LoCITYUK) and join the LoCITY Linked In Group
Visit locity.org.uk to sign up for monthly newsletters and technology
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