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Almost half of CV fleets lack net zero plan, research finds
Date: Tuesday, August 16, 2022 | Author: Sean Keywood
Only 53% of CV fleets have a “robust” strategy for net zero transport in place, according to research by Bridgestone Mobility Solutions.
The company’s Keener to be Greener study, conducted among 300 fleet decision-makers, including 150 from van fleets, also found that 39% of the latter believe their current technology systems are insufficient to help them manage the environmental impact of their vehicles.
The findings came despite 52% of LCV fleets surveyed acknowledging that the reputational benefits of having a sustainable fleet would lead to increased business for their company.
Bridgestone EMIA north region vice president Andrea Manenti said: “Transport electrification is gathering pace but establishing a management strategy for fleet decarbonisation is viewed by many as a challenging undertaking.
“Not only must businesses plan for transitioning to electric vehicles, but also for optimising their operations – from maximising electric miles to ensuring effective charging, maintenance and service delivery.
“Data insights generated by dedicated software solutions are a critical ingredient to helping simplify this process, enabling fleets to make the right decisions at the right times.”
A lack of specialist EVs for different business uses was cited by 47% of fleets as the number one barrier to adoption, closely followed by a lack of rapid charging infrastructure, which was named by 41%.
The research also found that 56% of CV fleet decision-makers believed transport decarbonisation risked being held back by competing business interests, while 61% claimed a cultural shift was needed within their company for it to be embraced by all business stakeholders.
Beverley Wise, UK and Ireland director for Bridgestone-owned Webfleet, said: “While some fleet and transport managers are under pressure from board-level execs to develop electrification strategies apace, others are struggling to champion the cause and make their voices heard.
“Establishing a strong business case that brings all influential stakeholders on board – from sustainability and utility managers to heads of finance, HR, procurement and marcomms – can be crucial for fleets looking to make the electric transition.
“Calculating projected total cost of ownership savings, using telematics data to compare conventional internal combustion fleet running costs with EV alternatives, can be a persuasive starting point. Wider justifications can include supporting ESG, CSR, reputational benefits and meeting the environmental expectations of customers.
“Electric passenger cars may have been the motor industry’s headline-makers to date, but commercial EV adoption is now set to enter a phase of exponential growth as progressive fleets look to stay ahead of the curve and retain their competitive advantage.”
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