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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Attend a Working Group meeting

Contact us about becoming a LoCITY Champion via enquiries@locity.org.uk

Join our LinkedIn Group

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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.

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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.

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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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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

View our LoCITY Champions

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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

updates

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