🎧 New Government, Same Challenges In this #podcast, Rachael Hewish and Thomas McLennan from our Policy and Public Affairs team are joined by William de Peyer from Tendo Communications as they explore the journey towards a greener future in road transport. Our focus is on the UK government’s ambitious goal of achieving zero emissions from vehicles by 2035. We delve into the challenges faced by policymakers, manufacturers, and consumers as they navigate this transition and the impact on jobs and the economy. The second part of the podcast sees our Policy Team react to insights from industry panels at the 2024 Fleets in Charge Conference, discussing the practical steps needed to accelerate #EV adoption. From charging infrastructure expansion to consumer education, we’ll cover it all. Whether you’re an EV enthusiast, policymaker, or simply curious about the future of transportation, this podcast is your guide to the “Road to Zero.” Have a listen: https://amzn.to/3WfyZuo #RoadtoZero #roadtransport #decarbonisation #zeroemissions #FleetsInCharge #fleets
BVRLA
Automotive
Amersham, Buckinghamshire 9,790 followers
The BVRLA is the UK trade body for companies engaged in vehicle rental, leasing and fleet management.
About us
The BVRLA represents over 970 companies engaged in vehicle rental, leasing and fleet management. Our membership is responsible for a combined fleet of four million cars, vans and trucks – one-in-ten of all vehicles on UK roads. BVRLA members represent the demand-side of the automotive industry, buying around 50% of new vehicles, including over 80% of those manufactured and sold in the UK. In doing so, they support almost 500,000 jobs, add £7.6bn in tax revenues and contribute £49bn to the UK economy each year. The association works with policymakers, public sector agencies, regulators and other key stakeholders to ensure that road transport delivers environmental, social and economic benefits to everyone. BVRLA members are leading the charge to decarbonise road transport and are set to register 400,000 new battery electric cars and vans per year by 2025. Customers of BVRLA members can be reassured that the company they are dealing with adheres to the highest standards of professionalism.
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http://www.bvrla.co.uk
External link for BVRLA
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- Automotive
- Company size
- 11-50 employees
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- Amersham, Buckinghamshire
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- Nonprofit
- Founded
- 1967
- Specialties
- Vehicle Rental, Vehicle Leasing, Lobbying Government, Providing advice and support, Leasing Broker, Rental Broker, Automotive, Air Quality, Motor Taxation, Connected Vehicles and Data, Counter-Terrorism, Motor Finance, Fleet, and Decarbonisation
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River Lodge, Badminton Court
Church Street
Amersham, Buckinghamshire HP7 0DD, GB
Employees at BVRLA
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Our trainer Kev Briggs MIMI ran a Fair Wear & Tear Standard for Cars online for us this week with delegates from: Alphabet GB Fleet Assist Octopus Electric Vehicles We appreciated one delegate's very positive feedback "Kev was a brilliant host/trainer, he very clearly has a wealth of knowledge and is able to explain using stories from his own experiences, in an articulate way ensuring understanding of those that he is teaching. Despite already having some knowledge around BVRLA standards I felt like I came away with so much more of an understanding and confidence to enable me to put what I learnt into practice. I had some concerns on how easy it would be to learn over Microsoft Teams considering it is such a hands-on topic - I needn't have worried as the material used was informative and very easy to follow." Have a look at all the courses in our #professionaldevelopment programme: https://bit.ly/bvrlald #BVRLATraining #PeopleFirst #SalarySacrifice #Cars #ReturnStandards #FairWearTear #EndofLease
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Our Election Reflections series continued today with an engaging session featuring Toby Poston, Director of Corporate Affairs at the BVRLA, and hosted by Matthew Clark, Associate Director, Steer. In a timely conversation focused on the electric vehicle (EV) transition, our central question was, what strategies are essential for driving EV adoption under evolving policies? Our key takeaways were: - We need to embrace policy changes: Understanding and adapting to the Zero Emission Vehicle (ZEV) mandate and other policy shifts is crucial for accelerating EV adoption. - Infrastructure investment is vital: Significant investment in charging infrastructure is needed to support the growing number of EVs on UK roads. - Design for fleet transformation: Fleet operators are leading the way in EV adoption, but tailored strategies are needed for different vehicle types and uses. - Overcome adoption barriers: Addressing cost, awareness, and accessibility issues is vital to make EVs more attractive to a broader audience. - Collaboration is key: Strong partnerships between government and the private sector are essential to overcome challenges and drive progress. 🔗 Missed the event or want to be part of these important discussions? Watch the recording and register for the remaining events via the link in the comments. Want to stay in touch? Connect with Steer, Toby and Matthew on LinkedIn. Access the BVRLA's Road to Zero report - roadtozero.co.uk #EVs #electricvehicles #transportstrategy #EVpolicy #wearesteer
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🚦 Our Road to Zero Report is an annual assessment of the UK’s progress towards zero-emission road transport. Launched in 2019, it provides an overall ranking of progress before taking a deeper look at the respective performance of ZEV demand, infrastructure and supply. Progress for cars, vans, and HGVs are considered in isolation, due to their varying trajectories. #Rental firms continue to work hard to drive demand for ZEVs, but utilisation remains below that of petrol and diesel. Car utilisation is 73% for BEV vs 81% for ICE. Van utilisation 81% for BEV vs 88% for ICE. Apprehension around charging availability and waiting time remain a hurdle. Latest report online at roadtozero.co.uk #RoadtoZero #decarbonisation #ZEV #Demand #Infrastructure #Supply #Cars #Vans #Trucks
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Members can now access an exclusive checklist to support them in preparing their #ConsumerDuty Board Report, which is due later this month. The advice that came out of our recent Compliance Forum regarding the Consumer Duty Board Report was that it should be authentic and honest, while demonstrating accountability and a plan of action. More info and link to checklist: https://lnkd.in/eSpZhvTQ
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📢🚚 Urgent Action Needed to Increase Zero Emission #Van Adoption! We, along with our partners in the Zero Emission Van Plan coalition, have reached out to the new Secretary of State for Transport, Louise Haigh MP, urging immediate action to accelerate electric van adoption. The coalition's letter, undersigned by the UK’s leading van manufacturer Stellantis and FN200 Fleet News - representing the 200 largest fleet operators in the UK - calls on the Secretary of State to implement the Zero Emission Van Plan. This plan aims to address the challenges of introducing electric vans in the UK and boost the market for zero-emission commercial vehicles. Learn more: https://lnkd.in/eJiFkPUF Logistics UK REA Association of Fleet Professionals (AFP) The EV Café #ElectricVans #ZeroEmission #VanPlan #RoadtoZero #Decarbonisation #Fleet #CommercialVehicles
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We are really looking forward to joining the roadshow next month. There is nobody better placed to talk all-things decarbonisation when it comes to vehicle rental than Catherine Bowen. She will be hosting panel discussions with members based in Scotland to look at how the national picture presented by our Road to Zero Report looks at a local level. #RoadToZero #Decarbonisation #GFScotland
SPEAKER ANNOUNCEMENT 📣 LOOK WHOS TALKING ! ❗ 🎙 🌟 Exciting Speaker Announcement for GREENFLEET Scotland! 🌟 We are delighted to welcome Catherine Bowen, Senior Policy Advisor at BVRLA, as one of our distinguished speakers at GREENFLEET Scotland. Catherine Bowen joined the BVRLA in 2019 and has been a driving force in leading the Association’s work on Decarbonisation and Future Mobility. With a keen focus on EV charging infrastructure, Catherine is dedicated to supporting the transition of commercial vehicles to a more sustainable future. 🌿 With over 17 years of experience in senior policy roles across the private, public, and not-for-profit sectors, Catherine brings a wealth of knowledge and expertise. Prior to her role at BVRLA, she was the Head of Crime and Security Policy at the British Retail Consortium. Join us to hear Catherine's insights and strategies on how we can effectively advance the decarbonisation of fleets and enhance our EV charging infrastructure. 🔌 Don't miss this opportunity to gain valuable knowledge from a leading expert in the field! 🏅 Join us on THIS AUGUST on 19th in Edinburgh, The 20th in Dundee or the 21st in Inverness ⏰ Scotland… We’re coming for you ! Sign up via the link below ⬇ 🔗 https://lnkd.in/ePcDaaxM #GREENFLEETScotland #Decarbonisation #Collaboration FOR EV Qwello Gofor Evolt Charging Arnold Clark Transport Scotland, Scottish Motor Trade Association Ltd (SMTA) , ChargePlace Scotland, Association of Fleet Professionals (AFP), Logistics UK, Zemo Partnership Highland Council Dundee City Council
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What does the new Government mean for our industry? What do we need to see in the first 100 days? Was great to chew the political fat with William de Peyer, and Thomas McLennan for the latest BVRLA, The Inside Track Podcast. Check it out on Spotify (or whatever channel you like to use) and let me know what's on your wish list from the new administration. https://lnkd.in/eh8D2sCA
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🚦 Our Road to Zero Report is an annual assessment of the UK’s progress towards zero-emission road transport. Launched in 2019, it provides an overall ranking of progress before taking a deeper look at the respective performance of ZEV demand, infrastructure and supply. Progress for cars, vans, and HGVs are considered in isolation, due to their varying trajectories. Cost of vehicle: Although average new BEV car and van prices have reduced since 2023, they continue to be higher than petrol or diesel options Latest report online at roadtozero.co.uk #RoadtoZero #decarbonisation #ZEV #Demand #Infrastructure #Supply #Cars #Vans #Trucks
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📣💻 Don't miss our #SEO masterclass taking place on 31 July in partnership with Coastr! Here our Head of Learning and Development Mark Pow introduces the new 'Marketing Your Business' Masterclass... explaining how you can market your business on the web and transport your #sales! 🎁 Lots of take-aways for your business! Find out more and sign up: https://lnkd.in/etc5z_-H #BVRLATraining #PeopleFirst #professionaldevelopment #marketing