Energy Saving Trust

Government provides £240k funding to support small fleet electric switch

A new, Government-backed total cost of ownership app that tracks business journeys is aiming to help small fleet operators switch to electric vehicles (EVs).

Auto Windscreens cuts its costs through streamlined processes

Countdown begins for this year’s Fleet & Mobility Live

There are just two weeks to go until the fleet and mobility industry is reunited in person again at the largest dedicated show of its kind in the UK.

Highways England funds electric vehicle trials for businesses

Businesses are being given the opportunity to operate an electric vehicle (EV) for free for two months.

Funding could double number of on-street charge points

The Government has announced a further £20 million in funding to boost the number of on-street electric vehicle (EV) charge points.

E-cargo bikes are delivering the goods for fleets

Adopting e-cargo bikes can have significant cost, environmental and efficiency benefits for fleets – if used in the right circumstances.

Fleet initiatives awarded share of £2m e-cargo bike fund

Funding has been awarded to 18 local authorities from the £2 million ‘eCargo Bike Grant Fund’ by the Energy Saving Trust.

Mike Thornton appointed Energy Saving Trust’s new CEO

Mike Thornton has taken over the reins of the Energy Saving Trust Chief, replacing Philip Sellwood as chief executive officer (CEO).

Charge point planning for electric vehicles

Public charging infrastructure is a major consideration when switching to electric vehicles (EVs) and is vital where drivers do not have off-street parking.

Get more out of electric vehicles with targeted driver training

Providing the right training to electric vehicle drivers has safety and efficiency benefits for your fleet.

Energy Saving Trust helps fleet bosses focus on the environment

Energy Saving Trust wants to help fleets lessen their impact on the environment, says new transport boss Tim Anderson

Fleets urged to act now to halve emissions by 2030

Fleets have been urged to work together and consider cutting vehicle numbers to help the UK achieve ‘net zero’ emissions.

Energy Saving Trust CEO Philip Sellwood to retire

Philip Sellwood will step down in March 2020 and be succeeded by the organisation’s Group Director of Operations, Mike Thornton.

Energy Saving Trust Fleet Heroes 2019 finalists announced

Awards celebrate organisations ‘delivering a cleaner and more efficient future for transport across the UK’.

DfT quadruples ecargo bike grant funding cap to £200,000 per organisation

Organisations are being given the chance to apply for up to £200,000 of Department for Transport funding towards ecargo bikes – four times the amount they could previously apply for.

Directors lack awareness of grey fleet responsibilities

A third of grey fleet drivers say their cars are not insured for business

Matthew Eastwood to leave Energy Saving Trust for Uber

Matthew Eastwood is to leave Energy Saving Trust (EST) at the end of this month to take up a new role with multinational ride-hail taxi service Uber.

£2m eCargo bike grant fund now available

The eCargo Bike Grant Find is now live, with £2 million available for businesses looking for a last mile delivery solution.

EST launches online cost calculator for used electric cars

Energy Saving Trust has developed a web tool to give used car buyers an insight into the running costs of a used electric vehicle.

Energy Saving Trust's impact on fleets

EST has helped 360 fleets save £47m and 66,000 tonnes of CO2