Energy Saving Trust
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Insight & policy 13 Jan 2021E-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.
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Environment news 21 May 2020Fleet 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.
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People news 3 Apr 2020Mike 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).
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Charging and infrastructure 27 Mar 2020Charge 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.
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Driver Training 4 Mar 2020Get 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.
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Case studies 24 Jan 2020Energy 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
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Fleet industry news 16 Dec 2019Fleets 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.
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Environment news 25 Nov 2019Energy 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.
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Fleet industry news 6 Nov 2019Energy Saving Trust Fleet Heroes 2019 finalists announced
Awards celebrate organisations ‘delivering a cleaner and more efficient future for transport across the UK’.
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General News 2 Aug 2019DfT 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.
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Grey Fleet 31 Jul 2019
Directors lack awareness of grey fleet responsibilities
A third of grey fleet drivers say their cars are not insured for business
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People news 3 Jun 2019Matthew 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.
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General News 1 Apr 2019
£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.
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Fleet industry news 22 Feb 2019EST 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.
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Industry Profiles 29 Jan 2019
Energy Saving Trust's impact on fleets
EST has helped 360 fleets save £47m and 66,000 tonnes of CO2
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Fleet industry news 29 Nov 2018Energy Saving Trust reveals 2018 UK Fleet Heroes
Fleets from throughout the UK have been recognised for their work to reduce their impact on the environment at the Energy Saving Trust’s Fleet Heroes awards.
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Fleet industry news 20 Nov 2018Finalists revealed for Fleet Heroes Awards 2018
Finalists for the Fleet Heroes Awards 2018 have been announced, with the winners due to be revealed on Tuesday (November 27) at the De Vere Grand Connaught Rooms in central London.
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Fleet industry news 14 Nov 2018EST scheme brings fleets and local authorities together
The Energy Saving Trust (EST) has launched a new scheme to bring local authorities and businesses together to try and create clarity over Clean Air Zone projects.
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Fleet industry news 12 Nov 2018Free-to-attend breakfast briefing on Birmingham clean air zone
Businesses that operate vehicles in the Birmingham area can attend a free event on the city’s clean air zone (CAZ) on Thursday, November 29 at the Library of Birmingham at 8am.
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Fleet industry news 26 Oct 2018Derby CC’s rejection of CAZ for traffic management plan welcomed by BVRLA
The BVRLA has welcomed Derby City Council’s plans to apply new air quality traffic management measures instead of opting for a charging Clean Air Zone (CAZ).
