FLEET MANAGEMENT AND TRANSPORT
Sustainable fl eets
that meet the bottom line
Ewan Shepherd, general manager at Toyota and Lexus Fleet Services, takes a look at the future of fl eet in the public sector. T
he pressure is really on the public sector. With budget scrutiny more stringent,
spending choices are becoming increasingly diffi cult. But whilst budgets have to be balanced, there are other important issues that need to be considered. One of the most signifi cant is sustainability, which to many could mean an increase in costs. So where do the compromises lie for fl eet operations?
The fact is that there don’t need to be any. On the fl eet side you can take a sensible stance on the environment and balance the budget by making smart decisions.
At Toyota and Lexus Fleet Services we have been working hard to make it easier for our public sector customers to make this balance, which is why we have grown sales in this sector by over 50% in the last year. Our philosophy focuses on the right car, at the right place, at the right time – and in an era when protecting the environment is becoming ever more important, our low emission vehicles are also the right choice – and the smart choice.
With eight different models below 100g of
CO2 km our low emission technology has proved to be the way forward for cost effective, sustainable fl eets.
We have become the industry leader by pioneering cleaner sustainable motoring for more than a decade. Our petrol hybrid technology has led the way in low emission
Brilliant for business
The Broads Authority, a member of the National Park family, has been using Toyota and Lexus Fleet Services for a number of years. They use us because our cars really are brilliant for business.
Rob Holman, director of resources at the Broads Authority, commented: “The Authority is striving to reduce its CO2 emissions at every opportunity. Toyota and Lexus vehicles help us to do that – and save money.”
vehicles which, unlike all diesel models, produce zero particulates and virtually zero NOx as well as low CO2, thus reducing the impact on local air quality.
As well as sustainability, our vehicles deliver affordability and reliability. Petrol hybrid means fuel effi ciency and as our hybrids do not have a starter motor, alternator,
drive belts, service costs are minimised.
Fewer
parts also make them more reliable and lower
52 | public sector executive Jul/Aug 12 FOR MORE INFORMATION
T: 0844 701 6186 W:
www.toyotalexusfl
eet.co.uk
emissions mean lower tax for the driver and operator.
Hybrid really is a winner in business and the facts speak for themselves. Our hybrid sales have increased by over 37% this year and our iconic hybrid Prius was the world’s bestselling car during Q1 2012. This is not surprising when drivers see they will only pay around £70 a month in ‘benefi t in kind’ tax when compared to an equivalent Passat Blue motion, where they would pay around £125 in tax a month. This will save the driver over £2,000 in tax alone over three years.
Our petrol hybrid technology delivers low emissions, higher effi ciency, and quiet and dynamic performance, all without the compromises you have to make with other eco technology. What’s more, you don’t have to compromise on vehicle type as we have a range of nine fully-equipped hybrid models: the Yaris hybrid city car; British-built C segment Auris hybrid; D segment Prius; ultra clean and effi cient Prius Plug In; seven-seat Prius Plus MPV; premium compact Lexus CT 200h; Lexus GS 450h executive sports saloon; RX 450h SUV; and luxury LS 600h.
clutch or
Our Hybrids are the future and can offer the public sector a fl exible modern option for a truly green and effi cient fl eet.
Ewan Shepherd
Page 1 |
Page 2 |
Page 3 |
Page 4 |
Page 5 |
Page 6 |
Page 7 |
Page 8 |
Page 9 |
Page 10 |
Page 11 |
Page 12 |
Page 13 |
Page 14 |
Page 15 |
Page 16 |
Page 17 |
Page 18 |
Page 19 |
Page 20 |
Page 21 |
Page 22 |
Page 23 |
Page 24 |
Page 25 |
Page 26 |
Page 27 |
Page 28 |
Page 29 |
Page 30 |
Page 31 |
Page 32 |
Page 33 |
Page 34 |
Page 35 |
Page 36 |
Page 37 |
Page 38 |
Page 39 |
Page 40 |
Page 41 |
Page 42 |
Page 43 |
Page 44 |
Page 45 |
Page 46 |
Page 47 |
Page 48 |
Page 49 |
Page 50 |
Page 51 |
Page 52 |
Page 53 |
Page 54 |
Page 55 |
Page 56 |
Page 57 |
Page 58 |
Page 59 |
Page 60 |
Page 61 |
Page 62 |
Page 63 |
Page 64 |
Page 65 |
Page 66 |
Page 67 |
Page 68 |
Page 69 |
Page 70 |
Page 71 |
Page 72 |
Page 73 |
Page 74 |
Page 75 |
Page 76 |
Page 77 |
Page 78 |
Page 79 |
Page 80