UK MARKET, SAYS GEOTAB ELECTRIC VANS MAKE SENSE FOR
usage, which found the UK is the best- suited major market in Europe for EVs. According to its ‘Taking Charge: On the Road to an EV Future’ report, two thirds (66%) of vehicles operated by public and private sector organisations in the UK are already suitable for electrification when measured by the mileages they cover, compared to just 20% in France, 28% in Italy, 35% in Germany and 43% in Spain.
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elematics firm Geotab used the CV Show to promote its new research into electric vehicle
Geotab says these figures are based on a typical seven-year replacement cycle for a fleet vehicle and claims that due to the lower service, maintenance and repair (SMR) costs of EVs compared to ICE vehicles, a total cost of ownership (TCO) saving of £13,275 per vehicle is possible during this period, equating to a saving of £876,414 for a 100-strong fleet of vehicles.
The report analysed driving data from 1.3m vehicles across seven countries over a 12-month period.
Geotab used its EV Suitability Assessment (EVSA) tool to calculate the findings. EVSA maps a fleet’s driving patterns to gauge whether an EV could replace an ICE vehicle and whether it would make economic and environmental sense to make the switch.
Geotab says that in the UK vans cover an average of 58 miles a day with less than half ever covering more than 250 miles a day. David Savage, vice president for the UK and Ireland at Geotab said:
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“The idea the UK is not ready for mass EV adoption is a fallacy. On the contrary, it’s time for British businesses to double down on fleet electrification, not just for the good of the
environment and our collective climate goals, but for their bottom lines.” Geotab warns, however, that the UK government needs to do more to encourage electric van usage through improving the charging infrastructure and is working with the Association of Fleet Professionals (AFP) to give fleet managers a voice in government.
ISUZU SHOWS ITS METAL WITH PICK-UP SPECIALS
edition version of the top of the range V-Cross D-Max, which will be limited to a production run of 300 models. The Steel comes with exclusive grey mica paintwork and features a range of bespoke accessories such as wheel arch extensions, vehicle side
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ick-up manufacturer Isuzu revealed the Steel (pictured top) at the NEC, a special
graphics, branded LED scuff plates, a grey grille emblem, Steel tailgate badge, illuminated puddle lamps and in the cab, branded headrests and carpets.
Open to order from May, the Steel is available with a six-speed manual and six-speed automatic gearbox. Prices, excluding VAT, are £38,495 and £39,995 respectively.
Isuzu also revealed an extreme off- road one-off show special edition at the CV Show; the AT37 (pictured left), which is built in partnership with Arctic Trucks and based on the existing AT35.
The truck features 37” BFGoodrich KM3 Mud-Terrain tyres, a 10-position adjustable Arctic Trucks Bilstein performance suspension system and additional front and rear elevation increases. It stands 140mm taller than the conventional D-Max line-up. Carrim Bundhun, head of Project and Development for Arctic Trucks said: “It still qualifies as a commercial vehicle, it’s the most awesome tax [exemption]-qualifying pick-up [customers] can get.” He added, however, that as currently just a show special, the AT37 may not be launched as a production model in the UK.
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