London Borough of Camden has reduced its fleet emissions through a rental scheme for electric vehicles (EVs).
In partnership with Europcar Mobility Group UK, Camden Council has replaced a number of its car derived and short-wheelbase van fleet with EVs.
The long-term flexible rental solution offered by Europcar aims to deliver benefits such as greater financial efficiency, enabling the local authority to avoid upfront costs required for leasing or purchase.
Among the electric vehicles included in the rental scheme are the Renault Kangoo E-Tech, VW e-Transporter and Vauxhall Vivaro Electric, with drivers being equipped with training from Europcar to support them in operating the machinery.
Some of the vehicles are also installed with equipment such as modular racking, pipe carriers, and steel tool vaults.
According to Europcar, the move has helped the local authority cut its mobility emissions significantly, contributing to its efforts to meet net zero by 2030.
Issues with the performance of the vehicles in the first weeks of their introduction had been addressed through Europcar’s assessment of real usage data, which allowed for drivers to be provided with the necessary assistance to improve charging habits.
Tom Middleditch, Head of B2B Marketing and Sustainability spokesperson at Europcar, said: ‘Camden is committed to leading by example and addressing its own operational emissions’.
He added: ‘We worked closely with Camden to monitor use and driver feedback and have been able to quickly correct misunderstandings and inefficient charging habits that led to some concerns among drivers’.
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