08:30-09:30 Registration and refreshments on arrival

09:30-09:40 Welcome and introduction

10:00-10:50 ELECTRIC – SEMINAR ROOM 1

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Welcome from Mercedes-Benz & FUSO Trucks

Dr Sikai Huang - TRL electric expertOverview of electric vehicle technology (battery EV and plug-in hybrid EV) and associated infrastructure and applicability for commercial vehicles. A look at the challenges and context, the current scenario and a look into the future.

Jacqueline O’Donovan, MD, O’Donovan Waste DisposalHear from a London-based waste and recycling operator on why they have decided to run their first electric van on their fleet and how they explored recharging options.

Steve Halsey, Distributed Energy Resources Manager, UK Power NetworksLearn the steps to take when exploring recharging infrastructure for your site, timescales involved and costing examples depending on fleet size.

Followed by Q & A

GAS – SEMINAR ROOM 2

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Welcome from Steve Donaldson, National Accounts Manager, Calor

Tim Barlow – TRL gas expertAn overview of gas (CNG/LNG/LPG) in the commercial vehicle market, how the fuel is sourced and used, infrastructure requirements and current vehicle options on the market.

Justin Laney, Fleet Manager, John Lewis PartnershipLearn from retailer John Lewis Partnership about its learning journey in bringing biomethane-fuelled trucks onto its fleets and the operational performance to date.

Rob Wood, CEO, GasrecHear about natural gas as a vehicle fuel, its role in future transport and the ways in which refuelling infrastructure will develop.

Followed by Q & A

RENEWABLE FUELS AND RETROFIT – SEMINAR ROOM 3

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Paul Wilkinson, TRL technology expertThis session will provide a broad overview of different renewable fuels available that are not covered in the other sessions (biodiesels such as HVO, GTL, UCO) and retrofit technologies (KERS, SCR).

Philip Tucker, Operations Support Manager, BrakesHear from food wholesaler Brakes on its trial of Shell gas to liquid (GTL) fuel across its fleet: how it performs, how it is sourced and acceptance by truck manufacturers.

Carlos Vicente, Retrofit Sales Director, EminoxLearn about a new emissions - reduction system, currently used on buses, that could help specialist HGVs and refuse lorries meet Ultra Low Emission Zone requirements.

Followed by Q & A

VEHICLES TOUR 1

OUTSIDE EXHIBITION AREA

Tour of the vehicle exhibition; providing an overview of the vehicles on display and networking opportunities with vehicle representatives.

10:50-11:10 Comfort break and room change

11:10-12:00 ELECTRIC – SEMINAR ROOM 1

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Dr Sikai Huang – TRL electric expertOverview of electric vehicle technology (battery EV and plug-in hybrid EV) and associated infrastructure and applicability for commercial vehicles. A look at the challenges and context, the current scenario and a look into the future.

Ross Paterson, Head of Product and Marketing, Mercedes-Benz Trucks UK Learn about the operational capabilities of the new FUSO eCanter, newly arrived on the UK market, as well as insight into future R&D on electric HGVs.

Steve Halsey, Distributed Energy Resources Manager, UK Power NetworksLearn the steps to take when exploring recharging infrastructure for your site, timescales involved and costing examples depending on fleet size.

Followed by Q & A

GAS – SEMINAR ROOM 2

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Tim Barlow – TRL gas expertAn overview of gas (CNG/LNG/LPG) in the commercial vehicle market, how the fuel is sourced and used, infrastructure requirements and current vehicle options on the market.

Paul Oxford, Business Development Manager, CalorAs clean air and zero emission zones gain momentum Calor presents their partnership with EMOSS to show how an LPG range extender can increase a vehicle’s battery-only range from 40 to 290 miles.

Adrian Heath, National Accounts Manager - Transport, CalorFind out which fuel solution is right for your fleet and understand how the current infrastructure is supporting other organisations in their bid to be more efficient, as well as more environmentally friendly.

Followed by Q & A

RENEWABLE FUELS AND RETROFIT – SEMINAR ROOM 3

Sponsored by:

Paul Wilkinson, TRL technology expert This session will provide a broad overview of different renewable fuels available that are not covered in the other sessions (biodiesels such as HVO, GTL, UCO) and retrofit technologies (KERS, SCR).

Tony Winterbottom, General Manager, Martin Brower Learn how used cooking oil (UCO) is a straightforward drop-in fuel for McDonald’s distribution partner Martin Brower: how it performs, how it is sourced and acceptance by truck manufacturers.

Followed by Q & A

VEHICLES TOUR 2

OUTSIDE EXHIBITION AREA

Tour of the vehicle exhibition; providing an overview of the vehicles on display and networking opportunities with vehicle representatives.

12:00-12:20 Comfort break and room change

12:20-13:10 ELECTRIC – SEMINAR ROOM 1

Sponsored by:

Welcome from Mercedes-Benz & FUSO Trucks

Dr Sikai Huang - TRL electric expertOverview of electric vehicle technology (battery EV and plug-in hybrid EV) and associated infrastructure and applicability for commercial vehicles. A look at the challenges and context, the current scenario and a look into the future.

Vince Dignam, Business Improvement and Performance Manager, City of London Hear from one London Borough on its trial of an electric refuse lorry and its decision to move away from diesel vehicles across its entire fleet.

Steve Halsey, Distributed Energy Resources Manager, UK Power NetworksLearn the steps to take when exploring recharging infrastructure for your site, timescales involved and costing examples depending on fleet size.

Followed by Q & A

GAS – SEMINAR ROOM 2

Sponsored by:

Welcome from Steve Donaldson, National Accounts Manager, Calor

Tim Barlow – TRL gas expertAn overview of gas (CNG/LNG/LPG) in the commercial vehicle market, how the fuel is sourced and used, infrastructure requirements and current vehicle options on the market.

Will Llewellyn, Director, Red Kite Management Hear from Red Kite Management about why gas-powered vans could be a good fit for your operation - typical duty cycles, range capability, emissions and cost benefits against diesel counterparts.

Daniel Lambert, Commercial Director, Air Liquide Advanced Business and Technologies UK Air Liquide is leading a major UK trial of latest-generation gas-powered HGVs, and provides gas refuelling options for operators of commercial vehicles.

Followed by Q & A

HYDROGEN – SEMINAR ROOM 3

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Dr Anthony Velazquez – TRL hydrogen expert This session will address the question of whether hydrogen is a practical solution for operators. It will provide an overview of what hydrogen is, its application for CVs, benefits / limitations of hydrogen, current availability (trials, vehicles, infrastructure) and thoughts on the future.

Ali Kagalwalla, Insights and Innovation Manager, CitySprint Hear from London-based same-day courier CitySprint about the performance of hydrogen vans in its trial: range, refuelling, driver acceptance, cost and emissions benefits vs diesel to date.

Charles Purkess, Business Development Manager, ITM Power Hydrogen technology firm ITM Power will discuss the network of refuelling points across the capital, ease of use, on-site and potential mobile solutions.

Followed by Q & A

VEHICLES TOUR 3

OUTSIDE EXHIBITION AREA

Tour of the vehicle exhibition; providing an overview of the vehicles on display and networking opportunities with vehicle representatives.

13:10-14:00 Lunch and Exhibition

14:00-15:15 PANEL DISCUSSION: – SEMINAR ROOM 3

Your chance to engage with our experts on key topics surrounding the uptake of ultra-low-emission commercial vehicles in the capital: costs and funding; refuelling points; residual values; and confidence in new technology.

PANEL SPEAKERS: Sam Longman, Policy Manager, Transport for London; Patrick Cusworth, Senior Policy Manger, BVRLA; Mark Lovett, Head of Commercial Vehicles UK, Leaseplan; Venn Chesterton, ULEV Lead, Innovate UK; Steve Carroll, Head of Transport, Cenex; Oliver Chadwick, Senior Policy Advisor, OLEV

15:15-15:30 Closing comments and summary

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