Applying UK lessons learnt from their transition to electric vehicles

UK local governments are on a much-reduced time frame for EV transition. 2030 looms as their ambitious, legislated target. So, if Australian councils want a glimpse of what it takes to deliver a net-zero emissions future and meet their targets, they only need to look to the UK where EV uptake is far ahead of Australia.?

To learn more, we spoke with Paul Pudney who is a sales executive with Addex Urban in the UK, a company that supplies electric street cleaning equipment — from street sweepers to rubbish trucks. Specifically, we learnt about the following challenges:?

• The challenge of charge points?
• The challenge of budget?
• The challenge of misconceptions?

For Australian council staff seeking to build momentum for green fleet transition within their organisations, keep Paul Pudney’s advice in mind. Start small. Manage expectations.?