Geotab and EV Café have teamed up to run a competition to find a fleet committed to switching to electric vehicles and to support them in their work.

The competition runs until 20 May and will provide support for the winning application to make the smooth switch from internal combustion engine (ICE) vehicles to zero emission alternatives

The ‘End of the ICEage’ competition will run until 20 May and will provide support for the winning application to make the smooth switch from internal combustion engine (ICE) vehicles to zero-emission alternatives

The winner will gain access to the EV expertise of the EV Café panel. The solution will be powered by Geotab technology, and supported by The AA and Myenergi, the EV Cafe sponsors.

The combined solution will bring advice, telematics solutions, driver training, data capture and analysis, helping the winner improve the sustainability of their ICE vehicles in addition to making a smooth transition to the latest in EV technology.

Paul Kirby, commercial director of the EV Café, said: “Whilst we recognise that not all fleet vehicles can make the move to being replaced by electric or zero-emission vehicles, the time is now for fleets to understand what is required and to test new cleaner ways of delivering their goods and services.

“The time has never been better to get started and only by working with experts can we shorten the timescales for transition, deal with fleet managers’ concerns and truly deliver cleaner and more efficient fleets.”

Entrants must have a 100+-vehicle fleet with a mix of cars and vans, and be committed to a green future.

The package includes creation of a transport decarbonisation plan, vehicle deployment support, driver and fleet management training to ensure that good behaviours support great vehicles to maintain or improve upon current fleet performance.

David Savage, vice president, UK & Ireland, Geotab, said: “Transport is currently the largest emitting sector of the UK economy, responsible for around 27% of total UK greenhouse gas emissions. Over half the UK’s transport emissions (55%) come from cars.

“There is no doubt that something needs to be done to influence the future needs of our transport sector. Our telematics capability helps companies get a handle on their own carbon output and put them firmly on the path to a future of zero carbon emissions. We’re delighted to work with the EV Café to ensure we can offer the support needed for fleets to provide a business case to switch to EVs.  Good luck to all who enter ‘The End of the ICEage’ competition. We’re looking forward to working with the winner.”

The online application process can be found here.