A new collaboration that will help fleets make the transition to low carbon mobility has been founded by Gemserv, Briggs Equipment, Dodona Analytics, Geotab and Liberty Charge. 

The consortium is actively looking for fleets, both ICE and EV, to join their pilot and see how they can benefit from working with the companies involved

The firms have the shared goal of accelerating the transition to electric fleets and have signed a Memorandum of Understanding to bring together their collective capabilities. This will create a digital solution that can support all types of fleet vehicle in their journeys to switch to EVs and optimise running on an ongoing basis. 

The initial collaboration is currently going through a pilot phase with the group looking to have a proposition in the market by the end of 2022. The consortium is actively looking for fleets, both ICE and EV, to join their pilot and see how they can benefit from working with the companies involved.  

Murray Sirel, EV consultant from Gemserv, said “We are delighted to be working with the consortium and to be part of such an innovative and experienced team. As the journey begins for electric fleets, it is crucial that we take an evidence-based approach, bringing together all aspects of the EV transition creating a holistic charging eco-system not just for today but for the future.” 

Neil Isaacson, CEO at on-street charge point specialist, continued: “It is vital that we recognise and address the issues facing businesses with fleets in going electric. They require charging infrastructure that is accessible, reliable, and convenient, in order that the business functions that rely on transport continue to operate smoothly.” 

David Savage, vice president, UK & Ireland, Geotab, said: “Our recent EVSA study showed that four in 10 vehicles could transition to an EV right now, based on range and performance. We’re delighted to bring our knowledge and data insights to the consortium to outline how EV and ICE vehicles can work together to maximise fleet performance. The concept of a mixed (ICE and EV) fleet is going to be a reality for many well into another decade.” 

For more details, including how to participate in the pilot, please contact ev@gemserv.com.