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EV Commercial Fleet Transitions | Challenges for HGVs and Rapid Charging Infrastructure
Electrifying commercial fleets is a critical step toward meeting net-zero goals—but for HGV operators, the shift brings unique technical and operational challenges.
This second article in our four-part series explores the hurdles facing fleet electrification, including limited access to rapid charging infrastructure, range limitations, and the cost of integrating new vehicle technologies.
It also explains how resilient connectivity and smart telematics can help commercial fleets stay compliant, reduce costs, and build a roadmap to long-term EV success.
What You’ll Learn in Part 2:
- The Infrastructure Challenges slowing down HGV electrification.
- EV fleet range limitations compared to diesel and current advancements in battery technology.
- Cost implications and performance factors affecting Total Cost of Ownership (TCO) and operational benefits of EVs.
- Alternative technologies like Electric Roadway Systems (ERS) and Hydrogen Fuel Cell Electric Vehicles (FCEVs).
- Navigating the Regulatory Impact of UK government policies and the 99% uptime mandate.
- IoT and Telematics: How to leverage smart connectivity for fleet optimisation and to garner the full environmental and cost benefits.
This paper is the second part of a four-article series that cover the transition to Electric Vehicles:
Article 1: EV Driving behaviours and their implications for telematics and road safety
Article 2: EV Commercial Fleet Transitions and the Challenges for Heavy Goods Vehicles and Rapid Charging Infrastructure
Article 3: Charging, power delivery systems and their supporting infrastructure
Article 4: The future of EV telematics - AVs, AI and ML models
