2024 Agenda
Wednesday 06 November
Andy Salter, Editor, Freight Carbon Zero
David Horsfall, Director of Property & Sustainability, Tyseley Energy Park
Groups split and rotate between two streams:
Classroom sessions include...
A: 'Methods for extending battery life, and technical aspects to battery repurposing' - This session will help you understand the reasons - such as resource efficiency, reduced waste, and improved ROI - for battery monitoring and management. In addition, it will explore the ways in which batteries can be repurposed once their useful lifespan for a heavy vehicle has ended and how this ‘second life’ pertains to residual value for vehicle assets. Robert Long, Business Development Manager, Zenobē
B: 'Agent Optimize' – a deep dive analysis looking at the applications of AI in the fleet transport and commercial vehicle sector to unlock efficiency savings and carbon reduction opportunities. Colin Ferguson, CEO, Optimize
C: 'Renewable energy in the spotlight' - exploring offshore wind and solar and how we optimise the availability of both. Matt Adams, Transport Policy Manager, REA (Renewable Energy Association)
D: 'Low-carbon fuels' - Overview of the options open to fleets. Colin Matthews, JouleVert
Outside tour includes...
A: Electric HGV walkaround tour and Q&A with Volvo Trucks. Umar Sharif, Anthony Cunningham and Joe Ellwood
B: Tyeseley Energy Park stations – updates on hydrogen refuelling (Chester Lewis, Ryze Hydrogen), HVO, the ammonia cracker and the Zenobe e-mobility solution
Thursday 07 November
Registration opens on the Platform - drinks and refreshments served
Andy Salter, Editor, Freight Carbon Zero
To be confirmed
Response from industry: Motor Transport #1 Power Player
A series of short presentations showcasing some of the work being done across the UK. Looking at Scotland, Wales, Tees Valley and Liverpool. Speakers will outline the progress being made, the outputs delivered and the challenges overcome.
- Introduction to the key items being requested by regional authorities and sub national transport bodies - Jason Smallwood, Freight & Logistics Team, WSP
- Explaining the work the organisation is doing to prime the market and region with Market Intelligence and Demonstrator programmes - Richard Bradley, Head of Strategy, Midlands Connect
- Decarbonising the heavy duty commercial vehicle sector in Wales - Jonathan Murray, Director of Finance, Operations and Business Development at Zemo Partnership
- Learn more about Paua PINS and how it is collaborating with local councils on a DfT-funded depot-sharing demonstrator programme - Niall Riddell, CEO and Co-Founder, Paua
- FTA Ireland recently published a briefing paper offering in-depth guidance and support for fleet operators and policy makers in Ireland. Our speaker summarises the report and explore the challenges to be overcome in Ireland - Aidan Flynn, CEO, FTA Ireland
Followed by panel discussion – facilitated by Steve Hobson, Editor, Motor Transport
A personal view on the challenges fleet engineers face as they decarbonise and electrify their operations.
Chaired by Steve Hobson, Editor, Motor Transport
Exploring the key steps in delivering charging solutions – grid connections, site survey, installation, SLAs, on-site management, layout and practical considerations.
This session will build on the work from the Freight Carbon Zero Think Tank on charging held in May.
Speakers:
- Janet Wood, Expert Commentator, New Power Info
- Steve Springett, Head of Charging, Voltloader
- Ian Dennis, Head of EV Fleet, Zenobe
Session facilitated by Jason Smallwood, WSP
Hot buffet lunch
This session will focus on the first mover operators and hear firsthand experience of their first steps toward decarbonisation. The challenges they’ve faced and how they have been overcome. x 10 minute presentations, followed by 20 mins of Q&A.
Speakers:
- Tony Power, Procurement - Head Of Category, Breedon; Ian Dennis, Business Development Director, Zenobē; Tobias Plotzitzka, Operations Director, Putzmeister
- Dave Hands, Managing Director, LTS Global Solutions
- Andrew Gwilliam, Decarbonisation and Sustainability Team, First Bus
- Chris Welch, MD, Welch’s Transport
Chaired by Steve Hobson, Editor, Motor Transport
The session will give an update on the government's Zero-Emission HGV and Infrastructure Demonstrator Programme (ZEHID), plus audience Q&A.
- ZEHID Overview – Steffan Eldred, Innovation Lead, Innovate UK
- Electric Freightway: Sam Clarke, Chief Vehicle Officer, GRIDSERVE
- eFREIGHT 2030: Michael Boxwell, Group CEO, Voltempo
- HyHaul: Kyle Arnold, MD, HyHaul Mobility
- ZEN Freight 2.0: Angus Webb, CEO, Dynamon
Chaired by Andy Salter, Editor, Freight Carbon Zero
The event concludes with a short summary discussion covering off the key insights and takeways from the day with representatives from our event sponsors
- Adrian Brabazon, Head of UK Fleet Solutions, bp
- Colin Ferguson, CEO, Optimize
- Anthony Cunningham, eMobility Team, Volvo Trucks and Roger Williams, Volvo Financial Services
- Steven Meersman , Founder Director, Zenobē
Chaired by Steve Hobson, Editor, Motor Transport
Closing remarks and farewell, Andy Salter, Editor, Freight Carbon Zero