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“ I HAVE BEEN A PUBLICLY STRONG ADVOCATE FOR EVS HELPING TO SUPPORT PEOPLE MAKING THE TRANSITION ” DAVID WATTS , EV PRODUCT MANAGER , VOLKSWAGEN FINANCIAL SERVICES ( VWFS ) FLEET
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Charging Guide and EV Transition Strategy Guide . I am also involved in Volkswagen Group ’ s work around electrification .”
VWFS FLEET ’ S E-MOBILITY INITIATIVES AND CHALLENGES
Watts anticipates that in 2024 and over the coming years , one of the biggest challenges facing EVs is finding solutions to ensure electric light commercial vehicles ( eLCVs ) work for businesses so they can continue the momentum of their net zero journey .
“ With the Zero Emission Vehicle ( ZEV ) mandate stipulating that 70 % of new vans sold in the UK should be zero emission by 2030 , the availability of new ICE vans is likely to decrease significantly in the coming years ,” Watts explains . “ However , a study last year found that eLCVs accounted for just 5.9 % of total van registrations in 2022 – demonstrating the need for a significant acceleration in the electrification of LCVs to meet ambitious targets .”
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