Airport logistics specialist Amalga has started on its green fleet journey with the help of fleet analysis through Reflex Vehicle Hire’s EV:IE tool.
Amalga, which provides services and support to some of Britain’s biggest airports, signed up to the EV:IE service to identify its first vehicle that could go electric, spearheading its zero-emission future.
The company operates a fleet of nine vehicles, including six vans, and is a gold member of the Fleet Operator Recognition Scheme (FORS). It’s now deployed a Peugeot e-Partner electric van, following a consultation with the EV:IE team, which provided insights into areas including vehicle performance, suitability and, importantly, lead times.
EV:IE (Electric Vehicle Information Exchange) offers a suite of data-rich insights and guidance designed to propel fleets from the internal combustion-engined (ICE) vehicles to appropriate zero-emission alternatives.
James Walker, operations manager for Amalga, said: “The team were really helpful and focused on our business. They talked us through the options and we discussed how to account for extended manufacturer lead times in our planning and ordering process.”
The new van is being put straight to use moving tools and materials between sites as part of Amalga’s extensive range of airport services.
The adoption of electric vehicles supports the company’s 2026 net zero goal while also aligning with Heathrow’s 2.0 Sustainability Strategy.
Amalga will transition the rest of its vehicles to electric but is currently reviewing switching its diesel fleet to hydrotreated vegetable oil (HVO) as a cleaner alternative to fossil fuels.
Lisa Spong, sales director of Reflex Vehicle Hire, said: “Every fleet in the country needs to prepare for the transition to electric energy over the coming decade as part of the Government’s Road to Zero strategy.”
Reflex launched EV:IE in 2022, supporting fleet managers to develop an electrification strategy, particularly among SMEs where it can be a struggle to find the time and resource to plan for transition.
Spong added: “It is important to plan ahead for the switch away from fossil fuels to ensure companies source the right vehicles and maintain a focus on cost efficiency and compliance. Through our EV:IE service, we are helping businesses throughout the country to prepare for change and successfully adapt to an electric future.”
