A dedicated discussion on the future of vans is to be run by Logistics UK within its Future Logistics Conference, which takes place in a few weeks as part of the Innovation and Technology in Transport (ITT) Hub event.
The ‘Vans – Future Vehicles and Future Fuels’ session will take place from 3-4pm on the first day of the conference, which is being held on Wednesday 30 June 2021 and Thursday 1 July 2021.
The session will look at how decarbonisation is a high priority for businesses operating vans of any fleet size.
Michelle Gardner, Logistics UK’s head of public policy, said: “While new electric vans are emerging onto the market, challenges remain surrounding costs, infrastructure and payload. This in-depth session – which will include speakers such as Peter Harris, international sustainability director at UPS – will explore the various factors to be considered by operators before procuring their next set of vehicles and will prompt operators to consider the right path for their individual operations.”
The wider ITT Hub event will showcase more than 150 exhibitors and will feature The Electric Mobility Theatre by Webfleet Solutions and Bridgestone, plus the first-ever live edition of EV Café supported by Myenergi.
Van manufacturers including Iveco, Mercedes-Benz, Fiat Professional, Harris Maxus and Ford will also be attending the event. Visitors will be able to test a range of trucks, vans, buses, coaches, bikes and autonomous vehicles on a two-mile roadway at the exhibition and conference.
In addition, more than 30 speakers will be presenting at Logistics UK’s Future Logistics Conference, including British Astronaut Major Tim Peake CMG.
