BVRLA - The Inside Track

In this episode, Rachael Hewish, Public Affairs Manager at BVRLA embarks on a journey into the political landscape leading up to the much-anticipated General Election of 2024. She is joined by Danielle Dove, Head of External Affairs and Business Development at Octopus Electric Vehicles and Laura Holloway, Head of Government and Public Affairs, UK & Ireland at Enterprise Mobility.

While election years bring a myriad of policy discussions, one often overlooked yet crucial aspect is the role of rental and leasing vehicles in the larger picture.

• How might tax incentives for electric and hybrid vehicles change under new leadership?

We speak to Dr Saber Fallah, Professor of Safe AI and Autonomy at University of Surrey and Director of Connected and Autonomous Vehicles Lab (CAV-LAB).

We dive into how we can address the ethical dilemmas AI faces when making decisions on the road, such as choosing between passenger safety and pedestrian well-being?

What are the biggest regulatory challenges in ensuring the safe deployment of autonomous vehicles, and how can we strike a balance between innovation and public safety?

How do we bridge the gap between the technology's capabilities and public trust in autonomous vehicles?

What are the socio-economic implications of widespread autonomous driving and how can we mitigate these impacts?

In this episode, Thomas McLennan dives into the ZEV mandate and how it affects the automotive sector from a business and economic standpoint. Insights come from Claire Evans, Fleet Consultancy Director at Zenith Vehicles and Tim Bailey UK Fleet Director at Northgate.

In this episode, we dive into how local authorities across the UK can develop an electric vehicle strategy that works for everyone. Insights come from Ryan Bushell, Head of Public Sector at Enterprise Rent-a-car, Dom Surlis Specialist Consultant at ALD Leaseplan and Ryan Spillane, Director of Partnerships at Connected Kerb.

With many councils across the UK seeking to reduce emissions and promote EV adoption, what steps can they take to enable this transition? Crucially, how can they fully understand fleet needs and ensure different use cases and vehicles are catered for?

Our expert guests discuss:

• Assessing current EV infrastructure and projecting future needs

Alan Bryce Business Fraud Campaign Manager at the Fraud Advisory Panel joins Adam Forshaw where they discuss business fraud prevention, detection, investigation, and prosecution and the national Love Business Hate Fraud campaign. How you can take practical steps to develop a counter fraud culture.

Marc McLoughlin Managing Director at Greenarc Vehicles, Martin Brown Chair at Fleet Alliance, Paul Gordon Head of Sales at Gofor join Adam Forshaw for a Leasing Broker-focussed episode. Covering the current state of the sector and key external factors, meeting customer needs - covering any changes brought on by things like the pandemic/cost of living/Consumer Duty and product trends. What are people looking for now, how might that change in the near future? 

Join Thomas McLennan, Head of Policy and Public Affairs at BVRLA and Shashi Maharaj, Director of Legal and Membership at BVRLA as they answer your questions on the forum that's helping members stay ahead of the curve in the compliance landscape.

Scott Jenkins, Sales & Operations Director at Autohorn Fleet Services - and Chair of the BVRLA's Rental Committee - explains how to attract the right talent into the fleet sector, and how to retain it. Drawing from the successes of Autohorn, Scott shares tips on how to adapt job adverts and embrace an internal culture of collaboration and continual development, as well as how to foster external relationships to address skills gaps with local initiatives and education providers.

Caroline Sandall-Mansergh, Consultancy and Channels Manager at Alphabet GB joins Adam Forshaw from the BVRLA as they speak about how the growing demand for sustainable transportation options, is influencing fleet managers to explore alternative energy options for their vehicles. Discover how you can unlock the full potential of this emerging technology. Whether you're a fleet manager, transportation specialist, or just interested in the future of sustainable transportation, this episode is not to be missed.

Paul Kirby, Director at EV Essentials and Commercial Director at EV Cafe joins Adam Forshaw from the BVRLA to discuss how vans are an integral piece of the UK's decarbonisation equation. What’s getting in the way of fully decarbonising the sector and how you can make your fleet a part of the change #RoadtoZero #ZEV