In 2004, Andrew Lawson and host Paul Kirby drove a fully electric Mercedes-Benz Sprinter around the MIRA test track. It topped out at 40mph, had about 40 miles of range and could carry roughly a bag of crisps. Twenty years on, Andrew has been head of fleet for Mercedes-Benz UK and US director of fleet, where he helped launch Amazon's home delivery programme. He now advises Connect Vehicle Solutions, PVS, Volo and Chery Commercial Vehicles.
Andrew and Paul cover:
Why discounting EVs to hit ZEV mandate targets lets customers down, and why the total cost of ownership often works anyway
Vehicle, charger, power, grid connection: why the whole chain has to be planned together
Swapping diesel engines for batteries in working port and airport equipment instead of replacing it
What dealers do when oil changes and brake pads stop paying the bills
Why trust and honesty matter more as the number of suppliers chasing fleets grows
Andrew's magic-wand wish: clearer messages from government, and more chances for fleets to test EVs before they commit.
Connect with Andrew
LinkedIn
https://www.linkedin.com/in/andrew-lawson-97570a10/
Connect Vehicle Solutions
https://pvsgroupuk.com/