Episode 115: Liz Allan and Stuart Murphy - Royal Mail's Fleet Electrification Journey

We love hearing from you! After listening to an episode, if you’d like to share a comment or ask a question, just click here to send us your message.Episode 115: Liz Allan and Stuart Murphy - Royal Mail's Fleet Electrification Journey.Liz Allan speaks to Stuart Murphy, Head of Fleet Transformation and Integration at Royal Mail. They delve into the government's shifting deadlines for banning new combustion vehicles, the urgent need for policy clarity, and how Royal Mail is leading the charge with its electric fleet. Stuart shares invaluable insights on transitioning their 50,000-vehicle fleet while tackling infrastructure challenges and the benefits of going electric, from reduced breakdowns to improved reliability. He also discusses training over 300 technicians to IMI Level 3 and integrating electric vehicles across a diverse nationwide fleet.  Stuart Murphy Bio:Stuart Murphy leads the charge in electrifying one of the UK's largest and most recognisable vehicle fleets. With over 21 years of experience at Royal Mail, he has taken on roles ranging from collection management to overseeing innovative and large-scale changes, particularly in sustainable fleet transformation. Stuart's connection to Royal Mail runs deep; his father, a postman turned delivery director, inspired Stuart’s passion for the organisation and its role in UK communities. From sorting mail as a young boy to driving innovation across the fleet, Stuart’s career exemplifies dedication and vision. Stuart is a thought leader in the logistics and sustainability sectors, frequently sharing insights and inspiring others at events like Greenfleet Juice, where his dynamic storytelling and innovative ideas captivate audiences.Stuart Murphy Links:Website: https://linktr.ee/royalmail LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/stuart-murphy-4400a547Episode KeywordsGovernment policies, electric vehicle adoption, Royal Mail fleet, electrification infrastructure, Charge Point Operators, public charging stations, technician shortage, apprenticeship programmes, electric fleet transition, career opportunities, EV grants and tax regulations, clean air zones, public charging reliability, vehicle suitability, vehicle durability, wireless charging, commercial EV network, standardising EV charging.Episode Hashtags:#ElectricEvolution #FleetElectrification #RoyalMailEV #GreenFleet #ElectricVehicles #SustainableTransport #EVInfrSupport the showIf you enjoyed this episode of Electric Evolution, please take a moment to leave us a review on your favourite podcast platform. Your feedback helps us improve and enables more people to discover valuable insights from our amazing guests.Click the link below to find out how to add a review on Apple or Spotify https://bit.ly/4dtiMJK The Electric Evolution Podcast is proudly produced by Podforge, helping purpose-driven voices be heard. Links for Full Circle CI:Visit our website: https://fullcircleci.co.uk/podcasts Electric Evolution LinkedIn Page: https://www.linkedin.com/company/electric-evolution-podcast Support our podcast here: https://www.buymeacoffee.com/electricevolutionpodcast

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