12 Pillars of Change: Defining the Road Zero - Session 1
EY
Voltloader
Octopus EnergyWhere are we now? Not where we hope to be, where we actually are.
The first of three 12 Pillars of Change sessions brings together fleet operators, OEMs, energy experts, and academia to take an honest look at the current state of HGV electrification in the UK.
No press lines. No neat answers. Just the people doing the work, comparing notes on what’s real, what’s working, and what still doesn’t add up.
From data silos and axle weights to energy pricing and boardroom buy-in, this is where the conversation begins. Before we talk about 2040 or grand roadmaps, we need to know exactly where we’re standing.
What We Cover
• The reality of fleet electrification today — technology, cost, and culture
• Why data exists but doesn’t flow between departments or policymakers
• The real economics of zero-emission trucks and what still breaks the business case
• How short-term thinking and political churn stall long-term investment
• What collaboration really means when fleet, finance, and energy need to align
• Why policy certainty matters more than targets
• Learning by doing — the operators already proving it can work
Hosted by Maria Bengtsson – EY Mobility
With contributions from:
Lorna McAtear - National Grid
Dave Rose - Voltloader
Andrew Scott - Positive Connections
Niall Riddell - Paua
Phil Greening - Herriot Watt University
Philip Roe - Logistics UK
Will Rowe - Octopus Energy
Adam Lakey - UK Power Networks
Tim Campbell - Campbells Consultancy
Michael Ayres - Flexible Power Systems
Dr. Nicholas Head - XPO Logistics
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Visit https://twentyforty.uk to explore the platform, get involved, and see what’s next for the future of freight.
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