Including the closely related terms electric vehicle, electric vehicles, and emission vehicles.
… (32.9%) came from transport and mostly road transport from cars, vans, lorries and buses. Action is needed to reduce car journeys, increase cycling and walking, and improve public transport and more low emission vehicles. Such action will achieve better air quality, mobility and health for citizens. Actions could be to: Encourage the shift from petrol and diesel cars to electric vehicles…
… electric vehicles (BEV) Add to the Council’s own estate EV charging infrastructure Examine the business case for Vehicle-to-Grid EV charging to reduce energy bills Increase the use of EV staff pool car(s) to reduce grey business mileage costs Extend sustainable travel incentives for staff including a car share scheme Expand opportunities for flexible working Waste Measure…
… waste produced by the Council operations so that it can be reduced and managed Reduce printing and paper waste through increase in digital systems and services Introduce low emission transport specifications into new waste collection contracts Consider how the Council can assist contractors to move to Ultra Low Emission Vehicles through ensuring depots have sufficient power supply…
… Programme ~ MAIN REPORT ~ 31.1.2020 6 Inform and encourage all Council staff to reduce water usage by adopting an awareness campaign Procurement Strengthen sustainable procurement policies to purchase/lease energy efficient materials, services and technologies Incorporate carbon reduction requirements into new tender contracts including electric vehicles (EVs) Ensure new…
… (EVs) thereby reducing emissions from commuting and short journey use Expand the network of electric vehicle (EV) chargepoints across the Warwick district as part of a county-wide scheme Encourage taxi fleet conversion to EVs – using external grant schemes to support additional costs of vehicle purchasing, and working with WCC to provide suitable re- charging points Promote modal…