Electric vehicle (EV) charge point operator Believ has partnered with London’s Cross River Partnership (CRP) as the supplier of charging facilities to the Defra-funded Smarter Green Logistics (SGL) project.
The move will see Believ create shared EV charging clusters to assist local businesses transition more quickly to the electrification of vehicle fleets. It aims to promote the use of vehicle pools to encourage people living and working in central London to reduce their reliance on vehicle ownership.
For each borough that expresses interest in the scheme, Believ will identify the most feasible sites to install EV charge points, fully fund the supply and installation, and provide the ongoing operation and maintenance.
Believ will also promote the use of electric car-clubs to encourage vehicle sharing, it said, rather than the use of individually-owned cars and vans, with the goal of decreasing vehicle ownership overall.
Matt Croucher, EV Services Director at Believ, said: “We’re delighted to be chosen as the sole supplier of EV charging for the Smarter Green Logistics project and excited to be working with Cross River Partnership to help improve quality of life in London. Encouraging more London businesses to switch to electric fleets or e-car sharing will hasten the transition to a more sustainable and cost-effective form of transport. And that means cleaner air for all.”
Susannah Wilks, Director, Cross River Partnership, said: “Smarter Greener Logistics will help to make London’s freight deliveries even more sustainable, and make an important contribution to cleaning up London’s air. CRP is thrilled to have received this funding from central government department Defra. We are excited to get to work on new freight initiatives with all of our public, private and community sector partners.”
Image of Mathew Croucher courtesy of Believ
