Commercial Vehicle Decarbonisation: Choosing the Right Technology Pathway
About this Event
Commercial Vehicle Decarbonisation: Choosing the Right Technology Pathway
There is no one-size-fits-all solution to commercial vehicle decarbonisation. Different fleets, duty cycles and operations require different approaches.
Moving to Zero - South West Wales takes place on 4th November 2026 at Swansea Stadium.
Delivered by Zemo Partnership in collaboration with the Welsh Government, the event brings together fleet operators, industry experts and technology providers to explore the options available today and those shaping the future.
From renewable fuels, hydrogen and retrofit to battery electric vans and HGVs, battery swapping and charging infrastructure, the event will combine expert insight with real-world fleet experience.
The aim is simple: to help fleet operators cut through the complexity, understand their options and make informed decisions about the right technology pathway for their operations.
Agenda
Arrival
🕑: 09:00 AM - 10:00 AM
Delegate Arrival & Networking
Info: Registration will be open from 9am for the event. Pastries and refreshments will be served during the arrival networking session.
🕑: 10:00 AM - 10:10 AM
The National Picture: Commercial Vehicle Decarbonisation in South West Wales
Host: Fay Bowen | Welsh Government
Info: Fay Bowen will welcome delegates to the event by outlining the national picture of commercial vehicle decarbonisation in South West Wales and the importance of different technological approaches to decarbonisation in certain parts of Wales.
🕑: 10:10 AM - 10:20 AM
Moving to Zero Overview
Host: Jonathan Murray | Zemo Partnership
Info: Jonathan Murray will outline the key objectives of the day, breakdown the agenda to be discussed and what the desired outcomes are for delegates to take back to their workplace.
🕑: 10:20 AM - 10:35 AM
Keynote Address | There is No One-Size-Fits-All Solution
Host: Andy Eastlake | AREQuest
Info: Andy Eastlake will set the strategic context for why commercial vehicle decarbonisation requires multiple technology pathways depending on fleet type, duty cycle and operational requirements.
🕑: 10:35 AM - 11:05 AM
Technology Pathway 1: Reducing Emissions Today
Info: Renewable fuels offer an immediate opportunity for many commercial fleets to reduce emissions while longer-term decarbonisation technologies continue to develop. Through practical case studies and expert insight, this session explores the role of renewable fuels, the importance of quality assurance and supply, and how fleet operators can make informed decisions about where these fuels fit within their decarbonisation strategy.
Renewable Fuels Assurance Schemes – Supporting Commercial Decarbonisation
Host: Gloria Esposito | Zemo Partnership
Info: Gloria Esposito will unpack 'RFAS' - the Renewable Fuels Assurance Schemes and how the programme is vital to ensuring traceability and transparency to renewable fuels.
Renewable Fuels for Commercial Fleets
Host: Rachel Bishop | Certas Energy
Info: Rachel Bishop will discuss the options for any commercial fleets looking to switch to renewable fuels in the short-to-medium term.
Renewable Fuels: Production & Supply
Host: Mike Copson | Argent Energy
Info: Mike Copson will detail how renewable fuels are produced and crucially supplied to operators of all sizes.
🕑: 11:05 AM - 11:35 AM
Panel | Renewable Fuels: Where Do They Fit?
Host: Andy Eastlake | AREQuest
Info: Renewable fuels are already helping many commercial fleets reduce greenhouse gas emissions, but where do they fit within the wider transition to net zero? This panel brings together experts from across the renewable fuels sector to explore the opportunities, limitations and practical applications of renewable fuels in commercial transport. The discussion will examine sustainability, assurance, production, supply and real-world deployment, helping fleet operators understand where renewable fuels can deliver immediate emissions reductions and how they complement other technology pathways as part of a broader decarbonisation strategy.
🕑: 11:35 AM - 12:05 PM
Networking Break & Refreshments
🕑: 12:05 PM - 12:45 PM
Technology Pathway 2: Transition Technologies, Infrastructure & Future Fuels
Info: As commercial fleets look beyond immediate emissions reductions, the transition becomes increasingly dependent on infrastructure, technology readiness and long-term investment decisions. This session explores the next generation of decarbonisation pathways, from multi-fuel refuelling hubs and hydrogen infrastructure to retrofit solutions and the real-world experience of fleet operators evaluating different technologies. Together, these showcase presentations will examine how organisations can plan for a future in which multiple technology pathways coexist, helping fleet operators identify the solutions best suited to their operational needs.
Multi-Fuel Refuelling Infrastructure
Host: Kasia Chodurek | Aegis Energy
Info: Kasia Chodurek unpacks the latest developments in multi-fuel refuelling infrastructure.
Low Carbon Fuels: A Fleet Operators Perspective
Host: Annette Nemethova | Gregory Group
Info: Annette Nemethova discusses the various low carbon fuels being utilised by Gregory Group in decarbonising their fleets, including Hydrotreated Vegetable Oil (HVO), Liquefied Natural Gas from organic sources (Bio-LNG) and Compressed Natural Gas from organic sources (Bio-CNG).
Hydrogen & Future Infrastructure Pathways
Host: Guy Haydon | HyKit
Info: Guy Haydon delivers a session outlining the current and future use case of hydrogen and the benefits of hydrogen infrastructure for commercial vehicles.
Repowering Commercial Vehicles
Host: Ian Foley | Equipmake Ltd
Info: Ian Foley discusses the benefits and feasibility of repowering and retrofit of commercial vehicles to support fleet decarbonisation.
🕑: 12:45 PM - 01:00 PM
Fleet Operator Case Study | Alternative Fuels in Practise
Host: Justin Laney | E-Freight Systems
Info: Drawing on decades of experience, this case study explores the practical deployment of alternative fuels within a major commercial fleet. Justin Laney will share the operational realities, benefits and challenges of adopting lower-carbon fuels, offering valuable lessons for fleet operators considering how these technologies can support immediate emissions reductions while planning for longer-term transition pathways.
🕑: 01:00 PM - 02:00 PM
Networking & Lunch
🕑: 02:00 PM - 02:30 PM
Technology Pathway 3: Battery Electric
Info: Battery electric technology is becoming an increasingly viable option for many commercial fleets, supported by rapid advances in vehicle capability, charging infrastructure and battery innovation. This session explores the latest developments across electric vans and HGVs, from operational fleet deployment and emerging battery-swapping solutions to the rollout of Megawatt Charging Systems (MCS). Together, these showcase presentations will examine where battery electric vehicles are commercially viable today, how the technology is evolving, and the infrastructure needed to support wider adoption across the commercial transport sector.
Electric Vans
Host: Paul Kirby | EV Essentials Limited
Info: Paul Kirby will unpack the latest developments in the electric van market, including the growing second-hand market as a more cost effective way for fleets to access battery electric technology.
Battery Swapping in e-HGVs
Host: Will Rowe | Octopus Electric Vehicles / Swaptopus
Info: After a recent announcement that Octopus Energy are working with battery giants CATL on deploying battery swapping technology for e-HGVs in the UK by 2027, Will Rowe will explain how that works in practise and how, as a solution, this differs to charging - from cost to infrastructure requirements.
e-HGV Market Insight: Who are the OEMs to watch out for?
Host: Angus Webb | Dynamon
Info: After a recent fact-finding trip to China, Angus Webb discusses the new OEMs looking to break into the UK / EU market in the coming years and what this could mean for commercial vehicle decarbonisation - notably HGVs.
🕑: 02:30 PM - 03:10 PM
Panel | Choosing the Right Technology Pathway
Host: Annette Nemethova | Gregory Group
Info: After exploring the technologies and fuels available today, tomorrow and in the years ahead, this closing panel brings together experts from across the programme to help fleet operators make sense of the options. Rather than asking which technology will "win", the discussion will explore which solutions are best suited to different fleet types, duty cycles and operating environments. Panellists will consider infrastructure readiness, commercial viability, total cost of ownership and future investment priorities, providing delegates with practical guidance on choosing the right pathway for their organisation's decarbonisation journey.
🕑: 03:10 PM - 03:30 PM
Closing Remarks & Next Steps
Host: Prof. Andrew Potter | Cardiff University
Info: Professor Andrew Potter and Jonathan Murray present closing remarks, including key learnings from the day and the next steps for Zemo Partnership.
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