- LCVs contribute 40% of logistics emissions, making them the largest polluters in the industry.
- Rising diesel LCV sales and declining electric registrations threaten the UK’s ability to achieve net-zero targets.
- BEDEO urges immediate retrofitting of diesel vans to electric, emphasizing its necessity for meeting environmental commitments.
BEDEO responds to worrying LCV market figures with a call to action for the industry to decarbonise
McKinsey & Company reports that light commercial vehicles (LCVs) are responsible for 40% of all logistics-related emissions. That makes them the largest polluters in the sector. In response, fleet electrification experts, BEDEO, are urging industry leaders and the government to act now.
The situation is urgent. Diesel-powered LCV sales continue to rise, while registrations of electric LCVs are declining. This alarming trend poses a real threat to the UK’s ability to meet its net-zero goals. BEDEO argues that retrofitting current diesel vans with electric powertrains is a cost-effective and efficient solution.
Osman Boyner, Founder and CEO of BEDEO, commented:
“No longer can we hide from the facts – LCVs are the single biggest polluters in the logistics industry. Our reliance on them isn’t going to reduce, and for good reason – LCVs are the backbone of the logistics industry – however, we need to rethink the way we power them [mainly with fossil fuels] and offer cost-effective electric versions now, and not just wait until they’re banned – that could be in 2030, 2035 or even beyond that.”
We’ve seen retrofitting and conversion projects take flight, even recently with Wrightbus’ NewPower. BEDEO’s Reborn Electric program offers hybrid and full electric conversions for large vans. This approach allows fleet operators to cut emissions with minimal disruption to their operations.
The company warns that without immediate action, the UK risks falling short of its environmental commitments. BEDEO’s call to action is clear: retrofitting is not just a viable option, but a necessary one. The groundwork is present for a retrofitting revolution. Several companies have centred themselves around the technology in the UK alone. How better to get ICE vans off the streets than by changing the fuel they use?
