ZeroMission's The Future of Fleet Management Podcast - Unlocking the Future of Fleet Management for ICE and Electric Vehicles
Welcome to Plugged In, the podcast where fleet transformation gets real. Powered by ZeroMission, we explore the fast-evolving world of low and no emission transport. From battery electric to hydrogen, biofuels to blended fleets, to the demands of ESG regulations. We dive into how organisations are navigating the shift to sustainable mobility.
Each episode brings you insights from frontline fleet managers, tech experts, policy shapers, and innovators on how they’re planning, adapting, and succeeding with mixed-fuel strategies. Whether you're managing a national fleet or just starting your zero-emission journey, Plugged In delivers the practical tips, real-world stories, and bold ideas you need to stay ahead.
Smarter fleets. Cleaner air. One conversation at a time
Episodes
81 episodes
When Charging Pays, How Smart Fleets Are Earning While They Sleep
In this episode, we explore how Welch Group and Optimo Energy are redefining what it means to electrify a fleet.Fleet electrification isn’t just about reducing diesel spend anymore, it’s about creating new business mo...
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The Hydrogen + Autonomy Breakthrough
In this episode, we dive into one of the biggest moments of 2025 for zero-emission transport, Hyundai’s hydrogen fuel cell truck, developed in partnership with autonomous tech leader Plus, being named to TIME’s Best Inventions of the ...
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DHL Powers Ahead with New Mercedes-Benz eSprinter Vans, Leading the Charge for Cleaner U.S. Deliveries
In this episode of Plugged In by ZeroMission, we unpack how DHL Express is turning ambition into action, rolling out brand-new Mercedes-Benz eSprinter vans across major U.S. cities, and setting a new standard for sustaina...
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Daimler Takes the Wheel: Building Its Own Hydrogen Highway Through Hamburg
In this episode, the ZeroMission team dives into one of the biggest moves in clean transport this year, Daimler Truck’s bold step to kickstart Europe’s hydrogen supply chain.After years of proving hydrogen trucks can deliver real ...
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From “Too Risky” to “Totally Ready” — the Used EV Market Just Changed the Game for Fleets
With a 7,000% surge in salary sacrifice leases and a 174% rise in business contract hire for used EVs, confidence in second-life electrification is soaring. But what does this mean for enterprise fleets, leasing providers, and sus...
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Hydrogen in Motion — The Power Behind the Next Fleet Revolution
In this episode, we dive into two breakthrough moments redefining the hydrogen landscape in Europe.ULEMCo’s new HyTANKa mobile refuelling unit proves that hydrogen can now go wherever the fleet goes, delivering clean fuel directly...
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Duracell E-Charge – When Battery Legends Power the Road Ahead
yjktdhkmWhen one of the world’s most trusted names in batteries steps into the EV charging arena, the industry takes notice.In this episode, the ZeroMission team unpacks Duracell’s £200 million partnership with The E...
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From Pilot to Mainstream, Why Electric Vans Are Finally Taking Off
The latest data from the SMMT shows record-breaking growth in the UK’s electric van market, 4,262 new registrations in September alone, up 41% year-on-year.So what’s driving this surge, and what still stands in the way of m...
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10 Million Hours of Proof: EVs Just Outran Diesel
Ten million hours. Zero emissions. No compromises.Orange EV has just crossed a milestone that every fleet manager should be paying attention to, 10 million operating hours of all-electric heavy-duty performance.In this...
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Daimler Buses Powers Ahead
Daimler Buses has just shaken up the zero-emission landscape with a bold move: from 2026, it will begin installing its own public charging stations for electric buses and coaches across Europe, starting with a pilot project in Cologne.In...
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Electric Trucks Are Accelerating Faster Than Expected, Here’s What It Means for Fleets
Bloomberg recently reported a striking shift: electric truck sales are rising at a pace few saw coming. In just the first half of 2025, more than 89,000 electric trucks hit the road worldwide, a 140% year-on-year surge.In t...
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Your Essential EV Transition Checklist
Thinking about going electric? Too many fleets rush into EV adoption without a plan and pay the price with the wrong vehicles, costly charging mistakes, and missed funding opportunities.In this episode, the ZeroMission team breaks down o...
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World Car-Free Day: A Wake-Up Call for the Future of Mobility
What happens when the world takes a break from cars? On this episode, ZeroMission explores the significance of World Car-Free Day, and why it’s more than just a symbolic gesture.From the rise of electric fleets
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Wrightbus Puts the Future in Motion with First Repowered 19-Tonne Truck
In this episode, we dive into Wrightbus’s game-changing announcement the launch of their first repowered 19-tonne twin-axle DAF truck.The cost of new zero-emission trucks is out of reach for many operators, Wrightbus has de...
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Autonomous Fleets: Why Business Leaders Must Rethink Operations Now
Driverless fleets are no longer science fiction; they’re arriving by 2026. In this episode, ZeroMission explores how autonomous vehicles will transform business operations, from depots and ports to city streets.We break down:&n...
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Supermarkets Are Becoming Fleet Charging Hubs. Here’s Why That’s Great News
UK supermarkets have quietly become one of the biggest forces in EV adoption, adding over 1,000 new charge points in just 18 months, more than half of them rapid or ultra-rapid. But what does this mean for fleets?In this episode, ...
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Ready to Electrify Your Fleet? The SEAI Will Fund Your First Step
In this episode of ZeroMission's Plugged In Podcast, we break down one of the most overlooked opportunities for Irish fleets: the SEAI EV Fleet Assessment Grant.If you manage a fleet of 5 vehicles or more, you could be el...
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Got idle EV chargers at your depot? You’re sitting on a goldmine
In this episode we dive into one of the most overlooked assets in the EV transition: idle depot chargers.First Bus has started monetising theirs by opening access to other fleets during off-peak hours, and it’s working. With suppo...
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Project Jolt – Real-World eHGVs Without the Guesswork
Can electric HGVs really deliver under pressure? What if the transition to zero-emission freight wasn’t a gamble, but a data-backed, road-tested strategy?In this episode, we explore Project Jolt, a groundbreaking UK trial...
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EV Reality Check: Why Stellantis’ CEO Is Right to Speak Out
When Stellantis CEO Antonio Filosa urged the EU to rethink its EV transition strategy, it wasn’t just a soundbite, it was a wake-up call.In this episode, we break down:• Why the light commercial vehicle sector is facing a t...
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When an operational issue hits your depot, does your current CMS even notice?
In this episode, we asks the tough questions fleet managers need to face:Can your CMS detect faults before breakdowns happen?Does it predict downtime, or just log it afterwards?Is it smart enough to alert ...
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What Southern Company & Ford Pro’s Pilot Means for the Future of Fleet Electrification
In this episode, we dive into one of the most exciting breakthroughs in fleet electrification to date.Southern Company and Ford Pro just completed a 6-month pilot testing managed charging across a fleet of over 200 Ford F-150 Li...
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Fleet Scotland Strategy Network is such a welcome and timely move
In this episode, we’re heading north, because something big is happening in Scotland.Fleet News has just launched the Fleet Scotland Strategy Network, finally giving Scottish and northern UK fleet leaders their own space to connec...
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Shell’s Integrated eHGV Charging Network: A Major Step Forward for Fleet Electrification
Electric Insights with Brenda Shanahan Brenda Shanahan, Sales Director, ZeroMissionWhen it comes to scaling zero-emission logistics in Europe, charging has long been the missing piece of the puzzle, especially for hea...
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The B-Hive Tech Review with Stephen Breen - Why IBM & NASA’s “Surya” Matters for Our Industry
B-Hive Tech Review | By Stephen Breen, Lead Architect, ZeroMissionThis week, Stephen dives into one of the most exciting breakthroughs at the intersection of AI and science: IBM and NASA’s Surya, an AI-powered digital twin of t...
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