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Insider's Guide to Energy EV28. Decarbonizing Commercial Fleets: Lorna McAtear on Challenges and Innovations in Fleet ElectrificationIn this episode of the Insider's Guide to Energy EV series, hosts Chris Sass and Niall Riddell dive deep into the world of commercial fleet electrification with expert guest Lorna McAtear, Fleet Manager for National Grid in the UK. Lorna brings her extensive knowledge to the table, discussing the complexities and unique challenges associated with transitioning commercial fleets to electric vehicles (EVs). She sheds light on the various types of fleets, from company cars to heavy-duty vehicles, and how each requires distinct approaches for successful electrification. Lorna emphasizes the importance of understanding fleet utilization patterns, operational needs...
2024-06-0836 min
Insider's Guide to Energy28. Decarbonizing Commercial Fleets: Lorna McAtear on Challenges and Innovations in Fleet ElectrificationIn this episode of the Insider's Guide to Energy EV series, hosts Chris Sass and Niall Riddell dive deep into the world of commercial fleet electrification with expert guest Lorna McAtear, Fleet Manager for National Grid in the UK. Lorna brings her extensive knowledge to the table, discussing the complexities and unique challenges associated with transitioning commercial fleets to electric vehicles (EVs). She sheds light on the various types of fleets, from company cars to heavy-duty vehicles, and how each requires distinct approaches for successful electrification. Lorna emphasizes the importance of understanding fleet utilization patterns, operational needs...
2024-06-0836 min
Everything Electric PodcastSBS Podcast - Lorna McAtear, National GridThis International Women's Day, Quentin engages in a compelling conversation with Lorna McAtear, Head of Fleet at the UK's National Grid and Joint Chair of the Association of Fleet Professionals. During their discussions, Lorna shares the benefits and challenges she has experienced in transitioning to an electric fleet, and gives an honest appraisal of how the 21,000 vehicles in National Grid's fleet have fared in relation to commonly held beliefs about EVs, such as battery efficiency and degradation, tyre wear and fire risk. Quentin also takes the opportunity to quiz Lorna on the...
2024-03-0840 min
The Cox Automotive PodcastEP4: Lorna McAtear Interview - 2024 challenges and opportunities for fleetsIn the latest podcast episode for the Cox Automotive Insight Report 2023/24, we speak to Lorna McAtear, Deputy Chair of The Association of Fleet Professionals, about the challenges and opportunities fleets face this coming year.
2024-02-0536 min
Electric EvolutionEpisode 67: Liz Allan and Lorna McAtear - The Changing Face of Fleet ManagementWe love hearing from you! After listening to an episode, if you’d like to share a comment or ask a question, just click here to send us your message.Episode 68 Liz Allan and Lorna McAtear - The Changing Face of Fleet ManagementLiz Allan speaks to Lorna McAtear, Head of Fleet at National Grid. They discuss organisations' evolving roles and responsibilities in fleet management and sustainability. Lorna shares valuable insights on the increasing importance of fleet managers, who now have a career path to the executive board level. Lorna also speaks about bei...
2023-12-1954 min
The EV Musings PodcastThe Logistics EpisodeIn Episode 193 Gary looks at the whole Logistics aspect of EVs: What’s the state of play with trucks, vans and other delivery mechanisms and electrification? In this episode, we’re going to be looking at the scale of the issue and the potential solutions that are out there.We'll hear from Lorna McAtear - Head of Fleet with National Grid in this episode.The EV Musings Podcast is sponsored by Zapmap, the go-to app for EV drivers, helping you find and pay for public charging with confidence.Links in the show...
2023-11-2029 min
EV Café TakeawayLorna McAteer: Charging Ahead: Authenticity and Innovation in the World of EVsIn this episode, Lorna McAteer, a senior figure at National Grid and influential UK fleet manager, provides insights into her dynamic role, the importance of authenticity, and her perspective on governmental support. Lorna emphasises the need for consistency in strategies, discussing the challenges she faces and the joy she finds in overcoming them. Sharing a mix of personal stories and professional wisdom, including her trademark sayings, Lorna inspires listeners to take initiative. This enlightening chat highlights her commitment to sustainable transportation and her unwavering dedication to mentoring and impactful change.https://www.linkedin.com/in/lorna-mcatear-0b3a1153/
2023-09-0653 min
The EV Musings PodcastThe Fleet Electrification EpisodeIn Episode 178 Gary talks with Lorna McAtear, head of fleet at National Grid, about the challenges of electrifying a large and diverse fleet of vehicles. Where do you charge a large van pulling a generator with no clearance to enter a car park where a charger might be located? This season of the podcast is sponsored by Zapmap, the free to download app that helps EV drivers search, plan, and pay for their charging. LINKS Cool thing: A fire engine to extinguish EV battery fires: https://www.fireapparatusmagazine.com/fire-apparatus/british-company-develops-fire-truck-to-extinguish-electric-vehicle-and-car-park-fires/#g...
2023-07-0333 min
Women in Transport PodcastLorna McAtear - Fleet Manager, National Gridhttps://www.drivingforbetterbusiness.com/podcast/episode/women-in-transport/lorna-mcatear/
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Transcript
DfBB Women in Transport Podcast
Annie: Welcome to the Driving for Better Business podcast celebrating women working in transport, fleet management, and road safety. Delighted that with me today is Lorna McAtear, who is the Fleet Manager for National Grid. Lorna, a really warm welcome to the Driving for Better Business podcast. Now, whenever we hear the title ‘Fleet Manager’, it conjures up phrases like planning, managing, coordinating drivers, vehicles, procurement, utilisation, and then there’s mainte...
2023-01-1618 min
The Clean Energy RevolutionThe Future of Travel and TransportIn season 2 of The Clean Energy Revolution podcast from National Grid, Max La Manna takes a look at the role energy plays in tackling the negative effects of climate change, and discovers how our world will be powered in the next 30 years.
This time Max is looking at transport; asking how travel is embracing clean, green and renewable energy.
We all know that change is happening around us. So how do we get on-board? And how long will it be before planes, ships, cars and vans are all clean and green?
EVs (electric...
2022-07-2842 min
Let‘s Talk Fleet RiskManaging the transition to fleet electrificationShow notes: Managing the transition to fleet electrification
For Q2 of 2022, Driving for Better Business is focusing on sustainability so it seems a great idea to invite Paul Kirby onto a special edition of the Let’s Talk Fleet Risk podcast. Paul is one of the best-known experts on electric LCVs with over 30 years in the automotive sector. He’s one of the founders of the EV Café and can be seen advocating for electric vans at many of the commercial vehicle shows and conferences. Paul is also the founder of consultancy and training firm EV Essentials.
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2022-06-1430 minLet‘s Talk Fleet RiskNational Grid - Net Zero by 2030 - Spotlight on SustainabilityShow notes: National Grid - Net Zero by 2030 - Spotlight on Sustainability
https://www.drivingforbetterbusiness.com/podcast/episode/national-grid-net-zero-by-2030-spotlight-on-sustainability/
Transcript
Simon: Welcome to Let’s Talk Fleet Risk – a podcast for those who manage drivers
and their vehicles and want to reduce road risk in their organisation.
My guest today is Lorna McAtear. Lorna is the fleet manager for National Grid – Hello Lorna and welcome to the podcast
Lorna: Thanks Simon. It’s great to be here.
Simon: Since we started this...
2022-05-0627 min
Talking Net ZeroTalking Net Zero Episode 25 - Lorna McAtearThis week’s episode introduces our host to Lorna McAtear - an award-winning fleet manager from National Grid who has worked across and spearheaded the transition to EV for a range of vehicles and vehicle-led industries.
Lorna’s daily role is fleet management, taking the concepts, ideas, and innovation from all corners of the industry and transforming into groundwork and action. Her role sees her look after vehicles as they are moved to electric, covering a wide selection of commercial vehicles and cars for the National Grid organisation.
In this episode, she talks to host Sara about...
2022-04-0617 min
Journey to Zero#09 Can the Grid Handle the Move Over to Zero-Emission Transport? (with Lorna McAtear)Lorna is the Fleet Manager at National Grid, a winner of a number of awards (including Green Fleet of the Year), and an advocate for low and zero-emission vehicles. As part of National Grid's aim to reach net-zero by 2050, Lorna is working to ensure that all the company's vehicles are fuelled by cleaner fuel sources by 2030. In this podcast, Lorna talks about:- How to get over the mind block and start the process of decarbonising your fleet- The importance of setting targets in order to reach decarbonisation goals
2022-01-1639 min
Automotive FleetGlobal Fleet: UK Spotlight on National Grid Fleet OperationsThe Global Fleet Voices video series is produced by Automotive Fleet and offers an updated look at the multifaceted multinational fleet market as presented by Automotive Fleet Editor, Mike Antich.
Today's topics include:
- National Grid Fleet Manager Lorna McAtear explains “Fleet Net Zero Strategy for 2030.”
- Fleet policy evolution from “Right Vehicle, Right Job” to “Right Fuel Type, Right Time.”
- Benefits to Joining the Association of Fleet Professionals (AFP) AFP addresses challenge of “Post Pandemic Driving” in new White Paper
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2021-08-1308 min
The Cox Automotive PodcastFuel/talk episode 14: Alison Fisher and Lorna McAtear talk winning the Barbara Cox AwardIn this episode… James Davis is joined by Lorna McAtear, Fleet Manager at National Grid, winner of the 2021 Barbara Cox ‘Woman of the Year’ Award, and Alison Fisher, HR Director for Cox Automotive International. Lorna was announced as the third winner of the Barbara Cox Award at the Women With Drive event on – International Women’s Day (8th March). Alison and Lorna chat about this year’s shortlist, why it’s important we recognise the women helping to shape and lead the automotive industry, and reflect on another inspirational Women With Drive event.
2021-03-1227 min