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<p>Local authorities and other public sector bodies are increasingly supporting the
transition to zero emission vehicles, including electrifying their own fleets. The
Government funds the Energy Saving Trust (EST) to run the Local Government Support
Programme, which provides impartial advice to local authorities in England on fleet
electrification, and wider local policies to support zero emission vehicle uptake.
EST also provides a fleet management toolkit to any public or private organisation,
which offers in-depth, impartial fleet support to help them reduce costs and limit
the environmental impact of their fleet.</p><p> </p><p>Government’s ULEV Readiness
Programme was launched in January 2015 and as well as funding charging infrastructure,
supported 296 ultra-low emission vehicles across the public sector, including 90 in
local authorities. It also offered fleet reviews to 35 Public Sector Bodies (including
Local Authorities, NHS Trusts and Fire and Rescue Services). We will continue to work
with and encourage local authorities to electrify their fleets and to apply for available
funding for chargepoints in their local areas.</p><p> </p>
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