Check out the EV Rally 2024 AtoZ on the BBC’s South Today programme… Thanks to Paul Clifton and his daughter, Frankie, for regularly supporting the event and great to see all the teams starting from the fantastic “start line” The AA’s Midlands HQ in Oldbury. https://lnkd.in/ehG3_WHf #evrally #collaboration #netzero #atoz Edmund V King OBE, james starling, Kirsty Pendleton, Esther Jones, Simon Ungless MAFP, Alastair Case, Nick Butler, Jennifer Morris, Bill Chambers, Anthony Marcou, Clive Willcocks, Joe Pearson, Christopher Wood, Max Lamond,🔋Colin Boyton🔋, Holly Baldwin, Meliz T Hassan, GREENFLEET
The AA - Business Services
Vehicle Repair and Maintenance
Basingstoke, England 3,558 followers
Award-winning breakdown cover and automotive services for businesses.
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Your journey is our business, and it has been for the past 100 years. At the AA, we’re proud to be the UK’s leading provider of roadside assistance through personal membership for individuals and our 10 million business customers. With more than 2,500 Patrols on the road, as well as numerous key partnerships, we’re also quickly becoming the UK’s leading mobility technology company for both SMEs and Manufacturers. We pride ourselves on delivering excellent customer service, putting it at the heart of everything we do. Whether it’s our Patrols rescuing a driver at the side of the road, our garage network providing service, maintenance and repairs, our new electric vehicle charge post support, our financial services and banking services, accident management, garage accreditation and vehicle sales, manufacturer recalls or vehicle inspections. we’re there for customers at every step of their journey.
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https://www.theaa.com/business
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- Vehicle Repair and Maintenance
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- 5,001-10,000 employees
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- Basingstoke, England
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- 1905
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- Breakdown cover, Fleet, Roadside Assistance, Road Safety, Business Insurance, Accident Management, Telematics, Digital Technology, Sustainability, Compliance, Connected Car, Energy efficiency, Fuel, Environment, and Traffic Management
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Great piece about EV Rally from Paul Clifton and pictures from The AA Oldbury and AA comments on the rally. The AA - Business Services 🔋Colin Boyton🔋⚡ Sam Clarke ⚡Lorna McAtear Kirsty PendletonEsther Jones Clive Willcocks Gareth Jones Jennifer Morris https://lnkd.in/g8sh-XWA
Rally leads charge for electric vehicle industry
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Great work Edmund V King OBE, and thanks to our hosts at the BVRLA. Toby Poston, Amanda Brandon, Fran Bund
The Priorities for Progress panel sees the leading voices representing every corner of the industry. They are discussing the state of the market and what should be in the new government’s in tray. Vehicle supply and demand, charging infrastructure, and driver attitudes need to come together with rounded policies. Here’s a flavour of what the panellists had to say… 🎙 Gerry Keaney, BVRLA: “Let’s look at the evidence. Blunt tools don’t work. We know about the issues with electric vans, rental and the used market. We need a nuanced approach to each and not rely on headline-grabbing headlines. The challenges are not the same for everyone.” 🎙 Mike Hawes, Society of Motor Manufacturers and Traders (SMMT): “The manufacturers are on the hook with the ZEV Mandate. The early years were always going to be a challenge. The transition from early adopters to the mass market is never linear. We are at that point now and it needs attention." 🎙 Vicky Read, ChargeUK: “We are building infrastructure regardless if the ICE phase-out date is 2030 or 2035, but we need to know what timings and targets are in place. Investment and consumer confidence have been hit by negative messaging and uncertainty. We need a positive, can-do attitude to bring customers with us." 🎙 Edmund V King OBE, The AA: “People are not hostile to EVs, but they are hesitant. The difference between driving an EV three years ago and today is immeasurable, not everyone fully appreciates that. A new government bring new opportunities. They need to show clear leadership, there have been good early signs.” #FleetsInCharge #Decarbonisation #ZEVMandate #ElectricVans #ElectricCars
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Last week, we participated in yet another exciting EV Rally. You might have caught some of the highlights on our socials! 👀 Lucky for you, we have one last video: our Day 5 recap! Discover what the team experienced on the final day of the rally, including an insightful chat with Simon Ungless MAFP and Esther Jones🎤, and our final journey from Honiton to Chester. We were thrilled to be part of this powerful showcase of EV infrastructure and technology once again. ⚡ Hope you enjoyed the journey with us! #EVRally2024 #AtoZ #AABusinessServices #SustainableTransportation #ElectricFuture #NetZero #Collaboration #TeamYellow
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And that's a wrap! We’re at Lex Autolease in Chester and that marks the end of 5 incredible days on this year's A-Z EV Rally. 🎖️ We're always grateful for the opportunity to be involved in this event and this year was no different. This year's rally was the most powerful demonstration of EV technology and capability to date. ⚡ A huge thanks to everyone involved, from all of #TeamYellow to the event organisers (GREENFLEET), checkpoint hosts, other teams including our Drivetech colleagues, and many more. And a huge thank you to everyone for following our journey and showing your support. 👏 So for now, thanks for keeping up with our EV Rally takeover and have a great weekend! 👋 #EVRally2024 #AtoZ #SustainableTransportation #ElectricFuture #NetZero #Collaboration #TeamYellow
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We are so excited to have reached the final checkpoint on our EV Rally journey! 👏 A huge well-done to everyone involved in the The AA - Business Services and Drivetech team, you all smashed it! Next, we're heading to Lex Autolease in Chester to finish up the 5 incredible days on this year's EV Rally. ⚡ #EVRally2024 #AtoZ #AABusinessServices #SustainableTransportation #ElectricFuture #NetZero #Collaboration #TeamYellow
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Didn't think we'd be posting this, but on day 5 of the EV Rally - you can see #TeamYellow from the sky! 🚁 Christopher Wood and Max Lamond cracked out their drone earlier and took some incredible shots of the Drivetech and The AA - Business Services vehicles mid-charge! 🔋 Stunning scenes! Race the drone to the next checkpoint?! #EVRally2024 #AtoZ #AABusinessServices #ElectricFuture #NetZero #Collaboration #TeamYellow
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We're charging up in the idyllic market town of Y Gelli Gandryll (Hay-on-Wye) at our first EV Rally checkpoint today. With the help of Powys County Council, we’re able to enjoy some powerful rural charging amidst the beautiful scenery. This checkpoint is a perfect blend of adventure and sustainability. ⚡ #EVRally2024 #AtoZ #AABusinessServices #SustainableTransportation #ElectricFuture #NetZero #Collaboration #TeamYellow
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Kirsty Pendleton jumped in with the Women Drive Electric Team's vehicle yesterday on day 4 of the EV Rally! A huge effort from that team as we all move into the last day of the rally. ⚡ Stay tuned for more updates on Kirsty's adventure across day 3 and 4 of the GREENFLEET rally! #EVRally2024 #AtoZ #AABusinessServices #Collaboration #ElectricFuture #NetZero #WomenInEV
Guest driving again on day four of the EV Rally… guess whose car I’m hitching a lift in? 👀 Stay tuned to find out more! #EVrally #AtoZ #collaboration #womeninEV ⚡️George Thurman 🔋
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It's the start of day 5, the final day of the EV Rally for 2024. A real mix of emotions for the team as the finish line starts to come into view. We've had a great time and we're sure there are a few more adventures to come today! For now, make sure to check out our recap of day 4 to find out what the The AA - Business Services and Drivetech teams got up to yesterday! 🎬 Stay tuned for more day 5 updates! #EVRally2024 #AtoZ #AABusinessServices #SustainableTransportation #ElectricFuture #NetZero #Collaboration #TeamYellow