The London Fire Brigade runs a car fleet of 57 vehicles, 100% of which will become electric in 2016. Eleven companies in the UK have been awarded ‘ Go Ultra Low Company ’ status in recognition of their use and promotion of electric vehicles . Among the first to be awarded with the new award are Microsoft UK , the City of Birmingham , and the London Fire Brigade . Public and private sector companies that already use EVs , or offer them to employees as company cars , will be eligible for the new award providing there ’s a commitment for them to make up at least 50 % of their vehicle fleet by 2020 .
Eleven companies in the UK have been awarded ‘ Go Ultra Low Company ’ status in recognition of their use and promotion of electric vehicles . Among the first to be awarded with the new award are Microsoft UK , the City of Birmingham , and the London Fire Brigade . Public and private sector companies that already use EVs , or offer them to employees as company cars , will be eligible for the new award providing there ’s a commitment for them to make up at least 50 % of their vehicle fleet by 2020 .