Alphabet has announced a new partnership with engineering and construction firm – J Murphy & Sons – as its new company car fleet partner.
A member of the BMW Group, Alphabet will support the company in its greener Murphy climate action strategy, including the management of a low carbon fleet across the whole business.
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Murphy employees will have access to a variety of electric vehicles (EVs) and plug-in hybrids (PHEVs). Under the agreement, Alphabet will provide the company with full fleet funding alongside damage reporting, roadside assistance, tyre replacements and mileage tracking.
Alphabet’s partnership with charging provider, NewMotion, will also help with the Murphy’s transition to electric. Under the new scheme, Alphabet will provide free home chargers and installation to the first group of employees to place an electric vehicle order.
Mike Carpenter, managing director at Murphy Plant, said: “We’re really excited to be entering into this new partnership with Alphabet. At Murphy, we pride ourselves on doing what we can to reduce our impact on the world around us.”
According to a statement from the firm, Murphy champions the road to net zero through the education of company employees in the benefits of sustainable fuels, whilst removing concerns around range anxiety or charging point availability.
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By GlobalDataWith many of its vehicles soon up for renewal, the firm hopes to support its employees to choose EVs and PHEVs and play their part in reducing their impact on the environment.
Carpenter added: “This new partnership will build an even more effective service for our colleagues, and help our drivers to choose more eco-friendly vehicles, helping us to protect both our community and the environment wherever we can.”
Despite the inclusion of PHEVs in the agreement, a recent study by Which? revealed that several popular plug-in hybrid cars (PHEVS) are 61% less fuel-efficient on average than manufacturers claim, hiking up fuel costs by roughly £400 a year.
The independent lab fuel economy tests by the consumer choice firm revealed that the average fuel economy for the 22 models fell far below the official manufacturer claims, when accounting for 9,000 miles per year.
In the face of concerns regarding range, inadequate charging infrastructure, and premium price tags, many carbon conscious individuals have opted for PHEVs as a stepping-stone in their transition to fully electric vehicle.
