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and how they can see business improvements with the move to EV fleets .
Q . HOW DO YOU PREPARE FOR ALL THE UNKNOWN OBSTACLES WHEN RUNNING YOUR BUSINESS ?
» 2020 has taught us that we cannot predict the unpredictable , therefore whilst we can mitigate visible obstacles , we don ’ t quite know what we don ’ t know .
However , we do know that our potential obstacles include supply chain disruptions , rapid changes in technology , and situations where teams are restricted from open movement . So we ensure that mitigating these is built into our continued strategies .
For the unknown , we prioritise adaptability and ensure we have an agile outlook across our teams .
Q . WITH ALL THE SUCCESS STORIES AROUND ENTREPRENEURSHIP AND HOW INNOVATIVE PEOPLE HAVE TO BE TO TAKE THE LEAP . HOW DO YOU THINK YOU ’ VE INNOVATED YOUR SECTOR ?
» We started our humble beginnings listening to our public transport customers ' pains and figuring out the best solutions along the way , which has always been at the heart of our business . We are now focussing on bringing this to fast-growing sectors in the years to come . We ’ re expecting to see 45x growth for sales and adoption of e-trucks , and we know that this will require the appropriate infrastructure to survive .
In leading the way for rapid charging , we have also kept pace with the different types of vehicles being manufactured and , as such , have built strong relationships with OEMs including VDL and Daimler to prepare for interoperability across the spectrum .
“ WE ’ RE EXPECTING TO SEE 45X GROWTH
FOR SALES AND ADOPTION OF E-TRUCKS , AND
WE KNOW THAT THIS WILL REQUIRE
THE APPROPRIATE INFRASTRUCTURE TO SURVIVE ”