As with all local authorities across the UK, the Shetland Island’s Council is working towards electrifying its fleet of over 320 vehicles. One of the key requirements was to ensure that its vehicle technicians held the relevant skill set to repair and maintain these vehicles safely. However, lying approximately 100 miles northeast of Scotland, finding the right training provider was challenging. Considerations included the expense of sending its eight vehicle technicians over to the mainland for training or finding a provider who could travel the distance to deliver EV training courses directly to its vehicle technicians. Without training, the electric vehicles would have to be sent to Aberdeen for routine maintenance and repair work – which can be a 24-hour round trip.