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COMMENT: Remote fleet management made easy
Kevin Bull, commercial director for ABAX UK, looks at how innovative telematics solutions can pay dividends for fleets.
INSIGHT: Electricity still a cheaper ‘per mile’ solution
Even with higher price cap announced today, electricity still a cheaper ‘per mile’ solution, says Steve Tigar, CEO of lovelectric.cars.
Comment: Facing an EV future head-on
Peter McDonald on how the fleet industry needs to embrace the post-covid world – and ensure that they are prepared for whatever comes their way.
Drivers to benefit from £20m government-backed EV chargepoint boost
Drivers will have better access to electric vehicle chargepoints across the country, through a new pilot backed by £20m of government and industry funding announced today.
Comment: Is it time for delivery fleets to electrify the ‘last mile’?
Delivery and logistics businesses have benefited greatly from the e-commerce boom in recent years, but with customers increasingly unwilling to pay a delivery fee, could electrification … Read More »
Comment: Plug-in car grant cuts – the road ahead
Meryem Brassington, electrification propositions lead at Lex Autolease reflects on the removal of the Plug-in Car Grant and considers what’s next for the UK’s road to … Read More »
Comment: Supporting the private sector in the EV opportunity is key to meeting CCC target
…says Michael Mounteney, director of electrical business for charging specialist TSG UK.
Comment: Managers urged to monitor grey fleet servicing levels following spending cuts reports
…says Penny Stoolman, managing director of SMR expert, Prestige Fleet Servicing.
Comment: Connecting EV batteries to the grid is key to solving energy crisis
To solve the energy crisis and green the grid, we need to massively ramp up battery storage to help power the national and international grid; the … Read More »
Comment: The electric vehicle residual value revolution
Liam Mifsud, programme manager at EV battery analytics specialist Silver Power Systems, on how the switch to electric vehicles will transform the way fleets look at … Read More »
Suttie’s seven days… with a Kia Stonic
Fleet World road tester Alisdair Suttie has spent a week getting to know the ins and outs of the Kia Stonic small crossover. Here’s what he … Read More »
Comment: Future-proofing our road network today for tomorrow’s vehicle tech
Vehicles are becoming increasingly more sophisticated, designed to keep us safer and make our journeys more enjoyable. Over the next decade, technology will transform the way … Read More »
Comment: EVBox explains EV smart charging regulations 2022
Electric mobility has been unquestionably emerging in recent years and is expected to continue growing exponentially in the coming decade. This drastic growth in EV use … Read More »
Comment: Charging infrastructure – the smart money is on the data
The Government is increasing its commitment to Electric Vehicles (EVs) as we approach the 2030 deadline date for the ban on the sale of new petrol … Read More »
Suttie’s seven days… with an MG ZS EV
Fleet World road tester Alisdair Suttie has spent a week getting to know the ins and outs of the MG ZS EV. Here’s what he found … Read More »
Interview: Swarco Smart Charging on tackling Scotland’s EV charging
Justin Meyer, managing director of Swarco Smart Charging, talks of the challenges ahead as the country aims for zero emission transportation. Norrie Hunter reports.
Electric fleet: Can the UK learn from Norway’s success?
Oslo may just be 2 hours and 10 minutes from London, but Norway’s road transport electrification has thoroughly eclipsed the UK, along with every other nation … Read More »
Six top tips to help local authorities deploy EV charging infrastructure
Neil Isaacson, CEO of public charge point operator (CPO), Liberty Charge, provides six top tips on how local authorities can deploy charge points at pace and … Read More »
Comment: Challenging times, interesting solutions
Beverley Wise, regional director for Webfleet UK and Ireland, examines van fleet perspectives on eLCV adoption, the challenges faced and explains why data insights are proving … Read More »
Comment: Why the next PM should NOT slash fuel duty
All the Tory leadership candidates, bar Rishi Sunak, want to cut tax. But Nawaz Haq, executive director, from UK fuel tech company SulNOx, says a cut … Read More »
Comment: How to go green when you can’t electrify the entire fleet
As fleets come under increasing pressure to go green, Alex Buckley, general manager EMEA and APAC operations for DispatchTrack, looks at how a hybrid approach to … Read More »
Fantasy Fleet: Morgan Three Wheeler
In the first of a new series, Alex Goy ponders on the merits of the Morgan Three Wheeler for his fantasy fleet.
Comment: Used EVs will unlock mainstream adoption of green travel
Volkswagen Financial Services’ UK CEO Mike Todd on why more attention is needed towards the development of the EV used car market.
Comment: Don’t shy away from a green fleet
By embracing simple initiatives SMEs can benefit from greener motoring and enviable CSR credentials, says Alison Bell, operations director of Venson Automotive Solutions.
ChargePlace Scotland partners with Paua to trial new roaming charge platform
A new one-card charging platform that allows EV drivers to connect to Scotland’s charging network is being piloted, with major potential benefits for fleets and drivers. … Read More »
Comment: No need to worry about smart charging
Jordan Brompton, co-founder and CMO of EV charger firm Myenergi, on why the new smart charging regulations are a positive move for drivers.
Comment: More high-profile policing needed to tackle dangerous driving
Neil Greig, director of policy and research at IAM RoadSmart, on why the new law on dangerous driving needs to be backed by more cops in … Read More »
Column: Time to clear the confusion on charging
Andrew Lawson, head of fleet at EO Charging, says shifting grants and confusing regulatory landscape must not obscure the clear business case for commercial EV fleets.
Comment: IAM RoadSmart’s top tips for new Transport Sec
Following the arrival of the new UK Transport Secretary this week, IAM RoadSmart CEO Antony Kildare has stressed the need for urgent action on road safety, … Read More »