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Self-driving car crashes: Who should be held responsible?  

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Sergio Matteo Savaresi, full professor in automatic control at Politecnico di Milano, on plans to regulate self-driving vehicles in the UK, where responsibility should really lie … Read More »

Comment: Going green with eLCVs 

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Simon Simmons, LCV national corporate sales manager at Alphabet GB, on why fleets should be exploring electrified LCVs and the main considerations for operators. 

Comment: The impact of a lack of innovation in EV charging infrastructure

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Leigh Purnell, CEO and founder of charging technology firm Petalite, on how a lack of innovation in the EV charging sector threatens to hamper future EV … Read More »

New EV Boost charging promotion brings food for thought

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To help soften the blow of increased utility prices, select EV charge points across the UK are issuing free chocolate bars for every 5kWh charged on … Read More »

Comment: Why more businesses are bringing fleet managers into board-level decision-making

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Matthew Walters, head of consultancy services at LeasePlan UK, on the important reasons why the fleet manager belongs in strategic development meetings, especially as the UK … Read More »

Comment: Tips on saving money on your fleet insurance in 2022

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Looking to lower your fleet insurance premiums in 2022? Doug Kelley, managing director at fleet insurance broker Bluedrop Services, advises on three tried-and-tested ways that you … Read More »

Comment: New mobile phone laws are just the start

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Stricter mobile phone laws are welcome, but with infotainment the problem of distraction isn’t going away, says RED Driver Risk Management’s commercial manager Greg Ford.

Blog: BVRLA on helping local authorities to think fleet

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Ahead of her talk at next week’s Great British Fleet Event, Catherine Bowen, senior policy advisor at the BVRLA, outlines how the organisation is working to … Read More »

Comment: EVs are here but where is the charging infrastructure?

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Dunstan Power, director of EV charging consultancy Versinetic, discusses whether the UK is on target to have enough charging stations by 2030.

Comment: Is hydrogen key to the net zero EV rollout?

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Simone Bruckner, managing director of resistor manufacturer Cressall, explains how hydrogen can make the UK’s EV revolution a reality.

Comment: A fleeting change?

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Norrie Hunter, media advisor to the Electric Vehicle Association (EVA) Scotland, on electric power, transportation and where the fleet sector fits in for Scotland.

Comment: Fleet fuel usage post-pandemic and key future trends

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Following the impact of the pandemic, the UK’s businesses are now buying fuel at near enough pre-pandemic levels. Paul Holland, managing drector for UK fuel at … Read More »

Comment: Driving efficiency for emergency services fleets

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Richard Perham, managing director of Airmax Remote, on why it’s more important now, than ever before, that the emergency services should adopt vehicle telematics to deliver … Read More »

Expert panel reveals growing excitement for EVs among fleets

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Adam Hall, director of energy services, Drax, on how the tide is turning on electric vehicles among fleets.

Comment: How to tackle the underlying epidemic of drink driving

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Latest drink-drive figures confirm the UK’s underlying epidemic of drink-driving remains unchecked. Neil Greig, director of policy and research at IAM RoadSmart, looks at what needs … Read More »

Comment: LeasePlan on normalising EV driving in the UK

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Matthew Walters, head of consultancy services and customer value at LeasePlan UK, on the four things that need to happen to get Britain to go electric.

Comment: Russia, Ukraine and the price you’ll pay at the pump

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Paul Holland, managing director for UK fuel at Allstar parent Fleetcor, explores the moving situation in Ukraine and Russia and what it means for fuel pricing.

Comment: How telematics can support fairer road taxation for an electric future

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Following the publication of the Transport Committee’s new report on road pricing, David Savage, vice president for UK & Ireland at Geotab, examines how telematics will … Read More »

Comment: Autonomous vehicle law changes and how this will affect fleets

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Ian Evans, partner at debt and loss recovery business Corclaim, outlines the findings of the Law Commission’s final recommendations for AV law changes and looks at … Read More »

Comment: The challenges facing the fleet industry in 2022

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David Brennan, CEO at Nexus Vehicle Rental, discusses the main obstacles facing the fleet industry this year and how flexible rental solutions can help mitigate these … Read More »

Comment: What Willmott Dixon’s legal win means for other grey fleets

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John Messore and Peter Moroz of Innovation Professional Services Ltd explore Willmott Dixon’s legal win against HMRC over cash allowances and what it means for other … Read More »

Geotab’s five tips for businesses transitioning to electric vehicles

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For society to reach net-zero emissions, a widespread switch to electric vehicles is essential; businesses can lead the way. David Savage, vice president, UK & Ireland … Read More »

Comment: What home charge grant reforms mean for drivers and the EV industry

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The grant that allows UK residents to save up to £350 on an electric vehicle home charging point will change on 31 March 2022 to focus … Read More »

Road Test: Genesis G70 Shooting Brake

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  The estate version of the G70 will turn a lot of heads as Genesis banks on European success, says Olly Benn.

Comment: DriveTech on the Highway Code updates

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With the introduction of new rules in the Highway Code, Colin Paterson, head of marketing at DriveTech, encourages drivers to ensure they’re up to speed and … Read More »

Comment: Fleet Alliance’s Andy Bruce on an evolving fleet sector and growth plans

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Andy Bruce, CEO at Fleet Alliance, reports back on his first 100 days in the business and explores the rapidly changing face of the fleet industry, … Read More »

Comment: What EVs surpassing diesel cars signifies for fleets

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Following the news that European sales of electric cars have overtaken diesel models for the first time, Tanya Sinclair, policy director UK & Ireland at ChargePoint, … Read More »

Comment: Growing the EV charging network

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As UK electric vehicle ownership continues to grow, Cecilia Routledge, global director – energy & facilities for charging solutions firm CTEK, gives her views on the … Read More »

Comment: 2022 to be UK’s EV breakout year

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2022 is shaping up to be the year of the EV in the UK, with fleets once again leading the charge. Tanya Sinclair, policy director UK … Read More »

Comment: Taking lessons from the smart motorway mess

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The smart motorway mess shows better drivers are the key to road safety, says RED Driver Risk Management CEO Seb Goldin.