Natalie Middleton

Char.gy revamps charging price structure and launches ‘Night Saver’ tariff

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On-street charging network Char.gy is introducing a whole new price structure with a new ‘Night Saver’ tariff that it says will cut charging costs for EV … Read More »

Road pricing announcement rumoured for Autumn Statement

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Government plans to start tackling a £35bn fiscal black hole from the switch to EVs are expected to be announced in today’s Autumn Statement, including potential … Read More »

EV subscription firm Voltric to offer Paua charge cards

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Fast-growing electric vehicle car subscription companies Voltric is partnering with EV charge card provider Paua to help drivers go electric.

Munro to unveil Scots-built all-terrain EV next month

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A ground-breaking new utility EV said to be the world’s most capable all-electric 4×4 is to launch next month in Scotland.

Use police portal to get dangerous drivers off roads, says Nextbase

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Nextbase is urging road users to join together to help eradicate the most dangerous drivers this Road Safety Week with the help of its online police … Read More »

Low BiK rates crucial to EV adoption, new study finds

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Most drivers would not choose electric vehicles over petrol or diesel without low Benefit-in-Kind taxation rates and the availability of salary sacrifice schemes.

Third of fleet managers feel overlooked in insurance process

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LeasePlan has called for fleet-operating companies to involve their fleet managers in the decision-making process around insurance as new research indicates their expertise is being overlooked.

Trakm8 outlines tips for minimising cost-of-living impact on fleets

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Businesses investing in technology to help run vehicles more efficiently could actually cut downtime and management costs this year amid the cost-of-living crisis.

AFP appoints three new board directors

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Lee Jackson, Martin Edgecox and Matthew Hammond have joined the main board at the Association of Fleet Professionals (AFP).

First Hydrogen unveils inaugural green hydrogen vans 

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Automotive and energy developer First Hydrogen has officially revealed its first zero-emission light commercial vehicles hot on the heels of starting track-based testing.

Average cost of public charging up 19% in last quarter but EVs still cheaper

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The average cost of public charging has risen 19% in the last quarter, creating added charging confusion for company car drivers, although EVs remain cheaper to … Read More »

Keep road safety front of mind long after Road Safety Week, say organisers

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With road crashes predicted to climb this year, organisers of this year’s Road Safety Week campaign are urging authorities and drivers to keep road safety at … Read More »

UK’s crumbling roads cause extra 225 breakdowns a day

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The AA attended an extra 225 pothole breakdowns a day in November as the UK’s awful weather and awful roads combined to damage vehicles.

VisionTrack Fleet Risk Reduction Campaign to tackle five pillars of safety

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VisionTrack is launching a Fleet Risk Reduction Campaign to help operators prioritise safety.

EVs open to everyone via salary sacrifice, says Fleet Alliance

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A new campaign highlighting that salary sacrifice schemes open up electric vehicles to all levels of employees has launched from Fleet Alliance.

Motorists favour road-use pricing for EVs over VED hike

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As speculation grows that the Chancellor will announce plans to charge vehicle excise duty for electric vehicles this week, a new survey finds motorists would be … Read More »

Addison Lee teams with Bonnet to discount EV charging for drivers

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Addison Lee has joined forces with electric vehicle charging aggregator Bonnet to provide its partner drivers with discounted and reliable EV charging.

BVRLA Industry Outlook Conference to look ahead to 2023

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The BVRLA’s flagship Industry Outlook Conference is returning next month, giving delegates a look ahead to 2023 while also exploring new technological solutions.

Fleet management firm achieves zero collisions in last four years

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A Bedfordshire-based fleet management firm has seen remarkable business benefits after adopting a systematic approach to safety with the help of the Driving for Better Business … Read More »

New Audi Q8 e-tron: Pricing and specs confirmed

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The new Q8 e-tron is now on sale in the UK, following a raft of changes and a rebrand from the former e-tron nameplate.

Fleet sector urged to join life-saving Road Safety Week campaign

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Brake is calling on the fleet industry – and all employers – to shout out for Safe Roads for All at the launch of Road Safety … Read More »

Road Safety Week 2022: South Yorkshire joins national ‘shout-out’ for safer roads

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Teams from across South Yorkshire are lending their weight to Road Safety Week in a shout-out for ‘Safe Roads for All’.

Free road safety toolkit tackles risks of work-related driving

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Road safety experts have launched a new campaign to highlight the risks of driving for work, backed by a free toolkit with advice and solutions.

Road Safety Week launches for 2022

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National Road Safety Week has launched for 2022 as thousands of businesses, schools, communities and emergency services run activities to help improve road safety across the … Read More »

Fleet sector growth hamstrung by digital skills crisis

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Growth and profitability in the fleet sector is being held back by a digital skills crisis, tech firm Digital Innk has warned.

Renault Pro+ range streamlined with new trims and price reductions

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Renault has revised its light commercial vehicle range for the 2023 model year, introducing new trim lines and reducing the base price by up to £4,600 … Read More »

Free AssetWorks webinar to cover fleet benefits of rental

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Fleet and rental management software specialist AssetWorks is running a free webinar to cover the concept of ‘Ownership to Usership’ and the benefits of renting assets.

Six in 10 drivers says potholes on local roads have worsened

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Six in 10 drivers (60%) believe the condition of local roads they use regularly is worse than a year ago – up from 58% in 2021 … Read More »

SSE Energy Solutions to launch EV charging network across Ireland

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SSE Energy Solutions is to develop a nationwide EV charging network across Ireland in partnership with SSE Airtricity.

Fleet World’s five-minute industry briefing: This week’s top stories

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This week’s top fleet industry stories…