Natalie Middleton
Surveying and construction firms invest £1 million in a new fleet of EVs and office charging infrastructure in 2022
Shepherd Chartered Surveyors and Hardies Construction Services have accelerated their efforts to reduce their carbon footprint by committing to invest £1 million in a new fleet … Read More »
New headquarters to drive expansion for fleet tech firm Digital Innk
Fleet technology firm Digital INNK is moving to a new global headquarters in the University of Warwick Science Park.
STUDY: UK EV infrastructure struggles to keep pace
UK electric vehicle infrastructure struggles to keep up with number of new EVs on the road.
Energy infrastructure provider Gridserve secures £200m investment
EV charging and infrastructure energy provider, Gridserve, has secured an initial £200m investment from Infracapital, the infrastructure equity investment arm of M&G Plc.
Skoda Enyaq iV specification and equipment enhancements
Škoda is introducing a number of key specification and equipment enhancements to its Enyaq iV range.
MG Motor UK announces pricing and specifications of striking new MG4 EV
MG announces more specifications and pricing of all-new MG4 EV all-electric hatchback.
DfT mulls licence change to open up large van usage
The Department for Transport is exploring ways to help create new opportunities in logistics, including enabling car drivers to drive behind the wheel of larger vans.
Alternative high-visibility options urgently needed to warn of breakdowns
Different high-visibility options to the standard warning triangle are urgently needed to warn other road users of broken-downs vehicle to help reduce the risk of accidents.
Northgate’s relaunched telematics service to help fleets boost efficiency
Northgate has relaunched its intelligent telematics service to provide fleets with live fleet data that will help them maximise cost efficiencies and alleviate operational cost rises … Read More »
Fleet World’s five-minute industry briefing: This week’s top stories
This week’s top fleet industry stories…
UFODrive EV rental firm to expand to US
Irish co-founded electric car rental company UFODrive is to expand operations to the United States, following rapid growth in 18 cities across Europe.
Half of keyless car owners fail to protect their keys, reveals AA Insurance
Drivers are failing to protect their keys, leaving their cars open to relay theft.
No cliff edge in sight for used car values, affirms Cox Automotive
Despite signs of an end to significant rises in used vehicle values, an imminent drop in pricing is unlikely due to the lack of new available … Read More »
41,500 breakdowns caused by tyre issues last year
More than 41,500 people broke down on National Highways roads last year because of tyre issues – equating to over 20% of all breakdowns.
Electric cars can travel up to 19 miles after range readout hits zero
Electric cars can travel up to 19 miles after their range readouts hit zero, new tests from What Car? have found.
Over two-thirds of young people want to take driving test in an EV
More than two-thirds (70%) of young people would choose to take their driving test in an electric vehicle if available to them.
Fleet registrations slump 18% as carmakers continue to favour private customers
UK new car registrations fell 9.0% last month, driven primarily by an 18.2% fall in registrations to large fleets, but EV demand continued to rise.
Three-quarters of UK drivers have had a near-miss accident
Three-quarters (72%) of drivers have had ‘near-miss’ road accidents – but most have never reported illegal driving.
UK must shift up a gear to emerge as eMobility powerhouse, finds PwC
The UK is an emerging power in eMobility, but it needs to shift up a gear if it is to ever match Norway’s top-ranking performance.
Royal Mail adds further 2,000 Peugeot vans to growing electric fleet
Royal Mail is deploying a further 2,000 new Peugeot electric vans on its growing fleet of electric vehicles.
Councils falling short on EV charger rollout
Only 14% of local authorities in the UK have a dedicated resource for implementing a new electric vehicle infrastructure, and a lack of funding and guidance … Read More »
Environment Agency strikes £4.5m charge point deal with Mitie
Mitie has secured a new contract to install electric vehicle charge points for the Environment Agency across the UK, building on its existing facilities management support.
Aldermore drives asset finance focus with new appointment
Aldermore bank has appointed David Hughes as business development manager in its asset finance team.
EVs cost 22% less to service than ICE cars, new data shows
Fully electric vehicles are around 22% cheaper to service compared to equivalent internal combustion-engined (ICE) cars and vans, thanks to reduced labour times and fewer moving … Read More »
Big four supermarkets ‘unwilling to cut fuel prices to more reasonable level’, says RAC
Average petrol prices in the UK are around 16p a litre higher than they should be, due to the big four supermarkets not passing on wholesale … Read More »
Char.gy on-street charging network goes fully live on Zap-Pay
On-street charging network Char.gy is now fully live on Zap-Pay, providing users with a further simple way to pay for charging.
New CEO to drive future of IAM RoadSmart
Independent road safety charity IAM RoadSmart has named Antony Kildare as its permanent CEO with immediate effect.
Majority of motorists back mandatory devices to help prevent speeding
Almost three out of four UK motorists (73%) back using in-car technology that would help ensure they stick to the speed limit.
EV drivers warned to take action on future energy price rises
As more energy industry observers warn of dramatic increases in energy prices this winter, EV drivers should future-proof their motoring costs by ensuring they’re on the … Read More »
Electricians warn of major risks with EV charging work
Nearly all working electricians believe there are significant risks associated with electric vehicle charging work, yet less than a third (28%) have received specific training.
