Natalie Middleton
Fleets operators who cannot see what is going on in vehicle cabs have a risk management blind spot, says Crystal Ball
Fleet operators who cannot see what is going on in vehicle cabs have a risk management blind spot, which can be solved by introducing in-cab cameras, … Read More »
Fleet World named best Automotive Business Publication
Fleet World magazine has been awarded the best Automotive Business Publication title at the 2022 Newspress awards.
Scottish Water fleet gets EVs on tap
The utility company Scottish Water has continued the electrification of its vehicle fleet with the arrival of 20 brand new e-NV200 vans from Nissan.
Fleet Alliance rated Best Workplace for Women 2022
Leasing firm Fleet Alliance has been voted A Best Workplace For Women 2022.
Keep EV BiK rates low to help meet net zero, MPs told
MPs have been briefed at the Houses of Parliament on how low company car tax rates can help the UK meet its net zero targets as … Read More »
Fleet World’s five-minute industry briefing: This week’s top stories
This week’s top fleet industry stories…
Nearly half of van drivers fail to lock vehicle
UK van drivers are neglecting to take the security of their vehicles and contents seriously, with three-quarters knowingly leave themselves at risk to thieves.
FMG and Tusker extend salary sacrifice partnership
Tusker has extended its long-standing incident management partnership with FMG to support its work.
DfT stats reveal 6% rise in UK’s public EV charging devices
The number of total public EV charging devices available in the UK rose 6% in the second quarter of 2022, new figures from the Department for … Read More »
Independent forecourts lead way on ‘fairer’ pump prices, finds new analysis
Just 10% (407) of a sample of more than 4,500 UK forecourts are charging a fair price for petrol and diesel, with the vast majority of … Read More »
Law change to enable DVLA to process medical assessments faster
The Driver and Vehicle Licensing Agency (DVLA) has announced a new change in the law that will enable more healthcare professionals to complete DVLA medical questionnaires, … Read More »
Welsh approach to 20mph limit has many benefits, says RED DRM
The Welsh Government’s decision to reduce the speed limit in built-up areas to 20mph will deliver many benefits and the rest of the UK should consider … Read More »
Metro Mayors installed only 42 public EV charge points in 2021
Just 42 public EV charge points were installed by the UK’s nine Metro Mayors in 2021, leaving a £250m annual budget untouched.
Multimillion pound investment adds new chargers to Cambridge motorway services
Extra MSA Group has completed a multimillion-pound investment into improving Cambridge motorway services, including new ultra-rapid EV chargers.
Electric company cars increasingly vital part of benefits package
Electric company cars are becoming increasingly attractive to would-be employees in the move to attract top talent.
New formula creates staff-to-charge-point ratio to kickstart fleet electrification
Daloop, a specialist in sustainable mobility management, has created a formula to help businesses looking to invest in workplace electric vehicle charge points.
Swappable car batteries could cut EV upfront costs by 30%
Switching the UK electric vehicle model to Battery-as-a-Service (BaaS) could cut upfront costs for consumers by 30% and hugely support the 2030 ICE ban.
Major UK fleet operators to trial First Hydrogen fuel cell vans
Hydrogen fuel cell van demonstrators are to go on trial with major fleet operators across the UK from early 2023.
Impact of EVs on incident management less than expected
The switch to EVs is working smoother than expected by fleets, with less impact on vehicle incident management than anticipated.
Barhale adds LEVC VN5 range-extender vans to fleet with Europcar help
Civil engineering specialist Barhale has deployed LEVC VN5 range-extender vans on its fleet in partnership with Europcar.
Battery electric vehicles overtake petrol for first time on BVRLA leasing fleet
Battery electric has overtaken petrol to become the most popular fuel type on the BVRLA’s leasing fleet, according to the association’s latest Leasing Outlook report.
Off-peak energy incentives could slash costs for EV drivers and fleets
Government plans for off-peak energy incentives could bring major benefits for electric vehicle drivers and fleets, helping to slash costs.
Smart mobility trial provides blueprint for UK cities
Public and private hire transport across an entire city has been digitally connected via a single app in a new world-first trial.
Ultra-rapid charging hub goes live at Moto Wetherby
A new Electric Super Hub has gone live at Moto Wetherby, providing drivers with a bank of 12 ultra-rapid 350kW-capable chargers.
High Court rules government’s Net Zero Strategy ‘unlawful’
The High Court has ruled that the Government’s Net Zero Strategy breaches the Climate Change Act and must be updated with quantifiable data.
‘Frantic Friday’ warning amid busiest summer holiday getaway for years
The coming days could see chaos on the UK’s roads – in particular on ‘Frantic Friday’ – as the busiest summer holiday getaway for years starts.
Silverstone Fleet Management marks 10-year milestone
Vehicle leasing specialist Silverstone Fleet Management is celebrating a decade of trading and pushing ahead with continued customer-focused growth.
Rivus and Allstar partner to simplify EV fleet charging payments
Fleet solutions provider Rivus is to offer the Allstar One Electric card and Allstar Homecharge solution to its customers to streamline charging for EV drivers.
Renault revises Arkana and adds new E-Tech trim for Clio and Captur
Renault has revised its Arkana line-up for the 2022 model year while also enhancing the Clio and Captur with a new E-Tech trim.
Renault Master E-Tech gets larger battery and longer electric range
Renault has updated the Master E-Tech electric van with a larger 52kWh battery, increasing official WLTP range to 126 miles.
