Natalie Middleton
ZipCharge teams with ICEE and Graphite to develop GoHub for EVs
Portable EV charging firm ZipCharge has partnered with ICEE Managed Services and Graphite to bring its new GoHub to market.
Road pricing is ‘inevitable and sensible’, finds new report
Switching to per-mile road user charging would be fairer and more popular than the current fuel duty regime and could even help address the cost-of-living crisis. … Read More »
How to Optimize Results From Your Telematics and Connectivity Provider
Paul Tarsey, IoT business development manager at Aeris, speaks to Fleet World about the importance of secure, uninterrupted global cellular IoT connectivity for fleet telematics and … Read More »
New Driving for Better Business web portal gives easier way to manage road risk
The Driving for Better Business campaign has launched a new website portal to help simplify and streamline road risk management for fleets.
Motormax to run live product demos on LEVC VN5 at CV Show
Fleet safety solutions specialist Motormax will provide live demonstrations of its products at this year’s CV Show with the help of the LEVC VN5 plug-in hybrid … Read More »
Diesel prices hit new record high and petrol fast-rising, warns RAC
The price of a litre of diesel at the pumps hit a new record over the weekend, wiping out the fuel duty cut in the Spring … Read More »
Daily rental firms turning down fleet business for retail, reports AFP
Some daily rental companies are beginning to turn down fleet business in favour of higher-margin consumer bookings, the Association of Fleet Professional (AFP) has reported.
EV drivers fed up with charging experience, finds Shell Recharge Solutions
Driver engagement with EVs and passion for their environmental benefits are really starting to outweigh the challenges, but much work needs to be done by the … Read More »
Fuuse acquires Envisij to deliver enterprise-level smart charging
Fast-growing EV charging platform Fuuse has acquired energy monitoring and management consultancy Envisij to provide fleets with in-depth insights and solutions for their EV charging infrastructure.
Government cracks down on utility companies responsible for potholes
New measures that will penalise companies for leaving potholes on roads after carrying out street works could cut down on thousands of potholes in the UK.
Cyber security warning for fleets
Fleets operators should ensure their digital platforms are using the latest technology to help fend off the growing risks of cyber crime.
Fleet World’s five-minute industry briefing: This week’s top stories
This week’s top fleet industry stories…
Alphabet launches new LCV conversion partner network
Alphabet (GB) has launched a new network of approved UK conversion partners, enhancing its LCV offering with a range of bespoke solutions.
Greenarc Fuel Cards launches carbon offsetting initiative
Greenarc Fuel Cards has introduced a new carbon offsetting service, enabling its business fuel card users to take action on their CO2 impact.
Fiat to provide fleet of new 500s for Onto electric car subscription service
Fiat has partnered with the Onto EV subscription service, adding 600 of its new electric 500s to the fleet.
Silvey relaunches Miles Monitor fleet management solution
Silvey Fleet has introduced a new version of its Miles Monitor fleet management solution, complete with enhanced features to help fleets reduce or control spend.
Mark Hankey joins Aston Barclay as new chief revenue officer
Aston Barclay has appointed Mark Hankey to the position of chief revenue officer, supporting the auction group’s continued growth.
Smart motorway safety upgrades to complete within months but concerns remain
The rollout of new safety technology on smart motorways will complete within the next five months, but motoring organisations have expressed continued safety concerns.
New Peugeot 308 and 308 SW launch in UK with first-ever PHEVs
The new Peugeot 308 and 308 SW are open for orders in the UK, featuring new design and their first-ever plug-in hybrids.
Oxbotica and NEVs to deploy fleet of self-driving, all-electric vehicles in Europe
Oxbotica and NEVS are developing a fleet of self-driving, all-electric vehicles to be deployed on public roads in Europe by the end of 2023, reshaping the … Read More »
More than a quarter of fleets expect to grow in next three years
More than a quarter of UK fleets (net 27%) expect to see growth in the number of vehicles they operate during the next three years, showing … Read More »
HATS Group selects DAVIS to meet growing fleet risk and compliance needs
Specialist transport provider the HATS Group is using the DAVIS solution from Licence Check to meet all its driver compliance requirements after fleet growth from the … Read More »
Government plans to legalise private e-scooters on UK roads
The UK government is looking to bring in new legislation that will legalise private e-scooters as a priority for the upcoming year.
AA racks up 10th EV charge point support contract
The AA’s business services division says it’s become the UK’s leading provider of services to the EV infrastructure networks after signing its 10th EV charge point … Read More »
Fleet World Fleet: Vauxhall Mokka-e SRi Nav Premium Auto
As the Mokka-e heads back to Vauxhall, Natalie Middleton looks back at just how easy the switch to electric has been.
Narrow window for UK to become global player in EV battery revolution
Private investment in building a battery supply chain could make the UK a global player in electric vehicle batteries but the window of opportunity is fast … Read More »
DfT has spent 15 times more on private than public EV chargers
Public money spent on installing off-street residential electric vehicle chargers is more than 15 times what has been spent on public on-street residential chargers.
Michelin Connected Fleet launches to bring telematics solutions for all fleet types
Michelin has launched its new Connected Fleet brand in the UK, bringing together all the fleet management services and solutions of the group under one banner.
Venson calls for realistic timelines on new Zero Emission Zones
The introduction of new Zero Emission Zones must be carefully managed to lessen the logistical and financial impact on businesses.
Road Safety Week 2022 to focus on ‘Safe Roads For All’ theme
Brake has revealed details for the 2022 Road Safety Week, which will focus on creating ‘Safe Roads for All’.
