Natalie Middleton
Behaviour change ‘as important’ as electrification in transport decarbonisation, say experts
Behaviour change will play an equal or greater role than technology in the transition to net zero for transport.
RAC’s at-a-glance guide to potential holiday traffic jams this week
The RAC has published its at-a-glance guide to travel this weekend as it warns of particularly heavy traffic for today and Friday.
British Gas and DriveTech on shortlist for Brake fleet awards
Brake has revealed the shortlist for its 2021 UK Fleet Champions Awards, including both fleet operators and fleet risk management providers.
New car 2021 forecast downgraded as chip shortage plays on
Cox Automotive has downgraded its new car forecast for the remainder of 2021 due to the ongoing sector supply issues.
ChargePoint to acquire European e-mobility specialist Has·to·Be for £217m
ChargePoint Holdings Inc has signed a deal to acquire European e-mobility technology provider Has·to·Be in a transaction valued at €250m (£217m).
Transport Committee to probe DVLA on licence application delays
The Transport Committee is to speak to DVLA chief executive Julie Lennard in an evidence session on the current delays in processing licence applications.
G3 Vehicle Auctions supports expansion plans with new transporter fleet
G3 Vehicle Auctions has deployed a fleet of specialist multi-car transporters, marking the first phase of significant logistic expansion.
‘Game-changing’ telematics tech on display at 2021 CV Show
Fleets attending this year’s CV Show will have the opportunity to see how latest telematics tech is providing “game-changing” insights that can improve fleet efficiency and … Read More »
New car sharing club to ‘massively’ boost mobility in UK
A brand-new car club has launched in the UK, providing flexible, no-strings-attached mobility for businesses and individuals.
Seldoc Healthcare goes greener with Toyota RAV4s
Seldoc Healthcare has deployed a fleet of Toyota RAV4 full hybrids, cutting emissions while providing year-round mobility.
Somerset expands EV charging under Swarco eVolt partnership
Somerset West and Taunton Council is deploying further EV charge points in its car parks in partnership with Swarco eVolt.
EV orders surpass ICE vehicles at Zenith
Orders for battery electric vehicles (BEVs) have overtaken those for internal combustion engine (ICE) vehicles for the first time at Zenith.
Electric vehicles now lowest-cost option on UK car club fleet
Co Wheels is ramping up its electric vehicle fleet with the addition of 88 electric vehicles.
Good Energy’s new time-of-use tariff to cut charging costs for EV drivers
A new smart tariff that will reduce the cost of charging is launching from 100% renewable energy supplier Good Energy.
EV charging superhubs planned for West Midlands
Two grid-scale battery storage facilities are to be built in the West Midland, creating the power infrastructure for mass-scale, rapid electric vehicle charging.
DriverMetrics webinar to help fleets recruit safer drivers
DriverMetrics is running a complimentary webinar to help fleets recruit safer drivers.
Peugeot 108 goes five-door only in latest updates
Peugeot has introduced a range of MY21 updates for the 108 city, which will be sold solely as a five-door model going forwards.
Hyundai Kona gets 280hp N-badged performance model
Hyundai has expanded its ‘N’ performance line-up with a bespoke version of the Kona SUV.
New fuelGenie website to provide enhanced fleet customer support
FuelGenie has launched a new website, providing greater customer support and industry insights.
Northgate parent acquires ChargedEV
Northgate Vehicle Hire’s parent firm has acquired EV charging infrastructure business ChargedEV for an undisclosed amount.
RAC and British Gas tie up on EV chargers and specialist tariffs
The RAC and British Gas have teamed up to offer electric vehicle drivers a home EV charger installation service alongside a specialist electricity tariff.
New vehicle replacement planner brings support for Covid-affected fleets
New Vehicle Replacement Planner technology from FleetCheck can help Covid-affected fleets calculate when cars and vans should be renewed.
Salary sacrifice EV schemes could aid return to work, says Fleet Evolution
Salary sacrifice EV schemes could help entice reluctant workers back to the office, following the Government’s easing of Covid restrictions on so-called ‘Freedom Day’ today (19 … Read More »
Fleet World’s five-minute industry briefing: This week’s top stories
This week’s top fleet industry stories…
‘Serious weaknesses’ in government’s work with local authorities on net zero
A new report from the National Audit Office (NAO) finds that central government has not provided local authorities with clarity about their roles in achieving net … Read More »
London vehicle scrappage scheme gets extra £5m funding
London’s vehicle scrappage scheme is to get an additional £5m in funding, accelerating the move to cleaner vehicles across the capital among SMEs, charities and individuals.
Outdated dashcams creating admin burden for majority of fleets
Using dashcams fitted with latest artificial intelligence and machine learning could save valuable time and effort for fleet managers when it comes to theft and accident … Read More »
Leeds takes wider action on air quality under new strategy
Leeds City Council has unveiled a new air quality strategy that will drive down air pollution across the city, eliminating the need for the remaining Air … Read More »
Warning of ‘unprecedented’ summer traffic for UK’s roads
‘Unprecedented’ levels of traffic are forecast for the UK’s roads this summer as millions plan staycations, bringing the prospect of lengthy bumper-to-bumper queues on major routes.
Activate Accident Repair opens new Manchester body shop
Activate Accident Repair has opened a new inhouse body shop in Manchester, focused on energy-efficient solutions and strengthening its presence in the north west.
