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System Edström appoints new UK sales manager for conversions
Van racking supplier System Edström has appointed James Cosgrove to the newly created role of UK sales manager for conversions.
Electric cars help balance grid in UK-first trial
Electric cars are being used to balance demand on the grid for the first time in a trial with Octopus Energy customers.
Gridserve augments sal-sac offer with new Go Zero Charge home charger
Gridserve has bolstered its EV salary sacrifice scheme with the addition of Go Zero Charge’s Optimus smart EV home charger.
‘Game-changing’ virtual EV simulation tool launches
Fleet optimisation software provider Dynamon has launched its new Synthetic Telematics feature, which allows businesses to run a virtual electric fleet, modelling exactly how vehicles will … Read More »
Government supports driver ‘freedom’ and EV charging in new 30-point plan
The Government has unveiled its new 30-point plan “to support people’s freedom to use their cars and curb over-zealous enforcement measures”.
Entries to RoSPA health and safety awards now open
The Royal Society for the Prevention of Accidents (RoSPA) has opened entries to its flagship Health and Safety Awards, including its Fleet Safety Award.
GWM Ora launches test drive centres and longer-range Funky Cat
Fast-growing Chinese EV brand GWM Ora has launched a network of test drive centres in the UK, alongside a new longer-range edition of its Funky Cat … Read More »
Michelin slashes costs and CO2 emissions for inhouse fleet
Michelin Connected Fleet is helping parent group Michelin tackle safety and emissions across its inhouse fleet, while also supporting the shift to electric vehicles.
Government pushes back on ‘anti-car measures’
The Government has vowed to “protect drivers from over-zealous traffic enforcement” by clamping down on measures such as 20mph limits, bus lanes and fines for traffic … Read More »
Have your say on fleet electrification and charging strategies
UK businesses are being asked for their help with new research that will map out fleets’ upcoming electrification and charging strategies.
Drivers able to win prizes in new global safety challenge
A new global driver challenge to encourage and reward safe driving behaviour has launched to support Brake’s annual Road Safety Week campaign.
Fleet Assist launches SMR proposition to support new EV brands
Fleet Assist has expanded its team and launched a new SMR proposition as part of its supply chain management to cater for the growing number of … Read More »
FleetCheck launches new AI driver licence technology
FleetCheck has introduced artificial intelligence (AI) in its software products for the first time in a move to make licence checking faster, easier and more accurate.
Škoda reveals pricing and specs for updated Scala and Kamiq
Škoda has announced UK specifications and pricing for the updated Scala family hatch and Kamiq crossover, ahead of sales opening.
Fleet World’s five-minute industry briefing: This week’s top stories
This week’s top fleet industry stories…
EV tyres wear out faster than ICE tyres, fleet data finds
Tyres fitted to electric vehicles are wearing out faster despite costing more, new fleet data from Epyx suggests.
Fleets able to unlock Scope 3 transparency with new CO2 data
Fleets and finance firms looking to report on carbon footprint over a vehicle’s lifetime are set to benefit from the launch of new data from Cap … Read More »
Public and home EV charging prices to start falling imminently
Home charging prices will fall from next week as the new energy price cap kicks in, while public charging prices are also likely to start dropping … Read More »
Driver coaching technology improves real-life EV efficiency by 35%
Lightfoot customers have boosted the real-life efficiency of their electric company cars by 35% in the past year, supported by the firm’s driver coaching and telematics … Read More »
Licence Check goes carbon negative ahead of schedule
Licence Check has become carbon negative ahead of its deadline thanks to carbon-cutting measures including home working, online meetings, car sharing and public transport use.
Average used car values fall but demand high, reports BCA
Average used car values at BCA fell 2.5% in August as the market remained challenging, but buyer demand was high.
ZEV mandate ‘puts Britain back in the fast lane to electric’
The Government’s confirmation today that the zero emission vehicle mandate will start from 2024 has been welcomed by many across the automotive, fleet and charging sectors, … Read More »
ZEV mandate confirmed: 22% of new cars sold to be EVs in 2024
The Government has finally confirmed long-awaited details of the zero emission vehicle mandate, which will levy increasingly stringent EV sales targets on car and van makers … Read More »
InstaVolt joins Octopus Electroverse roaming network
Octopus Energy has further expanded its Electroverse EV roaming service with the addition of InstaVolt’s ultra-rapid charge points.
Road deaths up 10% in 2022, DfT figures reveal
Road casualties and fatalities in Britain saw large rises in 2022 following a return to pre-pandemic traffic levels.
‘Intense’ global electric vehicle competition poses severe risk to UK auto sector
The UK auto industry faces a serious risk from global EV competition unless more support is pledged by the Government.
UK car output falls as carmakers gear up for next-gen electric cars
UK car manufacturing dropped 9.7% in August as carmakers upgraded plants for the next generation of electric vehicles.
Latest AI tech could predict almost half of fleet breakdowns, says Epyx
Current artificial intelligence (AI) technology could potentially predict almost half of all fleet breakdowns, says Epyx.
Nissan-backed project to test autonomous cars on residential and rural roads
A new research project focusing on the challenges for autonomous vehicles on residential and rural roads is underway in the UK.
TCH Leasing develops proactive service maintenance for clients under Targa deal
TCH Leasing is developing a proactive service management solution for its clients with the help of connected vehicle technology from Targa Telematics.
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