Category : Comment
Comment: Getting Europe’s automakers Fit for 55
Following last week’s Fit for 55 announcement by the European Commission, David Borland, EY’s UK&I automotive leader, comments on the proposals’ impact on automakers.
Comment: The costs of not addressing fleet risks
Chris Black, commercial director at LeasePlan UK, on why mitigating fleet risk is so important and the repercussions of not taking action.
Comment: Why stakeholder buy-in is key to successful EV fleet transition
Alberto De Monte, business segment director OEM, EV and sustainable mobility at Masternaut, on the case for electric vehicles and how fleets can demonstrate it to … Read More »
Comment: Covid accelerates the move towards digitisation
Peter Millichap, marketing director at Teletrac Navman, on how digitisation has been the saviour for many businesses during the pandemic.
Comment: The UK’s EV tipping point and why fleets should grasp the opportunity now
Sue Branston, country head of Fleet Logistics UK and Ireland, on why fleets should be thinking about all things EV now and the starting steps in … Read More »
Comment: The vital role of local authorities in supporting charging network expansion
A new report from the Society of Motor Manufacturers and Traders (SMMT) suggests that at least 2.3 million additional charging points are required by 2030 to … Read More »
Comment: How telematics can help improve your fleet’s sustainability
Adam Hall, director of energy services at Drax Group, on how telematics can be an invaluable tool for creating an optimised, sustinable fleet.
Comment: 10-year wait comes to an end. Or does it?
John Messore and Peter Moroz, managing directors at Innovation Professional Services, comment on the recent judgement in the case of Laing O’Rourke Services Ltd (Laing) v … Read More »
Comment: Why fleets need to consider their strategies for the EV revolution now
Chris Abbotson, national sales manager, Autoglass, on the challenges the repair industry face as electric vehicle adoption increases and what companies should be doing in preparation.
Comment: Fossil fuel bans are wake-up call on tipping point for fleet electrification
André ten Bloemendal, vice president, Europe, ChargePoint, on the European diesel ban and what this means for fleets.
The Not So Fast and the Furious: Does your business really need fast charge points?
Adam Hall, head of electric vehicles at Drax EV, dives into the whole debate around fast vs slow chargers and says that in many cases slow … Read More »
Comment: Road safety and the gig economy
Delivery riders and drivers have helped many of us stay safe and sane while isolating and social-distancing during the Covid-19 pandemic, but who’s looking out for … Read More »
Comment: All fleets need to know about EV incentives
New research indicates that large numbers of fleet managers aren’t aware of electric vehicle incentives. Chris Black, commercial director at LeasePlan UK, looks at what’s on … Read More »
Comment: How the pandemic is driving appreciation for transport workers
Peter Millichap, marketing director at Teletrac Navman UK, on how the work of the UK’s unsung transport heroes is now being better recognised.
Comment: Why fleet managers need to prepare for 2030 now
Matthew Walters, head of consultancy services and customer value at LeasePlan UK, urges fleets to start planning for the 2030 ICE ban and warns that nine … Read More »
Comment: How public and private sector collaboration will pave the road to 2030
Jon Lawes, managing director, Hitachi Capital Vehicle Solutions, on how funding the transition to mass EV uptake will require collaboration between the private and public sectors.
Comment: Overcoming EV charging point access issues
Concern about access to charging points is one of the main barriers to wider adoption of electric vehicles in fleets, but Mike Todd, CEO of Volkswagen … Read More »
Comment: Brexit and its impact on the EV market
Adam Hall, head of electric vehicles at Drax Group, on the evolving role of the fleet manager post-Brexit and the need to adapt for the transition … Read More »
Comment: Why public charge point rollout requires hard evidence, not just incentives
Geoff Murphy, charge project lead at SP Energy Networks, on making the ‘business case’ for public charge points.
Comment: How opening up motorway charging points will speed up EV adoption
Following the news that the Government wants to break the monopoly of Ecotricity electric vehicle chargers at motorways, Adrian Keen, CEO at InstaVolt, comments on why … Read More »
Comment: More to the Plug-in Car Grant change than meets the eye?
Last week saw the Plug-in Car Grant drop from £3,000 to £2,500 per car while the cost-new cap dropped to £35,000. Rupert Pontin, director of insights, … Read More »
Comment: Covid-19 and the rise of the grey fleet
The coronavirus pandemic has made an indelible mark on how we work, commute and drive for business. Peter Mansfield, group sales and marketing director at Trakm8, … Read More »
Comment: Let the network take charge
2021 is the year for the EV charging infrastructure to shape up, according to Cecilia Routledge, global head of e-mobility at EV charging specialist CTEK.
Comment: What does 2021 have in store for fleets?
Matthew Walters, head of consultancy and customer data services at LeasePlan UK.
Comment: The automotive trends for 2021
Aside from Brexit, three other key areas will continue to influence the automotive sector’s response post Covid-19, says Mike Todd, CEO at Volkswagen Financial Services (VWFS).
Comment: The automatic revolution and its effect on RVs
Rob Donaldson, car editor at Glass’s, on how the increased popularity of automatic cars is helping to drive residual values.
Comment: Putting the brake on smart motorways?
Following the recent inquest into deaths on a stretch of smart motorway near Sheffield, law firm Clyde & Co has been exploring the potential issues. Kate … Read More »
Comment: Why green will be the next tick box for procurement
Richard Lilwall, vice president and managing director, Europe at Teletrac Navman UK, on the many reasons why fleets need to go green.
Comment: Why it pays fleets to go electric
With uptake of electric vehicles on the rise, Lucy Simpson, head of product management for EV enablement, UK and Europe at Centrica Business Solutions, looks at … Read More »
Comment: Harnessing growing eco awareness to drive public transport take-up
Jonathan Edwards, transport market leader at global professional services company GHD, on how growing environmental consciousness should be used to encourage drivers away from cars.