Category : Comment
Taxing times: The potential UK fallout from the EU’s EV tariffs
What stance should fleets take when it comes to the subject of EV tariffs? By Paul Hollick, chair, Association of Fleet Professionals.
How can fleet managers identify and manage stress on the road?
On this year’s World Mental Health Day, Volkswagen Financial Services (VWFS) Fleet is highlighting the impact of stress on fleet drivers – and how that stress … Read More »
Comment: Electric thinking
Our editor at large has discovered a quick and easy way to double an EV’s energy storage – not that it’ll do much for its range. … Read More »
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Insurance insights: Mind the GAP
When the worst-case scenario happens involving a vehicle on your fleet, Peter Smits from Ashbourne Insurance says you need to be prepared.
Could the UK follow suit and ban app-rented e-scooters?
The regulation of e-scooters in the UK is a growing issue, especially as other major cities ban app-rented models. Madrid, Paris and Melbourne have all prohibited … Read More »
Improving EV Uptake: What can UK fleets learn from Northern Europe?
By Tim Laver, managing director, ALD Automotive | LeasePlan UK (soon to be Ayvens)
EV Charging: The choice is yours
When opting for an electric vehicle, drivers need to move their thinking from refuelling to recharging – considering when is best to charge, where to charge … Read More »
Comment: The missing piece of the EV puzzle
Ohme mobility director Peter Mcdonald ponders over the high-profile news stories from the past few months – and thinks there’s been one glaring omission…
Q&A: Cavendish Nuclear on its RoSPA Fleet Safety Award win success
Cavendish Nuclear won the coveted fleet safety trophy at this year’s RoSPA Health and Safety Awards – the latest in the company’s long line of RoSPA … Read More »
AFP Comment: A different kind of charge
Will we see road tolling from the new government, asks Paul Hollick, chair of the Association of Fleet Professionals.
World EV Day: Powering EVs everyday
By Vicky Read, CEO of ChargeUK – The voice of the EV charging industry
The lowdown on EV landscapes in three key global markets
Dunstan Power, MD of smart EV charging firm Versinetic, takes a look at what’s happening in three key EV markets – the UK, China and the … Read More »
Driver education essential to reducing rising fatality and injury rates
By Nick Butler, director, Drivetech
A major milestone: Sopp+Sopp celebrates 21st anniversary and looks to the future
Sopp+Sopp, the fleet accident management specialist, officially comes of age this year as the business celebrates its 21st anniversary. Jamie Sopp, business founder, talks about what … Read More »
Electric insights: The top reasons for EV breakdowns
By Jon Mason, commercial director at Call Assist, parent brand of Start Rescue
Comment: Time for a more balanced discussion on the benefits of PHEVs
Beneath the headlines about plug-in hybrids, a deep-dive into the real-world data suggests they’re making a useful contribution to cutting CO2, as editor at large Alex … Read More »
A fare hearing: Transitioning taxis to EVs
Supporting the transition to a fully EV taxi fleet is critical to the decarbonisation of UK cities, says Sam Pooke, senior public affairs manager at Freenow … Read More »
AFP Comment: Five ‘easy wins’ for the new Labour government
Five “easy wins” have been identified by the Association of Fleet Professionals (AFP) that the industry body is aiming to promote to the new Labour government.
COMMENT: The van driver speeding epidemic needs to be addressed
Van driver speeding is at epidemic proportions, and a major safety and cost issue that needs to be addressed by the new Government, RED Corporate Driver … Read More »
AFP Comment: Don’t cut off the car choices
Will fleets stockpile existing vehicles to sidestep electrification…? By Paul Hollick, chair of the Association of Fleet Professionals (AFP).
Supplier stories: Trakm8
The challenges for fleets surrounding EV adoption are numerous. But, says Joe Heidari, fleet and optimisation sales director at Trakm8, they are wholly achievable with the … Read More »
Comment: How public sector fleets can limit emissions and reduce costs
George Webb, senior business development consultant at Hiyacar, on how car sharing technology can transform NHS and local government pool fleet management.
Comment: Priorities for the new Future of Roads Minister
David Giles, chair at the Asphalt Industry Alliance, on the appointment of Lilian Greenwood MP as Future of Roads Minister and the key challenges ahead to … Read More »
Mission Accomplished – Land’s End to John O’Groats. Thank you!
Mark Binks, co-founder and group managing director of Bynx, reports back on a mammoth cycle ride with his brothers to fundraise for Parkinson’s charities.
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Securing battery cell supply in the UK now is as vital as securing steel in the 1940s and 50s
Richard Moore, battery strategy expert at Greenpower Park – the West Midlands-based centre of electrification and clean energy, on why the next government needs to take … Read More »
Comment: Why it’s time for a rethink on the EV landscape
Despite a big uptake of electric vehicles in the fleet market, there’s a lot of work to be done within the industry as a whole, says … Read More »
What do vehicle inspections look like in the age of artificial intelligence?
Julio Pernía Aznar, CEO of visual intelligence technology firm Bdeo, on how AI is becoming the driving force behind better vehicle inspections.
Is now the right time to increase fuel duty?
By Paul Holland, managing director for UK/ANZ fleet at Corpay, including UK brand, Allstar