Category : Comment
Comment: How fleet operators can really show off their green credentials
Kevin Welstead, EV sector director, SSE Energy Solutions, on the need to prioritise renewable sources of power for EVs as fleets get ever-more savvy on sustainability.
Comment: Driving efficiency for emergency services fleets
Richard Perham, managing director of Airmax Remote, on why it’s more important now, than ever before, that the emergency services should adopt vehicle telematics to deliver … Read More »
Expert panel reveals growing excitement for EVs among fleets
Adam Hall, director of energy services, Drax, on how the tide is turning on electric vehicles among fleets.
Comment: How to tackle the underlying epidemic of drink driving
Latest drink-drive figures confirm the UK’s underlying epidemic of drink-driving remains unchecked. Neil Greig, director of policy and research at IAM RoadSmart, looks at what needs … Read More »
Comment: LeasePlan on normalising EV driving in the UK
Matthew Walters, head of consultancy services and customer value at LeasePlan UK, on the four things that need to happen to get Britain to go electric.
Comment: Infrastructure and management holding back fleet electrification
The last year has seen record electric vehicle (EV) sales. However, lingering concerns over the availability of chargers and unpredictable energy costs pose a risk to … Read More »
Comment: Russia, Ukraine and the price you’ll pay at the pump
Paul Holland, managing director for UK fuel at Allstar parent Fleetcor, explores the moving situation in Ukraine and Russia and what it means for fuel pricing.
Comment: The future’s bright
Thilo von Ulmenstein, managing partner, Fleetcompetence Group, on electrification and a wider mobility approach.
Comment: Could e-fuels prove the saviour of the combustion engine?
With several pilot projects now underway, could low-CO2 synthetic fuels be about to turn the tide on electrification? Fleet World editor-at-large Alex Grant isn’t convinced.
Comment: The challenges facing the fleet industry in 2022
David Brennan, CEO at Nexus Vehicle Rental, discusses the main obstacles facing the fleet industry this year and how flexible rental solutions can help mitigate these … Read More »
Comment: Fleet Alliance’s Andy Bruce on an evolving fleet sector and growth plans
Andy Bruce, CEO at Fleet Alliance, reports back on his first 100 days in the business and explores the rapidly changing face of the fleet industry, … Read More »
Comment: 2022 to be UK’s EV breakout year
2022 is shaping up to be the year of the EV in the UK, with fleets once again leading the charge. Tanya Sinclair, policy director UK … Read More »
Comment: Taking lessons from the smart motorway mess
The smart motorway mess shows better drivers are the key to road safety, says RED Driver Risk Management CEO Seb Goldin.
Comment: How to avoid bumps in the road
To mark National Pothole Day on 15 January, Peter Millichap, UK marketing director – Teletrac Navman UK, looks at the constant challenge potholes create for road … Read More »
Comment: EV charging infrastructure – how to avoid shocking problems
Matthew Lumsden, CEO of Connected Energy, on how battery energy storage systems (BESS) can solve potential EV charger problems.
Comment: The digital road ahead
Beverley Wise, director UK & Ireland, Webfleet Solutions on what 2022 will bring for fleets from a digital transformation perspective.
Comment: Now is the time to power on to electric
David Rose, head of product at Alphabet (GB), on the importance of starting the journey to electrification today and the simple steps fleet managers can take … Read More »
Comment: Road pricing must not slow momentum on electrification
Tanya Sinclair, policy director UK & Ireland, at ChargePoint, says time is ticking for the Government on getting road pricing right – and that it must … Read More »
Comment: What’s really taking our attention off the road
This Road Safety Week, Garmin has partnered with psychologist Emma Kenny to reveal the distractions that impact our daily drives – and offer advice on how … Read More »
EV Advice: 5 tips to get the most out of your electric vehicle battery
Adam Hall, director of energy services at Drax, on how fleet drivers can get the most out of their EV batteries.
Comment: Why fleets should embrace emission-free delivery alternatives
Following the London ULEZ expansion, Steve Evans, CEO and co-founder of emission-free delivery company XeroE, says now is the perfect time to consider emissions-free delivery alternatives.
Comment: Four ways to grow your commercial fleet management
What precautions should fleet management providers take to ensure the success of their commercial fleet management programme? Andy Greig, vice president, business development and strategic partnerships … Read More »
Comment: September EV sales bring electric future closer than ever
Following a surge in UK electric and hybrid vehicle sales in September, Philip Valarino, head of EV projects at EDF, on the business EV challenge in … Read More »
Comment: VWFS on minimising the impact of the semiconductor shortage
Mike Todd, CEO at Volkswagen Financial Services UK, on the firm’s work to minimise delays, disruption and concerns in the ongoing semiconductor shortage.
EV Charging Mix: The infrastructure of the future
John Murray, head of EVs at Delta-EE, on the range of approaches and strategies that could be deployed within the UK to meet growing demand for … Read More »
Comment: Fleet fuel usage post-pandemic and key future trends
Following the impact of the pandemic, the UK’s businesses are now buying fuel at near enough pre-pandemic levels. Paul Holland, managing drector for UK fuel at … Read More »