Category : Comment
Comment: EVs > the fight against fake news
Misinformation around electric vehicles is rife, with many potential drivers quick to believe some of the false – or exaggerated – stories surrounding them, says Paul … Read More »
Comment: Nothing so stable as change
There’s been a lot of political in-fighting over the subject of net zero, including what’s at stake for fleets. Alex Grant, editor-at-large, looks at the current … Read More »
Q&A: Alphabet GB on the big issues for small fleets
Stuart Cunningham, general manager direct sales at Alphabet GB, on the challenges and solutions for SME fleets today.
2023 trends and predictions for the e-bike industry
By Lisa Conibear, global commercial director at commercial micromobility platform Zoomo
Comment: The outlook for autonomous driving and connected vehicles
By Bertrand Boisseau, automotive sector lead at software firm Canonical
Virtual Training: The skills shortage resolution
Penny Stoolman, managing director at AA Approved Garages, explores virtual training and how this can help many businesses deal with the current skills shortage in the … Read More »
Comment: How pay-as-you-go insurance is helping drivers amid soaring fuel prices
By Sten Saar, chief executive officer at Zego
Comment: Incomplete data makes you blind to fleet risk
By Simon Turner, campaign manager at Driving for Better Business
Comment: The false economies of cutting back on fleet safety
Simon Turner, campaign manager at Driving for Better Business, looks at the risks of trying to save costs by cutting back vehicle maintenance.
Comment: AFP advice on vehicle shortages and solutions
Paul Hollick, chair, Association of Fleet Professionals, on the car production issues hitting fleets and some solutions.
Comment: The challenge of ‘last-mile’ deliveries
Yvonne Palmer, operations director at Nexus Vehicle Rental, shares her thoughts on the challenges of last-mile deliveries in the lead-up to Black Friday.
Four pitfalls in electric vehicle routing – and how to overcome them
By Alex Buckley, general manager EMEA & APAC at DispatchTrack
Comment: Autumn Statement leaves salary sacrifice choice available for thousands
Following the Chancellor’s Autumn Statement last week, Andy Bruce, CEO of Glasgow-based fleet management and leasing specialist Fleet Alliance, says the substantial savings enjoyed by salary … Read More »
Electric cars can’t get tax breaks forever – but 2025 is too soon to slow up
By Thom Groot, co-founder and CEO of The Electric Car Scheme
Battery leasing: Baking in problems or better care of resources?
Alex Johns, business development manager at speciality battery insurance firm Altelium, on whether battery leasing practices are sending out the wrong message to drivers.
Comment: Why telematics can help transform fleet risk
By Simon Turner, campaign manager at Driving for Better Business
Support fleet electrification by addressing poor user experience at charge points
By James O’Neill, CEO, Paythru
Road Safety Week 2022: What can be done to help prevent bridge strikes?
By Glen Mullins, managing director of Vue, part of Radius
Top tips for safe driving in winter from Driving for Better Business
Winter brings all kinds of hazards for the commercial driver. Simon Turner, campaign manager at Driving for Better Business, looks at you how you can prepare … Read More »
Targa Telematics: Short-term rental can evolve with digital technologies
By Tom Smith – UK country manager at Targa Telematics
Comment: Power up to an EV fleet
An understanding of the whole-life cost of an EV fleet will drive the electrification switch, says Mark Rose, managing director, Tracker UK.
Comment: Can gamification improve fleet safety?
By Steven Kirwan, director of operations at LeasePlan Insurance.
How green is your parcel? Why online deliveries must go electric
Niall Riddell, CEO of EV fleet fuel card provider Paua, on the environmental cost of online deliveries.
Comment: Don’t shy away from going green
Alison Bell, operations director at Venson Automotive Solutions, helps SME fleets with simple initiatives for a greener fleet and enviable CSR credentials.
Comment: How can technology improve customer retention?
Angela Montacute, CEO of Digital Innk, explains how embracing digital technology can help drive customer satisfaction and retention.
Comment: Care in the car community
The Project EDWARD Week of Action 2022 takes place 17-21 October. Simon Turner, campaign manager, Driving for Better Business, explains what you and your drivers need … Read More »
Comment: The importance of effective battery lifecycle management
Paul Humphreys, managing director at Cox Automotive Mobility (International), explains the role effective battery lifecycle management can play in helping prevent technological obsolescence given the rapid … Read More »
Comment: Why is Norway the leader in EV adoption?
By Dr Philipp Seidel, Principal at Arthur D. Little
Comment: The serious dangers of dehydrated driving for fleets
The summer may be over, but fleet managers and business owners should bear in mind that dehydration is an all-weather issue with the potential to cause accidents for UK drivers, says … Read More »
Why a new approach to workplace mental health is needed for 2023
By Alana Warburton-Whitehead, wellbeing lead at Lanes Group