Category : Comment
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: Why regular ADAS training is essential for safety
Tim Camm, technical training manager, Autoglass, on why regular assessment is needed to ensure technicians are up to speed with the latest ADAS technology, keeping drivers … Read More »
Comment: How predictive analytics is paving the road to an EV-powered future
Across the UK and Europe, major retailers and delivery operators are turning their attentions to ‘greening’ their fleets by investing in electric vehicles. Geoff McGrath, managing … Read More »
Comment: A huge month for plug-in vehicles
Melanie Shufflebotham, COO & co-founder of Zap-Map, on how soaring interest in electric vehicles and fast-rising public charging infrastructure are changing the face of the EV … Read More »
Comment: The true impact of Covid on our roads
The Covid-19 pandemic has been akin to a car crash for the UK’s health and economy. But collateral damage caused by the virus has also impacted … Read More »
Comment: Eight top tips to make your fuel go further
While signs of normality are returning to UK petrol pumps, training specialist TTC Group has shared its top tips for drivers to make their fuel go … Read More »
Comment: Is EV range anxiety set for the history books?
Jordan Brompton, co-founder and CMO of Myenergi, discusses the results of a recent national survey and explains why drivers are still reluctant to embrace an electric … Read More »
Comment: Telematics more vital than ever in light of fuel crisis
Amid widespread reports of panic buying and the government drawing up plans to use the army to get petrol to pumps, the UK’s fuel supply chain … Read More »
Comment: Eight tips to save fuel and avoid trips to the petrol station
Providing a ‘back to basics’, the vehicle experts at LeasePlan UK have pulled together a list of top tips for saving fuel – to help drivers … Read More »
Comment: Navigating the switch to EVs
Barney Goffer, UK product manager at Teletrac Navman, on how fleets can best approach the switch to electric vehicles.
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.
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: 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.