Category : Features
Clean air zone shockwaves
Could the impact of London’s ULEZ and the UK’s forthcoming clean air zones on fossil fuel cars – and vans – mean issues for the new … Read More »
Interview: Marc Samuel, head of fleet operations at Honda
Marc Samuel, head of fleet operations at Honda, spills the beans on the company’s electric future. Jonathan Musk reports…
A grey cloud on the fleet horizon
While the outlook for the effects of clean air zones on traditional company car drivers may not be that gloomy, could storm clouds be gathering for … Read More »
Connected Cars: The next steps
What started back in the 1990s with notifications of crashes to emergency responders, locating the vehicle and roadside assistance, has now grown to involve full 4G LTE data … Read More »
Alternative choices: BT Industry Fleet Forum 2018 sheds light on CAZs and alternative fuels
BT Fleet Solutions’ Industry Fleet Forum 2018 saw a number of experts outline the fleet challenges from clean air zones and alternative fuels. Martyn Collins reports back from … Read More »
Lighting the way: The issues for public sector fleets
Carmakers supplying vehicles to the emergency services market are faced with their fair share of challenges, as Craig Thomas discovers.
Eliminating the confusion on assisted driving tech
With many drivers misunderstanding the capabilities of advanced driver assistance systems (ADAS), Euro NCAP is stepping in to cut through the hype and assess what such … Read More »
How MaaS will change fleets forever
A tech-led mobility revolution is about to overtake the planet, changing everything we think we know about personal transportation. Craig Thomas assesses how business can take … Read More »
One day at a time: The benefits of short-term rental
The procurement upheaval caused by WLTP has prompted some fleets to consider short and medium-term contingencies on an ongoing basis. Curtis Hutchinson reports.
Spotlight: Range Rover Evoque
Beneath evolutionary styling, the second-generation Range Rover Evoque has plenty of new reasons for fleets to take note. By Martyn Collins.
Charging 2.0: How the latest EVs are opening up electric motoring to fleets
With the first long-range, mass-market electric cars coming to market and plug-in sales continuing to grow, Alex Grant looks at how new technology could re-shape the … Read More »
Testing the alternatives: The 2018 MPG Marathon in focus
As the industry prepares to publish full WLTP fuel economy data, the 2018 MPG Marathon put some of the latest models to the test over a gruelling … Read More »
Interview: Gavan Walsh, founder & CEO, iCabbi
iCabbi might not be a household name like Uber, but that’s because it’s a cloud based dispatch system for the taxi and private hire community that’s … Read More »
Saving time, saving money: The benefits of driver training
Driver training can save fleets a huge amount of money from very little effort, finds Jonathan Musk, who embarks on IAM RoadSmart’s Eco Driving Course.
Profile: DS Automobiles
DS Automobiles intends to upset the apple cart with a new brand, fresh focus and chance to really shake up the premium market, discovers Jonathan Musk.
Tech Spotlight: Airbubbl by Airlabs
The enclosed cabins of your fleet vehicles might be more harmful to your drivers’ health than you realise. But there is a solution, as Alex Grant … Read More »
To connect and serve: Carmakers’ latest digital services
From app-based ‘digital keys’ to built-in telematics hardware, and emergency assistance, high-speed data connections are unlocking new services for fleets. Alex Grant finds out what’s available … Read More »
Race to Road: How electric technology is jumping to the mainstream
With electrified vehicles rapidly encroaching into fleet lists, Jonathan Musk takes a look at how electric technology is making its way from race to road.
Industry roundtable: decarbonising transport
Energy systems are evolving to incorporate new clean technologies, with research underway to prepare for the potential opportunities and challenges.
City, Slicker: Developments in multi-modal navigation
Connectivity and data is revolutionising urban travel. But how will cities, and business travelers, make sense of it all? Martyn Collins reports from the inaugural Niu … Read More »
Diesel cleans up
The anti-diesel headlines of recent years often overlook the progress that has been made in cleaning up oil-burners’ acts. Craig Thomas looks at the realistic prospects … Read More »
Change of service: The future of service stations
As we head into a decarbonised future, what is the fate of the filling stations where we currently fill up on fuel? Craig Thomas looks at how … Read More »
Data capture
Connected car technology is delivering granular data which can help maximise fleet efficiencies. Curtis Hutchinson reports.
Electric future: Where do we go from here?
With the UK Government signalling an end to ‘conventional’ petrol and diesel sales by 2040, Alex Grant looks at how manufacturers are re-shaping their combustion engine … Read More »
WLTP: Know your limits
The transition to stricter fuel economy and emissions standards is unravelling a baffling array of overlapping regulations. Alex Grant outlines the key facts fleets need to … Read More »
Zoning in on clean air
With only a year to go until the UK’s first clean air zones go live, Natalie Middleton looks at how different cities are tackling urban air … Read More »
Paris Motor Show 2018 Roundup
Fleet World’s round-up of the most important fleet headlines from the 2018 Paris Motor Show.
Case Study: How the University of Birmingham made EVs a core component
With entries now open for this year’s Energy Saving Trust Fleet Heroes awards, we take a look back at the innovations that earned last year’s winners … Read More »
Want to slash your motoring costs? Read on
Professor Colin Tourick reckons fleets might be missing an obvious trick when it comes to keeping costs under control.
Case Study: How one NHS Trust slashed grey fleet mileage
With entries now open for this year’s Energy Saving Trust Fleet Heroes awards, we take a look back at the innovations that earned last year’s winners … Read More »
