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Ikea to invest £4.5m in nationwide charging for electric last-mile fleet
Ikea has announced a £4.5m investment in nationwide electric charging infrastructure as part of its aim to reach 100% zero-emission deliveries by 2025.
OHM Vehicles launches in UK with flagship 3.5-tonne electric chassis cab
Importer Fapi Motors is launching the OHM Vehicles brand and its flagship 3.5-tonne electric light commercial chassis cab into the UK and Irish markets.
Cost of ultra-rapid EV charging drops further, finds AA
Ultra-rapid charging costs fell again in March, further reducing running costs for fleet and private EV drivers charging on the road.
E-Training World launches new online driver profiling and e-driver training system
New online driver profiling, e-driver training and compliance technology is now available from E-Training World, delivering a significant upgrade in user content.
Don’t miss over 16 expert speakers, 40+ exhibitors, networking and a host of awards at 2023 GBFE
It’s less than a week until the 2023 Great British Fleet Event gets underway on Tuesday 25 April in Milton Keynes – but there’s still time … Read More »
Test of new UK warning system could distract drivers, warns LeasePlan
A test alert notification this weekend of the UK’s new warning system could unexpectedly distract road users, potentially causing incidents.
Aeris to shed light on telematics optimisation at 2023 Great British Fleet Event
Next week, Aeris will attend Great British Fleet Event to share details of its global Internet of Things (IoT) connectivity solutions and how it can transform … Read More »
Majority of drivers want existing smart motorways converted back
Seven in 10 drivers (69%) want existing all lane running smart motorways converted back to traditional motorways, despite the Government saying it would be too disruptive … Read More »
All-electric UK van fleet would save nearly 20 million tonnes of CO2 a year
Nearly 20 million tonnes of CO2 could be saved a year if every van in the UK was fully electric, according to Vauxhall.
Scottish Water manages driver compliance with DriverCheck help
Scottish Water is using automated licence checking services from DriverCheck to meet its legal compliance and duty of care responsibilities across more than 4,000 drivers and … Read More »
Maxus eDeliver 7 medium eLCV unveiled at CV Show with 226-mile range
SAIC offshoot Maxus has unveiled its new eDeliver 7 medium-sized eLCV at this year’s Commercial Vehicle Show.
Iveco eDaily makes UK debut at 2023 CV Show
Iveco has revealed its eDaily electric LCV for the first time in the UK, debuting at the 2023 Commercial Vehicle Show.
Renault Clio goes hybrid-only in major revamp
The Renault Clio is now solely available in full hybrid form as part of a mid-life refresh that also ushers in new styling and trims.
Trakm8 to enhance safety across Eurocoaches fleet
Eurocoaches, one of the largest minibus hire and coach hire operators in Bristol and the South West, has deployed Trakm8’s RH600 4G integrated telematics camera to … Read More »
Chinese EV brand Zeekr confirms arrival in Europe by 2024
Chinese brand Zeekr has outlined plans for its arrival in Europe by 2024, supporting its global expansion rollout.
Polestar 4 coupé-SUV breaks cover with 372-mile range
The Polestar 4 has debuted at the Shanghai motor show, pitched as a “new breed of SUV coupé” and delivering up to 372 miles of range.
Baxi starts rollout of new electric van fleet
Heating and hot water business Baxi has taken delivery of its first batch of all-electric Vauxhall Vivaro vans, supporting plans to electrify its 280-strong LCV fleet.
Smart #3 electric coupé-SUV gets world premiere
Smart has officially revealed its #3 all-electric coupé-SUV at the Shanghai motor show.
MG Cyberster EV roadster revealed ahead of 2024 UK debut
Great British Fleet Event partner MG has officially confirmed production plans for an all-electric sports car, rebooting its roadster heritage for a new era.
Charge Amps and Fuuse alliance to bring smarter charging to fleets
Swedish-headquartered EV charging solutions provider Charge Amps has partnered with UK EV charge point management platform Fuuse to help fleets balance their charging needs with grid … Read More »
National Trust to roll out EV charging for visitors across sites
The National Trust has signed up Raw Charging to install EV charging for visitors across the UK.
Wren Kitchens boosts fuel efficiency with blended Webfleet and Paragon solution
Wren Kitchens has improved its mpg efficiency by nearly 8% after installing a fleet management solution that combines Webfleet fleet management with Paragon routing and scheduling … Read More »
TMC and SureCam partner for augmented dashcam telematics solutions
The Miles Consultancy (TMC) and SureCam have joined forces to help fleets using dashcam telematics solutions gain added services to ensure compliance and reduce costs.
Volkswagen ID.7 officially uncovered with 435-mile range
Volkswagen is adding to its ID electric car family with the world premiere of the ID.7 saloon.
New feature in FleetCheck app aims to help stop bridge strikes
A new feature that could help stop commercial vehicle drivers being involved in bridge strikes has gone live on FleetCheck’s vehicle inspection app.
Hyundai reveals prices and specs for new Kona
Hyundai has announced details for the petrol and hybrid versions of its new Kona crossover, which will be priced from £25,725 and £30,025 respectively.
Asda trials self-driving vehicles for home deliveries
Asda is to start delivering groceries to customers using self-driving vehicles in a new year-long trial.
Scrap all existing smart motorways, say safety campaigners
Campaigners are calling for all existing smart motorways in the UK to be scrapped after the Government cancelled plans to build 14 new schemes due to … Read More »
Babcock to convert military Land Rovers to EVs for Ministry of Defence fleet
The Ministry of Defence (MOD) has signed up defence company Babcock International to help investigate electric vehicle technology capabilities for its fleet.
AA attends over 1,800 pothole breakdowns a day in March
The wettest and coldest March in years exacerbated the UK’s pothole crisis further, hiking up the number of pothole damage breakdowns.
