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DfT launches consultation on Road Collision Investigation Branch
A new investigation branch dedicated to preventing future road collisions, including from self-driving and electric cars, could be established under government plans.
Scottish Fire and Rescue Service to move half of light fleet to EVs by 2025
The Scottish Fire and Rescue Service (SFRS) has partnered with EDF to significantly cut emissions, supported by a switch to electric cars and vans.
Next-gen tech to streamline online glass damage reporting
A new online system for reporting the exact glass damage on a vehicle has launched from National Windscreens as part of an ongoing digital development programme.
Digital tool to help fleets meet Official Injury Claim response deadline
A new automated digital tool that enables fleet managers to dispute liability in the Official Injury Claim (OIC) portal has launched.
New resources to help champion fleet heroes for Road Safety Week
Brake has published new resources to help organisations and individuals celebrate their road safety heroes for Road Safety Week 2021.
Half of UK councils spent nothing on EV charging infrastructure this year
More than half (52%) of councils have spent nothing on EV chargers in 2021, despite record electric vehicle sales.
InstaVolt doubles number of chargers at Banbury hub
InstaVolt is to double the chargers at its Banbury charging hub as part of its infrastructure expansion plans.
Onto orders 1,050 Renault Zoe E-Tech for electric-only fleet
Electric car subscription service Onto has ordered 1,050 Renault Zoe E-Tech for its growing BEV-only fleet.
Mainstream carmakers ace electric vehicle safety tests
The Ford Mustang Mach-E and Hyundai Ioniq 5 electric vehicles have both scored five stars under the latest Euro NCAP safety ratings.
Vodafone to share its steps to achieve an ‘ICE-free’ fleet by 2027
Vodafone UK will reveal the measures it’s taken to fulfil its ambition to become an internal combustion engine (ICE)-free fleet by 2027 in a webinar on … Read More »
Autumn Budget 2021: Summary and reaction
Chancellor Rishi Sunak has delivered the Autumn Budget and Spending Review at the House of Commons, bringing more work to tackle the driver shortage and a … Read More »
Konica Minolta on track to save over £90,000 with connected fleet management
Technology and business solutions provider Konica Minolta is targeting savings in excess of £90,000 across its UK fleet of service engineers using Webfleet Solutions’ connected fleet management.
ALD and LeasePlan in talks to become global mobility leader
ALD and LeasePlan have confirmed they are in talks over a potential merger that could create a global mobility leader.
Merits of hydrogen worth weighing up
Businesses should consider the ease of running a hydrogen commercial fleet compared to battery electric vehicles as part of their future fleet strategy.
40% of fleets not using public EV charging
Two in five (40%) of fleets do not use any public charging due to concerns over access and billing.
Fleet Logistics advances mobility management focus with Mobiko tie-up
Fleet Logistics has furthered its plans to become a mobility specialist under a tie-up with Mobiko.
Autumn Budget 2021: Fuel duty rise axed
Chancellor Rishi Sunak has confirmed that the planned fuel duty rise for 2022/23 due in today’s Budget will be scrapped for a 12th successive year.
Lightfoot secures new private equity investment
Lightfoot has secured investment from specialist European technology investor Volpi Capital, supporting plans for overseas expansion and further product development.
2022 Range Rover on sale with PHEVs and seven seats
The new Range Rover is available to order now, including plug-in hybrid versions and with a fully electric model due 2024.
Petrol prices now at record high across most of UK
The Government is being urged again to temporarily reduce VAT on petrol and diesel after new data showed most of the UK is suffering from record-high … Read More »
Fiat to revive Scudo and Ulysse names for new LCV and MPV
Fiat is to revive the former Scudo and Ulysse names for a new family of LCVs and MPVs.
Calum Slowther appointed new Engineius managing director
Vehicle movement specialist Engineius has promoted commercial director Calum Slowther to the role of managing director, continuing work to ramp up its profile with fleets.
Citroën Ami Cargo Electric confirmed for UK sale in 2022
Citroën has confirmed it’s bringing the commercial version of its Ami electric vehicle to the UK, arriving spring 2022.
ESB Energy to expand its rapid and ultra-fast charging network across the UK
ESB Energy is set to significantly expand its network of convenient, ultra-fast EV charging infrastructure across the UK through a new agreement with Zood Infrastructure. This … Read More »
Alphabet announces rebrand, focusing on sustainability
Alphabet’s extensive brand refresh is designed to reflect the new strategic focus of the company. With a redesigned logo and corporate identity, Alphabet is moving into … Read More »
National Grid blackouts from EV charging – Government responds
Transport Committee’s July 2021 report states that charging an electric vehicle should be convenient, straightforward, and inexpensive; and that energy demand should be managed with ‘little … Read More »
EV investment not enough to keep up with booming EV sales, warns Vanarama
The CEO of car leasing firm Vanarama has dismissed the government’s planned investment in electric vehicle charging infrastructure as ‘inadequate’, warning that a huge upturn in … Read More »
50MW battery storage goes live in Kent to power UK’s EV infrastructure commitments
A 50MW/50MWh battery energy storage system has been activated in Kent, helping to support the transition to a decarbonised electricity system and accelerate the UK’s net … Read More »
PRA urges Chancellor to freeze fuel duty
The Petrol Retailers Association (PRA) has written to the Chancellor stating that it would be economically imprudent for the Government to consider raising fuel duty from … 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 »