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Traffic jam hotspots revealed in bank holiday getaway warning
Drivers are being warned of congestion hotspots on key routes in the UK over the coming bank holiday getaway.
Be.EV targets new electric vehicle charging hubs in Midlands
Electric vehicle charging network Be.EV is to make “a substantial investment” in sites in the Midlands as part of its work to create thousands of new … Read More »
AFP guide to provide conclusive picture on SMR costs for EVs and ICE
The Association of Fleet Professionals (AFP) is creating a new guide that aims to provide the “definitive picture” on service, maintenance and repair (SMR) costs for … Read More »
FleetCheck adds new places to partner programme
FleetCheck is making new places available to businesses that would like to join its 30-company strong partner programme.
Logistics firms partner to provide carbon-neutral deliveries across London
Sustainable same-day delivery service Bodo has partnered with all-electric courier Packfleet to provide tech-led carbon-neutral deliveries for leading London-based brands.
Transport Secretary checks out Munro electric 4x4s at Glasgow HQ
Transport Secretary Mark Harper has visited Glasgow-based EV start-up Munro Vehicles as part of his Scottish tour of innovative transport manufacturers.
Fisker reveals further details of Alaska electric pickup truck
American EV start-up Fisker has announced more details of its Alaska fully electric pickup truck ahead of its launch in 2025.
‘Superfast’ LFP battery to offer 249-mile range with 10-minute charge
Chinese battery giant CATL has unveiled an EV battery said to be capable of delivering 400km (249 miles) of driving range with a 10-minute charge.
Volkswagen ID.7 electric saloon enters production
Volkswagen has officially started production of its ID.7 electric saloon ahead of its launch in Europe this autumn.
Evec launches dual wall-mounted EV charger
Affordable charging solutions firm Evec has launched a new dual wall-mounted charger, said to meet both residential and commercial charging needs.
2023 could be one of worst on record for pothole damage
Pothole-related breakdowns rose by a fifth last month, following a month of regular rainfall.
ULEZ scrappage scheme opens up to all Londoners
The Mayor of London’s expanded ULEZ scrappage scheme is now open to all Londoners with a non-compliant car.
Fleet sales manager fights for future of five-year-old daughter
A fleet sales manager who has been involved in the sale of Nissan vehicles for almost a decade is battling to secure the future of his … Read More »
Tech sector tops list of most sustainable fleets
The Technology industry has taken the top spot for the most sustainable business fleets for the third year in a row.
Training is best way to counter rising fuel prices, says Red
A new government scheme forcing fuel retailers to display daily prices online will make little difference to company fuel costs, according to Red Corporate Driver Training.
Tusker bolsters customer experience focus with internal promotion
Tusker is continuing work to deliver on its customer experience with the promotion of senior staff member Jodie Monaghan to customer experience director.
Research to develop online fatigue management tool for drivers
A new research project is working to reduce road crashes caused by sleepiness among shift-workers who drive either as part of their work or when commuting.
French police 20 times more likely to breathalyse you
British motorists are being warned they are twenty times more likely to be breathalysed in France than in the UK. The gendarmes tested 109 drivers per … Read More »
Alphabet bolsters support for smaller fleets with new appointment
Leasing and mobility firm Alphabet (GB) has announced the appointment of Nick Martin as its new SME sales manager. The appointment reinforces Alphabet’s commitment to scaling … Read More »
Fleet World’s five-minute industry briefing: This week’s top stories
This week’s top fleet industry stories…
Taranto and Fleetworks collaborate on parking fine management solution
Traffic enforcement and management software firm, Taranto, and Fleetworks, a fleet vehicle fine management system, have collaborated to enable rapid, easy transfer of liability (ToL) for … Read More »
eBay car security index reveals drivers are becoming more security conscious
Sales data analysis for theft prevention products bought on eBay has uncovered what drivers are buying and their location. eBay analysed the key security items purchased, … Read More »
Six-in-10 want ‘noise cameras’ rolled out so drivers of excessively loud vehicles are caught and fined
Drivers want to see cameras that can automatically detect vehicles with illegally loud exhausts or whose engines are revved unnecessarily rolled out across the UK, according … Read More »
Solar powered park and ride for Leeds City Council
Leeds City Council has opened the UK’s first solar powered Park and Ride in Stourton, serviced by electric buses that link the Park and Ride to … Read More »
Webfleet and VEV announce strategic partnership to optimise fleet electrification
Webfleet, Bridgestone’s fleet management solution, has entered into a partnership with new e-fleet solutions provider VEV to accelerate commercial EV fleet adoption. VEV provides a unique … Read More »
JLR announces 300 new jobs in the Midlands
JLR has announced it is recruiting 300 new technicians and test engineers in the West Midlands. The roles will support the continued growth of Range Rover … Read More »
Fall in used EV prices helps boost sales and reduce stock levels, reports INDICATA
Stock levels of used EVs came down in July to their lowest point in 2023 as demand from consumers for second hand zero emission cars continued … Read More »
SSE supercharges Melksham’s ultra-rapid EV charging infrastructure
SSE Energy Solutions has today opened a new publicly accessible 10-bay EV charging hub at its Spa Road depot in Melksham, increasing the number of ultra-rapid … Read More »
Pioneering solar car port launched at council HQ
Northumberland County Council is celebrating the launch of its new state-of-the-art solar car port array – one of the biggest of its kind in the UK. … Read More »
Isuzu UK renews commitment as official supplier for Welsh Rugby Union
Isuzu UK has announced the renewal of its partnership with the Welsh Rugby Union (WRU) as the Official Supplier for the years 2023 to 2025. This … Read More »
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