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Not too late to have your say on ‘dangerous’ MOT reform proposals
Fleets and drivers can still have their say on proposed MOT reforms as the UK awaits the outcome of the Government’s consultation on its plans.
Dobbies rolls out EV charging hubs in Gridserve partnership
Dobbies Garden Centres has teamed up with Gridserve to open a series of EV charging hubs at its sites across the UK.
Shell research shows shift from range anxiety to range confidence for EV drivers
Fast-rising electric vehicle take-up is having a positive impact on driver perceptions, including range and charging capabilities.
Half of potential car buyers considering an EV, finds EY report
Car buyer appetite for electric vehicles is significantly higher than internal combustion engined vehicles, new research from EY has found.
BVRLA reveals agenda for 2023 Fleets in Charge Conference
‘Early bird’ tickets are available for the BVRLA’s 2023 Fleets in Charge conference, which will address the top issues facing fleet decarbonisation.
Pod Point scores EV charging point deal with Barratt
Housebuilder Barratt Developments has signed up Pod Point to install charging infrastructure across its consumer brands.
Government’s eco advisers call for ban on hybrid cars and action on charging
The UK needs to radically ramp up its work on tackling climate change to meet decarbonisation targets, a new progress report from the Climate Change Committee … Read More »
Dart Charge changes require account holder action
National Highways has announced changes to Dart Charge that will require existing account holders to take action to avoid the risk of penalty charge notices.
Government pledges further £300k to support logistics recruitment
The Department for Transport (DfT) is backing a campaign to boost logistics sector recruitment by providing a second year of funding.
New Zapmap report shows high demand for ultra-rapid charge points
A new report mapping out the utilisation of the UK’s charge points reveals the importance of ultra-rapid chargers to the electric vehicle infrastructure.
Stellantis to streamline charging for EV fleets and drivers with new business unit
Stellantis has established a dedicated EV charging business unit to support fleets and drivers with charging and energy management.
Get your business ‘EV Ready’ with the new issue of Fleet World
The July 2023 issue of Fleet World and Van Fleet World is now out, focused on helping fleets to get ‘EV Ready’.
Geotab brings generative AI to fleet analytics with new ‘Project G’
Geotab has unveiled a new tool that enables fleets to use the power of generative AI to transform data interactions.
Government LGV licensing deregulation plans are risk to road safety, warns Red
Government proposals to deregulate certain aspects of LGV licensing will put years of road safety improvements at risk, Red Corporate Driver Training has claimed.
Cross-party support vital for 10-fold rise in EV production, says SMMT
UK annual battery electric vehicle (BEV) production could rise 10-fold by 2030 if all political parties get behind a package of measures to support the automotive … Read More »
Official electric van range figures ‘almost useless’, AFP members report
Real-world ranges for electric vans are falling far short of WLTP figures, prompting a call from fleets for more accurate range labelling.
Allianz Holdings deploys EV sal-sac scheme with CBVC and ElectriX
Allianz Holdings has launched a new salary sacrifice scheme for its UK employees to help accelerate electric vehicle take-up.
Fleet Supplier of the Week: Bluedrop Services
Fleet insurance specialist Bluedrop Services has been named as Fleet World’s Fleet Supplier of the Week for its work to help fleets cut their maintenance costs.
Nissan boosts Leaf value with high-spec Shiro trim
Nissan has added a new grade for its fully electric Leaf hatchback, designed to combine advanced specification and attractive pricing.
Local authorities lack time and funding to roll out charging infrastructure
More than nine out of 10 (91%) local authorities do not yet have an EV charging infrastructure strategy in place, according to latest research by charge … Read More »
Used hybrid cars now more popular than diesels, reports Indicata
Hybrid cars became the UK’s second most popular used car fuel type in May behind petrol, new UK data from market intelligence specialist Indicata shows.
Waltham Council Forest expands EV infrastructure
Waltham Forest Council is deploying new EV charge points, supporting its commitment to having charging facilities across the borough.
Big increase in electric range for updated Lexus UX 300e
Lexus has upgraded its UX 300e electric crossover with a series of updates that extend its electric range and add in new technologies.
Police Scotland starts summer crackdown on drink- and drug-driving
Police Scotland has launched a three-week concerted crackdown on drink- and drug-driving over the summer.
2024 Škoda Kodiaq previewed with first-ever plug-in hybrid
Škoda has announced details of the new Kodiaq large SUV, which arrives early in 2024 with extra space, a suite of new technologies and its first-ever … Read More »
Allstar EV charging card now accepted at Fastned network
Allstar has expanded its One Electric fuel and charging card further with the addition of the Fastned network.
Epyx scores new five-year Volkswagen Financial Services remarketing deal
Volkswagen Financial Services (VWFS) has signed a new five-year remarketing deal with Epyx, building on the firms’ longstanding partnership.
New-gen Toyota C-HR gets sharper styling and plug-in hybrid option
Toyota has unveiled its second-generation C-HR crossover, which gains bolder styling and a new plug-in hybrid option alongside a range of full hybrids.
‘Spreadsheet fatigue’ is top factor for fleet management software deployment
So-called ‘spreadsheet fatigue’ is the main reason why businesses turn to fleet management software, new research from FleetCheck shows.
Fifth of drivers accuse councils of scrapping parking payment machines in favour of mobile apps
Nearly one-in-five drivers (19%) say their local authority has either scrapped parking payment machines or is consulting on doing so, forcing them to use mobile phones … Read More »
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