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Octopus Electroverse cuts public charging costs with new ‘Plunge Pricing’
Electric car drivers using the Octopus Electroverse network can now benefit from cheaper public charging at selected times through its new ‘Plunge Pricing’ innovation.
Leasys UK links with Allstar for new fuel and EV payment solution
Leasys UK has teamed up with Allstar to provide its customers with a combined fuel and EV payment solution.
Uber spurs EV switch for drivers with new grants and free charging
Uber drivers in London can now benefit from a £5k grant and free charging offer to help encourage the switch to electric vehicles.
Self-driving vehicles to be on British roads by 2026 as Automated Vehicles Act becomes law
Self-driving vehicles could be on British roads by 2026, after the Government’s Automated Vehicles (AV) Act entered the statue books today.
BYD Seal U plug-in hybrid SUV to offer up to 78 miles of all-electric range
Electric car giant BYD has revealed further details of its upcoming Seal U plug-in hybrid, which arrives this autumn in the UK.
AX embraces Consumer Duty standards to benefit fleets and partners
AX Group is adopting the standards set out within the Financial Conduct Authority’s Consumer Duty and is calling for more businesses in its sector to follow … Read More »
Athlon UK crowned as Best Place to Work in Sunday Times 2024 list
Athlon UK has been named as one of the Best Places to Work in The Sunday Times’ rankings for 2024.
Logistics UK’s Fleet Engineer 2024 to spotlight autonomous and alternatively fuelled vehicles
Logistics UK’s Fleet Engineer conference is returning for 2024, helping fleets to keep abreast of ever-evolving commercial vehicle technologies.
New asset management feature goes live in DAVIS Fleet
Licence Check has added a new asset management feature in the second phase of development of its DAVIS Fleet analytical fleet management solution.
TRL to evolve newly acquired Eco Stars Fleet Recognition Scheme with net zero solutions
TRL has acquired the Eco Stars Fleet Recognition Scheme, spurring plans to create a portfolio of services to help local authorities and fleets drive decarbonisation.
Fleet World’s five-minute industry briefing: This week’s top stories
This week’s top fleet industry stories…
Majority of UK drivers say they’re better than autonomous vehicles
UK drivers are yet to be convinced of the benefits, capabilities and reliability of autonomous vehicles despite major automaker and government investment in the technology.
Renault elevates Rafale coupé-SUV with 300hp high-performance PHEV
Renault is introducing a high-performance plug-in hybrid version of its flagship Rafale coupé-SUV.
Audi cuts A3 prices with new entry-level petrol engine
Audi has slashed the entry price for its A3 Sportback and Saloon with the arrival of a new engine and gearbox combo.
Humax partners with ChargedEV for UK smart EV charging rollout
ChargedEV has been appointed as the official EV charging installation partner for Humax, following the launch of the South Korean brand’s smart EV charging solutions into … Read More »
Lax driver approach to servicing impacting residual values, warns Liquid Fleet
Drivers who don’t strictly adhere to manufacturer service intervals are impacting residual values, according to Liquid Fleet.
New senior sales appointment at ATS Euromaster
ATS Euromaster has appointed Kel Monstad as territory sales manager as the business looks to expand its account management footprint.
Two weeks left to enter Brake’s UK Fleet Champions Awards 2024
Fleet operators, suppliers, manufacturers and individuals have two weeks left to champion their road safety achievements by entering this year’s UK Fleet Champions Awards, run by … Read More »
Drivers still being hit by ‘unreasonably’ high fuel margins, RAC tells government
Average margins on fuel remain ‘unreasonably’ high despite government action to clamp down on ‘rip-off’ fuel prices, the RAC has warned.
PACTS manifesto calls for graduated driver licensing and Road Safety Investigation Branch
The Parliamentary Advisory Council for Transport Safety (PACTS) has unveiled its manifesto, calling for immediate and strategic action to address the persistent issue of road fatalities … Read More »
Lack of home charger access is drivers’ biggest barrier to buying a used EV, dealers say
A lack of access to home charging is the biggest objection given by drivers considering a used electric vehicle, new research shows.
ZEV mandate, new EV OEMs and fleet skills shortages spotlighted at AFP conference
The zero emission vehicle (ZEV) mandate, new manufacturer entrants, controlling insurance costs and skills shortages are the key issues facing fleets this year, according to the … Read More »
Landmark EV charging hub supports Network Rail Scotland with electric switch
Network Rail Scotland has gone live with the first of two major EV charging hubs to support electrification of its operational fleet.
UK to introduce new laws to prosecute dangerous cyclists
Cyclists who kill or seriously injure due to dangerous or careless cycling could face up to 14 years in prison under a new offence being introduced … Read More »
Targa Telematics Smart Vehicle Protector helps battle against vehicle theft
New data from Targa Telematics and Viasat shows their Smart Vehicle Protector technology is helping to drive down vehicle thefts in the UK.
Cybersecurity strategies prompt wider fleet move to specialist software, reports FleetCheck
Cybersecurity strategies are leading more businesses move to specialist fleet software to protect sensitive data, FleetCheck has reported.
EVA England manifesto calls for change on EV charging costs and democratisation
EVA England – which advocates the transition to electric vehicles on behalf of EV drivers – has launched its 2024 manifesto in Westminster.
PoGo Charge now available on Allstar Chargepass
PoGo Charge, one of the UK’s fastest-growing ultra-rapid charge point operators, is now available on the Allstar Chargepass network.
Electric vehicle battery maker Volklec launches in UK
Volklec, a new UK manufacturing business making batteries for electric vehicles, has launched in the UK.
Renault to put focus on autonomous minibuses not cars
Renault Group is advancing its autonomous vehicle strategy with a new approach that will explore full autonomy for public transport but not for private cars.
