Category : Comment
Insurance insights: Devil in the detail for replacement vehicles
It’s worth checking the small print to ensure a suitable replacement vehicle is provided in the event of an accident, says Ashbourne Insurance’s Peter Smits.
Comment: The pros and cons of AI for fleets
Artificial intelligence has come a long way, but some aspects fall way short of reality, says our editor-at-large.
Barriers to entry: The AFP on what’s needed for fleet electrification
Fleets might have all the intentions of transitioning to EV, but it is proving more difficult for some than they thought, says Paul Hollick, chair of … Read More »
Motability Operations: EVs and accessibility from the UK’s largest fleet owner
As the UK’s largest fleet owner, Motability Operations – a member of the Urban Mobility Partnership – leads the way on mass electric vehicle adoption. James … Read More »
Evolving EV salary schemes: What might the future bring?
By Matthew Walters, head of consultancy services and customer value at ALD Automotive | LeasePlan (UK)
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Comment: Progressive fleets must make insurance-worthiness their goal
Ian McCarron, director at specialist fleet insurance broker McCarron Coates, says insurance inflation, increased vehicle theft rates and a new motoring offence are three factors combining … Read More »
Three things that global fleets must get right
Aliaksandr Kuushynau, head of Wialon, on why telematics integration, driver empowerment and sustainable electrification are fundamental basics for global fleets.
Comment: Are costs on the rise for fleets in 2024?
Businesses are operating through tough economic times currently, no more so than those managing fleets. Paul Holland, MD of UK Fleet at Corpay, including UK brand … Read More »
Comment: Not such a smart move?
New automotive technologies that are designed to help drivers don’t always represent positive progress, says Fleet World’s editor-at-large.
Insurance insights: How AI could identify fleet driver risks and cut premiums
When looking for the most competitive vehicle insurance premiums, the use of artificial intelligence could prove invaluable – and save fleets money. By Peter Smits, managing … Read More »
The reality of vehicle-to-grid charging – and its feasibility for fleets
By Adam Hall, energy services director at Drax Electric Vehicles
International Women’s Day: All-female car leasing team bucks trend on workplace gender divides
The exclusively female team at the North Midlands office of Select Car Leasing have shared their experiences on working in an industry that’s traditionally perceived to … Read More »
International Women’s Day: Why EVs could be a turning point for women in automotive
By Janis Prescott, head of EV marketing at Fleetcor, which includes UK brand Allstar
Embracing the future: The psychology of fleet technology adoption
Beverley Wise, Webfleet regional director for Bridgestone Mobility Solutions, considers how the unique mindsets of fleet decision-makers are key drivers behind the journey towards data-led, efficient … Read More »
BVRLA comment: The sky’s the limit
Toby Poston, director of corporate affairs at the BVRLA, on managing the ZEV mandate.
Charging for charging: How fleet owners can unlock infrastructure revenue streams
Are you making the most of your private electric vehicle charging stations? As Spirii CEO Tore Harritshøj explains, there’s a raft of revenue-building strategies out there … Read More »
Comment: Why data will become the crucial element in the EV shift
Ohme’s mobility director Peter McDonald examines how technology has changed the way fleets run and ponders how it can help efficiency levels.
AFP Comment: Why it might be time to believe the hype about hydrogen
Even before the rise of electric vehicles, there was a lot of talk about the potential of hydrogen power. Paul Hollick, Association of Fleet Professionals chair, … Read More »
Comment: The barriers to EV adoption revealed in the Lords Committee report
David Savage, vice president UK and Ireland at Geotab, on the findings from this week’s House of Lords committee report on the barriers to electric vehicles … Read More »
I love driving an electric car, but charging it is a different story – here’s why
Rebecca Whittaker, head of diversity and inclusion at ALD Automotive | LeasePlan, and Kate Tyrell, co-founder of ChargeSafe, on why safe EV charging infrastructure is a … Read More »
Six key asks for the EV charging sector in 2024
By Mark Winn, head of EV strategy at smart energy solutions company SMS Plc.
Will electric car sales hit the UK’s required 22% target in 2024?
Mike Potter, managing director of DriveElectric, one of the UK’s leading electric vehicle leasing companies, on what we can expect to see in 2024.
AFP comment: Why it’s business as usual for fleets
Don’t expect any changes to the speed of electrification adoption because of the 2035 delay, says Paul Hollick, chair of the Association of Fleet Professionals.
Fantasy Fleet: Nissan Hyper Force
This month, FW editor John Challen ponders on just how much Nissan’s 1,341hp Hyper Force concept is a flight of fantasy or a road to a … Read More »
Comment: Why EVs are essential for last-mile delivery
By John Gillan, UK general manager at last-mile delivery platform Stuart
What fleets need to know about EV smart charging
By Adam Hall, director of energy services at Drax Electric Vehicles
EV fleet transition: How delivery fleets are decarbonising operations
Businesses are specifying logistics partners that are actively reducing their carbon emissions. Natasha Fry, head of sales, fleet and workplace at Mer UK, looks at the … Read More »