Category : Opinions
Comment: Supporting the private sector in the EV opportunity is key to meeting CCC target
…says Michael Mounteney, director of electrical business for charging specialist TSG UK.
INTERVIEW: BP Fleet Solutions
John Kendall speaks to Adrian Brabazon, head of BP Fleet Solutions, about how oil companies fit into the EV future.
Comment: Is the fleet industry heading into the perfect SMR storm?
Venson Automotive Solutions offers advice on how to keep costs down as new car supply issues ramp up lease lengths.
Comment: Managers urged to monitor grey fleet servicing levels following spending cuts reports
…says Penny Stoolman, managing director of SMR expert, Prestige Fleet Servicing.
Comment: Connecting EV batteries to the grid is key to solving energy crisis
To solve the energy crisis and green the grid, we need to massively ramp up battery storage to help power the national and international grid; the … Read More »
Comment: The electric vehicle residual value revolution
Liam Mifsud, programme manager at EV battery analytics specialist Silver Power Systems, on how the switch to electric vehicles will transform the way fleets look at … Read More »
Comment: Future-proofing our road network today for tomorrow’s vehicle tech
Vehicles are becoming increasingly more sophisticated, designed to keep us safer and make our journeys more enjoyable. Over the next decade, technology will transform the way … Read More »
Comment: EVBox explains EV smart charging regulations 2022
Electric mobility has been unquestionably emerging in recent years and is expected to continue growing exponentially in the coming decade. This drastic growth in EV use … Read More »
Comment: Charging infrastructure – the smart money is on the data
The Government is increasing its commitment to Electric Vehicles (EVs) as we approach the 2030 deadline date for the ban on the sale of new petrol … Read More »
Interview: Swarco Smart Charging on tackling Scotland’s EV charging
Justin Meyer, managing director of Swarco Smart Charging, talks of the challenges ahead as the country aims for zero emission transportation. Norrie Hunter reports.
Electric fleet: Can the UK learn from Norway’s success?
Oslo may just be 2 hours and 10 minutes from London, but Norway’s road transport electrification has thoroughly eclipsed the UK, along with every other nation … Read More »
Comment: Challenging times, interesting solutions
Beverley Wise, regional director for Webfleet UK and Ireland, examines van fleet perspectives on eLCV adoption, the challenges faced and explains why data insights are proving … Read More »
Comment: Why the next PM should NOT slash fuel duty
All the Tory leadership candidates, bar Rishi Sunak, want to cut tax. But Nawaz Haq, executive director, from UK fuel tech company SulNOx, says a cut … Read More »
Comment: Plug in, turn off
As demand for electric cars becomes increasingly self-sufficient, FW editor-at-large Alex Grant considers the sustainability challenges ahead for commercial fleets.
Comment: How to go green when you can’t electrify the entire fleet
As fleets come under increasing pressure to go green, Alex Buckley, general manager EMEA and APAC operations for DispatchTrack, looks at how a hybrid approach to … Read More »
Comment: Used EVs will unlock mainstream adoption of green travel
Volkswagen Financial Services’ UK CEO Mike Todd on why more attention is needed towards the development of the EV used car market.
Comment: Don’t shy away from a green fleet
By embracing simple initiatives SMEs can benefit from greener motoring and enviable CSR credentials, says Alison Bell, operations director of Venson Automotive Solutions.
Comment: No need to worry about smart charging
Jordan Brompton, co-founder and CMO of EV charger firm Myenergi, on why the new smart charging regulations are a positive move for drivers.
Comment: More high-profile policing needed to tackle dangerous driving
Neil Greig, director of policy and research at IAM RoadSmart, on why the new law on dangerous driving needs to be backed by more cops in … Read More »
Column: Time to clear the confusion on charging
Andrew Lawson, head of fleet at EO Charging, says shifting grants and confusing regulatory landscape must not obscure the clear business case for commercial EV fleets.
Interview: Audi UK’s head of fleet Claire English on her ‘Fleet 15’
Claire English, head of fleet at Audi UK, reveals her dream cars and her thoughts on the biggest challenges for fleets in her ‘Fleet 15’.
Clean Air Day: BT’s head of environmental sustainability on EVs and a greener future
Gabrielle Giner, head of environmental sustainability at BT Group, says Clean Air Day is an important moment to raise the future of electric vehicles and the … Read More »
Interview: Polestar’s Matt Hawkins talks about the fleet shift to EVs
Matt Hawkins, head of sales in the UK for Polestar, talks about starting a brand in the pandemic and helping fleets who are ready to switch … Read More »
Comment: Helping fleets to adopt a long-term mindset to electrification
Alfonso Martinez, managing director at LeasePlan UK, advises fleets on why a longer-term approach to electrification is paramount.
Comment: The right time to go electric?
Richard Lilwall, CEO of Quartix, on the optimum time for businesses to transition their fleets to EVs.
Comment: AFP’s Paul Hollick on addressing the off-street charging challenges
EV drivers with no off-street parking face a charging challenge, says AFP chair Paul Hollick.
Comment: Why it’s time to reset the gas guzzler stereotype for SUVs
As SUVs continue to break sales records across Europe, Fleet World’s editor-at-large Alex Grant reckons it’s time to reset the driver stereotypes and consider the upshots … Read More »
Comment: Understanding the benefits and challenges of fleet electrification
Tomas Edwards, CMO at Daloop, a specialist in sustainable mobility management, on some of the underdiscussed challenges of a fleet transition, as well as how to … Read More »
Comment: A successful fleet transition plan for going electric
Pete Bishop, founder and CTO at EV battery analytics specialist Silver Power Systems, on making a successful switch from ICE to electric vehicles.
Comment: Plug-in car grant cuts – the road ahead
Meryem Brassington, electrification propositions lead at Lex Autolease reflects on the removal of the Plug-in Car Grant and considers what’s next for the UK’s road to … Read More »