Category : Opinions
Comment: Trakm8 on why telematics is key to any MOT changes
Jim Hill, group marketing director at vehicle technology specialist Trakm8, on how plans to relax the MOT rules could affect fleets and how to protect vehicles … Read More »
AAM Group to provide complete mobility solution with new ‘Onwrd’ subsidiary
AAM Group has established a new subsidiary company to help businesses combat the current vehicle shortages and find new and better ways to keep mobile through … Read More »
Q&A: Is enough work being done on Scotland’s EV charging for fleets?
Norrie Hunter of the Electric Vehicle Association Scotland discusses the issues with Scotland’s EV charge point infrastructure and the way forward with the Energy Saving Trust’s … Read More »
Profile: Recharge Rescue on its roadside EV recharging proposition
Bruce Compton, co founder, speaks to Fleet World about Recharge Rescue’s new emergency roadside assistance policy for EV drivers and how it can help fleets resolve … Read More »
Comment: Self-driving cars and the Highway Code changes
The latest proposed changes to The Highway Code are designed to make the rollout of self-driving vehicles safe but it’s good to delve into the details, … Read More »
Interview with Targa Telematics: The not-so-new kids on the block
As Targa Telematics ramps up its plans for the UK, country manager Thomas Smith spoke to Natalie Middleton at this year’s Great British Fleet Event about … Read More »
Comment: Three key steps to electrifying a mission-critical fleet
Matt Dillon, head of commercial vehicles at LeasePlan UK, outlines a three-step guide for large businesses who are looking to transition their mission-critical fleet to electric … Read More »
Comment: Future-proofing EV charging
Nigel Dent, head of sales at Connected Energy, on why sparks may fly if fleet managers hit grid constraints and how battery energy storage systems (BESS) … Read More »
Comment: Five simple steps that can help us quit Russian diesel faster
Greg Archer and Morgan Jones of sustainable transport campaign group Transport and Environment comment on how the UK can quit Russian diesel imports fast, by focusing … Read More »
Comment: Top tips to managing an ageing fleet
Penny Stoolman, managing director at Prestige Fleet Servicing, shares her top tips to manage an ageing vehicle fleet, helping businesses to minimise downtime and cut running … Read More »
Self-driving car crashes: Who should be held responsible?
Sergio Matteo Savaresi, full professor in automatic control at Politecnico di Milano, on plans to regulate self-driving vehicles in the UK, where responsibility should really lie … Read More »
Comment: Going green with eLCVs
Simon Simmons, LCV national corporate sales manager at Alphabet GB, on why fleets should be exploring electrified LCVs and the main considerations for operators.
Comment: The impact of a lack of innovation in EV charging infrastructure
Leigh Purnell, CEO and founder of charging technology firm Petalite, on how a lack of innovation in the EV charging sector threatens to hamper future EV … Read More »
Comment: Why more businesses are bringing fleet managers into board-level decision-making
Matthew Walters, head of consultancy services at LeasePlan UK, on the important reasons why the fleet manager belongs in strategic development meetings, especially as the UK … Read More »
Interview: Digital Innk’s Angela Montacute
Fleets struggle to ignore Software-as-a-Service offerings, as more and more products come onto the market. One of the new players is Digital Innk, whose CEO, Angela … Read More »
Comment: Tips on saving money on your fleet insurance in 2022
Looking to lower your fleet insurance premiums in 2022? Doug Kelley, managing director at fleet insurance broker Bluedrop Services, advises on three tried-and-tested ways that you … Read More »
Comment: New mobile phone laws are just the start
Stricter mobile phone laws are welcome, but with infotainment the problem of distraction isn’t going away, says RED Driver Risk Management’s commercial manager Greg Ford.
Comment: Choosing the best home set-up for your EV charging needs
Charlie Cook, CEO and founder of Rightcharge, gives his top tips to EV drivers on choosing the best energy tariff and home charge point for their … Read More »
Comment: EVs are here but where is the charging infrastructure?
Dunstan Power, director of EV charging consultancy Versinetic, discusses whether the UK is on target to have enough charging stations by 2030.
Comment: Opportunity knocks
Lee Giddings, national fleet sales manager, Suzuki, details the brand’s big plans for the fleet business growth and electrification.
Simplytrak’s all-in-one approach to connected fleet solutions
Founded in 2005, Yorkshire-based Simplytrak’s fleet management and connected services solutions have been used to optimise the operations of many customers globally. Founder and director Andrew … Read More »
Comment: Is hydrogen key to the net zero EV rollout?
Simone Bruckner, managing director of resistor manufacturer Cressall, explains how hydrogen can make the UK’s EV revolution a reality.
Comment: A fleeting change?
Norrie Hunter, media advisor to the Electric Vehicle Association (EVA) Scotland, on electric power, transportation and where the fleet sector fits in for Scotland.
Interview: Building the LEVC brand
LEVC’s James Drake-Lee speaks to Van Fleet World about matching customers to the company’s VN5 range-extender van.
Comment: Fleet fuel usage post-pandemic and key future trends
Following the impact of the pandemic, the UK’s businesses are now buying fuel at near enough pre-pandemic levels. Paul Holland, managing drector for UK fuel at … Read More »
Comment: How fleet operators can really show off their green credentials
Kevin Welstead, EV sector director, SSE Energy Solutions, on the need to prioritise renewable sources of power for EVs as fleets get ever-more savvy on sustainability.
Comment: Driving efficiency for emergency services fleets
Richard Perham, managing director of Airmax Remote, on why it’s more important now, than ever before, that the emergency services should adopt vehicle telematics to deliver … Read More »
Expert panel reveals growing excitement for EVs among fleets
Adam Hall, director of energy services, Drax, on how the tide is turning on electric vehicles among fleets.
Comment: How to tackle the underlying epidemic of drink driving
Latest drink-drive figures confirm the UK’s underlying epidemic of drink-driving remains unchecked. Neil Greig, director of policy and research at IAM RoadSmart, looks at what needs … Read More »
Comment: The need for company car tax clarity past 2025 to support EVs
Ashley Barnett, head of consultancy at Lex Autolease, discusses what the lack of clarity on company car tax rates beyond 2025 means for the fleet industry, … Read More »