Category : Opinions
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 »
Interview: Kia’s John Hargreaves and Steve Hicks
John Hargreaves and Steve Hicks tell FW why there are many reasons to be positive in 2022.
Comment: LeasePlan on normalising EV driving in the UK
Matthew Walters, head of consultancy services and customer value at LeasePlan UK, on the four things that need to happen to get Britain to go electric.
Comment: Infrastructure and management holding back fleet electrification
The last year has seen record electric vehicle (EV) sales. However, lingering concerns over the availability of chargers and unpredictable energy costs pose a risk to … Read More »
Comment: Russia, Ukraine and the price you’ll pay at the pump
Paul Holland, managing director for UK fuel at Allstar parent Fleetcor, explores the moving situation in Ukraine and Russia and what it means for fuel pricing.
Comment: The future’s bright
Thilo von Ulmenstein, managing partner, Fleetcompetence Group, on electrification and a wider mobility approach.
Comment: Could e-fuels prove the saviour of the combustion engine?
With several pilot projects now underway, could low-CO2 synthetic fuels be about to turn the tide on electrification? Fleet World editor-at-large Alex Grant isn’t convinced.
Comment: How telematics can support fairer road taxation for an electric future
Following the publication of the Transport Committee’s new report on road pricing, David Savage, vice president for UK & Ireland at Geotab, examines how telematics will … Read More »
Comment: The challenges facing the fleet industry in 2022
David Brennan, CEO at Nexus Vehicle Rental, discusses the main obstacles facing the fleet industry this year and how flexible rental solutions can help mitigate these … Read More »
Geotab’s five tips for businesses transitioning to electric vehicles
For society to reach net-zero emissions, a widespread switch to electric vehicles is essential; businesses can lead the way. David Savage, vice president, UK & Ireland … Read More »
Comment: DriveTech on the Highway Code updates
With the introduction of new rules in the Highway Code, Colin Paterson, head of marketing at DriveTech, encourages drivers to ensure they’re up to speed and … Read More »
Comment: Fleet Alliance’s Andy Bruce on an evolving fleet sector and growth plans
Andy Bruce, CEO at Fleet Alliance, reports back on his first 100 days in the business and explores the rapidly changing face of the fleet industry, … Read More »
Comment: What EVs surpassing diesel cars signifies for fleets
Following the news that European sales of electric cars have overtaken diesel models for the first time, Tanya Sinclair, policy director UK & Ireland at ChargePoint, … Read More »
Interview: Alphabet CCO Spencer Halil
After more than a quarter of a century in motor finance, Spencer Halil made the move from retail to fleet surroundings. Alphabet’s chief commercial officer tells … Read More »
Comment: 2022 to be UK’s EV breakout year
2022 is shaping up to be the year of the EV in the UK, with fleets once again leading the charge. Tanya Sinclair, policy director UK … Read More »
Comment: Taking lessons from the smart motorway mess
The smart motorway mess shows better drivers are the key to road safety, says RED Driver Risk Management CEO Seb Goldin.
Comment: How to avoid bumps in the road
To mark National Pothole Day on 15 January, Peter Millichap, UK marketing director – Teletrac Navman UK, looks at the constant challenge potholes create for road … Read More »
Comment: EV charging infrastructure – how to avoid shocking problems
Matthew Lumsden, CEO of Connected Energy, on how battery energy storage systems (BESS) can solve potential EV charger problems.
Comment: The digital road ahead
Beverley Wise, director UK & Ireland, Webfleet Solutions on what 2022 will bring for fleets from a digital transformation perspective.
Comment: Now is the time to power on to electric
David Rose, head of product at Alphabet (GB), on the importance of starting the journey to electrification today and the simple steps fleet managers can take … Read More »
Moving with the times: DMN on EV logistics challenges and solutions
Nick Chadaway, managing director at DMN Logistics, speaks to Natalie Middleton about the firm’s work to develop best practice solutions for electric vehicle logistics.
Brand new: Genesis head of sales Jonny Miller on creating a new fleet marque
Establishing a new marque in an already busy market is no easy feat – and, when it comes to the car sector, the company needs something … Read More »
Comment: Road pricing must not slow momentum on electrification
Tanya Sinclair, policy director UK & Ireland, at ChargePoint, says time is ticking for the Government on getting road pricing right – and that it must … Read More »
Interview: GoWithFlow and Charley Boorman on the fleet switch to EVs
At this month’s Web Summit, sustainability mobility management firm GoWithFlow teamed up with actor and EV enthusiast Charley Boorman to run an electric vehicle master class … Read More »
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.