Category : Opinions
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 »
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 »
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.