Category : Opinions
Comment: What’s really taking our attention off the road
This Road Safety Week, Garmin has partnered with psychologist Emma Kenny to reveal the distractions that impact our daily drives – and offer advice on how … Read More »
EV Advice: 5 tips to get the most out of your electric vehicle battery
Adam Hall, director of energy services at Drax, on how fleet drivers can get the most out of their EV batteries.
Comment: Why fleets should embrace emission-free delivery alternatives
Following the London ULEZ expansion, Steve Evans, CEO and co-founder of emission-free delivery company XeroE, says now is the perfect time to consider emissions-free delivery alternatives.
Comment: Four ways to grow your commercial fleet management
What precautions should fleet management providers take to ensure the success of their commercial fleet management programme? Andy Greig, vice president, business development and strategic partnerships … Read More »
Comment: September EV sales bring electric future closer than ever
Following a surge in UK electric and hybrid vehicle sales in September, Philip Valarino, head of EV projects at EDF, on the business EV challenge in … Read More »
Comment: VWFS on minimising the impact of the semiconductor shortage
Mike Todd, CEO at Volkswagen Financial Services UK, on the firm’s work to minimise delays, disruption and concerns in the ongoing semiconductor shortage.
EV Charging Mix: The infrastructure of the future
John Murray, head of EVs at Delta-EE, on the range of approaches and strategies that could be deployed within the UK to meet growing demand for … Read More »
Comment: Why regular ADAS training is essential for safety
Tim Camm, technical training manager, Autoglass, on why regular assessment is needed to ensure technicians are up to speed with the latest ADAS technology, keeping drivers … Read More »
Comment: How predictive analytics is paving the road to an EV-powered future
Across the UK and Europe, major retailers and delivery operators are turning their attentions to ‘greening’ their fleets by investing in electric vehicles. Geoff McGrath, managing … Read More »
Comment: A huge month for plug-in vehicles
Melanie Shufflebotham, COO & co-founder of Zap-Map, on how soaring interest in electric vehicles and fast-rising public charging infrastructure are changing the face of the EV … Read More »
Comment: The true impact of Covid on our roads
The Covid-19 pandemic has been akin to a car crash for the UK’s health and economy. But collateral damage caused by the virus has also impacted … Read More »
Comment: Eight top tips to make your fuel go further
While signs of normality are returning to UK petrol pumps, training specialist TTC Group has shared its top tips for drivers to make their fuel go … Read More »
Comment: Is EV range anxiety set for the history books?
Jordan Brompton, co-founder and CMO of Myenergi, discusses the results of a recent national survey and explains why drivers are still reluctant to embrace an electric … Read More »
Comment: Telematics more vital than ever in light of fuel crisis
Amid widespread reports of panic buying and the government drawing up plans to use the army to get petrol to pumps, the UK’s fuel supply chain … Read More »
Comment: Eight tips to save fuel and avoid trips to the petrol station
Providing a ‘back to basics’, the vehicle experts at LeasePlan UK have pulled together a list of top tips for saving fuel – to help drivers … Read More »
Q&A: Steve Silverwood of ECA Business Energy on EVs and energy
To mark the publication of its second quarterly EV Readiness report, automotive industry research firm Trend Tracker spoke to Steve Silverwood, managing director at ECA Business … Read More »
Comment: Navigating the switch to EVs
Barney Goffer, UK product manager at Teletrac Navman, on how fleets can best approach the switch to electric vehicles.
Comment: Harnessing growing eco awareness to drive public transport take-up
Jonathan Edwards, transport market leader at global professional services company GHD, on how growing environmental consciousness should be used to encourage drivers away from cars.
Comment: Getting Europe’s automakers Fit for 55
Following last week’s Fit for 55 announcement by the European Commission, David Borland, EY’s UK&I automotive leader, comments on the proposals’ impact on automakers.
Comment: The costs of not addressing fleet risks
Chris Black, commercial director at LeasePlan UK, on why mitigating fleet risk is so important and the repercussions of not taking action.
Comment: Why stakeholder buy-in is key to successful EV fleet transition
Alberto De Monte, business segment director OEM, EV and sustainable mobility at Masternaut, on the case for electric vehicles and how fleets can demonstrate it to … Read More »
Comment: Covid accelerates the move towards digitisation
Peter Millichap, marketing director at Teletrac Navman, on how digitisation has been the saviour for many businesses during the pandemic.
Comment: The UK’s EV tipping point and why fleets should grasp the opportunity now
Sue Branston, country head of Fleet Logistics UK and Ireland, on why fleets should be thinking about all things EV now and the starting steps in … Read More »
Interview: Neil Wilson, Ford of Britain fleet director
Neil Wilson, Ford of Britain fleet director, talks to Martyn Collins about the firm’s new EV and its impact on the fleet market.
Comment: The vital role of local authorities in supporting charging network expansion
A new report from the Society of Motor Manufacturers and Traders (SMMT) suggests that at least 2.3 million additional charging points are required by 2030 to … Read More »
Comment: How telematics can help improve your fleet’s sustainability
Adam Hall, director of energy services at Drax Group, on how telematics can be an invaluable tool for creating an optimised, sustinable fleet.
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 »