Category : Opinions

Comment: Road pricing must not slow momentum on electrification

3 years ago / 0 comments

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

3 years ago / 0 comments

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: What’s really taking our attention off the road

3 years ago / 0 comments

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

3 years ago / 1 comments

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

3 years ago / 0 comments

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

3 years ago / 0 comments

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

3 years ago / 0 comments

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

3 years ago / 0 comments

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

3 years ago / 0 comments

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

4 years ago / 0 comments

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

4 years ago / 0 comments

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

4 years ago / 0 comments

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

4 years ago / 0 comments

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

4 years ago / 0 comments

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?

4 years ago / 0 comments

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

4 years ago / 0 comments

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

4 years ago / 0 comments

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

4 years ago / 0 comments

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

4 years ago / 0 comments

Barney Goffer, UK product manager at Teletrac Navman, on how fleets can best approach the switch to electric vehicles.

Interview: Barney Goffer on Teletrac Navman’s work to help fleets go electric

4 years ago / 0 comments

Barney Goffer, UK product manager at Teletrac Navman UK, speaks to Natalie Middleton about the firm’s new AI-powered TN360 telematics solution and its tools to help … Read More »

Comment: Harnessing growing eco awareness to drive public transport take-up

4 years ago / 0 comments

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.

Interview: Mohsen Mohseninia of Aeris on the latest telematics developments

4 years ago / 0 comments

Aeris and Fleet World recently conducted an on-line survey online survey of fleets to help shape the future of the fleet telematics sector. Mohsen Mohseninia, Aeris … Read More »

Comment: Getting Europe’s automakers Fit for 55

4 years ago / 0 comments

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

4 years ago / 0 comments

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

4 years ago / 0 comments

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

4 years ago / 0 comments

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

4 years ago / 0 comments

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

4 years ago / 0 comments

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

4 years ago / 0 comments

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

4 years ago / 0 comments

Adam Hall, director of energy services at Drax Group, on how telematics can be an invaluable tool for creating an optimised, sustinable fleet.