Category : Opinions
How green is your parcel? Why online deliveries must go electric
Niall Riddell, CEO of EV fleet fuel card provider Paua, on the environmental cost of online deliveries.
Comment: Don’t shy away from going green
Alison Bell, operations director at Venson Automotive Solutions, helps SME fleets with simple initiatives for a greener fleet and enviable CSR credentials.
Comment: How can technology improve customer retention?
Angela Montacute, CEO of Digital Innk, explains how embracing digital technology can help drive customer satisfaction and retention.
Comment: Care in the car community
The Project EDWARD Week of Action 2022 takes place 17-21 October. Simon Turner, campaigns manager, Driving for Better Business, explains what you and your drivers need … Read More »
Comment: The importance of effective battery lifecycle management
Paul Humphreys, managing director at Cox Automotive Mobility (International), explains the role effective battery lifecycle management can play in helping prevent technological obsolescence given the rapid … Read More »
Comment: Why is Norway the leader in EV adoption?
By Dr Philipp Seidel, Principal at Arthur D. Little
Comment: The serious dangers of dehydrated driving for fleets
The summer may be over, but fleet managers and business owners should bear in mind that dehydration is an all-weather issue with the potential to cause accidents for UK drivers, says … Read More »
Driver education: The passport to an electric future
As fleets increasingly make the electric transition, it’s becoming increasingly clear that there’s a pressing need for driver coaching and education initiatives. A lack of requisite … Read More »
Comment: Managing the motor industry’s skills shortage
The motor industry has the sixth highest employment vacancy rate of all sectors. Penny Stoolman, managing director, Prestige Fleet Servicing, outlines actions the industry can take … Read More »
Exclusive interview: Wyre’s big US sales drive for the Munro all-electric 4×4
Hot on the heels of securing the exclusive distribution rights to the Munro 4×4 utility EV – seen by some as the answer to the famous … Read More »
Comment: IAM RoadSmart’s top tips for new Transport Sec
Following the arrival of the new UK Transport Secretary this week, IAM RoadSmart CEO Antony Kildare has stressed the need for urgent action on road safety, … Read More »
Comment: Facing an EV future head-on
Peter McDonald on how the fleet industry needs to embrace the post-covid world – and ensure that they are prepared for whatever comes their way.
Comment: Charging concerns may delay fleet electrification
Shaun Sadlier, head of Arval Mobility Observatory in the UK discusses how the firm’s latest research highlights UK businesses delaying fleet electrification.
Supplier Interview: ElectrAssure
Loyd Davies founded ElectrAssure 18 years ago. He talks about the exciting opportunities for the business within the EV sector.
Comment: Is it time for delivery fleets to electrify the ‘last mile’?
Delivery and logistics businesses have benefited greatly from the e-commerce boom in recent years, but with customers increasingly unwilling to pay a delivery fee, could electrification … Read More »
Comment: Plug-in car grant cuts – the road ahead
Meryem Brassington, electrification propositions lead at Lex Autolease reflects on the removal of the Plug-in Car Grant and considers what’s next for the UK’s road to … Read More »
Comment: Supporting the private sector in the EV opportunity is key to meeting CCC target
…says Michael Mounteney, director of electrical business for charging specialist TSG UK.
INTERVIEW: BP Fleet Solutions
John Kendall speaks to Adrian Brabazon, head of BP Fleet Solutions, about how oil companies fit into the EV future.
Comment: Is the fleet industry heading into the perfect SMR storm?
Venson Automotive Solutions offers advice on how to keep costs down as new car supply issues ramp up lease lengths.
Comment: Managers urged to monitor grey fleet servicing levels following spending cuts reports
…says Penny Stoolman, managing director of SMR expert, Prestige Fleet Servicing.
Comment: Connecting EV batteries to the grid is key to solving energy crisis
To solve the energy crisis and green the grid, we need to massively ramp up battery storage to help power the national and international grid; the … Read More »
Comment: The electric vehicle residual value revolution
Liam Mifsud, programme manager at EV battery analytics specialist Silver Power Systems, on how the switch to electric vehicles will transform the way fleets look at … Read More »
Comment: Future-proofing our road network today for tomorrow’s vehicle tech
Vehicles are becoming increasingly more sophisticated, designed to keep us safer and make our journeys more enjoyable. Over the next decade, technology will transform the way … Read More »
Comment: EVBox explains EV smart charging regulations 2022
Electric mobility has been unquestionably emerging in recent years and is expected to continue growing exponentially in the coming decade. This drastic growth in EV use … Read More »
Comment: Charging infrastructure – the smart money is on the data
The Government is increasing its commitment to Electric Vehicles (EVs) as we approach the 2030 deadline date for the ban on the sale of new petrol … Read More »
Interview: Swarco Smart Charging on tackling Scotland’s EV charging
Justin Meyer, managing director of Swarco Smart Charging, talks of the challenges ahead as the country aims for zero emission transportation. Norrie Hunter reports.
Electric fleet: Can the UK learn from Norway’s success?
Oslo may just be 2 hours and 10 minutes from London, but Norway’s road transport electrification has thoroughly eclipsed the UK, along with every other nation … Read More »
Comment: Challenging times, interesting solutions
Beverley Wise, regional director for Webfleet UK and Ireland, examines van fleet perspectives on eLCV adoption, the challenges faced and explains why data insights are proving … Read More »
Comment: Why the next PM should NOT slash fuel duty
All the Tory leadership candidates, bar Rishi Sunak, want to cut tax. But Nawaz Haq, executive director, from UK fuel tech company SulNOx, says a cut … Read More »
Comment: Can gamification improve fleet safety?
By Steven Kirwan, director of operations at LeasePlan Insurance.