Category : Opinions
Supplier stories: Mobilize Power Solutions
Mobilize Power Solutions might be part of the Renault Group, but Mark Dickens, managing director of the business, is keen to help drivers of all vehicles.
Comment: Managing growing EV demand and driving grid flexibility
Nick Woolley, CEO and co-founder at EV.energy, on how the UK can manage the growing demand for EVs and the impact on the national grid.
Eight ways businesses can get ahead in the thriving EV market
By Adam Hall, director of energy services at renewable energy company Drax
12 ways to improve your fleets’ fuel economy and cut costs
As the CMA warns today that weaker competition has led to drivers paying an extra 6p per litre at supermarket petrol stations, LeasePlan UK shares 12 … Read More »
COMMENT: Why fleet drivers need more knowledge about electric vehicles
According to reports, 45% of fleet managers are missing out on the opportunity to transition to electric vehicles due to a lack of expertise in taking … Read More »
Beyond CO2: What fleets can save by using EVs
Tom Rowlands, Fleetcor’s managing director, global EV solutions, explores the myths about EVs, the health benefits to users, cost savings to companies and the environmental and … Read More »
Fuelling Success: Why staying on top of the latest Advisory Fuel Rates is crucial for UK fleet owners
Tony Burgess, director – Merchant Network at fuelGenie outlines why fleets needs to be up to speed with AFRs.
Gurtam pivots Wialon telematics platform to new industry sectors and markets
European software developer Gurtam is targeting further expansion for its Wialon telematics and IoT platform, taking it into new sectors and markets to further its global … Read More »
It’s a new era for mental health at work – but are drivers being forgotten about?
Chris Black, commercial director at LeasePlan UK, marks Mental Health Awareness Week with a look at how to help the mental health of fleet drivers.
Comment: AFP on low-carbon legislation looming large
Paul Hollick, chair of the Association of Fleet Professionals, on what the new Transport Committee report could mean for fleets.
Comment: How can ChargeUK enable fleets to go electric with confidence
By Mark Pearce – mobility analytics and EV lead at Hydrock
Q&A: Aliaksandr Kuushynau, head of Wialon at Gurtam
Great British Fleet Event partner Gurtam will be at next week’s show to discuss the latest developments in GPS tracking, telematics and IoT. Ahead of the … Read More »
Comment: Pulling the plug on charging bottlenecks
As the UK’s electric vehicle population swells, it’s time for a strategic approach to curing bottlenecks in the charging network, says editor-at-large Alex Grant.
Comment: A chance to change EV charging
Electric vehicle adoption is growing and considered a major success. However, the experience of running an EV is being tainted for many by the recharging infrastructure, … Read More »
Comment: What fleets can learn from Nottingham’s new-era energy eco-system
Connected Energy and Nottingham City Council on how a major new EV charging depot could provide a blueprint for fleets across the country.
Spring Budget 2023: What it means for fleets and drivers
By Matthew Walters, head of consultancy services and customer value at LeasePlan UK
Comment: What the UK EV industry needs from the Spring Budget
By Alok Dubey, UK country manager of Monta
Accelerating EV adoption requires putting the right chargers, in the right places
By Sam Clarke, chief vehicle officer at Gridserve
Licence Check Interview: An evolution in risk management
Licence Check MD Keith Allen on the latest developments in risk management and what the company’s expanded offering will deliver to fleets and drivers.
Comment: Software-defined vehicles and the future of automotive security
By Alois Kliner, VP automotive & IoT manufacturing, Utimaco
Interview: Jaguar Land Rover’s Andrew Jago on his ‘Fleet 15’
Andrew Jago, general manager, fleet & business at Jaguar Land Rover, on his dream garage and the current outlook for fleets.
Comment: The future of fleet technology
By Richard Peak, director at Nextbase, on the future of fleet and driver safety and the technologies that will make the difference.
60 years of LeasePlan – A look back at how the electric vehicle revolutionised our industry
By Alfonso Martinez, managing director of LeasePlan UK
Comment: Onus is on employers to raise rural road safety awareness
Nick Butler, director of Drivetech, on the increased risks of rural roads and the actions that fleets and drivers can take.
Interview: Co Charger’s mission to tackle fleet charging pain points
Community charging app Co Charger has bold plans to be the biggest EV charging network in the UK within a year. Ahead of his talk at … Read More »
Comment: Why full-service EV charge points are the future of deliveries
By David Hytch, technical director at PlusCharge.
Comment: What price on safety?
The automotive industry’s technological revolution is a step towards safer and cleaner motoring, but is it the beginning of the end for affordable personal mobility? FW … Read More »
Interview: Csaba Vincze on Nissan’s 2023 fleet plans
A year in the role of fleet director at Nissan has given Csaba Vincze the chance to make some changes and plan for what he hopes … Read More »
Comment: Pros and cons of the new charge point regulations
The UK government has unveiled the new Public Charge Point Regulations 2023 that will boost EV charging network reliability and user experience This regulation, set to … Read More »