Category : Opinions
Comment: BVRLA on the road to 2030
Toby Poston, director of corporate affairs BVRLA, contemplates what the next six and a half years holds for the automotive market.
Q&A: Fleetcor’s Tom Rowlands talks EV evolution and Allstar’s plans
By Tom Rowlands, managing director, global EV solutions at Fleetcor, including UK brand Allstar
Comment: How fleet managers can support the grid with the surge in EVs
By Adam Hall, director of energy services, Drax Energy
Comment: Why ULEZ expansion is vital to the UK’s successful EV transition
By Adrian Keen, CEO of InstaVolt
Comment: Navigating the change to a ULEZ future
By David Savage, vice president UK & Ireland at Geotab
Comment: Is misinformation putting the brakes on the used EV market?
Jordan Brompton, co-founder and CMO of myenergi, explores the latest second-hand EV sales data and discusses whether dated views and misconceptions are holding back the transition … Read More »
Comment: Should smart motorways really be scrapped?
Amid extensive negative press and mounting public fear, our editor-at-large, Alex Grant, wonders if smart motorways deserve their deadly reputation.
Supplier Stories: E.On Drive on going electric with ease
David Butters, head of B2B at E.On Drive, explains how his company can deliver a one-stop-shop when it comes to getting fleets EV-ready.
Interview: Europcar’s Mark Newberry on his ‘Fleet 15’
Mark Newberry, commercial director, UK and Ireland at Europcar Mobility Group, tells John Challen about his proudest career moment and the best takeaway food.
What’s hindering EV adoption in different countries across the globe?
With many governments striving to meet their part of the Paris Agreement climate change treaty that prioritises an increase in EVs, Dunstan Power, managing director of … Read More »
Interview: Warren Richards on Audi’s back-to-basics approach and EV plans
Warren Richards, head of direct sales at Audi, talks to John Challen about the company’s EV product rollout and the opportunities it presents.
AFP comment: Why fleets want alternatives to daily rental
Paul Hollick, chair at the Association of Fleet Professionals, on alternative business transport options for fleets dealing with daily rental shortages.
Shifting gears: Why the Government must pick up the pace as EV demand soars
Nick Williams, transport managing director at Lloyds Banking Group, outlines how funding and legislation must improve to create the infrastructure needed to meet increasing demand for … Read More »
Interview: Polestar on the right path
Having made big strides with sales and new model announcements in 2022, Matt Hawkins, head of sales at Polestar, tells John Challen why the electric brand … Read More »
Comment: A call to sanity
Don’t be too quick to wish away those dull motorway journeys – disconnecting from our always-on lifestyle can be healthy, says FW’s editor-at-large Alex Grant.
Interview: Mazda’s Steve Tomlinson on a winning approach for fleets
Mazda believes that one of its USPs is offering something for everyone. Head of fleet Steve Tomlinson explains to John Challen how the approach could be … Read More »
Comment: The fuel finder scheme and the future of fair fuel pricing
By Tony Burgess, director – merchant network at FuelGenie, on the impact that the government-backed fuel finder scheme could have on the UK fuel market.
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: 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 »
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
Fantasy Fleet: Lego Concorde
We’ve gone small in this column before, but never 105cm x 43cm x 15cm-small! But then the item in question is a special kind of Fantasy … Read More »