Category : Opinions
Interview: Scottish Futures Trust on driving charge point rollout
Alastair Young, associate director – Net Zero Transport at Scottish Futures Trust, speaks to Norrie Hunter about the organisation’s work to expand the charge point infrastructure.
Four pitfalls in electric vehicle routing – and how to overcome them
By Alex Buckley, general manager EMEA & APAC at DispatchTrack
Comment: Autumn Statement leaves salary sacrifice choice available for thousands
Following the Chancellor’s Autumn Statement last week, Andy Bruce, CEO of Glasgow-based fleet management and leasing specialist Fleet Alliance, says the substantial savings enjoyed by salary … Read More »
Electric cars can’t get tax breaks forever – but 2025 is too soon to slow up
By Thom Groot, co-founder and CEO of The Electric Car Scheme
Battery leasing: Baking in problems or better care of resources?
Alex Johns, business development manager at speciality battery insurance firm Altelium, on whether battery leasing practices are sending out the wrong message to drivers.
Comment: Why telematics can help transform fleet risk
By Simon Turner, campaign manager at Driving for Better Business
Support fleet electrification by addressing poor user experience at charge points
By James O’Neill, CEO, Paythru
Road Safety Week 2022: What can be done to help prevent bridge strikes?
By Glen Mullins, managing director of Vue, part of Radius
Work smarter, not harder: How Paythru is revolutionising EV charging
PayThru is looking to rip up the customer experience rulebook when it comes to electric vehicle charging. John Challen finds out its plans.
Top tips for safe driving in winter from Driving for Better Business
Winter brings all kinds of hazards for the commercial driver. Simon Turner, campaign manager at Driving for Better Business, looks at you how you can prepare … Read More »
Interview: Niall Riddell, CEO of EV fuel card Paua, on future plans
Niall Riddell, co-founder and CEO of EV fuel card firm Paua, speaks to Norrie Hunter on work to help fleets go electric, including in Scotland.
Targa Telematics: Short-term rental can evolve with digital technologies
By Tom Smith – UK country manager at Targa Telematics
Comment: Power up to an EV fleet
An understanding of the whole-life cost of an EV fleet will drive the electrification switch, says Mark Rose, managing director, Tracker UK.
Comment: Can gamification improve fleet safety?
By Steven Kirwan, director of operations at LeasePlan Insurance.
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, campaign 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: The challenge of ‘last-mile’ deliveries
Yvonne Palmer, operations director at Nexus Vehicle Rental, shares her thoughts on the challenges of last-mile deliveries in the lead-up to Black Friday.