Category : Today in Fleet
Shell hydrogen refuelling station opens on M40
Shell has opened a hydrogen refuelling station on the M40 at the Beaconsfield Services.
2018 PRAISE Awards to recognise fleet safety achievements
Entries are now open for the 2018 PRAISE Awards, which will recognise European fleets at the forefront of road safety.
Councils to get extra £100m to repair potholes
The Government is to give a further £100m funding to councils to repair potholes and other severe weather damage, the Transport Secretary has announced.
FleetVision strengthens consulting team
FleetVision, the fleet and mobility consultancy arm of the TÜV SÜD Group, has announced two additions to its consultancy team.
Drivers being dazzled by modern headlights, warns RAC
Modern vehicle headlights could be dazzling drivers, bringing safety issues, according to the RAC.
European Fleet and Mobility Association launches
A new umbrella organisation for fleet and mobility management has launched to represent the interests of managers on a European level.
Government urged to connect air quality plans with cycling and walking policies
Government Clean Air Plans should incorporate a focus on cycling and walking programmes to drive down vehicle emissions.
Greater Manchester uses clean air funding to expand EV charging network
Greater Manchester is to add 48 rapid charging points to its electric vehicle charging network with the help of government funds.
TfL mulls ride-hailing minibus service
Businesses are being asked if they’d be interested in trialling ride-hailing minibuses in London as Transport for London (TfL) explores the introduction of new services.
Prioritise active safety systems with optimal results, say carmakers to EU
EU policymakers are being urged to focus on the most effective vehicle safety measures with the strongest positive impact in its proposals for revisions to vehicle … Read More »
Euro Garages sites deploy rapid charging units
Forecourt operator Euro Garages, which runs an expanding network of around 360 sites in mainland UK, has deployed rapid charging units from eVolt at two of … Read More »
Positive support for driverless vehicles but safety concerns are key
The vast majority (78%) of the British public support driverless vehicles but they must be safe and resistant to cyber attack.
Autonomous car valet service could cut congestion
Future connected and autonomous vehicle technology could significantly reduce road congestion by notifying drivers of available parking spaces.
FloowDrive provides insurers with telematics platform for fleets
Global telematics company The Floow has launched a production-ready telematics platform that it says can be used to insurers to develop a telematics solution for drivers … Read More »
Diesel continues decline in European new car registrations
New car diesel demand in Europe continued to fall in February despite an overall rise in new car registrations.
Fleet Evolution launches stand-alone fleet management service
Fleet Evolution has branched into the fleet management sector with the launch of a comprehensive stand-alone service open to all fleets – not just salary sacrifice … Read More »
NewMotion highlights continued EV growth in UK
An increase in EV charging sessions to more than half a million were witnessed by NewMotion in 2017, latest figures reveal.
Lighter mornings could harm fleets’ bottom line
This weekend’s clock change could bring increased risks and fuel costs for fleets as drivers increase their speeds.
BCA aids buying process with new mobile Buyer App
BCA is piloting a new mobile Buyer App to augment the buying process for both physical and digital customers.
Hydrogen Hub launches in Oxfordshire
Oxfordshire has become the latest place to open a Hydrogen Hub initiative, driving the launch of new hydrogen and fuel cell projects in the area.
FleetCheck signs up more than 100 new fleet customers in Q1
More than 100 new customers have signed up to fleet software specialist FleetCheck so far in 2018, marking the company’s best-ever start to the year.
Millennials more confident on car maintenance than older generates
Half of young drivers feel confident enough to perform basic car maintenance – compared to under a third of their parents’ generation.
Skanska gears up for EVs with charge point installation
Skanska UK has deployed 67 electric vehicle charge points, believed to be one of the largest single-site installations in Europe to date.
Clampdown on whiplash claims to cut car insurance premiums
The Ministry of Justice has unveiled a new Civil Liability Bill that is expected to enable insurers to cut premiums.
Audi and Airbus develop autonomous flying taxi concept
Audi has teamed up with Airbus and design/engineer company Italdesign to develop an autonomous flying taxi concept.
Southampton goes live with 30 free EV chargers
Southampton City Council has delivered the first phase of a new city-wide charging network with the introduction of 30 new electric vehicle charging points.
EU auto makers call for action on urgent Brexit issues
The European Automobile Manufacturers’ Association (ACEA) is urging Brexit negotiators to take action on urgent industry issues, including the impact on EU CO2 targets and the … Read More »
Cap HPI integrates WLTP data
Cap HPI is taking action on integrating the additional data for the new Worldwide harmonised Light-vehicles Test Procedure (WLTP) test cycle.
BMW Group takes full control of DriveNow
BMW Group has taken the remaining shares in car sharing firm DriveNow, which now becomes a wholly owned subsidiary of the group.
Pricing announced for higher-power Renault Zoe
Order books are now open for Renault’s 2018 Zoe electric supermini, which brings a more powerful motor without any impact on range.
