Category : Top Stories
Furniture Village goes electric with Peugeot e-2008 fleet
Peugeot has won a deal to supply 25 e-2008s to Furniture Village, which is adopting a fully electric fleet.
Shell partners with ABB for roll-out of world’s fastest electric car charger
Shell and ABB E-mobility have partnered to start the roll-out of what’s said to be the world’s fastest all-in-one electric car charger.
New partnership to accelerate transition to electric fleets
A new collaboration that will help fleets make the transition to low carbon mobility has been founded by Gemserv, Briggs Equipment, Dodona Analytics, Geotab and Liberty … Read More »
Road pricing is ‘inevitable and sensible’, finds new report
Switching to per-mile road user charging would be fairer and more popular than the current fuel duty regime and could even help address the cost-of-living crisis. … Read More »
How to Optimize Results From Your Telematics and Connectivity Provider
Paul Tarsey, IoT business development manager at Aeris, speaks to Fleet World about the importance of secure, uninterrupted global cellular IoT connectivity for fleet telematics and … Read More »
Daily rental firms turning down fleet business for retail, reports AFP
Some daily rental companies are beginning to turn down fleet business in favour of higher-margin consumer bookings, the Association of Fleet Professional (AFP) has reported.
Smart motorway safety upgrades to complete within months but concerns remain
The rollout of new safety technology on smart motorways will complete within the next five months, but motoring organisations have expressed continued safety concerns.
New Peugeot 308 and 308 SW launch in UK with first-ever PHEVs
The new Peugeot 308 and 308 SW are open for orders in the UK, featuring new design and their first-ever plug-in hybrids.
More than a quarter of fleets expect to grow in next three years
More than a quarter of UK fleets (net 27%) expect to see growth in the number of vehicles they operate during the next three years, showing … Read More »
Government plans to legalise private e-scooters on UK roads
The UK government is looking to bring in new legislation that will legalise private e-scooters as a priority for the upcoming year.
Fleet World Fleet: Vauxhall Mokka-e SRi Nav Premium Auto
As the Mokka-e heads back to Vauxhall, Natalie Middleton looks back at just how easy the switch to electric has been.
DfT has spent 15 times more on private than public EV chargers
Public money spent on installing off-street residential electric vehicle chargers is more than 15 times what has been spent on public on-street residential chargers.
Michelin Connected Fleet launches to bring telematics solutions for all fleet types
Michelin has launched its new Connected Fleet brand in the UK, bringing together all the fleet management services and solutions of the group under one banner.
New Range Rover Sport arrives with plug-in hybrids and first-ever full EV
The new third-gen Range Rover Sport has made its debut, bringing latest electrified variants and new dynamic capabilities.
Holman to offer global leasing and fleet management solution with new alliance
Automotive services organisation Holman has partnered with French fleet management company FATEC Group to offer multinational fleet operators a global fleet leasing and management solution.
Honda to expand line-up with ZR-V hybrid compact SUV
Honda has confirmed that its forthcoming compact SUV will be named the ZR-V and arrive next year.
Record BEV sales push UK’s used car market up 5.1%
The UK’s used car market rose 5.1% in the first quarter of 2022, supported by record sales of battery electric vehicles (BEVs).
Diode and Co Charger partner to help fleets shift to EVs
EV technology start-up Diode has partnered with the Co Charger community charging app to help fleets accelerate the transition to electric vehicles.
Fleet World Fleet: Citröen ë-C4
Is it better to be early to the party or late and with a better outfit, ponders Nat Barnes.
Ford reveals E-Transit Custom with 236-mile range
Ford has unveiled its fully electric E-Transit Custom, which arrives in 2023 and will bring a targeted range up to 236 miles, enabling fleets running one-tonne … Read More »
Fuel prices to start rising again after April brings break in cycle
Fuel prices are predicted to start rising again in the coming weeks after drivers were given a reprieve in April.
DispatchTrack triples presence in EMEA with accelerated growth strategy
DispatchTrack, a leading provider of right-time delivery management software, has announced new clients, partnerships and geographic reach as it continues its accelerated growth strategy.
Fleet registrations fall as carmakers prioritise private consumers but rush to EVs accelerates
UK new car registrations fell 15.8% in April as supply challenges continue, but battery electric car registrations bucked the trend with a 40.9% rise.
Gridserve opens ultra-rapid charging super hub at Moto Thurrock
Gridserve has opened its first High Power Electric Super Hub on the M25, providing a major step forwards in super-fast EV charging for drivers.
EV drivers seeing increased cost savings compared to ICE
Electric vehicle drivers are benefiting from increased savings on running costs compared to petrol and diesel vehicles, despite soaring energy prices.
Record increase in EV chargers and ultra-rapids, reports Zap-Map
A record total of 1,213 new charging devices were installed last month in the UK; the highest-ever number in a single month, according to Zap-Map.
Fleet World Fleet: SEAT Ibiza 1.0 TSI FR 95PS
Our newest long termer appeals to both the head and the heart, says Luke Wikner.
Citroën increases battery size for ë-Relay and cuts pricing
Citroën has updated its ë-Relay electric van with the introduction of a larger 75kWh battery, increasing the driving range.
DPD adds 1,000 Ford E-Transits to fast-growing electric fleet
Parcel delivery giant DPD has signed a deal to add 1,000 Ford E-Transit electric vans to its fleet this year.
Four in 10 fleets expect to begin EV switch in next two years
Nearly half of fleet managers (43%) and fleet drivers (41%) expect to begin the switch to EVs within the next two years, as the 2030 ICE … Read More »
