Category : Top Stories
Free or subsidised public charging ‘could be deterring’ vital private sector investment
Ending free or low-cost public charging could actually help drive infrastructure expansion, supporting drivers making the switch to electric vehicles, according to a new report.
EV loyalty app rewards drivers for charging station feedback
Electric vehicle drivers can now be rewarded for sharing vital real-time operational information on charging stations via an app, helping to improve the charging experience.
Vehicle-to-grid charging could save EV homeowners £1,000 a year
UK homeowners could significantly offset their EV charging costs if bidirectional EV charging was made widely possible, a new report from intelligent power management firm Eaton … Read More »
‘Groundbreaking’ rapid, mobile off-grid charging solution debuts
A new rapid mobile off-grid charging solution that’s expected to revolutionise the EV sector has debuted this week in the UK.
Vauxhall electrifies Astra and Sports Tourer
Vauxhall’s EV line-up been boosted with the arrival of the electric Astra and Astra Sports Tourer. The arrival of the battery-powered duo takes Vauxhall’s all-electric portfolio … Read More »
AI platform launches to transform damage management for fleets
A new platform that uses AI-powered detection to help automotive companies and fleets transform their damage-related processes has launched.
New AI-equipped driver safety monitor to advance fleet safety
Fleet safety electronics specialist Motormax has introduced new driver monitoring systems (DMS), equipped with latest Artificial Intelligence (AI) and machine learning to improve fleet safety.
Ford Ranger goes Platinum with new luxury-focused grade
The Ford Ranger is now available in a new top-end Platinum grade, delivering high levels of luxury and comfort and priced from £44,400 (excl. VAT).
Electric vans are underworked and overcharged, new fleet analysis reveals
Electric vans could be worked harder and charged less, cutting costs and downtime, according to Michelin Connected Fleet.
Suttie’s seven days… with a Genesis GV60
Fleet World road tester Al Suttie spends a rather fun week testing the Genesis GV60 fully electric SUV.
New EV charger delivers 480kW without major infrastructure work
A new smart rapid charger that delivers up to 480kW ultra-rapid speed without the need for major infrastructure work will be unveiled at the London EV … Read More »
Interview: MG head of fleet Geraint Isaac
MG’s numbers – sales and RVs – are on the up, while new and revised vehicle models are attracting the attention of some major businesses. Head … Read More »
HMRC announces latest Advisory Fuel Rates
HMRC has published its new Advisory Fuel Rates (AFRs), effective from 1 December 2022.
IAM RoadSmart accelerates mission to reduce road deaths to zero
Road safety charity IAM RoadSmart had made key changes to ready for new vehicle technologies and accelerate its mission to bring road deaths down to zero.
Fleet World Fleet: Škoda Karoq
Our new long-term Škoda Karoq arrives with great first impressions.
Collision avoidance voted top ADAS system for company cars
Collision avoidance is the most beneficial advanced driver assistance system (ADAS) technology available for company cars, according to research among UK businesses.
Prepare your vehicles – and drivers – for winter now, urges FuelGenie
As the weather turns colder, fuel card provider FuelGenie is reminding SMEs and fleet owners to ensure their vehicles and drivers are ready for the winter … Read More »
Costco cuts petrol to 147.7p but supermarkets still slow to drop prices
The “excessive” margins on fuel by the UK’s big four supermarkets were further called into question today after the RAC found membership-only retailer Costco had slashed … Read More »
Suttie’s seven days… with a Polestar 2
Road tester Al Suttie heads behind the wheel of the stylish Polestar 2 electric hatchback for a week.
Mazda to invest £8.9bn in accelerated EV strategy
Mazda is to plough $10.6bn (£8.9bn) into electric vehicles, accelerating the electrification of its fleet through new partnerships.
Gridserve tops list of best places to charge an EV
Gridserve has been rated as the UK’s best public charging provider in new analysis of the best and worst places to charge an EV in the … Read More »
Greenarc acquires EV leasing specialist KeyFleet
Fuel and green energy solutions specialist Greenarc has acquired Key Finance & Leasing, better known as KeyFleet.
AFP freezes fees for 2023 to recognise ‘difficult times’
The Association of Fleet Professionals (AFP) has frozen its membership and training fees until at least the end of 2023 in recognition of what the organisation … Read More »
Ford E-Tourneo Custom MPV revealed with 230-mile range
Ford has unveiled its next-generation E-Tourneo Custom MPV, available for the first time as a fully electric vehicle as well as offering PHEV and all-wheel drive … Read More »
Supermarkets charging “unnecessarily high” fuel prices, RAC finds
Supermarkets are being urged to cut their fuel prices by 5p a litre as new analysis shows they are charging “excessive” margins.
UK’s vehicle crime hotspots revealed in Northgate research
The Metropolitan Police Service, West Midlands and West Yorkshire Police suffer some of the highest vehicle crime rates in the UK, new research reveals.
Fleet Assist sets up EV Premier Van Centre network for 4.25-tonne eLCVs
Fleet Assist has established a nationwide network of 900 Premier Van Centres, able to service and maintain vans and chassis cabs up to 4.25 tonnes GVW.
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.
Nearly a third of company fleets not on track for EV targets
Almost a third of fleets (29%) are falling behind in the EV transition and aren’t on track to make the switch, despite the 2030 ICE ban … 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.