Fleet World’s five-minute industry briefing: This week’s top stories
This week’s top fleet industry stories…
Odin Automotive rebrands and launches full suite of electrification services - Odin Automotive has renamed as B-ON and introduced a suite of holistic solutions to accelerate the electrification of commercial fleets worldwide. For more of the latest ... Read More »- Charging from lampposts 46% cheaper than on-the-road rapid charging - On-street charging could bring significant cost and convenience benefits to EV drivers but the Government must ramp up the number of residential charge points to avoid ... Read More »
- ‘Unrealistic and excessive’ EV insurance rates proving barrier to wider uptake - Punitive insurance premiums for EVs are hitting lower-paid workers hardest and preventing them from going electric. For more of the latest industry news, click here.
- Fleet World Fleet: Renault Captur Iconic E-Tech Hybrid 145 Auto - Our hybrid Renault Captur compact crossover heads back to base after six months on the Fleet World fleet. For more of the latest industry news, click ... Read More »
- Advisory Electricity Rate shortchanging EV drivers, says LeasePlan - LeasePlan has expressed concern over a lack of change to the Advisory Electricity Rate, which it says will leave EV drivers significantly shortchanged as energy prices ... Read More »
- All-electric DPD fleet now running across 10 UK towns and cities - DPD has confirmed that it is now providing an all-electric delivery service to 10 UK towns and cities and has updated its all-electric target to 30 ... Read More »
- Road fatalities up by 7% in 2021 - The RAC has urged the Government to reintroduce road safety targets as new data shows a 7% rise in fatalities on British roads in 2021. For ... Read More »
- New paper calls for tax revamp and business action to drive urgent reduction in grey fleet - A new white paper has called for the Government along with businesses and public sector organisations to urgently take action to reduce grey fleet usage in ... Read More »
- Ford geofencing tech could help drivers avoid speeding fines - Ford is trialling new geofencing technology that could automatically stop vehicles from speeding while also helping improve air quality in cities. For more of the latest ... Read More »
- Hyundai restructures fleet and business sales operation to drive true fleet success - Hyundai has reorganised its dedicated Fleet and Business sales operation to further drive true fleet sales and to capitalise on its range of electrified vehicles. For ... Read More »
- 2030 deadline is top concern for fleets - The 2030 zero emissions deadline and the challenge of meeting it is the number one concern for fleet decision-makers when looking ahead to the next five ... Read More »
- New Advisory Fuel Rates from HMRC bring increases across the board - HMRC has published its Advisory Fuel Rates (AFRs), effective from 1 June 2022 and with comprehensive changes across the board. For more of the latest industry ... Read More »
Quartix to help fleets manage switch to EVs with new EVolve service - A new service that gives fleets the knowledge and confidence to make a successful transition to electric vehicles is launching from telematics specialist Quartix. For more ... Read More »- Shell Fleet Solutions to help fleets drive decarbonisation with new programme - Shell Fleet Solutions has introduced its new Accelerate to Zero programme to help fleets meet their sustainability targets. For more of the latest industry news, ... Read More »
- Abax launches new ‘game-changing’ telematics software - Abax is launching new, next-generation software that it says will prove game-changing and ensure customers are futureproofed. For more of the latest industry news, click here.
- Maxus launches new electric pickup and MPV at CV Show - Maxus has launched two new vehicles for the UK and Irish markets in the form of an electric pickup and MPV. For more of the latest ... Read More »
- LEVC to offer integrated telematics on all new vehicles under Geotab deal - LEVC is to provide pre-installed telematics tech from Geotab on all new plug-in hybrid TX taxis and VN5 vans. For more of the latest industry ... Read More »
- Citroën reveals pricing for electric Ami and My Ami Cargo - Citroën has revealed pricing and specification details for the new Ami electric quadricycle and the My Ami Cargo light goods variant. For more of the latest ... Read More »
- Ford to combat construction worker suicide with Make It Visible partnership - Ford has partnered with the Lighthouse Construction Industry Charity for a new suicide prevention campaign. For more of the latest industry news, click here.
- Fleet demand for van kerbside charging revealed in new AFP map - A new national map revealing the locations where fleets need kerbside charging for company van drivers has gone live from the Association of Fleet Professionals (AFP). ... Read More »
- Full CV Show news and E-Transit test drive in new issue of Van Fleet World - The new issue of Van Fleet World is now out, detailing many of the new launches and reveals at the CV Show as well as a ... Read More »
- First Drive: Cupra Born - The Spanish startup has its sights set on success with its new EV. By John Challen. For more of the latest industry news, click here.
- ‘Van plan’ for charge points vital to drive take-up, says automotive sector - A national ‘van plan’ for charging is essential to accelerate electric van uptake and deliver ambitious government targets. For more of the latest industry news, click ... Read More »
- New issue of Fleet World delves into sustainable fleets - The new issue of Fleet World is now out, bringing expert advice on sustainable fleets. For more of the latest industry news, click here.
- £40m competition to fast-track self-driving shuttles and delivery vans - A new £40m competition to kick-start commercial self-driving services such as delivery vehicles and passenger shuttles has launched today. For more of the latest industry news, ... Read More »
- Drivers and fleets urged to join fight against van crime - Van drivers and fleets who fall victim to crime are being asked to help with a new police-backed national online database from TVL Security. For more ... Read More »
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Natalie Middleton
Natalie has worked as a fleet journalist for over 20 years, previously as assistant editor on the former Company Car magazine before joining Fleet World in 2006. Prior to this, she worked on a range of B2B titles, including Insurance Age and Insurance Day.
