Tag : Environmental Management
IBM partners EKZ to launch "convenient" EV charging smartphone app
This near real-time information will also help utility providers better manage power grid loads during peak charging times – a challenge that is set to grow … Read More »
Stansted Airport and Hatfield Forest receive electric boost
The two sites are being considered under a national Government scheme called Plugged In Places, which aims to expand the UK’s network of power outlets and … Read More »
Electric vehicles make it onto Hitachi Capital's internal fleet
The firm says it's keen to support customers who want to adopt electric vehicles for their business and will be offering test drives of the cars … Read More »
Hertz launches electric bike hire scheme in London
The rental firm has added the Fast4ward Edge and A2B Hybrid 24 models to the range, which offer speeds of 15.5mph. The Fast4ward Edge is a … Read More »
Firms urged to use new tyre comparison data to improve fleet performance
The data, provided by the Dutch Government, includes information on the energy efficiency (rolling resistance), noise and safety (wet grip) of tyres currently on sale in … Read More »
JCDecaux places Renault's first UK order for Kangoo Van ZE
The initial order of six vans will be used to enable staff to travel between JCDecaux’s UK sites, which cover all major cities, including London, Manchester, … Read More »
Latest TomTom system provides real-time driver feedback
Active Driver Feedback, the first of two new products launched by TomTom Business Solutions, enables fleets to see drivers' fuel efficiency, or be warned of excessive … Read More »
Alphabet customers increasingly turn to sub 120g/km cars
The latest data from the firm shows that more than one in four (26.4%) of the cars that it supplied in the first half of 2010 … Read More »
Make your drivers green as well as your cars, says IAM Drive & Survive
A forthcoming IAM report Motoring Facts 2010 has found that companies are opting for more fuel-efficient vehicles, with twice as many new diesel company cars as … Read More »
Company car drivers reveal lack of concern about green matters
These are some of the findings from this year's RAC Report on Motoring, suggesting that drivers' desire to go green is not nearly as strong as … Read More »
The Fuelcard Company claims launch of fastest online fuel card search
The upgraded Businessfuelcards.co.uk website gives potential customers the chance to select the most suitable fuel card for their business in less than 60 seconds or six … Read More »
BP-Texaco fuel card deal goes live
The deal means that BP PLUS cardholders can now use a total of 1,000 Texaco sites, giving them access to the second largest network in the … Read More »
EV manufacturers must take action on battery issues, warns Glass's
The company says it has been working closely with three of the manufacturers who will produce cars featuring in the first wave of EV launches and … Read More »
HMRC announces new AFR rates
Engine size Petrol Diesel LPG 1400cc or less 12p 11p 8p 1401cc to 2000cc 15p 11p 10p Over 2000cc 21p 16p 14p The latest … Read More »
TOTAL launches mobile internet website
The website content includes a service station finder that provides location details by nearest, or by requested area. Additional features include which service stations are open … Read More »
Zenith Provecta launches electric vehicle white paper
The paper is available for free by registering online at www.zenithprovecta.co.uk/ElectricVehicles The white paper outlines the political and environmental agenda before examining the true cost implications … Read More »
ACFO takes up AFR issue with HMRC
That's the view of fleet organisation ACFO, which believes the rates should be raised to reflect the record levels at the pump. The organisation says that … Read More »
The FuelCard People attacks Arval claims on fuel cards
Mr Clarke said: 'This is a deliberately misleading distraction away from the reality that their own customers have to pay pump prices, while users of other … Read More »
Mazda sets out plans for a "green" fleet revolution
Whilst other carmakers focus on hybrid and alternative fuel solutions, Mazda has said that its short-term focus is to significantly improve efficiencies delivered through a traditional … Read More »