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Drone rangers: How will unmanned aerial vehicles change fleet operations?

The use of unmanned aerial vehicles is tipped to have major operational and environmental benefits for many organisations, but there are hurdles to overcome.

Insight & policy 26 May

South Central Ambulance introduces electric Kia Niro response vehicles

South Central Ambulance Service NHS Foundation Trust (SCAS) has introduced two Kia e-Niro cars to its emergency response fleet.

electric fleet - operations and case studies 21 May

Connected technology to advance police and first responder vehicles

Police and first responder vehicles are expected to undergo a technology revolution, which will include augmented reality, mobile surveillance and remote device control according to VNC Automotive.

technology 13 May

Pictured from left to right: Cllr Waseem Zaffer, Birmingham City Council's cabinet member for transport and the environment; Cllr Ian Ward in his capacity as West Midlands Combined Authority portfolio holder for transport, Kevin Cartwright, general manager of Motorpoint Birmingham and Oldbury, Laura Shoaf, managing director of Transport for West Midlands.

Birmingham clean air zone vehicle scrappage scheme launched

Birmingham City Council has launched a vehicle scrappage and travel credit scheme ahead of the opening of its clean air zone (CAZ) on June 1.

clean air zones 12 May

New Volkswagen Crafter dual crewed ambulance from VCS

The UK’s first dual crewed ambulance (DCA) based on a Volkswagen Crafter will be launched later this year by ambulance conversion specialist VCS.

public sector 12 May

Dynamic public sector procurement system opens for electric vehicles

A dynamic purchasing system (DPS) for the procurement of alternative fuel vehicles (AFVs) has been launched for the public sector by YPO.

Fleet procurement 11 May

Fleets urged to ready operations for expanded ULEZ

Enterprise is urging truck and van fleets to plan now to avoid paying charges and potentially fines when London’s Ultra-Low-Emission Zone (ULEZ) expands.

ULEZ 4 May

UK police service extends relationship with Tracker

The UK police service has extended its 27-year partnership with Tracker for a further five years.

28 Apr

E-zec Medical Transport Services automates licence checking

E-zec Medical Transport Services has appointed Licence Check to automate all its driver licence checking processes and help manage its driving risk.

public sector 27 Apr

GMP Drivercare and CTrack target public sector growth

GMP Drivercare has partnered with Ctrack by Inseego to develop and implement telematics solutions for the public sector.

public sector 27 Apr

Drivetrain components behind majority of SMR disputes

Vehicle drivetrain components were the source of more than half (58%) of the service, maintenance and repair disputes in Q1, new data shows.

27 Apr

Electric vehicles now account for nine out of 10 salary sacrifice cars, says Arval

Almost nine out of 10 (89%) of cars leased via Arval UK on salary sacrifice are now an electric vehicle (EV), an increase from just four out of 10 (39%) two years ago.

27 Apr

Fleets warned as lockdown fuels catalytic converter thefts

Vehicles parked during lockdown are being targeted by criminals stealing catalytic converters for their precious metals, according to the RAC and Ageas.

safety and risk management 26 Apr

One in five vehicles yet to be retested after MOT extension

Kwik Fit research suggests that cars that have not been retested are 3.4 months overdue on average, while IMI warns of test centre risk.

safety and risk management 23 Apr

Surge in demand for contract hire, says 2021 Arval Mobility Observatory

New research from Arval predicts a huge surge in demand for operating leases over the next three years.

leasing 22 Apr

EEVEE tool reports true cost of EV charging

A new digital service called EEVEE has launched, providing fleet managers and EV drivers with data on the true cost of charging electric vehicles (EVs).

electric fleet - charging and infrastructure 22 Apr

ULEMCo receives extra funding to boost hydrogen development

ULEMCo has secured £500,000 of additional funding from Equity Gap and Scottish Enterprise, which will be used to accelerate the growth of the company’s roll-out of hydrogen mobility solutions.

21 Apr