sustainability - Page 6

Identifying maintenance issues in advance becoming 'increasingly critical'

ATS Euromaster says that identifying potential maintenance issues in advance is becoming an increasingly critical for “cost-effective fleet management”.

19 Apr

Fleet briefs: Latest news from the AFP, BVRLA, ODO and Aldi

The latest news from the fleet industry, including AFP’s dealer standard, BVRLA conference and Aldi trialling an all-electric refrigerated trailer.

sustainability 14 Apr

Touchscreen development at risk of compromising safety, says VNC Automotive

VNC Automotive has questioned the automotive industry’s rush to replace conventional controls with touchscreens.

data and connectivity 13 Apr

UK ranked third best in Europe for electric vehicle driving

The UK has been ranked the third best country in Europe for EV driving, but a shortage of charge points is threatening adoption rates, new research suggests.

13 Apr

Almost £13m paid out in pothole compensation to 37,000 drivers

Motorists across England, Scotland and Wales submitted more than 145,000 compensation claims to councils

potholes 13 Apr

Government 'must double' charger target for successful fleet transition

Venson wants the Government to double its charge point ambitions from 300,000 chargers to at least 600,000 by 2030.

electric fleet - charging and infrastructure 12 Apr

Fleets face further disruption at the pumps as fuel protests continue

Fuel protesters vow to continue action disrupting deliveries of petrol and diesel.

fuel and fuel cards 12 Apr

Roaming agreement gives connection to rapid-charging network

GreenFlux has signed a roaming agreement with Osprey Charging Network, opening the UK rapid-charging network to nearly 90,000 EV drivers.

electric fleet - charging and infrastructure 12 Apr

Fleet briefs: Latest news from BNP Paribas, MotoNovo, Mina and Ohme

The latest news from the fleet industry, including Mina launching a Fleet Approved hardware certification scheme and MotoNovo creates a new women's network.

sustainability 11 Apr

EV Café and Geotab launch competition to help fleets electrify

The EV Café has announced a nationwide search with Geotab, for a fleet that is committed to making the transition to electric vehicle (EV) technology.

sustainability 11 Apr

Allstar One Electric charging network expands with Allego partnership

Allstar Business Solutions has announced a new partnership with Allego Holding, a pan-European electric vehicle (EV) charging network.

electric fleet - charging and infrastructure 11 Apr

Mechanic inspects a vehicle on a ramp with a torch

IMI automotive skills shortage concern as job postings show 50% rise

Institute of the Motor Industry analysis of job postings data for all automotive occupations for March 2022 shows a 51% increase in postings year-on-year.

IMI 8 Apr

Continental tyre with polyester made from recycled bottles.

Fleet briefs: Latest from Alphabet, Europcar, Webfleet, Continental and DCL Camatics

The latest news from the fleet industry, including Alphabet's new partner in Canada and Continental launches tyres with polyester made from recycled bottles.

sustainability 7 Apr

Councils urged to incentivise giving up private cars

Councils have been urged to introduce incentives for people who give up private vehicles to help increase the use of shared transport.

6 Apr

Hundreds of rapid charge points join network as prices increase

There were more than 400 new rapid and ultra-rapid chargers added to UK network in first quarter of the year, according to new figures from Zap-Map.

electric fleet - charging and infrastructure 6 Apr

Drivers pay 40% more for a tank of diesel than a year ago

The cost differential between diesel and petrol has grown over recent weeks, with diesel seeing pump prices increase twice as much as petrol during March.

fuel and fuel cards 6 Apr

Rehabilitation course for drug-drivers before return to the road

The Government is proposing reform of drug-driving laws to bring them in line with drink-driving legislation.

5 Apr

Leicester City Council MaaS project goes to SkedGo

MaaS technology company SkedGo has announced a contract with Leicester City Council to help strengthen sustainable and active travel in the region.

sustainability 5 Apr

Chris Jones, branch operations director (L) and Niki Cooper branch manager Penrith (R)

Fleet briefs: Latest news from Northgate, VisionTrack and FuelGenie

The latest news from the fleet industry, including Northgate Penrith being awarded the network's Brand of the Year and Aeris partners with VisionTrack.

sustainability 5 Apr