The WhichEV View: Affordable EVs now arriving with 300+ mile range
By WhichEV This multi-award winning MG4 EV design has now been revised with a much stronger power train/battery combination, with the updated version now offering a 323 mile range. That means the car is is likely to be able to complete London>Manchester without stopping – opening up new possibilities for fleet users. As WhichEV points […]
The WhichEV View: 2023 UK EV sales pass landmark half-year figure
So far in 2023, almost 600,000 cars have been sold with some kind of electric drive motor inside – compared to only 455,000 with just a petrol engine. Pure battery electric vehicles have accounted for over 175,000 sales so far – which means the year could end with well over 300,000 new EV sales in […]
How to reduce you carbon footprint using Fleet Management Software
By Barney Goffer (pictured), UK Product Manager at Teletrac Navman UK More consumers and businesses than ever are expecting brands and suppliers to address climate change in a meaningful way. One method fleet operators are using to reduce their carbon footprint is through software that uses smart algorithms to analyse trip data and identify which […]
Barbie-mania: Barbie’s 10 best cars through the years – and how much the fleet would be worth today!
She’s finally here, and she is the moment. Barbiemania is gripping the world, with Greta Gerwig’s new Barbie film debuting in cinemas around the world on Friday 21st July. The movie has created quite a stir, from causing an international shortage of the pink used throughout the film, to the viral, madcap interviews done by […]
PRODUCT SPOTLIGHT: ClearInspect ‘Self Inspection’ functionality enables Leasing / Contract hire / Subscription providers to assess vehicle condition remotely
Unreported damage in leased / rented/ subscription fleets Fleet owners would like to know the condition of their vehicles during the term of use and just prior to end of lease to assess damages, generate repair estimates and also plan for repairs. Physical checks sending assessors to customer locations is impractical and expensive and it […]
THE WHICHEV VIEW: Does LEVC’s Space oriented Architecture point the way for fleets?
By WhichEV LEVC is the original ‘London Black Cab Company’ from the Victorian era – and it’s still making interesting vehicles today. As they move across to electric power trains, so they will expand the variety of vehicles offered – and the range of features included. Specifically, they have just made the move on a […]
Driver Safety – A guide to reducing risk
By Barney Goffer, UK Product Manager for Teletrac Navman For fleet managers, the first step to improving driver safety is knowing which metrics to capture in order to then create meaningful KPIs around them. This is where connected fleet management solutions come in – making everyone’s lives easier. Connected fleet management solutions such as the […]
Digitised vehicle inspections reducing commercial fleet spend
A number of recent surveys of commercial fleet managers carried our across the UK (including those from Webfleet and Samsara) have indicated a focus on reducing fleet spend in 2023 and the importance of investing in technology to realise these cost savings. Longer replacement cycles (partially driven by new vehicle supply constraints and by cost […]
The WhichEV View: Volta Trucks signals ambition with new Service Hub in London
By WhichEV Volta Trucks, the all-electric commercial vehicle manufacturer and services provider, has celebrated the official opening of its innovative Truck as a Service Hub in Tottenham, London. The event was attended by controversial Mayor of London, Sadiq Khan as well as Tottenham MP Rt. Hon. David Lammy, industry leaders, key customers, and stakeholders. Situated […]
THE WHICHEV VIEW: Global EV market penetration heading to 15%
By WhichEV IDC is reporting that the number of EVs in use across world is heading toward the 12 million mark, while around 1 in 4 of the EVs sold are in Europe. BYD, Tesla and SAIC represent over 36% of the EVs sold globally (their share of the huge Chinese market is over 53%). […]