With the Government pushing the UK ever closer to an electric future, can the grid cope?
By Pulkit Malhotra, WhichEV The short answer is yes – but there are some factors at play in that reply. The obvious things include the way we light our homes and buildings. When we were kids, it was normal to have 60w bulbs around the house and 100w in the kitchen/other areas where more light […]
Find out how much you could lower your fleet’s fuel consumption today
Lightfoot’s fuel and emissions calculator will show you how much your fleet could be saving simply by training your drivers on the go and helping them to drive more efficiently in real-time. The green tech company’s game-changing in-cab driver coaching technology helps create cleaner, greener fleets by steering drivers towards a smoother driving style through […]
Factors to consider before getting your first electric car
By James Morris, Which EV Ten years after Nissan began selling the Leaf in UK showrooms, the UK market for electric vehicles finally took off in 2020. Now, almost 15% of all the cars sold so far in 2022 are pure electric, but with so many options to choose from, it can be difficult to […]
Industry welcomes £450m government EV charge point investment
By James Morris, WhichEV More EVs were sold in 2021 than in the previous decade. With close to 450,000 EVs on our roads today, the 30,000 public chargers that are available to the public are clearly not enough. To help bridge the gap, the Government has confirmed a direct contribution of £450 million alongside a […]
Upgrade the security of your fleet
By Locks 4 Vans A van is broken into every 23 minutes in the UK. This results in not only the theft of valuable cargo and costly repair bills for the vehicle, but also the loss to your business in having that vehicle off the road. At Locks 4 Vans we are passionate about protecting Commercial Vehicles […]
WhichEV releases its Guide to Public Charging 2022
By James Morris, WhichEV Experienced EV drivers find the whole charging process relatively simple, but it can be daunting for those new to electric vehicles. WhichEV has created an updated guide to charging that helps to demystify the process and explain some of the more important terms. Knowing where to find the latest high-powered public […]
When business and pleasure don’t mix
For fleet managers, managing parking payments is tricky. Using solutions that aren’t tailored to fleets as a workaround may seem clever at the time, but these are riddled with risk and a massive time drain. A workaround that doesn’t work PayByPhone, the global leader in mobile parking payments, realised that a precarious approach to fleet […]
Improving driver behaviour: Using telematics for safety & engagement
By Richard Hemming – VP Customer Success, GreenRoad Technologies Did you know that ~94% of accidents are caused by driver error? (Source: NHTSA) That’s why, if you want to make a real impact on fleet safety, you have to focus on the driver. The good news is that almost all drivers – given the right tools […]
ULEZ expansion: Fines could top £864m in first six months
By Ben Hubbard, WhichEV With the expansion of the Ultra Low Emission Zone (ULEZ) that came into effect on Monday, London’s non-compliant drivers are predicted to be fined up to £864m in the first six months, according to vehicle management app Caura. With the ULEZ impacting one in 4.6 London cars, Caura’s research show that […]
Mixing business with pleasure – a digital parking solution for grey fleets
By Adam Dolphin, UK Sales Director at PayByPhone Grey fleets – where employees use personal vehicles for business purposes – have become a popular transport solution. For organisations, it’s an attractive solution as they have less capital outlay and can pay lower taxes; and for the drivers, they take better care of the car as […]