THE WHICH EV VIEW: Chinese EVs making big moves in the UK market
By WhichEV Chinese electric vehicle (EV) manufacturers are experiencing record growth in production and deliveries, setting the stage for increased competition in the UK market over the next few years. With Chinese EV brands such as XPeng and Zeekr ramping up their operations and producing affordable and advanced electric vehicles, the UK’s drive towards an all-EV market stands to […]
Duty of Care – Operational Road Risk
Driving for work is likely to be the most hazardous activity that your employees perform. It is estimated that up to a third of all road traffic collisions involve someone who is at work at the time – this may account for over 20 fatalities and 250 serious injuries every week. In the UK, employers and organisations have a legal […]
Automation’s role in alleviating UK labour shortage pressures
The pandemic has undoubtedly had a knock on effect across the global labour force, as many companies were forced to downsize operations or shut their doors, either temporarily or permanently. This jolt to business-as-usual, followed by a mass exodus of workers from the labour force during the Great Resignation and a hangover from Brexit created […]
CASE STUDY: On the charge with FI Real Estate Management
Drax Electric Vehicles has been working with FI Real Estate Management (FIREM) since 2020 to introduce EV charging facilities to its sites and begin rolling them out across its property portfolio. One of the largest commercial property owners in the UK, FIREM operates 10 million sq. ft. of office space and needed a partner to […]
The digital dispatcher has arrived – Here’s what that means for logistics
By András Kovács (pictured), Director of Fleet Products at Transporeon, A Trimble Company In the long-haul full truckload (FTL)L industry, dispatchers have traditionally relied on manual processes and years of experience to navigate a complex regulatory landscape, fluctuating fuel prices and evolving customer demands. While functional, this approach is far from optimal, putting pressure on dispatchers and leading to […]
CASE STUDY: Trimble continues to support on-going HS2 project
There is no question that HS2 is the biggest construction project in the UK, including 32 miles of tunnels, 50 major viaducts, including 11 viaducts just for the delta junction north of Interchange station. In the midst of all this activity, it is easy to overlook the fact that most of these sites would be […]
THE WHICHEV VIEW: Everything Electric 2024 show preview
By WhichEV The UK’s premier electric vehicle (EV) and home energy exhibition, Everything Electric, is set to make a triumphant return to Farnborough International Exhibition & Conference Centre from October 11th to 13th, 2024 – Anyone who wants to do test drives, needs to get there early and book a slot! This much-anticipated event, formerly known as Fully Charged […]
THE WHICHEV VIEW: Over 27,000 EVs sold in July alone, according to SMMT data
By WhichEV The UK new car market experienced an overall 2.5% rise in July, marking two consecutive years of growth, according to the latest data from the Society of Motor Manufacturers and Traders (SMMT). This positive trend saw 147,517 new cars hit the roads, making it the best July performance since 2020, when dealership re-openings […]
DOWNLOAD GUIDE: 6 considerations for a successful electrification journey
Mapping out your electrification journey – whether it’s to power your electric fleet or provide charging facilities for customers, visitors, or staff – is vital to avoid expensive mistakes. ‘Plug into progress‘ a guide from Drax, looks at six key elements organisations should consider when planning EV charging infrastructure. Scoping the route from assessment– through […]
Plug into progress
Recent research from Drax Electric Vehicles into UK organisations’ electrification progress revealed that over half (52%) of businesses hadn’t yet installed any EV charge points. Cited barriers to EV adoption include cost, lack of government support and uncertainty in the technology. But with competitors already reaping the benefits – and the looming ban on the sale […]
