Fortescue’s new Banbury facility to focus on powertrains for off-road EVs
Fortescue is ‘significantly’ expanding its battery and electric powertrain and battery production operations in the UK via an additional facility in Oxfordshire that will create more than 120 jobs. The expansion is part of Fortescue’s aim to grow its British presence through the recent integration of British manufacturers WAE (formerly Williams Advanced Engineering). “With Fortescue’s […]
Rising affordability will see commercial EV market ballon to $680bn by 2027
The global commercial Electric Vehicle (EV) market is projected to grow from $30.7 billion in 2020 to more than US$682 billion by 2030, driven by fleet usage and public transport. That’s according to ABI Research, which cites commercial segments such as local delivery, public transportation, logistics, and governmental fleets as being among the biggest early […]
SAVE THE DATE: Fleet Summit Winter 2023
Did you miss last week’s Fleet Summit? Not a problem! The next event will take place in November 15th & 16th 2023 at the Radisson Hotel & Conference Centre Heathrow – Join us! Make sure you register today as demand is already high following the most recent event. Your delegate pass will give you access […]
Do you specialise in fleet Contract Hire & Leasing? We want to hear from you!
Each month on Fleet Management Briefing we’re shining the spotlight on a different part of the fleet market – and in July we’ll be focussing on fleet Contract Hire & Leasing solutions. It’s all part of our ‘Recommended’ editorial feature, designed to help fleet buyers find the best products and services available today. So, if you’re […]
SMMT data indicates 10th consecutive month of UK new car sales growth
The UK new car market has posted its longest uninterrupted period of expansion for eight years, as registrations grew 16.7% in May to reach 145,204 units according to the latest figures from the Society of Motor Manufacturers and Traders (SMMT). The performance marks 10 consecutive months of growth, although registrations remain -21.0% below pre-pandemic 2019 […]
The Fleet Summit is 2 weeks away – Have you registered yet?
Will you be joining the UK’s leading fleet professionals and suppliers in Manchester this month? Don’t miss out on two days of 1-2-1 meetings and networking! 12th & 13th June 2023 Radisson Blu Hotel Manchester Airport It is entirely free for you to attend. There are just a handful of delegate places left so please […]
ITF: Tackling transport CO2 emissions ‘reduces investment needs for core infrastructure’
An ambitious transition to sustainable transport could be cheaper in terms of investment into core transport infrastructure than continuing as is – if action is taken now. This is the main message of the ITF Transport Outlook 2023 report of the International Transport Forum at the OECD, presented on 24 May at the global Summit […]
Government hopes for ‘longer lorries’ economy boost
Longer lorries will be introduced to UK roads to support the government’s priority to grow the economy, boost productivity, slash road emissions and support supply chains. Legislation has been laid out to safely roll out the vehicles on roads from May 31st. The longer lorries will be able to transport fast-moving consumer goods and retail […]
Strategic Road Network plans mapped out by National Highways
New proposals for the future of England’s motorways and major A-roads have been published as part of plans to connect the country and grow the economy in an environmentally sustainable way. The Strategic Road Network Initial Report for 2025-2030 sets out National Highways’ advice to government on priorities for one of the country’s most important […]
Lightfoot harnesses AI for Vision safety camera system
Lightfoot has launched a suite of in-cab camera solutions that deliver an all-in-one driver safety package, enhancing the positive impact of driver engagement through its market-leading telematics technology. Designed to build on Lightfoot’s driver-first approach, which encourages fleet vehicle users to adopt smoother, safer, and less polluting styles of driving through in-cab coaching and rewards, […]