BVRLA wants government plan for non-zero emission HGV phase out
The British Vehicle Rental & Leasing Association (BVRLA) has responded to the Government’s proposals on phasing-out the sale of new, non-zero emission heavy goods vehicles. When considering the phase-out date, the BVRLA believes there is still a huge amount of uncertainty about which powertrain technology will work best and what infrastructure will be available to support the transition to […]
Richard Irvin Facilities Management to roll out Lightfoot
Richard Irvin FM, one of Scotland and the UK’s leading Facilities Management specialists, which provides services to 9,000 commercial properties and 56,00 domestic properties nationwide, has announced that it plans to roll out Lightfoot’s in-cab training and driver rewards platform across its fleet of 225 vans and 90 company cars. The announcement follows a highly […]
Learn from the best at the Fleet Summit
Here is just one of the industry seminars that you can enjoy at this November’s Fleet Summit – presented by: Kaya Axelsson, Net Zero Policy Engagement Fellow at University of Oxford… “The Road to Net Zero and Key Actions for the Road Transport Sector” This presentation will cover the global science and policy pathways for […]
SMMT calls for vehicle decarbonisation plans before government bans
The Society of Motor Manufacturers and Traders (SMMT) has called on government to work with industry to develop a plan that facilitates the transition to zero emission HGVs, before it commits an end of sale date for conventionally fuelled trucks. All of Europe’s major truck manufacturers have agreed that new HGVs will be fossil fuel-free […]
Low emissions car registrations hit record share in Europe
According to data from 26 European markets, new car registrations slowed in July, recording a year-on-year decline of 24% as total volume decreased from 1.27 million units to 967,830 – But low emission cars took a greater share of sales than ever before. Similar results were recorded in July 2012, when the market registered 966,090 […]
UK’s drivers want investment for better road surfaces
The quality of road surfaces on England’s motorways and major ‘A’ roads is drivers’ top priority for improvement, according to new research from Transport Focus. The independent watchdog spoke to over 5,600 drivers to understand their top priorities for improvement to England’s major roads. As National Highways (formerly Highways England) prepares its longer term plans the watchdog […]
Do you specialise in EV Infrastructure? 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 September we’ll be focussing on EV Infrastructure 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 a supplier of […]
Discover the latest developments in EV infrastructure at the Fleet Summit
Improving infrastructure and electrification is currently a hot topic within the industry – The Fleet Summit can help you to explore the latest innovations, including: Electric Vehicles, EV- Charging, Accident Management, Hybrid Vehicles, Telematics & Tracking and many more. DATE: 8th & 9th November VENUE: Whittlebury Park, Northamptonshire Your reserved pass includes; – A corporate “speed-dating” itinerary […]
Electric vehicle range is the wrong thing to be worrying about
Fleet Managers staring down the barrel of the 2030 ICE vehicle sale ban have become preoccupied with the issue of electric vehicle range. It’s often cited as the number one barrier to the adoption of EVs, alongside concerns about where to charge. But what if that’s the wrong thing to be worrying about? Mark Roberts, […]
Business travel down as virtual meetings save on journeys
There has been a large reduction in domestic business travel since the pandemic began, according to the the results of a Department for Transport survey – only 35% of businesses that took part said they had continued to conduct business travel during the pandemic. Ipsos MORI conducted the online survey of UK business decision-makers and found:- […]
