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:- […]
Meet, learn and connect at the Fleet Summit this November
We’re pleased to announce that the Fleet Summit is returning – and we want to offer you a free invitation to attend this November. 8th & 9th November – Whittlebury Park, Northamptonshire MEET – We can design you a bespoke “corporate speed-dating” itinerary of meetings with innovative and budget-saving suppliers who match your business criteria LEARN – […]
The electric vehicle revolution: How our homes are driving the green transition
By Ella Pumford (pictured), Content Manager at St. Modwen Homes Electric vehicles are driving the UK’s green transition, helping the nation on its journey towards sustainability and net zero emissions by 2050. To achieve this goal, the sale of new petrol and diesel cars will be banned after 2030, meaning that the future roads are […]
Can electric vans keep up with the pressuring demands of online shopping?
The courier sector is currently experiencing two major consumer demands – an ever-increasing expectation for rapid delivery times, and a growing concern for greener methods. Balancing these two requirements has been difficult, and the recent pandemic has only amplified the pressure, with more parcels and packages heading out onto the roads than ever before. Couriers […]
Royal Mail engages all-electric company car schemes
Royal Mail has announced a new initiative to ensure all its company cars will be electric by 2030, as the company builds on its ambitions to become a net zero carbon emission business with a 100% alternative fuel fleet. Under the plans, the Royal Mail will rework all of its current car schemes to accelerate […]
RAC forecasts ‘unprecedented summer’ on the UK roads as staycation fever hits
This summer will see ‘unprecedented’ levels of traffic on UK roads due to drivers planning in excess of an estimated 29m staycations – 16m of these in the school holidays alone – according to a study of 2,500 drivers conducted by RAC Breakdown. The number of drivers making firm staycation bookings has surged 20% since April, […]
Fuel your 2022 fleet strategies at the Fleet Summit
The Fleet Summit will return on November 8th & 9th, taking place at Whittlebury Park (Golf & Spa Hotel) in Northamptonshire – make sure you register today! We understand that your time is precious and extremely limited, which is why we want to ensure that you don’t miss out on this entirely free pass that includes; – Your […]
Do you specialise in LPG/Alternative Fuel & Fuel Management? 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 August we’ll be focussing on LPG/Alternative Fuel & Fuel Management 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 […]
INDUSTRY SPOTLIGHT: RingGo Corporate parking app
RingGo is the UK’s no.1 parking app, with over 500 locations across 140 local authorities. We’re proud to offer the widest availability of TouchFree cashless parking across the whole of the UK. More than 11,000 businesses use RingGo Corporate to take the hassle out of parking for employees and manage their fleet, parking finances and admin all […]