Question marks over LNG-powered truck sustainability claims
Trucks powered by liquified natural gas (LNG) are no better for the climate than conventional diesel trucks and pollute the air far more than manufacturers claim, new independent tests have indicated. Transport & Environment (T&E), which commissioned the on-road tests, says only zero-emissions trucks like battery electric vehicles should be supported by lawmakers. It has called […]
Infrastructure crucial to future of hydrogen-powered panel van fleets
The rate of growth of the hydrogen refuelling infrastructure is likely to dictate which power option many fleets choose for panel vans over the next few years, says FleetCheck. The fleet software specialist points out that, for some fleets, the EV panel vans now on sale require considerable operational compromise, which hydrogen could potentially solve. […]
How much would it cost to drive the British coastline in an electric van?
If you’ve seen the news recently, you may have seen that a man called Nick Butter has successfully completed a challenge like no other: running the length of Britain’s coastline. That’s right, Nick completed this epic, extraordinary journey after 128 days on Sunday 22nd August 2021. In doing so, the ultramarathon man clocked a whopping […]
Do you specialise in Duty of Care? 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 October we’ll be focussing on Duty of Care 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 […]
How Octopus is trying to eliminate range anxiety with virtual charging
By James Morris, Editor, WhichEV Business is about certainty, data and accurate predictions. One of the most important aspects of running a modern business is cost control. Moving to your staff across to electric vehicles can raise a lot of variables – especially when it comes to key questions like where can I charge and […]
ACEA highlights lack of EV charging infrastructure across EU
There is a serious lack of electric charging points along the road networks in most EU member states, according to new data from the European Automobile Manufacturers’ Association (ACEA). The findings show that 10 countries do not even have one charger for every 100 kilometre of key roads. All of these countries also have an […]
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 […]
