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:- […]
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 WhichEV View: JATO market data confirms massive increase in EV registrations in Europe
By James Morris, Editor, WhichEV For more than 30 years, Jato Dynamics has provided precision data on changes within the car market and their reports always make for interesting reading. Its latest update includes a summary of new vehicle registrations from across Europe for June 2021. With the pandemic seemingly well behind us now, the patterns are […]
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 […]
