Oxford to get ‘Europe’s most powerful’ EV charging hub
UK-based Pivot Power, part of EDF Renewables, and Oxford City Council have joined up with Fastned, Tesla Superchargers and Wenea to deliver what they are calling Europe’s most powerful EV charging Superhub. The hub, initially featuring 38 fast and ultra-rapid chargers in a single site, is the most powerful in Europe – with up to […]
Fleet Summit: Join us in-person or virtually this summer
Did you know that as a fleet professional you can attend our upcoming Fleet Summit entirely for free? You can also personalise your attendance options to suite your schedule by joining us either virtually or in person at the live event. Your free place includes a personalised itinerary designed entirely for you based on your selections and those that match your […]
Do you specialise in Fleet Telematics & Tracking? 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 June we’ll be focussing on Telematics/Tracking 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 Telematics/Tracking […]
BENF: EVs will be cheaper than petrol cars in all segments by 2027
Electric cars and vans will be cheaper to make than fossil-fuel vehicles in every light vehicle segment across Europe from 2027 at the latest, according to a new BloombergNEF study commissioned by Transport & Environment (T&E). The research found that battery electric vehicles could reach 100% of new sales across the EU by 2035, if lawmakers introduce […]
Lightfoot driver technology helps Tesco Grocery Home Shopping slash vehicle emissions across UK and ROI
By Lightfoot The Tesco Home Delivery Fleet had it all – nearly 50 driver trainers, advanced telematics and in-cab cameras. After a trial they chose Lightfoot and the results have blown them away. Creating a culture of rewarding better driving has worked for Tesco, could it work for you? Read on here…
Learn how to make the switch to EVs at the Fleet Summit
You can enjoy a series of live seminar sessions at the Fleet Summit, including a presentation on the future of EVs from Peter Eldridge, Director at The Association of Fleet Professionals. Peter will discuss the current upsurge in interest in EVs, how to evaluate your fleet’s potential to electrify, analysing the cost and environmental benefits of switching […]
UK firms ‘to invest £15.8bn’ in EVs this year
UK firms spent £10.5bn on electric vehicles (EVs) and on-site charging points during the year to March 2021, and are now planning £15.8bn of investment in the same area over the next 12 months – a 50% increase year-on-year. That’s according to research from Centrica Business Solutions, which says two fifths (40%) of those questioned […]
Sky, Volvo, Uber press for end to petrol and diesel car sales un EU by 2035
EU lawmakers should set an end date for selling new combustion engine cars in Europe no later than 2035, 27 companies have said in a joint appeal. The open call will continue to gather support for a phase-out ahead of the review of EU car and van CO2 standards in June. The companies, which include IKEA Retail, […]
RAC issues warning over catalytic converter thefts
Criminals have been targeting cars parked during lockdown to fuel the illegal trade of precious metals, according to the RAC and insurer Ageas. Ageas says it has seen a marked rise in theft of catalytic converters since the start of the first lockdown just over a year ago, with this type of crime now accounting for […]
5 Minutes With… SmartDrive’s Penny Brooks
In the latest instalment of our fleet industry executive interview series, we spoke to Penny Brooks, Managing Director for EMEA at SmartDrive Systems, about the company, the ongoing challenges posed by COVID-19, the opportunities created by video safety technologies, the move towards remote fleet management and the importance of big data… Tell us about your […]
