Association of Fleet Professionals: Fleets need to undertake due diligence on driver charging facilities
Employers need to undertake due diligence on driver charging facilities as electric vehicles (EVs) start to make their way onto fleets in larger numbers, says the Association of Fleet Operators (AFP). Chair Paul Hollick said that this was especially important for drivers of petrol hybrid electric vehicles (PHEVs) who could potentially choose not to charge them and instead continually […]
Upcoming zero benefit-in-kind for EV vans ‘Under-Publicised’
The new zero per cent benefit-in-kind rate for electric vans that takes effect on 6thApril has been ‘under-publicised’ when it should be helping lead to faster, wider adoption, says the Association of Fleet Operators (AFP). Chair Paul Hollick said that a key element of success in boosting demand for electric cars over the last year […]
Do you specialise in Electric & Hybrid fleet Vehicles? 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 January we’ll be focussing on Electric & Hybrid Vehicle 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 […]
WEBINAR: This is the one you don’t want to miss! Let’s Explore Commercial Electric Vehicles
By Webfleet Solutions 2020 has been a landmark year for electric vehicles (EVs), with pure battery powered car sales increasing over 195% from 2019* While EV is gathering pace in the personal and company car market, commercial vehicle uptake has been somewhat slower. Join our team of panellists Jonny Berry (Groupe Renault), Paul Kirby (Vanarama) and Neil Chamberlain (SSE) as […]
Almost half of Arval staff already go electric through “rewired” company car scheme
Almost half of the more than 200 Arval staff who qualify for a company car have already switched to an electric vehicle (EV) since the launch of a new scheme in May. The rethink is aimed at speeding up fleet electrification in order to reduce emissions, to showcase best practice and to educate drivers about […]
New whitepaper from Webfleet Solutions: ‘Prepare to plug in’
To coincide with the launch of Webfleet Solutions Electric Vehicle functionality within WEBFLEET, the company have announced a new whitepaper: ‘Prepare to plug in’. In this edition they explore what electric vehicles will mean for commercial fleets and how telematics can unlock their full value. The big question for anybody that wants to add EVs to […]
Fleets ‘key to unlocking an electric vehicle revolution’
UK fleets have the potential to accelerate an electric vehicle (EV) revolution, with a shift to zero tailgate emissions generating fuel cost savings of around 63% across a fleet and significantly boosting the second hand car market. That’s according to a new report from Cornwall Insight and PwC – “Leading the charge! Fleet charging – […]
EVs the focus of AFP’s first industry committee
The first details about the first of a new series of ‘industry leading’ committees have been announced by the Association of Fleet Professionals (AFP). The Electric Vehicle, Low Carbon and Alternative Fuels Committee will be led by AFP deputy chair Stewart Lightbody and vice-chaired by Paul Hollick, AFP co-chair. It includes Denise Lane of Capita, Chris Joyce of […]
What coming out of lockdown means for electrification in fleets
By Shaun Sadlier, Head of Consultancy, Arval UK The moment before lockdown perhaps now seems like a long time ago but, if you cast your mind back to early March, there was much excited talk about the prospects for electric vehicles on UK fleets. Chancellor Rishi Sunak had just announced a three-pronged commitment from the government […]
Arval UK: Latest budget will continue to boost electric vehicle uptake in fleets
The March budget, announced before the country entered lockdown, created conditions that are expected to continue to increase electric company car and van uptake in fleets, says Arval UK. Measures announced by the Chancellor provided a stable platform from which businesses could begin to increase electric vehicle (EV) adoption over the next few years – […]
