UK front runner in £62 billion self-driving car race
The UK is in pole position in the global race to market for connected and autonomous vehicles (CAVs), with a £62 billion boost to the UK economy by 2030 up for grabs. That’s according to a report published today by the Society of Motor Manufacturers and Traders (SMMT) and Frost & Sullivan, which analyses the […]
DAVIS launches vehicle accident feature to further improve risk management
Licence Check has announced a series of innovations for its cloud-based Driver and Vehicle Information Solution brand, DAVIS, including accident recording, enhanced licence checking and enhanced security. DAVIS (Driver & Vehicle Information Solutions) helps organisations better manage driver and vehicle risk by automating essential checks and streamlining compliance processes. DAVIS was enhanced last October with […]
EV battery capacity up by 50kWh
Frost & Sullivan research reveals battery capacity has increased by more than 50kWh across all plug-in hybrid/battery electric vehicles (PHEVs/BEVs), while 150+kW batteries now come with fast-charging capabilities. These advances in battery technologies are creating a parallel need for a battery thermal management system (BTMS) to ensure higher mile range, longer life, and superior battery […]
What will you learn at the Total Supply Chain Summit?
Join us at the Total Supply Chain Summit and you’ll have the opportunity to discover the latest insights in supply chain procedures and tactics. This unique two-day event takes place on May 20th & 21st at Heythrop Park, Oxfordshire and is entirely FREE for you to attend. Your VIP pass includes access to a series […]
Arval makes EV charging point commitment
A significant new electric vehicle charging site is to open next month at the headquarters of vehicle leasing and fleet management company, Arval. At its Windmill Hill Business Park offices, 43 charging points will be available to Arval employees along with an additional seven for other businesses using the same building. Furthermore, Arval has unveiled plans to […]
Professional drivers in short supply, says IRU
The European road transport sector is facing the most acute professional driver shortage in decades. That’s the conclusion of a report by the International Road Transport Union (IRU), based on insight from stakeholders across the European transport industry and drawn from two surveys. The data revealed a visible driver shortage of 21% in the freight […]
More funds made available for cleaner buses
A further £25 million is to be committed by the government to the Clean Bus Technology Fund, a project launched in 2017 to upgrade buses with technology reducing nitrogen dioxide emissions in areas of poor air quality. 14 local authorities have been chosen by the government for the cash boost, following on from last year’s […]
Do you specialise in Accident & Risk Management solutions?
Each month on Fleet Management Briefing we’re shining the spotlight on a different part of the fleet & logistics market – and in April we’ll be focussing on Accident & Risk 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 […]
Total Supply Chain Summit: Everything you need to know
Registration is open for VIP delegate spaces at the Total Supply Chain Summit, which takes place on May 20th& 21stat Heythrop Park in Oxfordshire. The Summit is a highly-focused event that brings senior logistics and distribution professionals together for one-to-one business meetings, interactive seminars and valuable networking opportunities. Over two working days delegates will meet with credible […]
Maintaining flexibility of business transport is ‘key to future mobility strategies’
Maintaining the flexibility of business transport will be the key challenge facing fleets as future mobility strategies start to take effect, says FleetCheck. Noting the publication of the Government’s Future of Mobility Urban Strategy, the fleet software specialist says it is important to keep journeys as simple and effective as possible. Peter Golding (pictured), managing director at FleetCheck, explained: “We fully […]
