Navigating the road to net zero for final-mile deliveries with EVs
For commercial fleets across the globe, transitioning to electric vehicles (EVs) is no longer in the realm of experimentation; it’s now a mission-critical priority. And with regulatory deadlines approaching and pressure from customers and stakeholders alike increasing, fleet operators have found themselves asking: ‘How is it possible to electrify responsibly, effectively, and sustainably?’. While the […]
New electric car grants ‘don’t help logistics businesses’
The government’s new electric car grant, offering drivers up to a £3,750 discount to buy electric cars, has been in the headlines, but while it’s undoubtedly good for consumers, it doesn’t help businesses. That’s according to Andrew Tavener (pictured), Head of Fleet Marketing EMEA at Descartes, who argues that for logistics businesses, the challenge of purchasing an EV goes far beyond […]
How delivery drivers became the centerpiece of the heatwave crisis
By Andrew Tavener, Head of Marketing, Descartes This year, the UK has become subject to heatwaves of record-breaking temperatures, widely attributed to climate change. Over the next week, parts of the UK are expected to hit highs of 30 degrees once again, encouraging many of the general public to stay indoors, work from home and […]