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 […]
The benefits of maximising uptime through a technology driven approach to rental
By David Brennan (pictured), CEO of Nexus Vehicle Rental Nexus has cemented itself at the forefront of innovation for 20 years and has successfully carved its market niche by applying technology to meet evolving industry trends and the ever-changing demands of its customers. Nexus is transforming the vehicle rental industry in much the same way […]
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 […]
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 – […]
Lightning storms on list of top EV anxieties
Almost one fifth of petrol and diesel car owners are put off going electric because they’re worried about driving in adverse weather conditions, including, um, lighting storms. Interest in green motoring continues to grow as Brits look to cut their carbon footprint and reduce their running costs, with sales of pure electric cars up by […]
SEAT’s e-Scooter plans look to slash running costs
Spanish motoring firm SEAT has unveiled its first e-Scooter concept in response to the growing demand for zero emissions, with the vehicle producing running costs of just £1 per week for the average motorcyclist. The e-Scooter was unveiled in Barcelona in a partnership with Silence, and will enter full production next year. Power is from […]
Brits want electric cars to sound like… cars
A new survey has revealed that British road users want electric cars to sound like cars to ensure safety for pedestrians and other road users. The survey, conducted by Venson Automotive Solutions, found that 43 percent of drivers would prefer a noise that mimics the sound of a conventional petrol or diesel engine on an […]
