Supply chain disruption set to increase fleet costs as businesses build resilience
Fleet managers may need to prepare for continued supply chain disruption, with new research suggesting businesses expect geopolitical uncertainty, material shortages and transport challenges to persist. A global study commissioned by the British Standards Institution (BSI) surveyed 1,600 professionals involved in supply chain, logistics, procurement, ESG, finance, legal and operational risk management. The findings suggest […]
Rising used EV values strengthen the business case for fleet electrification
Fleet operators looking to replace or dispose of electric vehicles are benefiting from a strengthening used market, with new analysis suggesting improving residual values could further enhance the total cost of ownership (TCO) of battery electric vehicles (BEVs). According to the latest retail market intelligence from automotive data specialist Cazana, used electric vehicle values at […]
Same-day logistics emerge as growing consideration for modern fleet operations in London
The movement of business-critical documents, equipment and operational supplies remains an essential part of London’s economy, despite the continued growth of digital working, according to new research from same-day delivery specialist Gophr. Its latest report, The Hidden Infrastructure of London Business, examines how different industries have developed distinct patterns of same-day deliveries across the capital, creating […]
THE WHICH EV VIEW: Will the UK’s petrol stations disappear by 2038?
By WhichEV The familiar sight of the local petrol station could soon be a memory, with new analysis revealing that the UK is on track to have no petrol or diesel forecourts left by 2038. The stark prediction comes as the number of electric vehicle (EV) charging hubs is growing at an explosive rate, set to […]
Motorways in the North West revealed as UK’s cleanest
England’s motorways have recently come under scrutiny due to “unacceptable” amounts of litter. However, things aren’t all bad. Instarmac, who manufacture and distribute road surfacing materials and other cement/bitumen-based products, have discovered that North West England’s motorways are the best-maintained in the country. Only 53.6% of motorways and major roads across the UK were graded A (no […]
Businesses ‘hungry’ to switch to EV fleets despite regulatory ‘potholes’
Retail, hospitality and leisure businesses are charging ahead to install on-site electric vehicle (EV) charge points to decarbonise their commercial fleets and offer charging facilities to the wider public, according to new research, but are battling complex regulations, an inaccessible national grid, and unhelpful planning laws. Some six million commercial vehicles travel up and down […]
Two-thirds of fleet vehicles ‘ready to go electric’
New research has found that two-thirds of vehicles (cars and vans) operated by private and public sector organisations in the UK are ready to go electric — contrary to increasing industry and media pessimism around electric vehicle (EV) adoption. Geotab’s ‘Taking Charge: On the Road to an EV Future’ report analysed driver data from 1.3 million […]
Are Electric SUVs a viable alternative to diesel and electric vans?
New analysis from Arval suggests Electric SUVs (eSUVs) are being chosen by some fleets as an alternative to diesel and electric vans. The mobility specialist says that as long as the space, payload and towing capacity offered by eSUVs is adequate, they can bring a wide range of advantages over their electric van (e-van) counterparts. […]
Confidence and calm urged as used car values drop
Fleets and dealers should trust the data and maintain a cool head during a period of volatile values in the UK’s used car market, according to analysis from Cox Automotive. Cox Automotive’s confidence in its forecast persists as we approach the final weeks of 2023. Its year-to-date baseline forecast of 5,545,530 is within 99.7% – […]
Government mandates and infrastructure investment ‘to fuel EV growth globally’
Global EV sales reached 7.7 million units in 2022, up from 1.4 million units in 2018, and are anticipated to reach 51.6 million units in 2035, driven by government mandates and infrastructure investments. That’s according to GlobalData‘s latest report, “Electric Vehicles Market Report, Update 2023 – Global Market Outlook, Trends, and Key Country Analysis,” which […]