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Justin Coetzee, GoMetro

Justin Coetzee

Aug 15, 2024Comments off

As the CEO and Founder of GoMetro, a leading fleet optimisation software company, Justin has spearheaded groundbreaking solutions that enhance operational efficiency for public transport and fleet operators worldwide. With rich domain expertise in public transport

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HGV fleet

Five steps to decarbonise and digitise your...

Aug 15, 2024Comments off

As fossil fuel supplies decline and environmental risks become more evident, the haulage industry is shifting its focus toward decarbonisation. If fleet managers are to end their reliance on oil and natural gas, they must look

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Young woman looking very happy getting the keys to her new car

Generation gap in ‘car confidenceR...

Aug 15, 2024Comments off

With the arrival of the new ‘74’ vehicle registration just around the corner, a Censuswide poll of 1,000 UK drivers commissioned by The Motor Ombudsman has revealed generational differences in consumer ‘Car Confidence’ when it comes to buying and

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Hultsteins' diesel-free refrigeration unit

Hultsteins joins with Addvolt for a cool gr...

Aug 15, 2024Comments off

Hultsteins, UK/Sweden producers of sustainable refrigeration and electric generator systems, have joined forces with a leading vehicle battery pack manufacturer Addvolt to provide sales and support services in the UK and Ireland. Based in Porto, Portugal,

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Traffic Jam in Gateshead

Traffic jams are van drivers’ worst probl...

Aug 14, 2024Comments off

In a new Webfleet survey, UK van drivers said that spending less time in traffic would be the number one thing to improve their working lives. Spending less time stuck in traffic has topped the list

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Autonomous truck image

HGV drivers have safety concerns over auton...

Aug 14, 2024Comments off

Social listening conducted by SNAP, haulage’s digital marketplace, discovered truck drivers have concerns over the safety of autonomous trucks. The prospect of self-driving trucks promises a future where the haulage industry becomes faster, greener, and arguably

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Mercedes-Benz becomes first international car maker to obtain approval for Level 4 automated driving testing on urban roads and highways in Beijing

Mercedes-Benz to begin Level 4 autonomous d...

Aug 14, 2024Comments off

Mercedes-Benz announces to have become the first international car maker to obtain approval for Level 4 automated driving testing for designated urban roads and highways in Beijing. As part of Mercedes‑Benz China’s technology research projects, this

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Kwik Fit has signed a deal with Mercedes Benz Vans for more than 100 new mobile tyre fitting vehicles

Kwik Fit expands mobile tyre fitting networ...

Aug 13, 2024Comments off

Kwik Fit, operator of the UK’s longest established mobile tyre fitting service, is extending its network in response to an increase in demand from both fleet and retail customers.  The company has signed an agreement with

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The eSweeper in operation in Olympic Park

idVerde turns to electric power from Aebi S...

Aug 13, 2024Comments off

idVerde, the country’s leading grounds maintenance provider, is employing an all-electric eSwingo from Aebi Schmidt as part of a new contract to reduce carbon emissions at the 560-acre Queen Elizabeth Olympic Park. The Olympic Park, home

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Stellantis electric vans

Stellantis continues to lead UK electric va...

Aug 13, 2024Comments off

Stellantis continues to lead the UK electric van market*, according to the latest registration figures published by the Society of Motor Manufacturers and Traders (SMMT). Vauxhall took the crown for the best-selling electric van brand in