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The top five trends in electric fleets for ...
As the UK works towards net zero emissions by 2050, new initiatives and policies are emerging that have provoked increased discussion surrounding the future of electric vehicles (EVs). News stories in recent months have focused on
UKTV invests £1m in ClickMechanic
UKTV has invested in online car repair marketplace Clickmechanic.com using its multi-million pound investment fund, UKTV Ventures. The online start-up, which allows motorists to get quick online quotes and book pre-vetted mechanics, has secured £1m worth
Automated cone laying vehicle trials due to...
Highways experts are developing pioneering technology to eliminate one of the biggest risks facing England’s roadworkers. Highways England and its partners are joining forces to create automated vehicles to lay cones on the country’s motorways and
What 2020 holds for the automotive industry
From the 2040 ban on petrol and diesel vehicles to the introduction of Clean Air Zones, WLTP and RDE, 2019 was a year of pivotal moments for the automotive industry. WLTP was one of the biggest
Lavazza saves time and money with Trakm8
A leading vending machine and office coffee service provider has increased productivity after installing Trakm8 telematics. Lavazza Professional supplies Klix vending systems and Flavia coffee brewers to businesses across the UK. It operates around 80 company
Shared space: Prime Minister urged to stop ...
Boris Johnson, the UK Prime minister, is being urged to step in and call a complete halt to shared space road design across the UK. The National Federation of the Blind UK (NFBUK) says shared space schemes –
Disappointing festive drink & drug fig...
Approximately one in 15 drivers stopped by Police Scotland over the festive period tested positive for alcohol or drugs. The force’s festive drink and drug drive campaign ran between 1 December and 2 January and saw
Graphics Depot give Blackheath Products’ ...
Blackheath Products, a leading supplier to the construction and furniture industries, entered 2020 with an eye-catching ‘new’ fleet following the completion by Graphics Depot of a major rebranding programme. A division of the multi-faceted Bevan Group,
Moixa & Honda launch first stage of EV...
Moixa, the developer of smart battery and electric vehicle (EV) charging software, and Honda today unveil a smart EV charging project with Islington Council to optimise its vehicle fleet at the town hall. The project will
Radical rethink of R&D investment requ...
Continued disruption, restructuring and re-shaping of the automotive industry will be required to make increasing levels of R&D investment affordable whilst simultaneously representing a major growth opportunity in the year ahead, according to engineering consultancy HORIBA
