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Why software may be a weak link in autonomo...
If it’s frustrating when a computer or smartphone crashes, then imagine the feeling when the software powering an autonomous truck unexpectedly freezes or shuts down. The potential for software to cause crashes of a much more
Response to the Government’s Road to ...
Yesterday, 9th July, saw the release of the UK Government’s strategy to achieve a zero vehicle emissions target by 2030. We reported on this yesterday in FleetPoint, and included a couple of responses to the document
CLM produces guide to perfect vehicle fleet...
To help businesses of all sizes construct the ideal vehicle fleet policy, fleet management specialist, CLM Fleet Management, has produced a fleet policy guide that is available to all free-of-charge. The new initiative is aimed at
Mercedes-Benz Dealer BLS Truck & Van i...
There’s a new name for Mercedes-Benz commercial vehicles in the north of Scotland, and BLS Truck & Van is already investing heavily to ensure it delivers the exceptional customer service that befits the legendary three-pointed star.
DfT announces measures to improve cycle saf...
Driving instructors will be offered bespoke training to ensure the safety of cyclists is at the forefront of their minds when they teach new drivers, as part of a pilot initiative launched by the DfT. The
Government should review national speed lim...
A new report has recommended that the 60 mph speed limit should be lowered on thousands of miles of rural roads. This is one of the key findings in the Road Safety Management Capacity Review, which was
Arup unveils EV charge point solution that ...
A new solution for EV recharging that does not block city pavements for pedestrians has been unveiled by engineering firm Arup. Its ‘ReCharge Parklet’ transforms a standard parking bay into an EV charging facility and micro-park.
Oxfordshire bus fleet to be equipped with a...
EarthSense, the air quality specialist, is working with Oxfordshire County Council and ‘connected vehicle’ company Tantalum to gain a better understanding of the impact of road traffic on dynamic air quality. Vehicles within Fleet Services, from
Brake publishes guidance on managing young ...
Road safety charity Brake has published a guidance report for fleet managers and HR professionals to help them manage employees aged 17-24 who drive for work. Developed with Fleetmaster, ‘Managing young at-work drivers’ outlines the main
Boost in charging infrastructure as part of...
The Transport Secretary, Chris Grayling, will today (Monday, 9 July) outline proposals to enable a major uplift in electric vehicle charging infrastructure, paving the way for the widespread adoption of ultra-low emission vehicles. A number of
