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Tyre selection and driving style critical to maximise plug-in vehicle fleet performance
Tyre selection – allied to driving style – will be even more critical to maximise performance and longevity, and minimise fleet costs, when fitted to…
How fleet operators can be key to UK Electric Vehicle adoption
In August this year, the Tesla Model 3 was the third best-selling car in the country, and a recent LeasePlan index suggested that the total…
How the sharing economy is disrupting traditional business models
One of the biggest frustrations with car hire has always been ‘the middle man’; it can be extremely frustrating having to deal with red tape,…
EV fleet adoption tips for businesses making the switch
The transport sector is the fastest growing contributor to climate emissions. However, the impending EV revolution is aiming to slow this concerning trend and unlock…
3 fleet maintenance tips that will reduce your downtime
Kelly Friel, Digital Product Manager from Zoro, shares her tips for reducing the downtime of your fleet through thorough maintenance. Accidents and emergency repairs are…
WLTP & RDE: What are they? And what do they mean to businesses?
Managing a fleet is by no means easy, especially when it’s just a small part of your business operation. Add to this the fact that…
Could solid-state batteries signal a major EV breakthrough?
Range anxiety, expense, safety, weight – just some of the issues potential electric car buyers are having to face. Lithium-ion batteries have been around for…
WLTP & RDE: What are they? And what do they mean to businesses?
Managing a fleet is by no means easy, especially when it’s just a small part of your business operation. Add to this the fact that…
Petroassist fuels progression with telematics
Petroassist is a petrol station forecourt specialist contractor with more than 50 years’ experience in the oil industry. The leading service provider supplies, installs and…
The Argument Is Over: ETHANOL IS THE BETTER FUEL!
A remarkable event took place in Brazil yesterday; BP (formerly British Petroleum) and Bunge LTD have agreed to form a joint venture in Brazil to…
Dashcam vigilantes lead to over 1200 prosecutions last year
Nextbase, a manufacturer of dashcams who pioneered and funded the not-for-profit database, launched The National Dash Cam Safety Portal (NDCP) July 2018 offer an easy way…
The Pros and Cons of Ethanol Fuel
Recently, The All-Party Parliamentary Group for British Bioethanol says the swift introduction of E10 fuel would also help the £1bn British biofuel industry – cutting carbon…
How to navigate summer driver shortages
While the UK’s weather may not have quite caught up yet, the peak summer holiday season is well underway. Regular breaks from work are essential for drivers’ wellbeing, however, fleets which…
Fleet Management Programmes – Encouraging a stress-free lease
When implementing a vehicle management programme, it is important to produce a clear assessment and plan, detailing the business’ fleet objectives. These systems can be…
Governments must take the lead to eliminate road deaths and serious injuries
A report out today from The Road Safety Foundation and Ageas Insurance calls for two clear actions where the government can take an immediate lead…
Five points feet managers should consider when appointing a vehicle livery partner
Fleet and procurement managers are underestimating the complexities of selecting a vehicle livery partner, according to PVS Fleet Solutions. Marcus Puddy, managing director of PVS…