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£470 million government support package fo...
Advanced Propulsion Centre UK (APC) has announced a new wave of government-backed projects under the DRIVE35 programme, unlocking more than £470 million in funding to support the UK automotive sector’s transition to zero-emission mobility. A significant
Farizon SV: A serious new contender in the ...
Fleetpoint journalist, Ian Campbell, was given the opportunity to spend a full week behind the wheel of the Farizon SV — the first Europe-bound electric van from Geely’s commercial vehicle arm. I spent a full working
Mid and East Antrim Borough Council cut emi...
Mid and East Antrim Borough Council has significantly improved the efficiency of its 160-vehicle commercial fleet, achieving CO₂ savings of 27.7 tonnes over three years with the support of Michelin. Since 2021, the council has exclusively
Saint-Gobain & XPO Logistics move clos...
Saint-Gobain has announced a major step towards sustainable logistics by adding six new fully electric heavy goods vehicles (eHGVs) to its UK fleet. The move, delivered in partnership with XPO Logistics, reinforces both companies’ commitment to
Hein Du Plessis
Hein Du Plessis, FleetHive.AI CEO Contributing Posts: The squeeze is coming; most operators won’t see it
The squeeze is coming; most operators won&#...
Global shocks are pushing fuel, parts and maintenance costs sharply higher. For trades businesses and small fleet operators, the margin for error has never been thinner – and the window to act is short. FleetHive AI
Check your health at Chippenham Pit Stop
Truck drivers passing through Chippenham Pit Stop are set to benefit from improved access to healthcare, thanks to a new initiative designed to bring NHS services directly to them. Recognising that long hours on the road
Best month ever for new EV registrations
The UK new car market recorded a 6.6% increase in March, with 380,627 vehicles registered, according to the latest data from the Society of Motor Manufacturers and Traders (SMMT). The figures mark the strongest March performance—and
Lithium iron phosphate vs nickel-based batt...
The rapid growth of electric vehicles (EVs) has intensified focus on battery chemistry, with lithium iron phosphate (LFP) and nickel-based batteries—primarily nickel manganese cobalt (NMC)—emerging as the dominant technologies. Each offers distinct advantages and trade-offs that
Geely EX5 Max: An affordable electric SUV
Fleetpoint journalist, Ian Campbell, was given the opportunity to spend a week behind the wheel of Geely’s affordable electric SUV, the Geely EX5 Max: I was handed the keys to a Geely EX5 Max for a
