Latest Fleet News
Response to the UK Government’s ‘Mini-Budget’
On Friday, 23rd September 2022, the new Chancellor of the Exchequer, The Rt Hon Kwasi Kwarteng published his ‘mini-budget’ to address the current national financial situation…
Present laden vehicles and trailers at annual MOT
Vehicle Testing and Roadworthiness Policy Specialist Richard Clements, explains what is involved and why vehicles and trailers should be presented for test laden. Testing a…
FIAT Professional Scudo rolls off the line at Luton Plant
The Stellantis plant in Luton has expanded its manufacturing portfolio with the start of production of the FIAT Professional Scudo light commercial vehicle. This production…
Volkswagen Commercial Vehicles launches new online service booking portal
Volkswagen Commercial Vehicles has launched a new online portal allowing van owners to book their next service flexibly and easily with live pricing and availability.…
Fleets feeling frustrations of inconsistent infrastructure
The fleet sector’s journey towards decarbonisation is being impeded by a one-size-fits-all approach to charging infrastructure, according to the BVRLA’s latest Road to Zero Report…
First full-electric Volta Zero drives off the production
Volta Trucks, the leading and disruptive full-electric commercial vehicle manufacturer and services provider, has confirmed that the first Volta Zero vehicle has been completed at…
Volvo Trucks presents new electric axle for extended range
Volvo Trucks has unveiled a completely new, fully electric rear axle. Freeing up space for more batteries, the new e-axle allows for even longer range…
Daimler Truck unveils battery-electric eActros LongHaul truck
Daimler Truck is pursuing the goal of complete locally CO2 neutral transport. The manufacturer demonstrates this with a broad portfolio of fully electric vehicles at…
New study shows major saving by going electric today
Geotab Inc., a global leader in IoT and connected transportation, today announced the results from a new research study, which found 60% of analysed light-duty…
Volvo Trucks to begin customer testing of fuel cell trucks
Volvo Trucks are running tests of fuel cell electric trucks that only emit water vapour and have an operational range comparable to diesel trucks, up…
Volta Zero tested to hot weather extremes
Volta Trucks, the leading and disruptive full-electric commercial vehicle manufacturer and services provider, has completed a rigorous programme of hot weather testing of its full-electric…
Tevva unveils 19-tonne hydrogen electric truck
Electric and hydrogen truck OEM Tevva is to unveil its 19-tonne (19t) hydrogen-electric truck and announce its strategy for mainland Europe at the IAA Transportation…
Fleet management software and its benefits
“One for all, all for one” is the main point and root benefit of utilizing Fleet Management Software that streamlines the process. For one, it…
Loop Energy announces UK expansion
Loop Energy, designer, and manufacturer of hydrogen fuel cells for commercial mobility, has announced it will expand into the UK. Loop Energy’s newest facility will…
ULEMCo completes first hydrogen and HVO dual-fuel conversion
Hydrogen fuel conversion firm ULEMCo has built its first dual-fuel vehicle that uses Hydrotreated Vegetable Oil (HVO) instead of diesel. The waste collection truck, for…
Combating driver shortage in the UK
The HGV and truck driver shortage in the UK continues to be a top priority for many fleets and fleet managers. As the number of…