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Selfie-taking behind the wheel now a common...

Nov 08, 2024Comments off

New research from Samsara has found that “selfie culture” is taking over the roads, with nearly half (46%) of professional drivers reporting they’ve witnessed general road users snapping selfies while behind the wheel. Back in May, the Department for

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Webfleet collaborates with Schmitz Cargobul...

Nov 08, 2024Comments off

Webfleet, Bridgestone’s globally trusted fleet management solution, is expanding its OEM.connect partner programme to trailers. The first trailer manufacturer joining the OEM.connect programme, is Schmitz Cargobull, the leading manufacturer of semi-trailers for temperature-controlled freight, general cargo and bulk

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UK’s national EV chargepoint database to ...

Nov 08, 2024Comments off

From 24th November 2024, all UK public chargepoint operators will be required to share data from their chargepoints openly and freely. This will improve the availability of reliable data for electric vehicle drivers. The National Chargepoint

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Adam Rodgers

Nov 07, 2024Comments off

Adam Rodgers is the UK & Ireland Country Director at Easee where he is responsible for bolstering Easee’s commercial strategy and spearheading partnerships to drive UK market leadership. Starting his career in Sales, Adam has over

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2030 ICE Ban: Why consumer engagement and i...

Nov 07, 2024Comments off

With the 2030 ICE Ban looking to be put back in motion, the UK government and EV industry has little more than five years to gear up for the change. Previously delayed until 2035 by the

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New EV charging hub to tackle air pollution...

Nov 07, 2024Comments off

A new nine-bay ultra-rapid electric vehicle (EV) Charging Hub has been installed in Sheffield by national charging network Be.EV, that will help to tackle air pollution in the city. The chargers, installed by national charging network

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Yes to AI functions in cars – but no to e...

Nov 07, 2024Comments off

Where and how much is the AI revolution changing the automotive industry? An international mobility study by MHP management and IT consultancy gives an overview, supplies current facts and figures, and provides recommendations for action for

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eHGV charger connections guide released

Nov 06, 2024Comments off

The eFREIGHT 2030 consortium – committed to driving the UK’s transition to electric heavy goods vehicles (eHGVs) – has released its latest guidance – the eHGV Charger Connections Guide. Aimed at eHGV fleet owners, this comprehensive guide

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Industry reaction to last week’s Budget

Nov 06, 2024Comments off

PHEV’s affected as well as DCPUs but Used Car Market will Benefit Contrasting comments have been voiced across the automotive industry following last week’s budget. Initial reaction focused on the treatment of Double Cab Pick-Up Vehicles

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New drug and drink driving guidance for fle...

Nov 06, 2024Comments off

New guidance for fleets on how to tackle drug and drink driving is being issued this week by Association of Fleet Professionals (AFP). The two-page document has been created in the light of recent reports from