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Parked HGVs

The evolution of digital fleet and fuel mob...

Nov 27, 2023Comments off

The fleet and fuel card industry is undergoing a digital transformation, driven by advances in technology and the participation of schemes such as Mastercard and Visa. These schemes are adopting fuel industry standards, such as those

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Renault Trucks E-Tech C

Production starts for Renault Trucks E-Tech...

Nov 27, 2023Comments off

Series production of the Renault Trucks heavy duty electric trucks has just begun at the Bourg-en-Bresse plant. The site has been assembling the brand’s trucks for 60 years and is now set to produce the Renault

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Prohire opens Tunbridge Well workshop

Prohire’s new Tunbridge Wells workshop op...

Nov 27, 2023Comments off

Following a six-figure investment in its depot at Tunbridge Wells, leading provider of sustainable commercial vehicle hire and fleet management solutions, Staffordshire-based Prohire, has expanded its operations in the south and into London by unveiling a

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Veterans into Logistics

New Volvo fleet deployed with Veterans into...

Nov 27, 2023Comments off

Veterans into Logistics, a charity which specialises in helping former military personnel to re-train for a career in the logistics sector, has replaced its ageing fleet of three HGV driver training vehicles with modern Volvo trucks.

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Michelin Fleet Panel

Michelin Fleet Panel pushes for bigger indu...

Nov 24, 2023Comments off

Members of the Michelin Fleet Panel have called for the industry to accelerate progress towards more sustainable tyres and improve support for fleet managers transitioning to electric vehicles (EVs). The panel, comprising representatives from some of

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Arial view of Nissan UK plant in Sunderland

Nissan accelerates the switch to full elect...

Nov 24, 2023Comments off

Nissan is charging ahead with its vision for a zero emissions future, with confirmation that all three models made at its UK plant will go 100% electric. Today’s (24/11/2023) announcement means the EV36Zero hub in Sunderland,

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Luxor Capital Group looks to acquire Volta ...

Nov 24, 2023Comments off

In a surprising turn of events, shareholder and lender Luxor Capital Group a New York hedge fund is reportedly exploring the possibility of acquiring Volta Trucks, a renowned player in the electric vehicle (EV) market. This

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eHGV being recharged

The UK prepares for cost-effective eHGVs

Nov 23, 2023Comments off

According to new research from Element Energy, Electric Heavy Goods Vehicles (eHGVs) are poised to become more economical than their diesel counterparts in the coming years. Coupled with recent data from e-mobility service provider ZapMap, which

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White Ford Transit

LeasePlan MD disappointed in government’s...

Nov 23, 2023Comments off

The Chancellor announced in today’s Autumn Statement a permanent ‘Super Deduction’ with 100% capital allowance available but sorely missed out that cars are exempt from this scheme. Alfonso Martinez, the UK Managing Director of ALD Automotive

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Fleet of white buses and vans, transport managers

The Autumn Statement: Industry leaders asse...

Nov 23, 2023Comments off

Yesterday’s (22/11/2023) Autumn Statement delivered by the Chancellor of the Exchequer, Jeremy Hunt had some measures that effect the transport, logistics and fleet management industries. The following are some of the opinions expressed by leaders as