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UK commercial vehicle production more than ...

Aug 01, 2019Comments off

UK commercial vehicle (CV) production fell by -57.2% in June, according to figures released today by the Society of Motor Manufacturers and Traders (SMMT). Manufacturing for both home and overseas markets experienced declines in the month,

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Electric car sharing accelerates

Aug 01, 2019Comments off

Brits are increasingly choosing to travel in shared electric vehicles, according to new data from Zipcar, the UK’s leading car sharing network. Marking the first anniversary of the introduction of its fleet of electric vehicles – 325

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UK car production falls 20% in first six mo...

Jul 31, 2019Comments off

British car manufacturing output fell by more than a fifth in the first half of 2019, with a -15.2% decline in June marking the 13th consecutive month of negative growth, according to figures released today by

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Fleet insurance specialist warns fleets to ...

Jul 31, 2019Comments off

Fleet insurance broking specialist, McCarron Coates, is warning passenger transport, freight and courier fleets to “assume the brace position” ahead of their next insurance renewal, as the long-anticipated alteration to the Discount (Ogden) Rate falls far

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Company car decisions delayed through lack ...

Jul 31, 2019Comments off

All motor manufacturers have been urged to publish business-critical new car carbon dioxide (CO2) figures to enable fleet decision-makers and company car drivers to calculate benefit-kind-tax on vehicles scheduled for delivery from April 6, 2020. The

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Hermes cuts 1.5 million miles each year wit...

Jul 31, 2019Comments off

Hermes, the UK’s leading consumer delivery specialist, has further strengthened its fleet of vehicles by acquiring 32 bespoke double decker trailers. The extra capacity being generated within the new trailers will allow Hermes to dramatically reduce

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ABB supports greater interoperability in ma...

Jul 31, 2019Comments off

As a member of the ASSURED consortium, ABB is facilitating greater standardization for the charging of electric buses, vital for driving market investment and growth Committed to writing the future for sustainable mobility, ABB has played

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93% of fleet managers recognise that new te...

Jul 31, 2019Comments off

Shell Lubricants has launched a new industry report to support commercial fleet managers with the transition from traditional fleet models to businesses of the future that optimise the latest technologies to cut emissions and maximise efficiency.

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GeniePoint Network Joins North Devon to Maj...

Jul 31, 2019Comments off

ChargePoint Services has been working alongside Torridge District Council to link them with the national GeniePoint Network.  Four GeniePoint rapid chargers have been installed at strategic locations across the area, ensuring drivers living and working in

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Ford and Centrica to offer new electric veh...

Jul 30, 2019Comments off

Ford and Centrica are set to offer new electric vehicle services in the U.K. and Ireland as Ford accelerates its electrified vehicle plans in Europe. Under the planned partnership, Centrica will deliver a dedicated home charging