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Carbon reduction is the main reason LCV fleets are moving to electric
Carbon reduction is now the main reason LCV fleets are investing more time and effort in their journey from diesel to electric according to Northgate’s…
MV Commercial expands provision of remote-control skip loaders
MV Commercial is expanding its build and refurbishment programme to satisfy the huge demand for skip loaders from the recycling industry – with remote control…
IVECO to produce HD EV and Fuel Cell vehicles under the IVECO brand
IVECO has announced that it will produce and market its Heavy-Duty Battery Electric Vehicles and the Heavy-Duty Fuel Cell Electric Vehicles under the IVECO brand.…
Huge increase in Class 7 MOTs as van fleets run longer lifecycles
ATS Euromaster has seen a significant 216% uplift in the requirement for Class 7 MOTs compared with 2020 as fleet managers adapt to longer commercial…
Linde MH ‘intelligent’ camera distinguishes humans from objects
Linde Material Handling (UK) has unveiled a truck-mounted Reverse Assist Camera that uses AI-based technology to distinguish people from objects in real time, making the…
Drink-drive casualty figures ‘very concerning’
New figures show the number of people killed in drink-drive collisions in 2021 reached a 12-year high. Published by the DfT, the data shows that…
Aftermarket angst offsets improvement in vehicle supply
The long-running vehicle supply challenges that have been suffocating the fleet sector are beginning to subside, according to new data from the BVRLA’s half-year Industry…
Commercial drivers should be trained to navigate congested cities
Despite the cost-of-living crisis, demand for next day delivery in the UK is on the rise[1]. This has resulted in more freight drivers having to…
Carrier Transicold Vector® eCool does not require IVA testing
The all-electric, zero-direct-emission Carrier Transicold Vector® eCool has become the first technology of its kind available to UK customers without the requirement for Individual Vehicle…
Reflex Vehicle Hire partners up with Teletrac Navman
After a successful initial contract, Reflex Vehicle Hire has committed to operating its entire fleet through TN360, the next generation fleet management solution by Teletrac Navman,…
Tim Bruun
Head of Customer Management – Retail & FMCG at Transporeon Contributing Posts: Why FMCG supply chains are all about balance
Why FMCG supply chains are all about balance
Transporting day to day goods like food and toiletries has always come with challenges and pressures and having items that are daily necessities for millions…
Government ambivalence over 2030 EV deadline ‘damaging for fleets’
This week’s government ambivalence over the longstanding 2030 EV sales deadline is potentially “damaging for fleets” who are committed to electrification, says FleetCheck. Peter Golding,…
Understanding the implications of Public Charge Point Regulations for fleet managers
The Government’s recently announced new electric vehicle Public Charge Point Regulations 2023, which are set to improve EV drivers’ charging experience as the industry enters the crucial mass…
Tevva partners with Alltruck for aftersales service support
British electric vehicle manufacturer Tevva has appointed Alltruck plc, specialists in commercial vehicle contract hire, rental, and vehicle maintenance, as its 24/7 roadside assistance and…
David Watts
Fleet Product Manager for Electric Vehicles, Volkswagen Financial Services Fleet. Contributing Posts: Moving towards EV fleets – Debunking EV myths