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Research finds automakers are struggling to make electric vehicles more sustainable
Independent research into electric vehicle (EV) development has found that most automotive companies are more focused on improving electric car range and reducing costs than…
Fleets urged to slow down by 10kph to save fuel
Politicians and analysts are calling on businesses to accept lower speed limits, restrictions on car use, and encourage working from home as part of a…
Marc Meyer
Marc Meyer is Chief Commercial Officer at Transmetrics. Hands-on commercial strategist with a proven ability to translate business strategies into objectives and activities. Experience in working…
Fleet optimisation: Easing fleet and driver shortages
Drivers with no sleep, poor nutrition, and extended hours – can the fleet industry rely on its existing practices? Labour shortages and container freight rates…
First EV Academy sparks debate on the future of electric fleets
Leading fleet solutions provider, Rivus, hosted more than 30 industry experts from some of the UK’s most essential fleets at its inaugural EV Academy last…
IVECO announces Walton Summit Truck Centre as its UK Dealer of the Year for 2022
IVECO is celebrating the successes in its UK dealer network during 2021, marking the return of physical events with its annual Dealer of the Year…
Cyber fears as Highways England lose 125 electronic devices
Highways England, the public body in charge of maintaining and improving motorways and major roads in England, has misplaced over one hundred key devices, including…
The first E-Transit models roll off production line
Ford Pro is now shipping the first production units of its all-electric E-Transit van to customers across Europe from the Ford Otosan factory in Kocaeli,…
Nissan unveils prototype production facility for all-solid-state batteries
Nissan has unveiled its prototype production facility for laminated all-solid-state battery cells, which the company aims to bring to market in 2028. This prototype facility,…
Revolutionary Prodrive Hunter set to roar into Salon Privé London
The spectacular new Prodrive Hunter will make its UK public debut at Salon Privé London which takes place at the iconic Royal Hospital Chelsea from…
DAF New Generation XG⁺ awarded ‘Best UK Diesel Tractor’
The New Generation DAF XG⁺ has been awarded ‘Best UK Diesel Tractor’ at the prestigious Fleet News Awards ’22. At the same occasion, the jury…
TruTac provide compliance one stop shop
TruTac, the tachograph analysis and fleet compliance experts, are showcasing their suite of products at this year’s CV Show on stand 4D03. The modular based…
Maritime Transport set for multimillion-pound expansion at Port of Liverpool
Logistics firm Maritime Transport Ltd, which provides road and rail cargo services, has agreed a 30-year lease with Peel Ports Group and a major expansion…
W.H. Bowker acquires Greater Manchester-based companies
W.H. Bowker Limited have announced that it has acquired Greater Manchester logistics business James Nuttall (Transport) Limited & its commercial MOT testing centre, Queensway Commercials…
Maintenance investigations assessment guidance is being updated
Following feedback, the Maintenance Investigation Visit Reports (MIVR), which DVSA carries out to ensure operators have the right systems and facilities in place to maintain…
Kevin Welstead
EV Sector Director, SSE Energy Solutions. He is an experienced senior leader with 30 years of experience in the energy, utility and contracting environment. Contributing…