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Brigade Electronics calls for safety-led implementation of GSR 2
Brigade Electronics, a global leader in commercial vehicle safety solutions, is calling on the UK Government to ensure that the implementation of General Safety Regulation…
Hendy and Renault partner on mobile servicing for fleets
Hendy Group, one of the UK’s largest independent car retail groups, has partnered with Renault UK to launch a mobile service van designed to deliver…
UK supply chains exposed by concentration risk
As freight and energy markets contend with renewed uncertainty driven by escalating tensions in the Middle East, new research from global supply chains and logistics…
Government cuts EV charging red tape on charge point installation
The UK Government has announced sweeping reforms to accelerate the installation of public electric vehicle (EV) charge points, slashing costs and reducing delays for businesses…
Six considerations when deploying HGV fleets in urban areas
Operating HGVs can be challenging for any business, but those working in urban areas across the UK often require a more bespoke solution, such as…
£470 million government support package for automotive industry
Advanced Propulsion Centre UK (APC) has announced a new wave of government-backed projects under the DRIVE35 programme, unlocking more than £470 million in funding to…
Van ReviewFarizon SV Review: A serious new contender in the electric van market
Review by Ian Campbell, Fleetpoint Journalist – I spent a full working week with the Farizon SV. Not a quick spin on the launch event…
Mid and East Antrim Borough Council cut emissions with Michelin tyres
Mid and East Antrim Borough Council has significantly improved the efficiency of its 160-vehicle commercial fleet, achieving CO₂ savings of 27.7 tonnes over three years…
Saint-Gobain & XPO Logistics move closer to zero emissions
Saint-Gobain has announced a major step towards sustainable logistics by adding six new fully electric heavy goods vehicles (eHGVs) to its UK fleet. The move,…
Hein Du Plessis
Hein Du Plessis, FleetHive.AI CEO Contributing Posts: The squeeze is coming; most operators won’t see it
The squeeze is coming; most operators won’t see it
Global shocks are pushing fuel, parts and maintenance costs sharply higher. For trades businesses and small fleet operators, the margin for error has never been…
Check your health at Chippenham Pit Stop
Truck drivers passing through Chippenham Pit Stop are set to benefit from improved access to healthcare, thanks to a new initiative designed to bring NHS…
Best month ever for new EV registrations
The UK new car market recorded a 6.6% increase in March, with 380,627 vehicles registered, according to the latest data from the Society of Motor…
Lithium iron phosphate vs nickel-based batteries in EVs
The rapid growth of electric vehicles (EVs) has intensified focus on battery chemistry, with lithium iron phosphate (LFP) and nickel-based batteries—primarily nickel manganese cobalt (NMC)—emerging…
Car ReviewGeely EX5 Max Review: An affordable electric SUV
Review by Ian Campbell, Fleetpoint Journalist – I was handed the keys to a Geely EX5 Max for a full week — not for a…
Amazon’s drone trial: are there limits to logistics innovation?
Amazon’s drone delivery pilot has captured attention by challenging long-held assumptions about how goods move and how customers buy online, but it also highlights how…