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Keeping roadsides up to speed with vehicle surveyors
Roadworks of some form are encountered by many road-users daily. Despite being a cause of frustration and disruption to transport networks, they are an absolute…
The world’s first hydrogen-powered double decker bus arrives in Aberdeen
The world’s first hydrogen-powered double decker bus was revealed today in Aberdeen which showcases the city as a trailblazer in hydrogen technologies. The arrival of…
Rental and leasing sector is up for the Clean Air Day challenge
As Bath confirms its Clean Air Zone (CAZ) launch date, the rental and leasing sector stands ready to provide businesses with the low-emission vehicles they…
Rent an all-electric vehicle on Clean Air Day Scotland
To encourage more people to drive an electric vehicle on Clean Air Day Scotland, (Thursday 8th October), the UK’s largest national car club network, Enterprise…
Electric vehicle leasing booms by 91%
Salary sacrifice schemes saving EV drivers on average between 30-40% on monthly leasing costs since 0% Benefit in Kind tax incentive for EVs was introduced…
The destiny of road transport decarbonisation lies with fleets
The fleet sector’s pivotal role in delivering zero-emission road transport will see it responsible for 75% of battery electric vehicles (BEVs) on UK roads by…
Why fleets need increased cooperation and streamlining post-COVID
COVID-19 has forced people around the world to change their everyday habits and adapt to a new normal, impacting every industry and every sector. The…
André ten Bloemendal
André ten Bloemendal is Vice President of Sales in Europe for ChargePoint. André has several decades of executive experience with a variety of notable companies in the energy and technology…
New EV green number plates are not registering with drivers
With the government’s ambition to achieve net zero emissions by 2050, green number plates are being introduced for electric vehicles (EVs) this autumn to allow…
New gritters take to the road
Ninety-three new state of the art gritters will be patrolling England’s motorways and major A roads this winter as part of a multi-million investment to…
SMMT: UK new van market accelerates 26.4% in September
The UK new light commercial vehicle (LCV) market grew by more than a quarter (+26.4%) in September, according to the latest figures released today by…
New app launched to help businesses save money on fuel
Saving money on business fuel and onward journey planning are just some of the key features of an exciting new mobile app launched today by…
New car registrations drop -4.4% in weakest ever ‘new plate’ September
The UK new car market declined -4.4% in September, according to figures published today by the Society of Motor Manufacturers and Traders (SMMT). The sector…
September brings an end to three months of rising fuel prices
After three consecutive months of rising costs at the pumps the average price of both petrol and diesel stayed the same in September, according to…
DfT confirms 2019 casualties ‘broadly flat’
Evidence points towards Britain being in a period when the number of road fatalities is ‘broadly stable’ but not falling, the Government has conceded. The…
Advanced ‘digital twin’ of UK urban testbed for CAV development
UK-based driving simulation company, rFpro is collaborating with London’s Smart Mobility Living Lab (SMLL) to develop an advanced digital twin of its urban testbed for…