Mobility strategy - Page 8

The Covid-19 outbreak has already changed how people travel. Here we look at some of the impacts it will have on future mobility solutions.

Insurance and Mobility Solutions (IMS) has partnered with Sogo to supply telematics solutions focused on asset protection and collision detection.

The procurement best practice session, incorporating vehicles, funding and fleet services, given at Virtual Fleet and Mobility Live 2020.

Licence Bureau, part of TTC Group, has surpassed the five million driver licence check milestone.

Fleet managers must be “open to new solutions” and prepared to collaborate to develop a mobility strategy, says Nokia’s global category manager Jarno Pajunen.

BMW has a commitment to have 25 electrified vehicles by 2023, with 13 of those pure electric.

Ford is on the brink of launching its first mainstream production EV, the Mach-E, which will be followed soon by its first electric Transit van.

Having introduced hybrid technology across the majority of their model ranges, Toyota & Lexus are further expanding their powertrain choices in 2021.

Renault is part way through a major product launch plan, which has a focus on electric technology. Next to arrive is the Arkana.

With record sales already achieved this year, MG has been busy launching new products to further boost its model line-up.

For Volvo, 2021 will be all about plug-in vehicles. It has plug-in hybrid powertrains available across its entire range, plus the launch of its first fully electric car.

The Government must commit to “seamless access” to electric vehicle (EV) infrastructure to accelerate uptake, according to Polly Billington, director at UK100.

Driver engagement could be key in improving mental health and wellbeing, says Rosie Sharp, behavioural sciences researcher at TRL.

Fleet Logistics has launched its first mobility solution aimed at businesses as it said the company car is no longer the most attractive option for all its customers.

The Ride Safe School, an e-learning platform co-designed with DriveTech, aims to to educate people around e-scooter safety and responsible use.

Transport for London (TfL) and London Councils have launched a competition to select up to three operators for a 12-month trial of rental e-scooters in the capital.

There’s only one day left to get involved in the Virtual Fleet & Mobility Live.

Fleet manufacturers, suppliers and operators have been "absolutely vital in our response to Covid", said Baroness Vere as she welcomed delegates to our Virtual Fleet & Mobility event this morning.

Hitachi Capital Vehicle Solutions is urging fleets of all sizes to be confident they can make the switch to electric vehicles (EVs).

The leasing company has outlined its mobility ambitions, while still growing its new and used vehicle leasing fleet.

With less than a week to go until Virtual Fleet & Mobility Live, DriveTech has announced the event will help mark its 30th anniversary.

Fleet Operations is helping companies plan for an uncertain future by offering free post-Covid Fleet Health Checks at this year’s Virtual Fleet & Mobility Live.

Despite its virtual format, this year’s Virtual Fleet & Mobility Live will still allow fleet decision makers to pose their questions to the most influential and knowledgeable people in the industry.

Driver wellbeing is ‘in the spotlight’ due to the ongoing Coronavirus pandemic and needs addressing, says Rosie Sharp, behavioural sciences researcher at TRL.

Arval has outlined its ambition to become “the leader in sustainable mobility” as part of a new five-year ‘Arval Beyond’ strategy.

Licence Check has launched an online audit module, Driver Audit, in anticipation of an increase in grey fleet drivers due to the Coronavirus pandemic.

Delegates at this year’s Virtual Fleet and Mobility Live 2020 (vF&ML) event will be able to hear about the Government’s new multi-modal freight strategy, which is being developed to tackle freight issues across the sector.

Fleet managers must consider multi-modal transport solutions to facilitate corporate mobility as a service (MaaS) adoption, says Leaseurope.

FleetEurope has been rebranded to Fleetondemand as part of its full integration into the FOD Mobility Group.

Arval is transforming its business plan to support a new requirement from fleets for sustainable mobility solutions, alongside its full-service leasing proposition.

Some of the leading leasing companies in the UK are supporting this year’s Fleet & Mobility Live, in its free-to-attend virtual format.

Some of the fleet industry’s most popular car makers are supporting Fleet & Mobility Live this year in its free-to-attend virtual format.

Alphabet has published a new report examining how the Coronavirus pandemic has accelerated changes to travel and transport, altering consumer and business travel habits in UK cities.

Kia is entering the mobility market with a new daily rental service operated via its dealer network.

Fleet decision-makers can now register for their free ticket to the 2020 Virtual Fleet & Mobility Live, being held from November 17-19.

Northamptonshire County Council has awarded a 12-month trial to e-scooter operator Voi.

Almost three-quarters (72%) of business trips were made by car or van in 2019, according to new data in the National Travel Survey.

Fleet decision-makers are being promised a three-day ‘virtual extravaganza’ as Fleet & Mobility Live goes online this year on November 17, 18 and 19.

Licence Bureau has praised vehicle fleet operators for their focus on driver safety and compliance despite the business challenges presented by the coronavirus pandemic.

By Andy Jackson, head of finance at Imosphere