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Watch again: The evolving role of the modern fleet manager webinar

The realities and challenges surrounding the fleet manager position was the topic of a webinar hosted by Fleet News.

webinar 22 Jul

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Fleet newcomer Rob Simister brings ‘outsider’s view’ to Centrica (VIDEO)

Strategic vision aims to ‘unlock value’ of the fleet ‘to the betterment of the company’.

Business profiles - fleet 27 Mar

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Centrica to share EV charging facilities at First Bus depots

First Bus will allow Centrica to charge its electric vehicles using its rapid charging infrastructure at bus depots nationwide.

Charging & infrastructure 15 Nov

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Centrica solves electric van 12-volt battery issues

Centrica has solved a major challenge faced by electric fleets called ‘bricking’, when the 12-volt auxiliary battery fails - leaving the vehicle inoperable.

electric vans 12 Nov

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British Gas claims new EV charging rate cheapest in the UK

British Gas is claiming to offer the cheapest way to charge an electric vehicle in the UK with its Hive SmartCharge service.

Charging & infrastructure 5 Feb

Callum Langan, commercial director, Sopp+Sopp (left) with national account manager Louise Meadows and head of business development Chris Beeby

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Sopp+Sopp's winning partnership with Centrica

Callum Langan reveals how Sopp+Sopp is mitigating issues caused by the cost-of-living crisis for fleet customers, including Centrica

Business profiles - supplier 1 Dec

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British Gas fleet investigates hydrogen vehicle switch

British Gas parent company Centrica and Ryze deal to include looking at switching some of its fleet to hydrogen.

hydrogen fuel cell 29 Nov

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Rob Simister becomes new head of fleet at Centrica

Centrica has appointed Rob Simister to head of fleet at British Gas, after former Fleet News fleet manager of the year, Steve Winter, left the role in April.

British Gas 19 Oct

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MaaS and the future of fleet under the spotlight at Fleet & Mobility Live

Fleets will hear how MaaS can fit within their future decarbonisation strategy as this year's Fleet & Mobility Live.

Fleet and Mobility Live 19 Sept

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‘We come to you’ SMR service for EVs will be a ‘game changer’ says the RAC

British Gas trial shows how decrease in vehicle downtime results in wholelife cost benefits.

5 Sept

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Lower maintenance costs help strengthen the case for EV adoption

Electric vehicles will not break down so often or need parts replaced as regularly as ICE vehicles

Costs & incentives 19 May

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Arval Mobility Observatory (AMO): Cars dominate as companies juggle electric and mobility

Fleets and drivers lean towards financial security of a company car, finds latest Arval Mobility Observatory research

Leasing strategy 28 Apr

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British Gas head of fleet Steve Winter leaves Centrica

Former Fleet News fleet manager of the year and head of fleet at British Gas, Steve Winter, has announced his departure from Centrica.

British Gas 1 Apr

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Public and workplace charging network crucial for a smooth transition to electric

Mixture of electric ‘old hands’ and EV relative newcomers share experiences in Manchester

9 Dec

Centrica British Gas electric vehicle charge point engineer

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Centrica launches electric vehicle salary sacrifice scheme

Centrica has launched an EV salary sacrifice scheme for employees but is warning that the ongoing semiconductor shortage could thwart its electric ambitions.

Salary Sacrifice 15 Nov

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Updated: Fleet industry reacts to EV proposals in Net Zero Strategy

The fleet, leasing and automotive industries have broadly welcomed proposals from the Government aimed at helping increase electric vehicle (EV) adoption rates.

electric fleet - charging and infrastructure 20 Oct

Lucy Simpson, head of product management for EV enablement at Centrica Business Solutions

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EV adoption - time for fleets to lead the charge

Lucy Simpson, head of product management for EV enablement at Centrica Business Solutions, looks at how fleet managers can enhance their electrification plan.

electric fleet - charging and infrastructure 3 Aug

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New virtual fuel card helps fleets charge electric vehicles

A new fleet charging management system has been launched by Centrica to help fleets with drivers charging commercial vehicles while working remotely.

fuel and fuel cards 11 Mar

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Centrica supports ABB UK electric vehicle fleet target of 2025

Centrica is providing charge points, aftersales services and infrastructure planning for ABB UK employees as the firm looks to electrify its fleet by 2025.

electric and hybrid vehicles 27 Jan