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Ogilvie Fleet strikes deal with urgent care provider Medvivo

Ogilvie Fleet has partnered with Medvivo to reduce vehicle downtime and boost operational efficiency for the urgent care provider.

Ogilvie Fleet 12 May

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Warning of diesel dependency without “real options” for van fleets

Bedeo is calling on the Government to follow France’s lead and support the retrofitting of diesel vans with an electric powertrain.

conversions 16 Apr

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Dennis Eagle launches Olympus Midi compact refuse collection vehicle

Dennis Eagle has introduces the Olympus Midi, a compact refuse collection vehicle (RCV) for the 12-16 tonne weight category.

refuse truck 11 Apr

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Bott Group buys Van Guard Accessories

Commercial vehicle converter Bott has acquired Van Guard Accessories - a manufacturer specialising in van accessories, security and storage solutions.

Racking & conversions 1 Apr

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Bri-Stor Systems upskills workforce with new centre of excellence

Bri-Stor Systems has unveiled a new centre of excellence for training and development, offering a hub for new skills development through practical learning.

Bri-Stor Systems 6 Mar

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Dawsongroup sold to global investment firm

Global investment firm KKR has entered into a binding agreement with shareholders to buy asset leasing business Dawsongroup.

Dawsonrentals Vans 21 Jan

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Multi-million pound investment for commercial vehicle converter

CPD has announced a £10 million investment to expand its offering of converted vehicles.

conversions 7 Jan

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Infrared heating systems fitted to patient transport ambulances

Fleets looking to transition to electric vehicles are being urged to consider infrared heating, which saves energy, cost and weight.

decarbonisation 9 Dec

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New test chamber for refrigerated van converter

Celsius is scaling up testing of the next generation of refrigeration systems at a new purpose-built testing chamber.

conversions 11 Nov

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DfT wants views on new vehicle safety rules

The Government wants to hear from the fleet sector before updating the GB type approval scheme with new European and international vehicle safety regulations.

Department for Transport 5 Nov

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Winner of eBay van conversion award revealed

The overall winner of eBay’s Van Conversion of the Year Awards 2024 combines the practicality campervan with a fully-equipped DJ booth.

conversions 14 Oct

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Shortlist for eBay van conversion award includes mobile bakery

A million miles away from most fleet conversions, eBay has announced the shortlist for its Van Conversion of the Year Awards 2024.

conversions 30 Sept

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Skoda Enyaq converted to LCV for National Grid

National Grid Electricity Distribution (NGED) has developed an electric off-road utility vehicle in partnership with Skoda and Strongs.

conversions 13 Sept

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Medisort retrofits vans to electrify fleet

Medisort is electrifying its fleet by retrofitting its diesel Fiat Ducato vans with a range extender system from Bedeo.

Insight & policy 15 Apr

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Commercial fleet briefs: Latest from Microlise, Stellantis, CoolKit Inseego, Pocket Box, Vanaways and Fleetmaxx

The latest commercial fleet industry news, including Microlise announces winners of driver of the year awards.

Telematics 21 Mar

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SM UK delivers customised van conversions for Zenith

Van conversion specialist SM UK has delivered high-spec conversions for Zenith’s LCV and HGV repair and servicing vehicles.

Fleet procurement 12 Dec

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Best van conversions recognised by eBay

A former Ambulance converted into a mobile bar has been named the best van conversion by eBay, at its inaugural Van Conversion of the Year Awards.

conversions 14 Nov

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Retrofit solution makes diesel van electric at ‘switch of a button’

A retrofit solution, which fits to existing diesel vans to make them both electric (first) and/or diesel at the touch of a button, has been launched by Bedeo.

electric and hybrid vehicles 28 Sept

An electric limousine and hearse with Lee Dillow, senior funeral productivity and change manager; Sarah Maynard-Enock, senior procurement manager; Lee Bevan, head of funeral; and Mike Taaffe, funeral logistics and support manager

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Central Co-op electrifies funeral fleet with Ford Mustang Mach-E conversion

With an ambition to be net zero by 2029, Central Co-op is beginning the process of electrifying its funeral fleet.

Business profiles - fleet 20 Jun

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New site for VCS doubles engineering capability

WN VTech has announced a major move for VCS to a new site in Bradford, making it one of the largest dedicated ambulance and police vehicle factories in the UK.

bluelight 17 May

conversions

Ogilvie Fleet strikes deal with urgent care provider Medvivo

Warning of diesel dependency without “real options” for van fleets

Dennis Eagle launches Olympus Midi compact refuse collection vehicle

Bott Group buys Van Guard Accessories

Bri-Stor Systems upskills workforce with new centre of excellence

Dawsongroup sold to global investment firm

Multi-million pound investment for commercial vehicle converter

Infrared heating systems fitted to patient transport ambulances

New test chamber for refrigerated van converter

DfT wants views on new vehicle safety rules

Winner of eBay van conversion award revealed

Shortlist for eBay van conversion award includes mobile bakery

Skoda Enyaq converted to LCV for National Grid

Medisort retrofits vans to electrify fleet

Commercial fleet briefs: Latest from Microlise, Stellantis, CoolKit Inseego, Pocket Box, Vanaways and Fleetmaxx

SM UK delivers customised van conversions for Zenith

Best van conversions recognised by eBay

Retrofit solution makes diesel van electric at ‘switch of a button’

Central Co-op electrifies funeral fleet with Ford Mustang Mach-E conversion

New site for VCS doubles engineering capability

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BP Pulse withdraws from workplace charging market

Free-falling used EV values costing leasing sector millions of pounds

Kia releases first details of new fully-electric EV5 SUV

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Ogilvie Fleet strikes deal with urgent care provider Medvivo

Warning of diesel dependency without “real options” for van fleets

Dennis Eagle launches Olympus Midi compact refuse collection vehicle

Bott Group buys Van Guard Accessories

Bri-Stor Systems upskills workforce with new centre of excellence

Dawsongroup sold to global investment firm

Multi-million pound investment for commercial vehicle converter

Infrared heating systems fitted to patient transport ambulances

New test chamber for refrigerated van converter

DfT wants views on new vehicle safety rules

Winner of eBay van conversion award revealed

Shortlist for eBay van conversion award includes mobile bakery

Skoda Enyaq converted to LCV for National Grid

Medisort retrofits vans to electrify fleet

Commercial fleet briefs: Latest from Microlise, Stellantis, CoolKit Inseego, Pocket Box, Vanaways and Fleetmaxx

SM UK delivers customised van conversions for Zenith

Best van conversions recognised by eBay

Retrofit solution makes diesel van electric at ‘switch of a button’

Central Co-op electrifies funeral fleet with Ford Mustang Mach-E conversion

New site for VCS doubles engineering capability

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BP Pulse withdraws from workplace charging market

Free-falling used EV values costing leasing sector millions of pounds

Kia releases first details of new fully-electric EV5 SUV

Chery to launch in the UK this summer

‘Out of control’ Jaguar I-Pace driver charged by police

New LCV sales fall again | Zero-emission uptake concerns

Seven important electric vehicles coming soon

England’s best and worst motorways rated by drivers

Prohire enters administration as staff made redundant