sustainability
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Fleet industry 4 Mar 2022Heycar panel discussion to help drive diversity in the automotive industry
Event on Thursday (March 10) aims to raise awareness of this year’s International Women’s Day theme ‘Break the Bias’.
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Electric fleet news 4 Mar 2022Volvo to trial wireless charging technology for electric vehicles
Wireless power to be more than 40kW, making charging speeds four times faster than a wired 11kW AC charger and almost as fast as a wired 50kW DC fast charger.
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Electric fleet news 3 Mar 2022AA Driving School strikes electric fleet deal with Peugeot
The AA Driving School has chosen the Peugeot e-208 and e-2008 to launch its fleet of fully electric vehicles (EVs) for driving instructors.
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Electric fleet news 3 Mar 2022Fast-charging battery offering 100 miles in 5 minutes promised by 2024
StoreDot’s XFC technology are already being tested in the real world by a number of OEMs.
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Fleet industry 3 Mar 2022RAC calls on Treasury to introduce emergency VAT cut on fuel
The Government is being urged to cut the VAT levied on petrol and diesel as pump prices continue to set new record highs.
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General News 3 Mar 2022Call for speed cameras to check tax, insurance and MOT
Almost nine in 10 (89%) motorists support the idea of safety cameras being used to spot those who flout the rules.
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Fleet industry 2 Mar 2022Ukraine crisis pushes pump prices to record highs
The cost of crude oil has surged as a result of the war in Ukraine, pushing the price of diesel and petrol on UK forecourts to record highs.
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Electric fleet news 2 Mar 2022Electric vehicle home charger confusion delaying installations
Electric vehicle drivers are facing delays to the installation of home chargers due to confusion over regulations, says the Association of Fleet Professionals.
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Fleet industry 1 Mar 2022Use pandemic learnings to drive fleet efficiency, says ATS Euromaster
Fleet managers should use the post-pandemic period to ensure vehicles remain fit for purpose - particularly those on extended lifecycles, says ATS Euromaster.
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Fleet industry 28 Feb 2022Read the February edition of Fleet News
The February edition of Fleet News is packed with exclusive interviews, best practice and insight, and the announcement of the Fleet News Awards finalists.
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Electric fleet news 28 Feb 2022First zero emission zone goes live in Oxford
The UK’s first zero emission zone (ZEZ) goes live in Oxford today, with ICE vehicles and hybrids charged to enter the city.
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Fleet industry 28 Feb 2022Allstar named on Crown Commercial Service framework
Allstar Business Solutions has been reappointed to the Government’s Crown Commercial Service’s (CCS) fuel cards and associated services framework.
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Tax and legislation 25 Feb 2022Road pricing backed by majority of fleets, new poll suggests
A road pricing system, based on miles driven, is backed by a majority of fleet decision-makers, new research from Fleet News suggests.
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Fleet industry 25 Feb 2022Fleet briefs: Tyre management, charging infrastructure growth and predictive maintenance
The latest news from the fleet industry, including technology upgrades from Continental and Freeway Fleet Systems, and Mina’s charging network growth.
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Electric fleet news 24 Feb 2022On-street EV charging concerns highlighted in new DfT figures
New figures show the growing disparity between the relative success of electric vehicle (EV) charging device grant schemes.
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Fleet industry 24 Feb 2022Fears of even higher fuel prices after Russia invades Ukraine
Fleets are being warned to expect fuel prices to continue rising after Russia invaded Ukraine sending the price of a barrel of oil soaring past $100 (£74).
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General News 24 Feb 2022Drivers urged to respect red ‘X’ on smart motorways by ambulance crews
National Highways has joined forces with ambulance chiefs to raise awareness of why it is so important to comply with a red ‘X’ on smart motorways.
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Connected fleet 24 Feb 2022Fleet telematics data blackout warning from 2G switch-off
Fleets using older vehicle tracking systems face a telematics data blackout as mobile telephone operators begin to phase out the 2G network.
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Fleet industry 23 Feb 2022New HMRC Advisory Fuel Rates from March 1 published
HMRC has published new Advisory Fuel Rates (AFRs) effective from Tuesday (March 1).
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Fleet industry 22 Feb 2022
One in six speeding offences being ‘cancelled’
The latest Government data suggests that more than one in six speeding offences detected by police forces in England and Wales ends up being cancelled.
