Category : Features

Four pitfalls in electric vehicle routing – and how to overcome them

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By Alex Buckley, general manager EMEA & APAC at DispatchTrack

Comment: Autumn Statement leaves salary sacrifice choice available for thousands

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Following the Chancellor’s Autumn Statement last week, Andy Bruce, CEO of Glasgow-based fleet management and leasing specialist Fleet Alliance, says the substantial savings enjoyed by salary sacrifice will remain firmly in place.

Battery leasing: Baking in problems or better care of resources?

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Alex Johns, business development manager at speciality battery insurance firm Altelium, on whether battery leasing practices are sending out the wrong message to drivers.

Comment: We need a focus on sustainable transport at COP27

3 years ago / 0 comments

By Nick Salkeld, COO at MHC Mobility Europe

Work smarter, not harder: How Paythru is revolutionising EV charging

3 years ago / 0 comments

PayThru is looking to rip up the customer experience rulebook when it comes to electric vehicle charging. John Challen finds out its plans.

Interview: Niall Riddell, CEO of EV fuel card Paua, on future plans

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Niall Riddell, co-founder and CEO of EV fuel card firm Paua, speaks to Norrie Hunter on work to help fleets go electric, including in Scotland.

Comment: Power up to an EV fleet

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An understanding of the whole-life cost of an EV fleet will drive the electrification switch, says Mark Rose, managing director, Tracker UK. 

How green is your parcel? Why online deliveries must go electric

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Niall Riddell, CEO of EV fleet fuel card provider Paua, on the environmental cost of online deliveries.

Comment: Don’t shy away from going green

3 years ago / 0 comments

Alison Bell, operations director at Venson Automotive Solutions, helps SME fleets with simple initiatives for a greener fleet and enviable CSR credentials.

Comment: The importance of effective battery lifecycle management

3 years ago / 0 comments

Paul Humphreys, managing director at Cox Automotive Mobility (International), explains the role effective battery lifecycle management can play in helping prevent technological obsolescence given the rapid adoption of electric vehicles.

Comment: Why is Norway the leader in EV adoption?

3 years ago / 0 comments

By Dr Philipp Seidel, Principal at Arthur D. Little

World EV Day 2022: Expert views on what’s needed for charging

3 years ago / 0 comments

World EV Day 2022 is now underway, once again promoting sustainable mobility. We ask the fleet and automotive sector for their thoughts on how increased adoption is changing charging needs and where work is … Read More »

Driver education: The passport to an electric future

3 years ago / 0 comments

As fleets increasingly make the electric transition, it’s becoming increasingly clear that there’s a pressing need for driver coaching and education initiatives. A lack of requisite EV knowledge and driving skills can lead to … Read More »

Exclusive interview: Munro all-electric 4×4 is USA-bound in major sales drive

3 years ago / 0 comments

Hot on the heels of securing the exclusive distribution rights to the Munro 4×4 utility EV – seen by some as the answer to the famous American ‘Humvee’ – all-electric vehicle sales and leasing … Read More »

A more mobile approach to charging

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Large-scale infrastructure might be required in order to keep EVs moving around the country, but there are other alternatives. John Challen looks at new ways of thinking.

Comment: Facing an EV future head-on

3 years ago / 0 comments

Peter McDonald on how the fleet industry needs to embrace the post-covid world – and ensure that they are prepared for whatever comes their way.

Comment: Is it time for delivery fleets to electrify the ‘last mile’?

3 years ago / 0 comments

Delivery and logistics businesses have benefited greatly from the e-commerce boom in recent years, but with customers increasingly unwilling to pay a delivery fee, could electrification help fleets remain competitive? Michael Mounteney, UK director … Read More »

Feature: How to get your fleet EV-ready

3 years ago / 0 comments

In just over seven years, conventional new petrol- and diesel-powered cars will be withdrawn and the only option – as it stands – will be EVs of some form. Fleets need to plan ahead … Read More »