Research from sustainable mobility specialist Arval UK has revealed towing will reduce an electric vehicle’s range by 23-31% against the real-world figure. Data published today in the latest ‘Electric Vehicles Revealed’ report empowers fleets and businesses with the accurate information they need to make informed decision about the most suitable roles / … [Read more...]
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Lesson learning EV event is underway
I'm fully charged and ready to go in this year's EV Rally! Bridgestone EMIA / Bridgestone Fleet Mobility and Webfleet are pioneers in sustainable mobility solutions, so to be with both teams on day 1 of this 1,200 rally means such a lot. Some of the biggest brands in sustainability are taking part, but I couldn't be in better - or safer hands than … [Read more...]
EV rally leads the way out of Wales
Cardiff is today the starting point for a unique rally which is looking towards the future of motoring. With Bridgestone so dedicated to shaping a sustainable future of mobility, the company is now fully charged and raring to go in the EV Rally 2023, which they are officially sponsoring for the first time. It has been held twice before but this is the most … [Read more...]
Rapid chargers leading EV growth
Drivers are boosting the use of rapid chargers as ev sales accelerate, according to the first in-depth study of its kind. The Green Finance Institute and Zapmap, the UK’s leading charge point mapping service, have produced a pioneering report that offers a deep dive into the utilisation of the country’s electric vehicle (EV) charging … [Read more...]
RAC service plan and mobile mechanics
Hard-up Welsh drivers are the most likely in Britain to do their own servicing, they have told the RAC. Cost-of-living pressures have forced almost a quarter of drivers (23%) to either put off getting their vehicles serviced or do it themselves with or without the help of a friend or family member, a new survey of 2,000 UK drivers by the RAC has … [Read more...]
Van replacements extending, say AFP
Some van fleet operators are discovering that replacement cycles can be stretched to up to eight years without encountering major problems, the Association of Fleet Professionals is reporting. Paul Hollick, chair at the industry professional body, said that a range of new skills had been developed by fleet managers that were making these longer cycles … [Read more...]
Car makers urge UK Government to boost EV support
The drive is on to transform motor manufacturing in Britain. The UK automotive sector has urged all political parties to adopt five pledges and supercharge its competitiveness as part of a dedicated industrial strategy – with a £106 billion prize up for grabs from now until the end of the next parliament. A commitment to transforming automotive production, … [Read more...]
£1.54 Billion bill for stolen vehicles but recoveries fall
Britain's oldest specialist motor insurance loss adjuster estimates that vehicle thefts are now costing UK insurers £1.54billion a year, with a further decline reported in the stolen car recovery rate. Claims Management & Adjusting Ltd. Managing Director, Philip Swift, a former police detective, said, “Vehicle theft costs to UK insurers increased again … [Read more...]
Sustainable Cities Challenge funds announced
The Toyota Mobility Foundation, in partnership with Challenge Works and World Resources Institute, has launched a £7 million, three-year global challenge to help cities adapt to the future, with the potential to transform the lives of millions of people around the world. As cities grow and evolve, the challenges of moving people and goods in reliable, … [Read more...]
Newcomers: Mazda & BMW
The rotary engine with a modern twist has returned as Mazda starts mass production of the MX-30 e Skyactiv R-EV for the European market at its Ujina Plant No. 1 in Hiroshima. The MX-30 e-Skyactiv R-EV is Mazda’s first mass-production vehicle with a rotary engine in 11 years since the Mazda RX-8 was discontinued in June 2012 and the new hybrid will do … [Read more...]
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