The adoption of hydrogen as a source of fuel for net zero road transport is “lagging way too far behind electricity,” FleetCheck is warning. The fleet management software company says that visible signs of progress are almost non-existent and that Government strategy appears to be drifting. Peter Golding, managing director, said, “The Government’s hydrogen … [Read more...]
Drivers’ hay fever warning from Quotezone
Welsh hay fever sufferers who are vulnerable to grass and nettle pollen and Cladosporium spores, which will increase in intensity with the warm, dry sunny days should take note, especially if they take medication to lessen symptoms. The Met Office forecast has led to a warning from one of the country’s leading car insurance comparison websites, that many … [Read more...]
Newslines 17 June
Parents in the UK are spending over £2,400 every year, or £46.15 a week, driving their children to different activities such as parties and hobbies, according to Zuto Finance. The daily school run accounts for the highest percentage of expense and fifth are taking their children over 150 miles a month. South Wales based Veezu, the UK’s fastest growing taxi … [Read more...]
Yamaha Off-Road Experience centre officially opens in Wales
British Superbike champion Tarran Mackenzie has officially opened a new £200,000 Welcome Centre at the Yamaha Off-Road Experience in the Cambrian Mountains near Llanidloes. The business, which attracts around 2,000 visitors annually and generates around £600,000 for the local economy, is run by former 10-time British Enduro champion Geraint Jones, his wife … [Read more...]
EVs charging points putting power back
Vehicle-to-grid chargepoints can improve battery life in electric vehicles and reduce carbon emissions and costs of charging, a government-funded project has found. Research from the EV-elocity project shows that, by careful charging and discharging, EV battery degradation can reduce by one-eighth, and, in some situations, up to 450 kg of emitted carbon … [Read more...]
Tradelines 15 June
Hispano Suiza will participate in the Goodwood Festival of Speed, one of the most important automotive events in the world, which will take place between 23 and 26 June. The Spanish brand will be in with the Carmen, the 750kW electric hypercar which heralded Hispano Suiza´s return to the automotive world in 2019. Bentley is completing its new … [Read more...]
Company cars come with security and convenience
Factors related to financial security and convenience top the list of reasons why fleets without alternative mobility policies in place believe that employees choose a company car rather than funding their own vehicle. The latest findings from Arval Mobility Observatory’s research indicate that 31% of those fleets, believe that employees not having to … [Read more...]
Van drivers’ role delivering zero-emissions
As the world starts to transition away from internal combustion engines and towards electric vehicles, couriers, delivery fleets and individual traders are itching to make the move to electric vans. Yet while electric van uptake has doubled in the past year, the market is still around two years behind that of cars, causing the Society of Motor Manufacturers … [Read more...]
Dismay at end of PHEV grant as fuel prices soar again
The government is today ending the plug-in car grant allowance for new orders after successfully kickstarting the UK’s electric car revolution and supporting the sale of nearly half a million electric cars. The announcement was greeted with dismay and concern by car makers, the motor dealers and charging network suppliers. It could also boost demand for … [Read more...]
Newslines 14 June
A £5.5 Billion contract to build a new generation of armoured vehicles in Merthyr Tydfil is still in doubt 12 years after it started and local MP Chris Evans said the position is “not sustainable”. General Dynamics employs 800 people building the Ajax vehicle but it’s been beset with noise and vibration issues which seem incurable and dangerous to … [Read more...]
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