It has become clear that, however well-meaning its intentions, the ZEV Mandate needs to change, and it is good news that the government has recognised this fact relatively soon after being elected and appears to be taking the issue seriously, said Paul Hollick, chairman of the Association of Fleet Professionals. It is also positive that the consultation announced by Jonathan Reynolds last night … [Read more...]
Drug & drink driving checks
New guidance for fleets on how to tackle drug and drink driving has been given by the Association of Fleet Professionals. The two-page document has been created in the light of recent reports from the Department of Transport showing increases in both areas. Written by the AFP’s Risk, Compliance and Health Committee, it covers the need for a drug and drink driving policy, what its contents should … [Read more...]
Budget shock for PHEV & DC business drivers
Budget plans could prompt widespread rewriting of company car choice lists to tackle new issues around plug-in hybrids and double cab pick-ups, says the Association of Fleet Professionals. The industry body points out that moves made by the chancellor mean that the viability of both types of vehicles will now be placed under serious questioning by many fleets. Paul Hollick, chair at the AFP, … [Read more...]
Tradelines 2 October
Eye snatching is the term being applied to the increasing number of LED headlight thefts worth thousands of pounds for each unit. Thieves are increasingly targeting expensive models to hack out and disconnect the multi-lenses to be sold on the parts' black market, said Philip Swift, Technical Director at Claims Management and Adjusting. Europe's component makers are worried by the rush into EV … [Read more...]
Out of warranty and into trouble with company vehicles
The increasing number of older vehicles being operated by fleets means manufacturers are increasingly refusing longer-term out-of-warranty claims, reports the Association of Fleet Professionals. The organisation says that with vans especially now being operated into six, seven and eight years, a range of claims issues are emerging that are creating intensive debate between manufacturers and … [Read more...]
12v batteries are not up to charging demands
Twelve-volt battery technology needs to improve, says the Association of Fleet Professionals, as “bricking” issues continue to affect adoption of electric vans. Paul Hollick, APF chair, said that despite widespread publicity, many fleets were still being left in a position where their vans become unuseable and had to be trailored to a dealership to be restarted. He explained: “The fundamental … [Read more...]
Fleets launch Tax and Regulation Manifesto
A revised Tax and Regulation Manifesto has been launched by the Association of Fleet Professionals ahead of the General Election on 4 July. The first edition of the document was created in 2021 and revised early last year. This latest version has grown to 24 points from the original 13, something that underlines the growing number of issues that fleets are facing at the moment, the organisation … [Read more...]
Public charging prices slowing EV drive
The cost of highway charging is pricing some fleets out of electric vehicle adoption, says the Association of Fleet Professionals’. AFP chair Paul Hollick explained that for fleets whose drivers don’t have access to home or depot charging, the price of power made running costs sometimes unsustainable. “We’re looking at a situation where using a public charger on the motorway might be 80 pence … [Read more...]
Agency dealers are giving poorer service
Adoption of the dealer agency model appears to be leading to poorer quality vehicle deliveries in at least some instances, says the Association of Fleet Professionals. Members of the organisation have complained of a fall in standards, with electric vehicles (EVs) being delivered with little charge and internal combustion cars with only a small amount of fuel. Paul Hollick, chair at the AFP, … [Read more...]
Fleets looking at hydrogen after ev issues arise
Some fleet operators are starting to “take hydrogen seriously” as a fuel option because of issues they have encountered in operating electric vans, says the Association of Fleet Professionals. Paul Hollick, chair at the organisation, said that the forthcoming arrival of the Vauxhall Vivaro-e Hydrogen – really the first practical hydrogen-powered panel van available in quantity in the UK – was … [Read more...]
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