The arrival of Ford’s new BlueCruise – the first legal hands-free driving product available on UK roads – raises a whole series of questions that fleets need to answer, says FleetCheck. Peter Golding, managing director at the fleet software specialist, said, “The fleet industry has been discussing the theoretical implications of hands-free driving for some … [Read more...]
E-fuels and the future of ICEs
e-Fuels could play a “limited role” for fleets in the future, says FleetCheck, especially in applications where electric vehicles might remain impractical. The fuels – designed to be carbon neutral – have hit the headlines over the last week after several EU countries asked them to be included in future car production legislation, circumventing a 2035 … [Read more...]
Tradelines 22 February
Fleets could consider increased support of UK-produced vehicles, FleetCheck is suggesting, as Nissan questioned the future of its Sunderland plant. Peter Golding, managing director at the leading fleet management software specialist said businesses that bought vehicles could have an impact on local manufacturing saying, "UK motor manufacturing has already … [Read more...]
Watch fuel price drops to control costs, firms told
Fleets need to remain on top of fuel costs, says FleetCheck, as prices are predicted to continue to fall from the record levels seen in mid-2022. Peter Golding, managing director at the fleet management software specialist explained that interest in fuel management at a corporate level often tended to rise and fall in correlation to pump prices but that an … [Read more...]
After the hard winter, more chilling news to come
A massive hike in fuel duties is on the cards next spring after a particularly tough winter of rising costs, said the RAC. RAC head of roads policy Nicholas Lyes said, “As things stand, drivers will face an enormous hike in the cost of fuel next Spring due to fuel duty going up. “The Office of Budget Responsibility expects to see 12p added to a litre of … [Read more...]
Hydrogen stations on UK Government back burner
News that three of the UK’s handful of hydrogen filling stations are closing at the same time that a raft of new models have been unveiled shows how the country is “slipping further behind” in adopting the fuel for road transport. Peter Golding, managing director at FleetCheck, said that it was clear that other European countries and manufacturers were … [Read more...]
Tolls to replace lost fuel duties and taxes
Road tolls are back on the Government's agenda. The fleet sector needs to start having a constructive discussion about the likelihood of road charging being introduced in the future and the kind of scheme it would like to see, says FleetCheck. Peter Golding, managing director at the fleet software specialist, said that the rapid growth in electric vehicles … [Read more...]
Trickle charge your fleets to get ahead, business told
Businesses should “pick the lower hanging fruit first” when it comes to adoption of electric vehicles, FleetCheck is urging. The fleet management software company says that easy wins are important when it comes to starting the process of electrification. Peter Golding, managing director, said, “Fleets that are hanging back from starting to acquire EVs are … [Read more...]
Fleets attack “irresponsible” MoT plan
Widely-reported government plans to double MOT test intervals to two years are “irresponsible” at a point in time when fleets are lengthening replacement cycles, believes FleetCheck. Peter Golding, managing director at the fleet management software, points out that company cars and vans often cover 20-30,000 miles in a year and the MOT test acts as a … [Read more...]
Tradelines 4 May
The Chartered Institution of Highways & Transportation has launched a digital learning platform providing users with the skills they need to become improved professionals. The simple to use platform features a wide range of digital courses related to highways and transportation infrastructure and services and includes paid-for and complementary courses … [Read more...]
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