More than 90% of businesses that try out an electric van using its medium term rental product – Arval Flex EV – are opting to keep them, Arval UK is reporting. Product Manager, Glynn Hopkins, said that many were using medium term rental as a way to operate an electric van on a trial basis and the vast majority were finding them a good fit for their fleet. “There’s obviously a lot of discussion … [Read more...]
Fines and seizure warning over e-scooters
If you're tempted to buy an e-scooter for yourself or as a Christmas present this year, beware of the legal pitfalls which can result in fines, penalty points and its confiscation without compensation. The UK’s largest independent road safety charity, IAM RoadSmart, is calling for more to be done to control the number of e-scooters being used illegally on public roads. This comes … [Read more...]
Wales & West Utilities testing hydrogen vehicles
Wales & West Utilities is one of two Gas Distribution Networks exploring the possibility of using hydrogen to reduce their fleet's carbon emissions in line with UK Government Net Zero 2050 targets. Northern Gas Networks and Wales & West Utilities, supported by the EIC, formerly the Energy Innovation Centre, are working on an ambitious project with Cenex to identify the hydrogen refuelling … [Read more...]