London To Reduce Car Use And Lower Pollution With Clean Air Tolls, Expansion Of ULEZ

SME fleets and businesses operating in and around London will need to consider vehicle choice and fitness for purpose. The London Mayor, Sadiq Khan, is considering a series of new measures to reduce car use by 27% and reduce the toxicity of London's air. The proposals are slated for introduction in May 2024. Also included in the proposals,…

ByRalph MortonJanuary 19, 20220Comments

Executive Appointments News

David Bushnell Leaves Alphabet For New Role With Fleet Management Company

THE former Principal Consultant for leasing company Alphabet has left the business to join fleet management firm Fleet Operations. In his new role, David Bushnell will be Director of Consultancy and Strategy with a view to amplify the company's tailored fleet management solutions to the SME fleet market. Commenting on his new role, David said: Fleet Operations has…

ByRalph MortonJanuary 19, 20220Comments

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AFP Calls For Fleet Data To Build National Kerbside EV Charging Map

THE Association of Fleet Professionals (AFP) has issued a call for fleet professionals to aid in constructing a UK-wide map showing street-by-street demand for electric vehicle (EV) kerbs charging. By asking all fleet operators to provide information showing locations of current and expected demand for kerbside charging facilities, the AFP has the potential to call…

ByChris LillyJanuary 17, 20220Comments

Executive Appointments News

New Head Of Fleet And Used Vehicles Appointed At Renault

CONGRATULATIONS to Peter Horton, who has been promoted to lead Renault’s fleet team as its new Head Of Fleet And Used Vehicles. Formerly National Corporate Sales Manager, Peter has already enjoyed an 11-year career at Renault and some 15 years as a specialist in fleet sales. In his new role, Peter will oversee the brand’s…

ByNick SharpeJanuary 17, 20220Comments

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Select Car Leasing Relaunches Corporate Offering To Meet Fleet Demand

SELECT Fleet Solutions has been relaunched by Select Car Leasing, as the Reading-based leasing provider has seen significant increases in fleet enquiries. Providing elements such as audits, fleet management, salary sacrifice, and grey fleet assistance, the new division offers a tailored service for each client. Electric vehicles are a particular focus for the team, with…

ByNick SharpeJanuary 17, 20220Comments

Electric vehicles News Trending

Move Over Shell Fuel, Shell Ultra Rapid Charge Points Are Here

DEMONSTRATING how swiftly the move to electrification is taking place - one in nine new cars are now fully electric ( SMMT full-year data 2021 ) - Shell has replaced its traditional fuel pumps at a site in Fulham, West London with nine high-power ultra rapid chargers. Shell says most EVs can top from zero…

ByRalph MortonJanuary 17, 20220Comments

Electric vehicles News

Pinnacle Group Shows Way Forward For Fleet EV Transition

SO just how does a business with more than 500 diesel-powered vehicles go about transitioning to a plug-in fleet? Clearly this is a major project requiring focus and assistance and one that property and facilities management company Pinnacle Group is currently implementing. It doesn’t matter how large or small your business is or how many vehicles…

ByHugh PoulterJanuary 14, 20220Comments

Fleet Management & Electrification News

Europcar Whitepaper Exposes Fleet Risk To Clean Air Zone Costs

FLEET managers are generally unprepared for the impact of clean air zones being implemented or expanded across major cities in the UK this year. Research commissioned by Europcar Mobility Group UK, surveyed 300 fleet managers to understand their awareness and level of preparation to meet challenges that will arise from the clean air ones. Despite 87 percent…

ByHugh PoulterJanuary 12, 20220Comments

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AFP Training Programme To Enhance Fleet Management Skills

MANAGING a fleet of vehicles is a complex business especially when it is not your full-time job. Recognising this, The Association of Fleet Professionals (AFP) has unveiled a programme of training courses aimed to assist and professionalise the fleet management role. AFP is running the programme through its recently unveiled Fleet Academy, having taken over the…

ByHugh PoulterJanuary 11, 20220Comments

Electric vehicles News Trending

Mercedes Ends Range Anxiety With 620 Mile EV

MERCEDES wants to put an end to driver range anxiety. And it wants to do it in style. The Mercedes VISION EQXX was shown at online event replacing the company's appearance at the CES show in Las Vegas. It headlined with an astonishing range of 1000kms on a charge - which, to be fair, sounds rather…

ByRalph MortonJanuary 5, 20220Comments

INTELLIGENCE FOR SME FLEETS

David Bushnell Leaves Alphabet For New Role With Fleet Management Company

AFP Calls For Fleet Data To Build National Kerbside EV Charging Map

New Head Of Fleet And Used Vehicles Appointed At Renault

Select Car Leasing Relaunches Corporate Offering To Meet Fleet Demand

Pinnacle Group Shows Way Forward For Fleet EV Transition

Europcar Whitepaper Exposes Fleet Risk To Clean Air Zone Costs

AFP Training Programme To Enhance Fleet Management Skills

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