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Concerns rise despite fall in road casualties
Monday 3rd June 2024
Figures from the Department for Transport (DfT) have revealed a four per cent fall in the number of road fatalities during 2023 compared to the previous year – although pedestrian fatalities were up six per cent. The data also identified a 12% drop in fatalities among motorcyclists, while car occupant fatalities was… Read more
One in four choice lists offer cars from manufacturers new to the UK
Thursday 16th May 2024
One in four fleets (25%) have choice lists offering company cars to their drivers from manufacturers new to the UK, while a similar proportion (23%) are considering doing the same. A further fifth (21%) told the Arval Mobility Observatory that they would be willing to operate vehicles from these manufacturers once they… Read more
Warning for ‘Mayhem’ bank holiday with traffic well above pre-Covid levels
Tuesday 30th April 2024
Bank holiday “Mayhem” could see a “crescendo of cars” on the roads this coming weekend as motorists head away. More than 16 million drivers are expected to hit the roads for the first bank holiday weekend in May, with traffic well above pre-Covid levels, research from the RAC and transport… Read more
Meals on wheels service trials hydrogen power unit and EV combo
Tuesday 12th March 2024
An electric van kitted out with a hydrogen power unit is being trialled by a Welsh meals on wheel service to cut its emissions. Vantastec, in partnership with the Swedish fuel cell experts at PowerCell, has converted a Nissan Townstar electric van with its new, patent-pending hydrogen power unit to… Read more
Hydrogen to the fore as van fleets flag up electric problems
Tuesday 27th February 2024
Fleet professionals consider hydrogen for vans due to electric vehicle issues, with interest sparked by the Vauxhall Vivaro-e Hydrogen van. The Association of Fleet Professionals has flagged up so many problems running electric vans that it says some members are now taking a serious look at hydrogen as a… Read more
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