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World’s biggest commercial electric vehic...

Nov 30, 2018Comments off

The world’s biggest trial of commercial electric vehicles (EVs) has been given the green light by UK energy regulator Ofgem, bringing together leading power, technology, fleet and transport companies to test and implement the best approaches

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Marston’s Inns and Taverns partners with ...

Nov 30, 2018Comments off

Marston’s Inns and Taverns, the UK’s leading independent and pub retailing business, today unveils a partnership with rapid electric vehicle (EV) charging network Engenie to become the UK’s first pub company to roll out rapid chargers

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Ford Reveals How Big Data Could Help Make C...

Nov 30, 2018Comments off

It is often only after accidents have occurred that particular junctions or stretches of road are identified as problematic for drivers, cyclists or pedestrians. Now Ford has come up with a means by which big data

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Instructors’ thumbs up for motorway d...

Nov 30, 2018Comments off

Driving instructors in the North West have given the thumbs up to new learner driver motorway lessons. Learner drivers accompanied by approved instructors were allowed to drive on motorways for the first time 6 months ago

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Three in four don’t believe driverless ca...

Nov 29, 2018Comments off

Only 27% of UK residents believe driverless cars will lead to fewer accidents on the roads, despite 90% of accidents being caused by human error, research by AXA has revealed. When asked about other benefits driverless

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Chevin welcomes ambulance report recommendi...

Nov 29, 2018Comments off

Chevin Fleet Solutions welcomes a recent report by Lord Carter, “Operational productivity and performance in English NHS Ambulance Trusts”, that highlights a need for fleet management software investment within ambulance services. The report recognises the benefits

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Absolute Alignment launches new website for...

Nov 29, 2018Comments off

Absolute Alignment, the UK’s leading supplier of wheel alignment equipment, has launched a new consumer website to assist motorists in locating their local Absolute Alignment Approved Centres – trusted workshops offering the best in quality workmanship

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FleetEurope’s SelectPlus Mini Lease servi...

Nov 29, 2018Comments off

Orchid, one of the UK’s leading field marketing agencies, has chosen FleetEurope for the provision of 35 customised Peugeot Expert vans, as part of a two-year flexible mini lease arrangement. The vans were sourced and personalised

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Strong desire for alternative fuels, but co...

Nov 28, 2018Comments off

The fleet industry has a strong desire to use alternative fuels, but conditions to promote their adoption remain poor, an AA spokesperson said at the recent FTA Future Logistics Expo in Warwickshire. “Even though alternative fuels

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The most common causes for road accidents p...

Nov 28, 2018Comments off

Although the figure for the number of people killed or seriously injured (KSI) down slightly since 2017, statistics for the year ending June 2018 show 26,610 people have unfortunately died or been severely injured on the