Archive For: Electrical vehicles

What Am I Supposed To Run This On… Thin Air?

It might sound like a sarcastic response to someone presenting you with a car with no fuel or a flat battery…  But thin air might just be the next big thing in fuel technology. Environmental concerns have driven the search for alternative fuels for more years than I’d care to count and while it might ... Read More

New Fleet And Company Vehicle Registrations Rise By One-Quarter

  Fleet vehicle and company car registrations rose by 27% in October 2023 against October 2022’s figures. It’s positive news after 2022’s figures showed a downturn amid supply issues due to the pandemic, Brexit, and the global semiconductor shortage. Experts have been predicting an upturn in new fleet and company vehicle registrations for some time, ... Read More

Government Sets Sights On Existing Road Infrastructure Improvements

The government has been discussing transport plans as the Department for Transport (DfT) looks to focus on improving existing road infrastructure in the coming years. It comes after questions around whether the DfT will continue with new major road infrastructure projects after recent news on HS2 and the ICE production ban raised questions. With the ... Read More

‘Plan For Drivers’ Policy Paper Launched By Government

The government has set out new plans for traffic rules and regulations with drivers in mind in a new policy paper. According to the government, it’s part of its ambitions to ‘back’ drivers and reduce the amount of traffic enforcement required. It’s an ambitious policy paper and aims to ensure that driving is cost-effective for ... Read More

What Does The Petrol And Diesel Ban Delay Mean For Fleets?

  The government has officially announced that the ban on the production of new petrol, diesel and hybrid vehicles is being pushed back. It came after Prime Minister Rishi Sunak faced pressure to deliver on promises made by the government over their environmental pledges. The UK’s previous position was that the production of ALL new ... Read More

Gone In 0.956 Seconds…

 Speed is an impressive feat, whether you’re looking at Usain Bolt’s 100m World Record, Concord breaking the sound barrier or the 763mph land speed record that’s stood for 26 years. And EVs are now joining the party. Because a team of Swiss students have pulled off an engineering feat that is incredibly cool, to say ... Read More

UK Vehicle Production Hits Highest Level Since 2019

The UK’s vehicle production rose by the highest amount since 2019 in May, according to the latest figures. It was the fourth consecutive month of growth and with overseas orders as well as domestic both hitting double figures of growth, it’s a good sign for the future. May 2023 saw a 26.9% uplift year on ... Read More

I’m Just Taking The Car For A Quick Bath

Whatever time of year, washing the car is an essential task. And if you and your fleet do any mileage on the motorway, you’ll know just how quickly a sparkly clean vehicle can become in need of yet another wash. But a bath for a vehicle is a slightly different proposition. I know what you’re ... Read More

New Fleet Vehicle Registrations Rise By 38% In April

The latest figures from the government have revealed that new fleet vehicle registrations rose by 38% in April 2023. It’s great news for the sector as confidence returns and the supply issues that have plagued fleets and businesses in recent months (and years) abate. It presents a positive picture for the future of the UK’s ... Read More

Batteries Not Included

Picture the scene… It’s Christmas morning, and you head down to watch your kids unwrap various presents, only to be greeted by the most terrifying words to any parent: Batteries not included. Once upon a time, it seemed that the entire world ran on double-A batteries and recently some car enthusiasts have taken that to ... Read More