Archive For: Electrical vehicles

An alternative fuel with a difference…

We’ve all heard about electric vehicles, and most of us have probably thought about when to make the big switch. But when it comes to alternative fuels, electric isn’t the only option… How about a wine powered car? No, really. Oh, and it’s Prince Charles’ car… AND it’s one of the most iconic cars of ... Read More

Greater Manchester Clean Air Zone installation begins

Greater Manchester has begun the installation of equipment and signage ahead of the launch of the city’s Clean Air Zone (CAZ) in May 2022. The city is set to follow London, Birmingham, and Bath in creating a CAZ, while several more, including Bristol, Leicester, Bradford, Newcastle, Sheffield, and a host of other UK cities have ... Read More

Green replacements for car insurance write-offs?

Insurers could start replacing written-off or stolen cars with electric vehicles (EVs)… And that’s big news for the automotive industry. The plans are part of a long-term plan to improve sustainability, but how would you feel if an EV suddenly turned up after your car had been nicked?! Okay, it’s probably not going to work ... Read More

What if your fleet could run on whisky…

If someone told you 10 years ago that one day a fleet would run on whisky instead of petrol or diesel… you’d probably have fallen about laughing. And I don’t blame you. BUT that’s now a reality. Yep, the Scotch Whisky giant Glenfiddich has become the FIRST global spirits brand to use its own distillation ... Read More

A micro bulletproof all-electric car? Surely not…

There are LOADS of ideas that never make it out of a brainstorming session… but this isn’t one of those. Yep, it’s an all-electric car with a slight difference. Because it’s micro and BULLETPROOF. Tata Motors teamed up with the Indian Military’s research arm to create the Tata Micro Bulletproof Vehicle (MBPV) back in 2012, ... Read More

Lack of charging devices could affect UK’s EV rollout plans

A new investigation from the Competition and Markets Authority (CMA) has found that vital areas of development in the UK’s electric vehicle (EV) charging infrastructure have issues that could affect the successful rollout of EVs. With the sale of new internal combustion engine (ICE) vehicles being banned by 2030, EVs are vital in the government’s ... Read More

The first electric vehicles – concept or futuristic?

Electric vehicles (EVs) aren’t anything new. In fact, the first electric cars hit the market in the 1970s… And one has just resurfaced! Incredibly, the Electrek Uncar had a window defroster that was, well, a hairdryer. With new internal combustion engine vehicles stopping production from 2030, the shift towards EVs is gathering some serious momentum. ... Read More

Fleet owners urged to prepare for more new Clean Air Zones

Fleet owners are being told to prepare for more new Clean Air Zones (CAZs) with tightened restrictions in the future. Birmingham has become the latest city to introduce a CAZ after launching on 1 June, with drivers of the most polluting vehicles given time to ‘adjust’ to the new rules via a two week period ... Read More

Greater Manchester announces £120 million funding to upgrade fleets ahead of Clean Air Zone launch

Greater Manchester has announced that it has secured £120 million in government funding to help fleets upgrade ahead of the launch of its Clean Air Zone (CAZ). The CAZ is set to come into operation on 30 May 2022, with fleet owners being urged to ensure that vehicles are compliant. Similar green zones have been ... Read More

Breakdowns increasing due to delays in fleet vehicle replacement

The number of vehicle breakdowns reported by fleet owners has increased due to delays in vehicle replacement caused by the semiconductor crisis. A report published by software company FleetCheck has found that fleet maintenance is one of the most pressing concerns for fleet owners, who are having to delay their replacement cycles. Major component failures ... Read More