Dundee City Council has created world-class charging hubs for public and private use. FVI Editor Ann-Marie Knegt travelled to Dundee for the launch of the new Urban Fox retractable charging point and spoke to Dundee’s Corporate Fleet and Infrastructure Manager…
Year: 2024
Fraikin and Samsara extend successful collaboration across Europe
Fraikin Group, Europe’s largest Full Service Operation Lease company, is extending its long-standing collaboration with Samsara, the pioneer of the Connected Operations Cloud, as part of its increased investment in digitalising and decarbonising its fleet. Following the deployment of Samsara AI…
Fleet Vision International and the International Association of Transportation Regulators (IATR) announce new partnership
Fleet Vision International—THE SHOW, the leading B2B trade event aimed at fleet and transport managers hosted by the City of London Corporation, and IATR, a non-profit association of government transportation officials and leaders in sustainable and safe mobility, have announced…
Scarab provides a complete fleet replacement for Newham Council
Scarab Sweepers has delivered ten brand-new sweepers to Newham Council to replace its full fleet of street-cleaning vehicles. The handover was accompanied by comprehensive operator training for the local authority’s road sweeper operatives. The fleet replacement consists of a mix…
Epping Forest District Council takes waste in-house
Over 30 refuse collection vehicles, and 20 support vehicles have arrived at North Weald Airfield, where they started Epping Forest District Council’s new waste and recycling collection service on 4 November 2024. Earlier this year, Epping Forest District Council (EFDC)…
Scarab’s electric launch
On 15 August 2024, the industry gathered at Chart Hills Golf Course to see the launch of Scarab Sweepers’ brand-new electric compact sweeper, the RAVO E2. FVI editor Ann-Marie Knegt was there to learn more about this innovative new machine,…
Priority winter workforce
NRG Riverside expands into the winter maintenance sector by supplying eight new Bucher UniQa spreaders to Stockon-on-Tees Borough Council on a five-year contract hire basis. Ann-Marie Knegt reports. Delivered on 1 October under the five-year contract hire agreement, the Bucher…
Ontime Automotive reveals European expansion plans with the opening of a new facility in Germany
The international vehicle logistics company has announced the formation of Ontime Automotive Germany GmbH. Opening its first premises in Bergheim, near Cologne, marks a decision to extend its presence and further develop services in mainland Europe. Centrally located, the facility expands…
Birmingham City Council orders 151 new Dennis Eagle refuse collection vehicles
Birmingham City Council has signed a contract with Dennis Eagle to purchase 151 new refuse, recycling, and food waste vehicles. The new fleet will start arriving in March 2025, marking a significant step forward in modernising Birmingham’s waste management operations.…
CTS Hire London fleet achieves DVS-2 compliance
Municipal vehicle rental company CTS Hire has ensured that its London-bound vehicles comply with the latest Direct Vision Standards, which were introduced on 28 October this year. CTS Hire has engaged with fleet solutions provider Fleetclear to equip any non-compliant…