Scarab Sweepers is embarking on a 24-hour charity fundraiser using its electric sweeper, the RAVO E2, to cover all 32 of London’s boroughs. Since its launch in the Autumn of 2024, the all-electric RAVO E2 has been on demonstration across…
Author: Ann Marie Knegt
SFS Supports ‘Skills for Life’ Theme Of National Apprenticeship Week 2025
To celebrate National Apprenticeship Week 2025 (10-16 Feb), contract hire, workshop provider, and fleet management company Specialist Fleet Services (SFS) is showcasing some of its talented apprentices to highlight the benefits of apprenticeships and demonstrate the ‘skills for life’ gained…
SFS expands workshop network with new South West depot
Local authority fleet and workshop partner Specialist Fleet Services (SFS) has expanded its nationwide network of workshops by opening a new South West depot in Wellington, Somerset. The new facility will create ten new jobs, and recruitment is underway. The…
New year and new investments at Creative Vehicle Wrapping
Refuse vehicle wrapping company Creative Vehicle Wrapping (CVW) kicks off 2025 with major improvements to its premises and significant investment in new equipment. The company’s latest improvements include: · Two brand new Epson printers that deliver the best print quality and…
JCB’s hydrogen combustion engine has been approved for use
JCB has cleared significant hurdles in developing the world’s first hydrogen combustion engine after securing landmark rulings from licensing authorities, allowing it to be used commercially in machines. JCB is the first construction equipment company to develop a fully working…
Electric vision in Dundee
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…
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)…