Richmond Council’s bold action on air quality wins top award from Fleet Vision International

Richmond Council was awarded the coveted ‘Air Quality Strategy of the Year’ at the Fleet Vision International Awards, held on April 3 at the Banking Hall in London. The award recognises its innovative work to tackle air pollution and improve…

NRG Riverside partners with Lichfield and Tamworth Joint Waste Service on a seven-year contract

After weeks of planning for premobilisation, NRG Riverside entered a seven-year agreement this week with the Joint Waste Service of Lichfield District Council and Tamworth Borough Council, which includes the provision of 27 refuse collection vehicles. This partnership marks a…

Scarab to clean all of London’s boroughs in 24 hours in ONE GIANT SWEEP for charity

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…

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…

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…