Telematics systems have the potential to influence driver behaviour positively, but fleet managers must sift through a huge amount of data to gain the actionable insights required. Steve Thomas from Inseego UK explains how the latest AI tools transform data…
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A hydrogen ecosystem
The lack of fixed refuelling infrastructure didn’t stop green automotive developer First Hydrogen from undertaking vehicle trials with Wales & West Utilities. Allan Rushforth, First Hydrogen’s Chief Commercial Officer, explains how the company worked with local businesses to establish a…
Tootbus set to unveil end-to-end renewable power for its electric fleet through new VEV solar panel project in Wandsworth
Tootbus, the world’s first low-emissions sightseeing bus company, has approved installing roof-mounted solar panels on its Wandsworth depot, collaborating with electric fleet solutions provider VEV. This project will power the existing electric fleet with 100% end-to-end renewable power, providing 65,000kwh…
£1.8 million Government boost for innovation to decarbonise freight
The UK government has released £1.8 million in funding to accelerate the development of more efficient, sustainable, and smarter deliveries, helping to decarbonise freight in the UK. Roads Minister Guy Opperman is launching the third year of the £7 million Freight…
XPO Logistics to roll out 160 new Shared User network vehicles in UK in next four months
XPO, a leading provider of innovative and sustainable end-to-end logistics solutions across Europe, will roll out 160 new rigid vehicles in its Shared User network in the United Kingdom (UK) over the next four months. The new vehicles are fitted with…
XPO Logistics expands into use of HVO and electric-powered vehicles
XPO, a provider of sustainable end-to-end logistics solutions across Europe, has successfully deployed hydrotreated vegetable oil (HVO) and electric-powered vehicles within its 4PL and transport control tower operations. HVO and electric-powered vehicle trials were initially implemented across test routes comprising…
Serco Group trials electric recycling and refuse vehicles in three Hampshire districts with VEV and RVS
VEV, the e-fleet solutions provider backed by Vitol—a world leader in the energy sector—launched a collaboration with Serco and RVS, public service providers, to pilot electric recycling and waste collection vehicles in Basingstoke, Deane, Hart, and Rushmoor.
Analysing decarbonisation
MHTech CEO Anders Moe tells FVI that a deep-dive analytical approach to decarbonisation can help operators choose the right vehicle and infrastructure for their specific circumstances, reducing the cost and timescale of the transition. Up to 20,000 RCVs operate in…
Comment: Top tips for driver safety
How can fleet managers ensure their drivers’ safety? Barney Goffer, UK Product Manager at Teletrac Navman, highlights four key areas managers must consider regarding safety. For commercial drivers, the cab of their vehicle is their workplace. It’s where they spend…
From kitchen to vehicle – powering vehicles with cooking oil
Could used cooking oil revolutionise our approach to fuel consumption and sustainability? Dominic Wyatt from the International Drivers Association argues that cooking oil is a biofuel that could play an essential role in a fossil-fuel-free future. Vast amounts of used…