Inadequate on-site charging remains a major barrier to deploying electric commercial vehicles, according to a study of more than 200 operators by UPS and Greenbiz, which was carried out earlier this summer.
Alex Grant
... he joined Fleet World in April 2011, contributing across the magazine and website portfolio and editing the EV Fleet World Website.
Trained on Cardiff University’s renowned Postgraduate Diploma in Motor Magazine Journalism, Alex is an award-winning motoring journalist with ten years’ experience across B2B and consumer titles. A life-long car enthusiast with a fascination for new technology and future drivetrains, he joined Fleet World in April 2011, contributing across the magazine and website portfolio and editing the EV Fleet World Website.
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Fleet operators looking to add electric vehicles or charging points to their business are invited to discuss the technology with experts, at an event hosted by energy company, Alfen.
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National governments and vehicle manufacturers are being warned that they must better support Europe’s ultra-low emission vehicle market, ahead of the European Parliament vote on CO2 targets which takes place on Wednesday.
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Maxus is to launch a line-up of large electric vans at the IAA Hannover this month, as part of parent company SAIC Motor’s plans to extend its brands’ reach across Europe.
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Fleet management company, Fleet Trak Limited, has partnered with The Driving Doctor to offer driver behaviour monitoring software and coaching to its customer base.
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The Welsh Ambulance Services NHS Trust (WAST) has replaced 67 of its non-emergency ambulance fleet with new Renault Masters, funded by the Welsh Government.
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Ocado deploys first hydrogen-powered van
Ocado has taken delivery of its first hydrogen-powered delivery van, said to offer a 40% reduction in CO2 emissions and less air pollution than a diesel alternative.
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Road safety organisation, GEM Motoring Assist, is calling for compulsory eyesight screening for drivers every ten years, in line with licence renewals.
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Vauxhall is launching a network of business centre dealers later this year, similar to those offered by sister brands Peugeot and Citroën, as it readies itself for a renewed van range in 2019.
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Hyundai Motor Group is aiming to launch hydrogen fuel cell electric light vans and pickups within two years, and targeting cost-parity with diesel from 2025.