Charge into the future with Project EV
The electrification of vehicles in the UK is generating significant momentum with policy makers, the automotive and energy sectors and significant numbers of consumers all helping to drive forward the Electric Vehicle (EV) revolution. Infrastructure remains a problem so Is now the time the think about installing a charger at home or at the workplace?
Sixt CEO hands over management after 50 years
During his time within the company Erich Sixt has transformed the business from a local car rental service to become one of the world’s leading premium mobility providers.
Battery and price top list of EV concerns
With EV sales predicted to rocket in the next couple of years, marketing brand lifestyle and experience may fall short when compared to pushing the practicalities of owning and driving an emissions free vehicle.
No nasty surprises in Chancellor’s budget statement
The downsides for business were few, such as the increase in Corporation Tax, and there were welcome new measures to encourage apprenticeships as well as an extension to the business rates holiday until June.
Volvo unveils fully electric C40
The C40 Recharge has all the benefits of an SUV but with a lower and sleeker design. It is based on the CMA vehicle platform and is the first Volvo model in history designed as pure electric only.
Debunking some of the EV driver myths
In the final quarter of last year, orders for electric company cars more than doubled for the leasing and mobility specialist, primarily driven by beneficial tax rates for EVs as company cars, and further supported by more businesses offering salary sacrifice schemes for employees.
EV demand drives salary sacrifice boom
Salary sacrifice allows all eligible employees to drive a new BEV at an attractive inclusive monthly cost compared to a petrol or diesel equivalent. And for companies, it is also a positive shift in terms of environmental impact and the broader benefits around duty of care for employees.
EV for the future – buy, lease or borrow?
The government wants to end sales of petrol and diesel by 2030 and put us all behind the wheel of an electric car. To see how this might feel and work, an EV subscription is worth thinking about, basically a service that is more flexible than leasing.
Greener petrol – what is it and is your car compatible?
Bioethanol, made from materials such as low grade grains, sugars and waste wood, will become the standard on forecourts from September. The Department of Transport said that E10 could cut transport CO2 emissions by 750,000 tonnes a year – the equivalent of taking 350,000 cars off the road.
Changes to car tax – how will they affect you
While tax increases and changes in tax law are inevitable and even necessary, if not always welcome, it’s already been a difficult year for Britain’s motorists, and proposed tax changes are unlikely to make it any easier
Gallagher joins Fleet Operations in development role
Bringing more than 20 years’ experience in the fleet industry, Gallagher previously spearheaded and developed award-winning solutions to aid businesses in making the transition to electrification.
Car fleet management developing into three equal pillars
Changes in the way business are operated during the pandemic could lead to car fleet operations becoming much more diverse than had normally been the case in the past.