ODO Accelerates the transition to greener fleets
Developed in partnership with Masternaut, a Michelin Group company, the planning solution uses real fleet trip data and insights to provide management with the data to identify:
Getting hooked on EVs
With an available range of around 280 miles, for general day-to-day running around, it's only really necessary to charge the car overnight once every couple of weeks. There has been one long 250-mile round trip on business and while that brought the car close to its range limit, the Hyundai's 'fuel gauge' is remarkably accurate.
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
How your phone can cost you penalty points
Research from Leasing Options points out that the highway code states that it is illegal to pick up and use a hand-held phone while the engine is still running. This means that many unwitting people are inadvertently breaking the law by paying with their phone at a drive-thru or petrol station.
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.
BP report reveals fleet managers’ concerns over EVs
New report polling fleet decision makers across the UK, reveals that only half have EVs in their fleet currently (52%) although 56% would be persuaded to switch if they could have greater confidence in the accessibility of the UKs charging infrastructure, proving that range anxiety is still an obstacle within the industry.
Fleet managers urged to move safety up the agenda
It is estimated that up to one third of all road traffic accidents involve someone who was at work at the time and may account for as many as 20 deaths and 250 serious injuries every week in the UK.
Finance brokers expect “significant increase” in EV demand
Research by Cambridge and Counties Bank comes in the wake of surging demand and use of EVs by UK households and businesses. Along with the Government’s 2030 target, a 0% Benefit in Kind (BiK) rate relief on EVs introduced in April 2020 is also expected to boost usage among UK firms.
Are there savings to be made by switching to an EV fleet?
Following the government’s Road to Zero plan, it is a crucial time for fleet decision-makers who need to determine whether it is more cost-effective to buy or lease zero-emission vehicles.
Land Rover Defender – redefining a legend
Is the new Defender fit for purpose? To be so, it has to have the ability to go anywhere, do anything and carry everything while not being too bothered about being battered and bruised along the way. The old Defender, was never the prettiest and actually looked all the better for odd dent and scratch.
