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Six tips to keep your fleet on the road

Six tips to keep your fleet on the road

By Business Vans|2024-01-31T10:44:26+00:00January 31st, 2024|Van management, Van News|

Fleets operate some of the UK’s hardest-working vehicles. According to the latest BVRLA data, the average mileage for a new personal contract hire (PCH) car agreement was 9,300 miles – that compares to 15,900 for business cars and 17,800 for vans. As many of those vehicles don’t return to base for weeks or months at a time, establishing a routine of daily checks is a useful step to reduce downtime.

Stellantis Pro One expands hydrogen offer

Stellantis Pro One expands hydrogen offer

By Chris Wright|2024-03-26T14:44:38+00:00January 30th, 2024|Van News|

Aimed at supporting intensive customer use, the fuel cell versions of the commercial vans build on the technology used in the zero-emission BEV variants of the vehicles, with the added advantages of short refueling times and no sacrifice of payload capability. For the mid-size vans, a second generation of the fuel cell system delivers a segment record range of up to 400 km and refueling time of less than four minutes.

Fleet Evolution backs National Apprenticeship Week

Fleet Evolution backs National Apprenticeship Week

By Chris Wright|2024-01-30T09:58:58+00:00January 30th, 2024|Van News|

National Apprenticeship Week this year is from February 5th to February 13th. It is the 17th annual celebration of the event which is intended to shine a light on the positive impact that apprenticeships make to individuals, businesses and the wider economy, with a theme this year of ‘Skills for Life’.

Van experts share the ultimate guide to driving larger vehicles

Van experts share the ultimate guide to driving larger vehicles

By Chris Wright|2024-01-30T09:47:50+00:00January 30th, 2024|Van management, Van News|

Although cars and vans may be similar in mechanics, they do differ in handling and manoeuvrability. So, if you're looking to get behind the wheel of a larger vehicle, it's important to be aware of these differences to keep you and other road users safe. That’s why the experts at Vansdirect have unveiled their top 5 tips you need to know when driving a larger vehicle, one of which could even save you from a £300 fine or court summons.

Average age of fleet cars and vans continued to rise in 2023

Average age of fleet cars and vans continued to rise in 2023

By Chris Wright|2024-01-29T11:27:21+00:00January 29th, 2024|Van management, Van News|

One of the persistent effects of the pandemic for fleets has been an ongoing ageing of the vehicles they operate. While we’re now in a situation where something of a recovery has taken place, car and van production over the last few years has been much reduced.

Fleets set to remain ‘backbone’ of EV transition in 2024

Fleets set to remain ‘backbone’ of EV transition in 2024

By Chris Wright|2024-01-29T11:20:35+00:00January 29th, 2024|Van management, Van News|

With EVs set to make up a growing proportion of the overall new car parc, thanks to the ZEV mandate, a rapidly changing OEM product mix and other factors, buyers need to be found for these new EVs. Without a sudden and dramatic turnaround in consumer appetite, fleets will continue to shoulder that burden.

Clenergy EV and Paua collaborate to improve EV charging for fleets

Clenergy EV and Paua collaborate to improve EV charging for fleets

By Chris Wright|2024-01-23T15:22:02+00:00January 23rd, 2024|Electric vans, Van management, Van News|

EV drivers using the Paua app or card can recharge their vehicle at selected charge points powered by Clenergy EV software. With over 43,000 charge point connectors Paua is the UK’s largest roaming network. The collaboration with Clenergy EV will increase the network by a further 10 per cent, making over 4,000 new charge points available to Paua customers across the UK.

First Hydrogen trials with Wales and West utilities

First Hydrogen trials with Wales and West utilities

By Chris Wright|2024-01-23T14:29:22+00:00January 23rd, 2024|Van News|

Until now, First Hydrogen’s FCEV trials have been located near existing hydrogen fuel stations. This trial will demonstrate how partnerships can develop refuelling in areas that lack infrastructure. Using Hyppo Hydrogen Solutions’ refuelling service and green H2 fuel from Protium Green Solutions, enables WWU to refuel close to its depot in Swansea rather than travelling to a public station. Successful refuelling trials with First Hydrogen’s FCEV, Hyppo’s unit and Protium’s renewable hydrogen took place in December 2023.

Vanaways’ positive approach wins repeat order from Jeffway

Vanaways’ positive approach wins repeat order from Jeffway

By Chris Wright|2024-01-23T14:19:08+00:00January 23rd, 2024|Van News|

Bristol-based operator has now taken delivery of eight Renault Trafic vans and a single, smaller, Citroen Berlingo. All are in daily use by operatives working around the city. For Compliance Manager Andrew Giles, the decision to turn to Vanaways was driven largely by the supplier’s positive to approach to taking previous vehicles off his hands.

Shared electric van charging committee launched

Shared electric van charging committee launched

By Chris Wright|2024-01-18T10:02:11+00:00January 18th, 2024|Electric vans, Van News|

Charging has emerged a key issue for those operating electric vans, whether that means finding power as part of a planned route that exceeds the vehicle’s range, overnight to ensure a van is ready for the following day, or in a part of the country where charging facilities are scarce. Many fleet operators can see the potential for sharing their infrastructure on this basis

LCV values continue to realign

LCV values continue to realign

By Chris Wright|2024-01-16T10:25:28+00:00January 16th, 2024|Van News|

The dynamics that drove demand during the pandemic are well and truly behind us now and we are back to the basics of good remarketing practice. Proper preparation and good presentation are critical to achieving the best possible prices for used LCVs along with the correct documentation to support the vehicle provenance.

Should Fleets back wider use of 20mph limits?

Should Fleets back wider use of 20mph limits?

By Chris Wright|2024-01-16T09:41:32+00:00January 16th, 2024|Van management, Van News|

Management company says it’s a debate that is becoming less and less fact-based and more about politics. For that reason, politicians themselves may think twice before wider implementation in the future. However, fleets, with very real Health and Safety responsibilities, are bound to take a different view.

Volkswagen Commercial Vehicles opens new Exeter Van Centre

Volkswagen Commercial Vehicles opens new Exeter Van Centre

By Chris Wright|2024-01-12T16:53:33+00:00January 12th, 2024|Van News|

Located at the Marsh Barton Trading Estate, the 18,500 sq.ft. showroom has space for 100 new and Approved Used vehicles on site. The servicing space has nine service ramps and a Class 7 MOT bay for commercial vehicles, providing full servicing options, including high-voltage trained technicians for ID. Buzz and ID. Buzz Cargo customers.

Progressing zero emissions van deployment tops fleet list

Progressing zero emissions van deployment tops fleet list

By Chris Wright|2024-01-09T15:21:36+00:00January 9th, 2024|Electric vans, Van management, Van News|

PROGRESSING zero emissions van deployment is top of the fleet agenda for 2024, according to the Association of Fleet Professionals (AFP). Chair Paul Hollick said that the issue was proving difficult for some businesses with several tricky practical and strategic issues needed to be overcome. “The view of most van fleets is that electrification, which obviously forms the backbone of [...]

Commercial fleet expert highlights rising threat to drivers

Commercial fleet expert highlights rising threat to drivers

By Chris Wright|2024-01-04T14:55:02+00:00January 4th, 2024|Driving advice, Van News, Van Security|

There is significantly more risk associated with working alone and in isolated areas, with London a particular hotspot for fleet drivers. Incidents are occurring on a frequent basis, especially during the darker months, as opportunist thieves target vehicles and advanced equipment. There is a need to look at ways to deter this threat, undertake risk assessments, and ultimately put in place processes to minimise the dangers to people.

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