The new Vauxhall Movano, with its diverse range of body styles, up to 17m3 of cargo volume and a payload of up to two tonnes, is the largest LCV from the British brand has always been impressive. It retains class-leading qualities and adds new ones on top, such as advanced driver assistance systems that enable level 2 automated driving for the first time.
Operated by a team of Gridserve field service engineers, the vehicles will be deployed across specific regions of the UK to manage both preventive and corrective maintenance, improving the reliability, transparency and accessibility of the 180,000 charging sessions now taking place each month on the Gridserve Electric Highway.
new service was announced by The AA earlier this month, and offers full and interim mobile servicing for electric, petrol and diesel vehicles, as well as repairs. It is being initially trialled in the Birmingham to Manchester corridor with availability from 8am-8pm on weekdays and appointments available on Saturdays to meet additional demand.
Called “Accelerate – Your Voice in Fleet,” new course has been designed by the AFP’s Fleet Academy to help those working in the industry make their knowledge, ideas and experience heard, whether giving a speech at a major formal occasion or during a routine internal meeting.
As we witness a record-breaking increase in van mileage, it’s crucial to understand the ripple effect on insurance premiums. This surge not only signifies a fundamental change in transportation patterns but also raises valid concerns about the financial implications for van owners.
Software will provide a platform for a seamless, end-to-end solution that encompasses maintenance, tracking and compliance- plus a comprehensive uptime strategy dedicated to fleet efficiency.
Thanks to the work done on improving efficiency, the zero-emission range of the new ë-Berlingo Van can now cover up to 205 mile (WLTP Mixt cycle, currently under certification) – 20% further than the previous model. This distance can be optimised thanks to the new regenerative braking system, which can be activated based on three different regeneration levels using steering-wheel-mounted paddles.
The pandemic threw van replacement cycles into disarray. Fleets that operated vehicles for perhaps typically five years now often have eight-year-old examples on their books. These vans are tired, often fail, and are expensive to keep on the road. There are even sometimes questions over their safety.
e-Driverline is a customer-first solution that supports fleet operators in managing their fleet’s uptime and puts the power in drivers hands to maintain their vehicles easily. The free online self-service portal means drivers can easily get the support they need for their vehicle, at any time, at the click of a button, taking the hassle away from the Fleet Operator
The vehicles – predominantly examples of Nissan’s new mid-size van Primastar – have been acquired by Citizen, based in Birmingham. One of the UK’s largest housing associations, the company owns around 32,000 properties across Coventry, Herefordshire and Worcestershire, as well as in Birmingham itself.
Transport Secretary Mark Harper said that the funding will cover some of the costs of upgrading the electricity grid at 10 motorway service areas to help ensure that ultra-rapid chargers will not have a long wait to connect to the grid due to capacity restraints.
When it comes to electrification, so far fleets have largely been picking low hanging fruit in large quantities. That means switching company car drivers with space for their own off-road chargers into EVs, with very low personal taxation as a considerable carrot.
SOGO provides an ultra-flexible service with leases available from one month to three years, and it operates nationally from a network of logistics hubs. It uses the latest technology to enable customers to order a vehicle in a matter of minutes.
Paul Burgess, Chief Executive at Startline Motor Finance, says this Christmas, it is clear that the cost of living crisis will continue to have a very real impact on the UK’s motorists, and the gift they would most like to receive is for their car to simply cost less to run.
The EV Transition Test is intended to provide a comparison between existing petrol or diesel commercial vehicles in operation, and a selection of electric alternatives. Using ZERO, those taking the ‘taste test’ will be able to not only enter details of a particular vehicle, but also routes, jobs, driving styles and alternative specifications to compare costs, energy needs and charging requirements.
