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News•by Staff•September 1, 2021

Two New Electric Trucks from BYD

BYD unveiled two third-generation electric trucks. The Class 8 Gen3 8TT drayage, regional haul, and distribution work, and the 6F for regional haul and distribution work or refuse collection.

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News•August 28, 2021

James Taylor Appointed B2B Director For Stellantis UK

James Taylor has been appointed B2B director for Stellantis UK, effective August 25, 2021. The experienced former fleet and sales director for Vauxhall will now be responsible for ensuring a coordinated group approach to large fleet customers. His remit covers the Alfa Romeo, Abarth, Citroën, DS Automobiles, Fiat, Fiat Professional, Jeep, Peugeot and Vauxhall brands in the UK.

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News•August 28, 2021

UK's Royal Mail Fleet Trials Emission-Reducing Tires

The Royal Mail postal delivery service is undertaking a trial of emission reducing tires to evaluate their impact on the environment. The trial, lasting between six to nine months, involves 15 electric vans driving on tires specifically designed to help reduce particulate matter emissions, increasingly fingered - along with brake dust residue - as a source of vehicle pollution.

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News•by Mike Antich•August 28, 2021

In Memoriam: Bill Gibson — 1952 - 2021

Bill Gibson, director of national sales for ELMS, passed away on August 26, 2021, in Orlando, Fla., following a brief illness. Gibson is best remembered for his fleet career at General Motors, where he retired on April 30, 2011, as director, sales for General Motors Fleet & Commercial Operations. He worked at GM for 38 years, which included 21 years in GM Fleet & Commercial Operation, which included rental, commercial, and global fleet sales.

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News•August 24, 2021

Ford Trials E-Transit With European Fleets

Ford is undertaking trials of its all-electric E-Transit with major European fleet customers before the van becomes widely available spring 2022. Fleets chosen for the real-world trial include operators in the postal, municipal, and utilities sectors, as well as firms operating in the last mile and grocery delivery arenas.

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News•August 23, 2021

Vauxhall Global Debut of Movano-e & Combo-e at Commercial Vehicle Show

Vauxhall, the UK brand of Stellantis firm Opel, is to debut two new electric vans at the forthcoming Commercial Vehicle Show, to be held in Birmingham, UK. Taking place August 31 to  September 2, 2021, the Commercial Vehicle Show will play host to the global public unveiling of both the Movano-e large panel van and the compact Combo-e panel van.

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News•by Staff•August 23, 2021

EV Prices Decline in China; Climb in the U.S. and Europe

A new report looking at the global evolution of EVs sheds insight into pricing trends over the last 10 years, noting that OEMs in Europe and the U.S. must make more affordable EV offerings to keep up with their Chinese competitors.

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News•August 21, 2021

Mathieu Gizon Named New General Manager of ALD Automotive Colombia

ALD Automotive recently announced that Mathieu Gizon has been tapped to serve as general manager, ALD Automotive Colombia. Previously, Guizon was general manager at ALD Algeria.

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News•August 21, 2021

ALD Names New General Manager for ALD Automotive Peru

ALD Automotive recently announced that Kristine Gulbe has been named general manager for ALD Automotive Peru.

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News•August 21, 2021

Hyundai Battery Partnership will Boost Indonesia Strategic Presence in EV Market

Hyundai Motor Group has teamed up with LG Energy Solution to build an electric vehicle (EV) battery cell manufacturing joint venture (JV) with US$1.1bn investment in Indonesia. LG Energy, The Hyundai battery partnership will boost Indonesia strategic presence in EV market.

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