Hear from the National Grid's fleet manager, Lorna McAtear, discuss their progress with electrifying their fleet, the benefits of the Association of Fleet Professionals, and more in this Global Fleet Management Voices episode.
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Leasys has acquired the UK company ER Capital Ltd, which operates as daily rental firm Easirent. Following the purchase, 20 Easirent rental centers will be rebranded to Leasys which, says the FCA Bank subsidiary, will give the leasing and mobility provider a major role as a 360-degree mobility player in the UK.
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The supermarket chain Asda, currently the third largest in the UK, is swapping its company car fleet to all-electric vehicles. The grocer says all its current internal combustion engine (ICE) vehicles will be off-fleet latest June 2025, five years in advance of the government's ban on petrol and diesel vehicles, commencing 2030.
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A new report suggests that 200,000 accidents in the UK this year will involve an e-scooter.
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An agreement was announced on July 15, 2021, between LeasePlan and electric van maker Arrival to be the preferred partner for operational leasing contracts in the UK and Europe. The first order for 3,000 e-LCVs is to be finalized Q3 2021.
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Chris Brownridge has been appointed Chief Executive Officer of BMW Group UK, effective 01 July, 2021. Brownridge, formerly Sales Director of BMW, replaces the retiring Graeme Grieve after a worldwide career spanning more than 30 years with the BMW Group.
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Rob Holdcroft is the new Head of Fleet at Volkswagen Commercial Vehicles in the UK, effective July 12, 2021.Holdcroft, who moves from his current appointment as National Sales Manager for the brand, replaces Claire English, who is moving to head up the fleet department at Audi UK.
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The increasing integration of mobility apps with OEM software continues as driver requirements and expectations force greater acceleration of interoperability between service providers and car manufacturers. BMW has just announced that it is offering an in-car parking payment solution for 150,000 of its vehicles in the UK that will allow drivers cashless parking transactions.
Read More →Sarah Simpson is the new chief executive officer of Porsche Cars GB and the Porsche Retail Group, effective September 1, 2021. Simpson joins from within the Volkswagen Group where she has worked for over 20 years, most recently as regional director for Bentley, responsible for the UK, Middle East, India, and Africa.
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The UK mail and parcel delivery service, Royal Mail will boost the total amount of electric vehicles operating within its fleet to 3,300 and will be deployed for use within ultra-low emission zones - such as the London Capital - Clean Air Zones, and green cities.
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