In addition to the standard benefits of an Allianz policy, the specialist EV cover includes third-party liability during charging, as well as damage cover for cables, connectors and electric wallboxes located at the insured’s premises or employee’s home (with the insured’s agreement).
Organisation says that this is really the first cold period that the vast majority of businesses running electric vans will have experienced, and that operators need to ensure that estimated and real world running costs align.
Businesses are increasingly realising that the vans from which their products are delivered are now potentially one of the most visible and effective marketing tools of the customer experience – and are investing more time, effort and resources in ensuring that the vehicle projects the right image.
Despite the enthusiasm, fleet managers and fleet drivers share many of the same concerns about switching, with charging infrastructure (and perceived lack of) remaining a key concern for both groups. A significant 54% of fleet managers and 61% of fleet drivers’ main concern is inadequate public charging.
£75 million rollout, from one of the UK’s largest and fastest growing public rapid EV charging networks, will see game-changing new charger optimisation technology deployed publicly for the first time in the UK. Kempower charging technology enables more locations than ever to host multiple rapid chargers on a single site without compromising on charging power or requiring prohibitively expensive grid connections.
In a survey of 100 small and medium sized UK ecommerce retailers, almost all have experienced an increase in online orders since March 2020, and two thirds (64%) of online retailers have had to invest in their own delivery fleet to meet customer demand.
Brendan Lyne, Director, Commercial Vehicles, Ford of Europe, said the new Fiesta Van’s advanced driver assistance systems can make work less demanding for customers, while its electrified powertrains and Ford Pro’s aftersales expertise help businesses to thrive.
In an initial pilot of the technology, 50 Europcar commercial vehicles on long-term rent have been installed with dash cams and telematics. BCS Group has set up reporting that monitors specific high risk driving behaviours such as hard acceleration, harsh braking and speeding.
Many fobs can be replicated without the need for the original key, but as keyless car fobs are more complex than a standard key replacement, make sure to choose a locksmith that has the right equipment for programming a new one.
Many fobs can be replicated without the need for the original key, but as keyless car fobs are more complex than a standard key replacement, make sure to choose a locksmith that has the right equipment for programming a new one.
The Driving at Work policy has been the fleet industry bible for legal risk management standards for many years, so any change is significant, and these revisions do mark quite a major shift.
New Ducato offers a range of technologies aimed at improving the driving experience and the inclusion of technology like Adaptive Cruise Control with Stop&Go function, Lane Keep Assist and Traffic Jam Assist provides independent assistance while driving and during acceleration and braking. Subsequently, this enables the New Ducato to achieve level 2 autonomous driving.
New standard is more closely aligned with the BVRLA's guide for Commercial Vehicles, and recognises the heavy use vans most vans are now experiencing. It has also been updated to reflect the growing prevalence of electric vehicles on members’ fleets.
Introduced in response to the COVID-19 pandemic, the Driver and Vehicle Licensing Agency (DVLA) announced a grace period that saw all driving licences due to expire between 1 February and 31 December 2020, extended by a further period of 11 months. As a result, any driving licences that were originally due to expire in October 2020 were valid until September 2021.
FleetCheck points out that, while most employers are ensuring that staff have some form of charger installed at home, they are often leaving drivers to their own devices when using public facilities.
