A new phase of Electric Vehicle production outlined by Gartner
According to Gartner, automakers will continue to battle with alterations caused by software and electrification’s expanding roles in 2024, ushering in a new phase for electric vehicles. “New OEM incumbents want to heavily redefine the status quo in automotive,” said Pedro Pacheco, vice president of research at Gartner. “They brought new innovations that simplify production […]
PHEV is dead, long live PHEV
Tax changes from 1 July 2023 in Belgium heralded the likely end of Plug-in Hybrid cars (PHEVs). Indeed, PHEVs ordered from that date will be treated as non-zero-emission vehicles and face “negative” taxation in an annual increasing limitation of the tax deduction and, more so, the CO2 contribution multiplying, by a factor of 2.25 to […]
The Role of Fleet Management in Achieving Corporate Social Responsibility Goals.
Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) is a crucial component of modern business operations. Companies have a responsibility to ensure that their activities are sustainable and ethical, with minimal negative impacts on the environment and society. CSR involves integrating social and environmental concerns into business operations, while also ensuring economic success. In recent years, companies have been […]
The Impact of Electric Vehicles on Maintenance Costs for Fleets
Electric vehicles (EVs) are becoming increasingly popular as companies and governments make the switch to more sustainable and environmentally friendly modes of transportation. However, one of the main concerns for fleets considering the switch to EVs is the maintenance costs. In this article, we will examine the impact of electric vehicles on maintenance costs for […]
Why should a company switch to electric vehicles?
In recent years, there has been a significant shift towards electric vehicles (EVs), and more and more companies are considering making the switch. There are several compelling reasons for companies to transition their fleet to EVs, including cost savings, environmental benefits, and improving their brand image. Cost Savings One of the most significant advantages of […]
The EV world is moving at a crazy pace
In 2012, Tesla pulled the electric car (EV) out from under the dust. And for several years now, other brands have also been taking giant steps forward. On the one hand, the development of cars with electric motors and batteries has only just begun, on the other hand, today the most economical car, the fastest […]
European car of the year 2023
The Jeep Avenger has officially been named the European Car of the Year 2023 at the Brussels International motor show after a judging panel comprising 57 leading motoring journalists from 23 countries cast their votes. This is the first time that the American brand of the Stellantis group has won this prestigious trophy, which this year celebrates […]
EURO NCAP winners 2022 all EV
Euro NCAP has revealed its list of safest cars for the UK and Europe. For the first time, the list is made up of fully electric models. The top safety performers come from the safety organisation’s best-in-class winners from 2022 – and include two Chinese newcomers as well as two Tesla models. The winners are: […]
Zeekr 001 to have 1000km range
We recently wrote about the rise of the Chinese brands and how they are slowly entering the EU market. Not only are they entering at a lower price point that will compete well with the established brands, they are now introducing world beating technology that is hard to ignore. Range anxiety is still discussed amongst […]
Electric vehicle sales now 1 in 10 of new cars registered in EU in Aug 2022
You know the story by now. Electric vehicle sales are currently surging across Europe and this will clearly impact your Fleet strategy. EV’s are good for your CSR goals, good for driver driver satisfaction and in time will help reduce global CO2 levels to help combat climate change. PHEVs are losing ground to EVs While […]