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Changes to the HSE Driving at Work policy

21 September 2021

Changes have been made to the Health and Safety Executive Driving at Work policy mean that businesses using gig economy workers or contractors now have the same responsibility for their drivers and vehicles as any other part of the grey fleet. Chair of the Association of Fleet Professionals, for whom Marshall Leasing’s Sales Director Richard Baird is a board member, Paul Hollick said, “This is potentially impactful. Increasing numbers of vehicles have been operated for businesses outside of usual fleet bounds in recent years, especially as we... Read full article

Shell offers to help local council authorities pay for EV charging points

17 September 2021

Energy giant Shell is offering to help local authorities pay for the installation of new electric vehicle (EV) chargers in an effort to improve infrastructure. Shell recently revealed its plans to install 50,000 EV charge points in the UK by 2025, ahead of the ban on the sale of new petrol and diesel vehicles. It will achieve this through Ubitricity, an EV charge point manufacturer and operator which Shell recently acquired. The government has offered a 75 per cent subsidy to local authorities for the installation of charge points and now Shell... Read full article

The challenges of driverless technology

15 September 2021

Associate professor at University College London and author of ‘Who’s Driving Innovation’ Jack Stilgoerecently commented on the unmet driverless car deadlines promised by various car brands. Both Ford and Nissan, for example, were set to release self-driving vehicles in 2020 – a deadline that has since been pushed to 2022. Jack Stilgoe said, “I think we’re starting to see a correction. “The paradoxical thing is that the earlier a technology is, the more hype there is. The more work people actually... Read full article

Is your vehicle compatible with E10 petrol?

10 September 2021

E10 recently became the new petrol standard, replacing its less eco-friendly predecessor E5 petrol. The new standard has been introduced in hopes of reducing the overall quantity of fossil fuels from cars on UK roads ahead of the ban on the sale of new petrol and diesel cars from 2030. Whilst the Department for Transport estimates that 95 per cent of all petrol-powered vehicles currently in the UK will be able to run on E10 and that all cars built since 2011 are compatible, at least 600,000 vehicles will not be compatible. How to find out if your... Read full article

Mass electric vehicle uptake could put additional pressure on car parking facilities

08 September 2021

A report by the Institute for Public Policy Research (IPPR) has raised concerns about large electric vehicle models putting additional pressure on car parking facilities. The three best-selling electric and hybrid vehicles of last year – the Tesla Model 3, Kia Niro and Jaguar I-Pace – are all larger than the three best-selling petrol and diesel cars - the Ford Fiesta, Vauxhall Corsa and VW Golf. In addition to an increase in vehicle size (28 per cent since 1965), the Government has offered discounts of up to £2,500 on low-emission... Read full article

British charge points could become as recognisable as the red post box

06 September 2021

The Department for Transport (DfT) has appointed the Royal College of Art (RCA) and PA Consulting to create an ‘iconic’ British electric vehicle charging point design, which it hopes will become ‘as recognisable as the red post box’. It is hoped that a design will be produced and approved for implementation from 2022. Transport secretary Grant Shapps said, “Excellent design plays a key role in supporting our transition to zero emission vehicles, which is why I want to see EV charge points that are... Read full article

Electric and hybrid vehicles account for 1 in 5 vehicles produced in the year to date

02 September 2021

UK car production is still down on pre-pandemic levels, with 52.6% fewer vehicles manufactured in May 2021 than in May 2019. There has been some improvement on last year’s performance, as the UK produced 54,962 in May 2021 compared with 5,314 in May 2020. In total, the UK has produced 429,826 vehicles of all kinds so far this year. Interestingly, battery electric and hybrid cars made up 19.2% of all UK car production for May 2021 and they also accounted for 1 in 5 vehicles produced in the year to date. The Society of Motor Manufacturers and... Read full article

Innovate UK seek feedback to their vision for the UK transport system in 2050

01 September 2021

Innovate UK recently launched a new study which outlined its vision for the UK transport system in 2050. The report, UK Transport Vision 2050: Investing in the future of mobility, said, “Our vision is for a 2050 transport system that enables the movement of people and goods from one location to another through seamless, safe, net zero, connected, cost effective, accessible and reliable means. “The transport system will maximise use of UK design, innovation, manufacturing and deployment. Industry will provide high-quality and skilled... Read full article

Red route fines are set to increase to £160

24 August 2021

The Mayor of London, Sadiq Khan, has revealed plans to increase maximum fines for red route offences to £160, up from £130. The increase, which will be the first in ten years, will also apply to other offences including blocking yellow box junctions, breaking parking rules, performing illegal turns and driving in bus lanes. In a statement, Transport for London (TfL) said, “Fines would be reduced to £80 if paid within 14 days. All income from PCNs is re-invested by TfL, to cover the cost of enforcement and schemes to reduce road... Read full article

How to get involved with Road Safety Week 2021

23 August 2021

Road Safety Week 2021, coordinated annually by road safety charity Brake, will celebrate road safety professionals, known as ‘road safety heroes’, and their efforts to improve road safety throughout the UK between 15-21 November 2021. At-work drivers, fleets and organisations, such as schools, are encouraged by Brake to sign up for free ‘action pack’ which includes resources to learn more about improving road safety and marketing materials to raise awareness on the subject with their organisation. How to get involved with Road... Read full article

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