However, the fact that one of the ‘big’ brands has now produced and is actively marketing a larger electric commercial may cut the range some slack
Monthly Archives: March 2012
SMMT showcase electric vans at Westminster base
Despite lack of take-up for electric vans and the UK being offered bungs for incorporating them into their range, SMMT are exhibiting three of the models
2012 budgets blown on day one on van insurance renewal
It is therefore highly recommended, before finalising a budget for the beginning of the imminent tax year, to check exactly how cheap van insurance still is
Will we have to wait longer for our quality used van?
In a recent report compiled by Prof Peter Cooke at the behest of British Car Auctions, there are grave concerns surrounding the supply of used vans and light commercial vehicles on the road ahead.
Smartphones are a boon to van drivers if used properly
Well-thumbed A-Zs, with broken spines falling open on the pages containing the van driver’s most popular routes, hardly qualify for a place in the glovebox
Tachotrain driver management to showcase at C V Show
The reports generated by Tachotrain truly are flexible; the insights into driving trends and ongoing staff development can significantly reduce costs
Is your second hand van all it’s cracked up to be?
HPI have this week been promoting awareness of the facility they provide for background checking any second hand van that tradesmen may be in the market for.
Interactive Fleet Management produce safe driving guide
Operations director Jayne Pett of Interactive Fleet Management reiterated the lack of support that drivers get in what can be a very single handed job at times
Fuel and van insurance savings ok but more chargers please
last year, installation was woeful against the target number of 4,700 EV charging points, achieving the grand total of 704 that were fully functional in the end
Sticking points to be addressed before en masse EV take up
The key word, here, is average. Every business has peaks and troughs to arrive at a mean figure for any area of performance; a van’s mileage is no different