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fleetpoint. org > fleet-management-2 > managing-fleet-costs-in-an-era-of-volatility

Managing fleet costs in an era of volatility

1+ day, 5+ hour ago  (463+ words) It is no longer enough to simply track vehicle'production;'we must now understand how a conflict thousands of miles away might influence the monthly costs of a van in Manchester or a hatchback in London. Tim Alcock, Director at'Lease Car,…...

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fleetpoint. org > electric-vehicles-2 > charging > government-cuts-ev-charging-red-tape-on-charge-point-installation

Government cuts EV charging red tape on charge point installation

6+ day, 5+ hour ago  (625+ words) The UK Government has announced sweeping reforms to accelerate the installation of public electric vehicle (EV) charge points, slashing costs and reducing delays for businesses from today (Friday 10 April). Under the changes, installation costs for public charge points could fall…...

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fleetpoint. org > government-policy > 470-million-government-support-package-for-automotive-industry

470 million government support package for automotive industry

6+ day, 18+ hour ago  (695+ words) A significant portion of the funding'around "380 million'has been allocated to Agratas, part of the Tata Group and parent company of Jaguar Land Rover. Agratas focuses on advanced battery technology, combining research, engineering and sustainable design to deliver high-performance energy solutions…...

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fleetpoint. org > tyres > mid-and-east-antrim-borough-council-cut-emissions-with-michelin-tyres

Mid and East Antrim Borough Council cut emissions with Michelin tyres

1+ week, 4+ hour ago  (726+ words) Mid and East Antrim Borough Council has significantly improved the efficiency of its 160-vehicle commercial fleet, achieving CO" savings of 27. 7 tonnes over three years with the support of Michelin. Since 2021, the council has exclusively fitted Michelin tyres across its fleet,…...

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fleetpoint. org > electric-vehicles-2 > battery > lithium-iron-phosphate-vs-nickel-based-batteries-in-evs

Lithium iron phosphate vs nickel-based batteries in EVs

1+ week, 1+ day ago  (454+ words) LFP and NMC batteries are both lithium-ion technologies but differ fundamentally in cathode composition. LFP uses iron and phosphate, whereas NMC relies on a blend of nickel, manganese, and cobalt. This distinction drives most of the performance and economic differences…...

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fleetpoint. org > electric-vehicles-2 > best-month-ever-for-new-ev-registrations

Best month ever for new EV registrations

1+ week, 1+ day ago  (870+ words) The UK new car market recorded a 6. 6% increase in March, with 380, 627 vehicles registered, according to the latest data from the Society of Motor Manufacturers and Traders (SMMT). The figures mark the strongest March performance'and the best overall monthly total'since 2019. Private…...

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fleetpoint. org > geely > ex5-max > geely-ex5-max-an-affordable-electric-suv

Geely EX5 Max: An affordable electric SUV

1+ week, 1+ day ago  (729+ words) Fleetpoint journalist, Ian Campbell, was given the opportunity to spend a week behind the wheel of Geely's affordable electric SUV, the Geely EX5 Max: I have to mention the steering wheel shape " it's a flat-bottomed design and it just seems to…...

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fleetpoint. org > volkswagen-commercial-vehicles > vw-caddy-receives-a-major-upgrade

VW Caddy receives a major upgrade

2+ week, 1+ day ago  (593+ words) Volkswagen Commercial Vehicles has revealed the first official images of the updated Volkswagen Caddy, showcasing a refreshed design and enhanced versatility for one of its most successful models. The latest version of the Caddy introduces a series of exterior updates,…...

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fleetpoint. org > telematics-2 > samsara > samsara-integrates-with-mercedes-benz-connectivity-services

Samsara integrates with Mercedes-Benz Connectivity Services

2+ week, 1+ day ago  (204+ words) Samsara Inc. , the pioneer of the Connected Operations Platform, today announced a direct integration between the Samsara platform and the Mercedes-Benz Connectivity Services vehicle data APIs. This partnership provides European fleets with turnkey access to Mercedes-Benz vehicle data streamed directly…...

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fleetpoint. org > farizon > farizon-sv-earns-its-racing-stripes

Farizon SV earns its racing stripes

2+ week, 2+ day ago  (485+ words) A Farizon SV has successfully completed 5, 000 miles of intensive use with Team BRIT, demonstrating the real-world capability of electric vans in demanding motorsport logistics. The fully electric van was delivered in September following a sponsorship agreement between Team BRIT and…...