posted by admin on Oct 22
As the price of fuel continues to rocket upwards, the biggest challenge facing many fleet managers is how to stop fleet running costs spiralling out of control. Combine that fiscal challenge with the need for companies to become greener and behave in an environmentally responsible manner and the average fleet manager is facing a really tough time. Finding practical solutions to keep cost increases as minimal as possible has become a priority, and also being fully aware of the environmental imp Tags: fuelposted by admin on Oct 21
Teaching Van Drivers New Driving Techniques could save their company’s money, even the smallest saving on each van through fuel-efficient methods will have a beneficial impact on the company. to stay in business. Alistair Patterson from Simply Clearances has vans traveling all over the UK every week, he has found that their fuel costs have been taking up more and more of their profits, which made them examine how they can make savings. Mr Patterson said “Leaving about 15 minutes earlier for ea Tags: fuelposted by admin on Oct 20
Masternaut Three X is celebrating success at the Fleet Hero Awards 2008. The vehicle tracking giant was runner up to BMW in the fiercely contested industry supplier category for its CO2 reducing GreenerFleet solution. Fleet and fuel management company Arval who are part of the multinational BNP Paribas took third place. Martin Port, Managing Director, Masternaut [...] Tags: fuelposted by admin on Oct 16
Transport Minister Andrew Adonis has set out plans to take a more cautious approach to biofuels, as part of the Government’s response to concerns about the indirect environmental and social impacts of producing them. Adonis has published a consultation taking forward key findings from the Gallagher Review, including the proposal that the rate of increase of [...] Tags: fuelposted by admin on Oct 15
EcoTrak fuel saving challenge Posted by: Faye Sunderland View all posts in: Fleet management software, Fleet news, General interest Less than a month left now on the EcoTrak free trial. Until the end of October, UK businesses can trial CMS SupaTrak’s fuel saving technology for FREE and without obligation to buy in order to see their fuel savings for themselves. Swindon based CMS SupaTrak is hoping to prove to fleets across the country just how much money they can save by using their fleet Tags: fuelposted by admin on Oct 15
Driver Training Expert Drive & Survive and IAM ( part of IAM Commercial) have claimed that it can lower costs to fleets with a new training module. According to the companies the new course can improve fuel consumption by up to 25 per cent and lead to significant vehicle emission reductions. With fuel prices still high [...] Tags: fuelposted by admin on Oct 14
Zenith launches ‘Diesel Only’ Posted by: Simon McBride View all posts in: Fleet management, Fleet news, Zenith Vehicle Contracts Zenith has launched a new product, which should help develop its car hire capabilities with the launch of an industry first - two ‘Diesel Only’ groups in its daily rental service. According to Zenith, fleets that prefer diesel cars because of their fuel economy have had to take ‘pot luck’ when ordering a hire car from any of the UK’s leading daily rental companie Tags: diesel, fuelposted by admin on Oct 2
Arval’s Smart EV, is a car that’s designed to bring a breath of fresh air to the streets of Swindon. To support staff in reducing their environmental impact and showcase the Smart electric technology, Arval, Europe’s leading fleet management and fuel specialist now has its own electric Smart car which staff can use for local [...] Tags: fuelposted by admin on Sep 30
BP is pleased to advise that following further discussions with Arval both companies have come to a mutually agreeable position to continue acceptance of Arval fuel cards. This outcome reflects a commitment on the part of Arval and BP to continue in the commercial business relationship established over the last 30 years, whilst reflecting the present trading conditions. BP is satisfied that this outcome will minimise the inconvenience to both customers and Dealers. As a result BP is confident Tags: fuel