As the UK’s electric vehicle charging network grows, industry and government need to collaborate closely to avoid black spots leaving users behind. That was the message from the BVRLA as part of its annual Parliamentary Reception, which announced the association’s key asks from the Bon VoyCharge campaign.
The UK’s public charging network now has over 85,000 electric vehicle chargepoints, spread across nearly 43,000 locations. That is according to the latest data from Zapmap.
Artificial intelligence (AI) is no longer just a buzzword – it’s reshaping how work gets done. But with great opportunity comes great responsibility. In the latest BVRLA blog, Shannon Faulkner, Consultant at Auxillias Ltd explores why every organisation, regardless of size, must get ahead with a clear, robust AI framework.
The Secretary of State for Business and ministers in the Department for Transport have been among the senior individuals to change as part of Prime Minister Keir Starmer’s first major reshuffle.
How to plot the UK’s journey to zero-emission trucks, and where to start, is the focus of the latest episode of ‘The Inside Track’, the BVRLA’s podcast stream for members. Mike Nakrani from VEV shares his insights from a career dedicated to seeking innovation across the smart mobility, gas and energy sectors.
The BVRLA met with senior representatives from Scottish government last week, as part of a dual event to raise awareness of the issues associated with destination charging and discuss the available solutions. Across a roundtable meeting and networking reception, supporters of the Bon VoyCharge campaign met with Fiona Hyslop, the Scottish Cabinet Secretary for Transport, and her colleagues from Transport Scotland and other MSPs interested in the topic.
UK demand for new light commercial vehicles (LCVs) went down by -13.3% in August with 14,365 new vans, pickups and 4x4s joining UK roads, according to the latest figures from the Society of Motor Manufacturers and Traders (SMMT).
Autohorn Fleet Services recently welcomed their local Member of Parliament to discuss the company’s contribution as a major national fleet rental provider, ahead of the business celebrating 30 years operating at the heart of the local York economy.
As part of the BVRLA's 'Bon VoyCharge' campaign around destination charging, the association has published a Policy Document that can be shared with political figures, stakeholders, and decision makers. It outlines the nature of the challenge and the core areas that require specific attention.
Shannon Faulkner, Consultant at Auxillias Ltd looks at the fast moving technology shift that is Artificial Intelligence (AI). AI can streamline processes, cut costs, and open new opportunities, but it’s not just about the tech, it’s making sure it doesn’t create more problems than it solves. That’s where an AI policy comes in.