Features & Interviews

How important is the commercial vehicle sector to Fastned?  Fastned’s mission is to accelerate the transition to electric mobility, and the commercial vehicle sector is at the vanguard of that switch. Ensuring that commercial vehicles have access to a quality, convenient…

While vehicle manufacturers continue to develop battery electric trucks for short and middle distance operators, hydrogen-powered fuel-cell drive is seen by some as the best solution to decarbonising long-haul road transport. As a result, companies have been making a series…

Last year auction houses in the UK saw great interest in used vans as tradespeople returned to work after lockdowns and online shopping remained popular. At the moment there continues to be good demand for used vans, in part due…

What does Geotab do? Since its establishment in 2000, Geotab has grown from a small family business to a global leader in fleet management solutions and vehicle tracking. It is now one of the largest telematics companies in the world,…

With a series of takeovers, newly built dealer points and fresh facilities in the pipeline, there has been significant movement in the commercial vehicle dealership sector in recent months. Renault Trucks has been particularly busy recently with Renault Truck Commercials…

Tell us about Brigade? Brigade Electronics is a worldwide leading provider of safety devices and solutions for commercial vehicles and machinery. Our products work to reduce the risk of collisions and protect vulnerable road users by minimising vehicle blind spots…

In recent years, manufacturers have provided a growing number of smaller and lighter battery-electric trucks for transport firms to use on their urban delivery operations. But this ongoing innovation is now resulting in electric trucks for middle distance and even…

How did Ford Pro come about? The transition to electric vehicles is happening at an astonishing pace. Businesses and organisations of all shapes and sizes see the promise of electric vehicles, but they know it’s going to be a complicated…

For many firms, owning and operating a fleet is not their main business, such as those who make or build products and need to get their goods to their customers. By allowing a fleet management specialist to take over the…

What can you tell us about Volta’s new Zero models? The forthcoming 7.5- and 12-tonne Volta Zero models will carry over the principles of the innovative cab and premium working environment for drivers from the larger 16-tonne vehicle, literally placing…