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🤩 Excited to share that Fixico is gaining traction in the press! Our FixiCrew members are really starting to shine within the fleet and repair industry. 🚗🔧 Our UK expert, Charles Crosby, has just been featured in his third article this month, this time in Fleetpoint and made it to the main page twice already. Charles dives into the often-overlooked challenges fleet managers face with the transition to EVs, like specialised training for high-voltage batteries and the impact of EV parts supply chain issues on repair cycles and costs. Check out the article (link in comments) to see how we’re helping fleet managers navigate these changes in the repair landscape. #ElectricVehicles #RepairTech #FleetManagement #UK #PR

DVS Phase 2 to start in London on 28 October 📅 On Monday, 28th October 2025, DVS (Direct Vision Standard) Phase Two comes into effect across Greater London, bringing updated regulations for heavy goods vehicles (HGVs) entering the capital. These new standards aim to further reduce road accidents, improve safety, and ensure that London’s roads are accessible to vulnerable road users. If you’re an HGV operator, here’s what you need to know about DVS Phase Two, the minimum requirements for vehicle compliance, and the implications of non-compliance... Click to Continue Reading - https://lnkd.in/eTysEB5k

New groundbreaking vehicle to grid EV charging trial 🚗 A groundbreaking project is now underway to trial vehicle to grid (V2G) electric vehicle (EV) workplace charging using new, lower cost technology. The V2VNY (Vehicle 2 Volume eNergy Yield) project is exploring the effectiveness of reducing carbon emissions and lowering energy costs by using an AC (alternating current) V2G charger, which is more cost effective for vehicle to grid charging at workplaces and at homes than DC (direct current). Click to Continue Reading - https://lnkd.in/ejr8eaNw #EV #ElectricVehicles #cleanenergy #environment

Top EV adoption challenges for fleet managers ⚡ Fleet operators are leading the charge in vehicle electrification, with around 75% of all new electric vehicles (EVs) going to fleets. This shouldn’t come as a surprise, since fleets stand out as having the robust financial capacity needed to make large-scale EV investments. Fleets also can benefit from well-established, highly scaled charging networks, ensuring smooth day-to-day operations without the range anxiety that continues to concern some individual motorists... Click to Continue Reading - https://lnkd.in/ezmqPzNK #CleanEnergy #EV #ElectricVehicles #electricfleet #environment #uk

A great project to work on with Andrew Latchum. Thanks to Harry Lal, Ben & Orelli for the on boarding support. The effort they put into making sure the project is a success is faultless.

BEDEO urges government to incentivise fleet decarbonisation 🚗 BEDEO, a leader in fleet electrification and retrofit technology, is urging the new Labour government to increase support for the UK van fleet industry in the upcoming 30 October Budget. With just over two months remaining before year-end, the sector faces growing challenges in meeting the Zero Emission Vehicle mandate for electric van sales, a key issue as LCVs are now the largest polluters in the logistics industry, according to a recent McKinsey & Company report.... Click to Read More - https://lnkd.in/dEdCZKsH

Fox Brothers Holdings UK invests in Samsara’s AI dash cams 📷 Fox Brothers Holdings UK has made a significant investment of over half a million pounds in Samsara AI dash cams to reinforce its commitment to road safety. The state-of-the-art technology is being installed across the entire fleet of Heavy Goods Vehicles (HGVs) and company vans, including those operated by Fox Brothers Lancashire Ltd, Hurt Plant Hire Ltd, and JJ O’Grady’s Civils... Click to Continue Reading - https://lnkd.in/dD7fEDyA

Why resilience planning is crucial for electric leets in 2024 ⚡ As a fleet manager, you know an efficient fleet brings long-term success and sustainability, while fleet issues cause expensive downtime. With the UK government pushing for 100% of new car sales to be zero emission by 2035, fleet management should expect new legislation for their vehicles to follow. Managing a fleet of electric vehicles (EVs) improves your operation’s sustainability, but it also comes with its own unique challenges. Dealing with these challenges is where resilience planning comes in. By preparing your fleet for disruptions, you keep your fleet ready for anything... Click to Read More - https://lnkd.in/d-KJNwCs

The AA declares that time is right for Graduated Driver Licences 🚘 At least 58 lives could be saved annually by graduated driver licensing (GDL), estimates* The AA as it steps up its calls for the system to be introduced. Introducing such a system could also see at least 260 serious injuries avoided on UK roads... Click to Read More - https://lnkd.in/eDAySwvJ #driving #uk #AA #GDL #RoadSafety #drivesafe

“Samsara’s technology has played a crucial role in monitoring and optimising our fleet’s performance, contributing to the success of our sustainability initiatives,” said Gurinder Dhillon, founder of Otto Car . With complete visibility and data-driven insights, Otto Car has reduced CO2 emissions by 50,000 tonnes in just 12 months. Learn how by reading on… #CustomerSuccess #Sustainability #FleetManagement Fleetpoint