Charlie Cook, Founder and CEO at Rightcharge

Fleet1000 speaks to Charlie Cook, Founder and CEO of Rightcharge, on software over hardware, their latest solution and why home charging remains the industry’s biggest untapped opportunity “90% of our fleet drivers are still on standard electricity tariffs when they could be charging at a fraction ...

Bigger wheels are pushing tyre costs up – here’s where fleets can take control

Fleet tyre costs are creeping up, and it’s not just because prices are rising. According to data from Epyx, the average tyre fitted to fleet cars has grown by a full inch since 2023. ICE vehicles have moved from 17-inch to 18-inch wheels on average, while EVs have jumped from 18-inch to 19-inch set...

How DFS used telematics to cut fuel costs across 12,000 weekly deliveries

DFS achieved fuel savings of more than 6% across its delivery fleet after introducing Microlise telematics and camera technology to improve driver behaviour and operational visibility. The furniture retailer operates a sizeable UK fleet made up of 250 7.5-tonne vehicles, 45 articulated trucks and 8...

Why battery storage could become essential for the future of public EV charging

One of the biggest challenges facing the EV transition isn’t actually the cars. It’s the grid behind them. That’s why InstaVolt’s latest rollout of battery energy storage systems (BESS) matters. The charging provider has opened five new battery-backed charging sites and plans to add 20 more before ...

Had a write-off? Rising £2.1bn trend puts EV repair and insurance costs in focus

A surge in insurance write-offs is highlighting a growing challenge for fleets as the industry shifts to electric vehicles: repairability and whole-life cost. A widely shared LinkedIn post from GreenFlip CEO Amandeep Kalra detailed how a minor collision led to a Category N write-off, despite limite...

Daf launches electric truck route simulator to assess EV viability

Daf has launched a new interactive Electric Route Simulator designed to help fleets assess whether electric trucks are operationally viable for specific routes before committing to deployment. The tool allows operators to input customer-defined routes and simulate range performance across Daf’s ele...

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Grey Fleet Management by Fleet Evolution

Based in the Midlands, Fleet Evolution has been a pioneer in flexible benefits and fleet services since its inception in 2010. Initially catering to smaller employers with fewer than 1,000 employees, we provide cost-neutral, flexible solutions tailored for organisations that found traditional employee car schemes too limiting or complex. Our innovation led to the launch of the UK's first electric car salary sacrifice scheme in 2012, demonstrating our commitment to accessible and sustainable fleet solutions.

The term 'grey fleet' refers to employees who use their own vehicles for company business. Under legislation, your responsibilities towards employees, customers, and the public extend to all work activities, including the use of personal vehicles. Managing a grey fleet can be complex due to the lack of visibility over the size, composition, and maintenance of these vehicles.

Fleet Evolution simplifies grey fleet management through various strategies, from cash-for-car schemes with strict guidelines to incorporating regular users into company cars or salary sacrifice schemes, all providing significant financial benefits for both employer and employee.

We offer comprehensive services for grey fleet management:

  • Policy Setup: Establishing clear operating rules for using personal vehicles.
  • Vehicle Regulations: Guidelines on permissible vehicle types, including maximum age limits.
  • Enforcement and Documentation: Managing everything from service confirmations to license checks and insurance verification.
  • Online Tools: Ensuring drivers regularly inspect their vehicles in line with the Highway Code.
  • Regular Communication: Engaging with drivers to explore more beneficial arrangements, such as transitioning to salary sacrifice schemes.
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Car On Demand by Free2move

Free2move, developed by the PSA Group, aims to revolutionise mobility services by offering a universal, all-encompassing solution.

Seeking a vehicle without the constraints of time? Our Car On Demand service caters to your medium-term rental needs without any commitment. Choose from over 50 models, with more than 2000 vehicles available within 24 hours.

Enjoy transparent pricing with no hidden fees – all vehicle benefits are included in one monthly payment without any long-term commitment.

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Vehicle Tracking by Quartix

The Quartix vehicle tracking system is currently operational in over 600,000 vehicles worldwide. Established in 2001 by four UK industry experts, Quartix has amassed over 120 years of collective experience in systems design, telemetry, embedded computing, communications, and database design and implementation.

Quartix vehicle tracking offers a comprehensive toolkit designed to enhance your fleet management, ensure driver safety, and bolster your bottom line. Our system is entirely internet-based, eliminating the need for additional software and allowing you to start immediately. It simplifies the analysis of your vehicle tracking data, generating user-friendly reports. These insights help you recognise your top drivers, understand mileage and fuel expenditures, and minimise administrative duties.

With Quartix, you can monitor your vehicles' live locations anytime, from any device. Utilise our real-time GPS tracking maps and postcode lookup feature to optimise efficiency, swiftly respond to customer queries, and efficiently allocate the nearest vehicle to a job.

Our tracking system records every journey, detailing start, finish, and idling times. Route maps reveal the exact paths taken and vehicle speed at each waypoint. A click further provides a Google Street View, offering a perspective similar to what the driver sees.

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KINTO One

KINTO delivers an integrated mobility experience, combining various transport methods and payment options into a single, inclusive solution — from car-sharing schemes to flexible car subscriptions designed for everyone, catering to all needs and capabilities.

KINTO One allows you to enjoy the perks of driving a new Toyota or Lexus without the commitment of ownership. With a single monthly payment covering service and maintenance, getting started couldn't be simpler.

Choose your preferred term length and decide if our maintenance pack is right for you. Then, just pick up your car and you're all set – just remember to top up the fuel.

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