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July’s Electric Vehicle & Alternative Drivetrain News Roundup

Anticipated Surge in Electric Truck Charging Demand to Hit Europe A recent report by Arthur D Little anticipates that there will be a consistent, year-on-year surge in electric truck charging demand in Europe. This demand is predicted to result in the number of currently installed charging units across Europe, currently 10,000, increasing to 400,000 by […]

Electric Vehicles & Alternative Drivetrains Sustainability Posted by Joe Whitehurst on August 14, 2023.

What is a HGV Daily Walkaround Check?

A heavy goods vehicle (HGV) daily walkaround check plays a significant role in ensuring road safety standards are upheld and vehicles are kept roadworthy. They form part of the commitment that operators make to achieve their O Licence. Drivers are therefore legally required to complete a walkaround check on a daily basis before taking their […]

Fleet Management Walkaround Checks & Defect Reporting Posted by Joe Whitehurst on July 27, 2023.

What is Route Optimisation?

We’ve all used Google Maps, Waze, Apple Maps, or any number of other satellite navigation applications to get us from point A to point B, without having to go through the hassle of manually planning or optimising a set route. Most cars now come with this type of software as standard, usually assessed using a […]

Last Mile Delivery Route Optimisation & Planning Posted by Joe Whitehurst on July 21, 2023.

How Zebra’s New TC27 Fits Into The Rugged Mobile Device Market

Finding the right rugged mobile device to meet the demands of your operation Here you’ll find an analysis of the latest addition to the next-generation TC2x product range, the Zebra TC27, which builds on the highly successful and popular series of rugged mobile devices which are ideal for your logistics operation. We’ll run through the […]

ePOD Devices Posted by Joe Whitehurst on July 17, 2023.

June’s Electric Vehicle & Alternative Drivetrain News Roundup

To preface June’s electric vehicle and alternative drivetrain news roundup, the BBC has published an insightful report that merits attention, as it analyses how the UK is currently fairing in its pursuit of achieving net zero and how its progress compares to other countries around the world. Those that are familiar with our monthly newsletter […]

Electric Vehicles & Alternative Drivetrains Sustainability Posted by Joe Whitehurst on July 4, 2023.

How to Master Furniture Deliveries This Summer and Beyond

With Google search results for ‘furniture’ significantly increasing around this time of year, retailers must be prepared for any influx in demand and the logistical challenges that come with it, particularly throughout the last-mile. UK searches of ‘furniture’ during April were largely driven by garden and outdoor furnishings, as consumers look to equip themselves for […]

Last Mile Delivery Posted by Joe Whitehurst on June 26, 2023.

May’s Electric Vehicle & Alternative Drivetrain News Roundup

Just Eat to switch corporate sales fleet to electric by 2025 Just Eat corporate electric vehicle. Source: Just Eat Just Eat have announced that they will transition their entire corporate sales fleet, consisting of 175 diesel-powered vehicles, to battery-powered electric vehicles (BEVs) by 2025. The move will reduce the fleet’s carbon emissions by 480 tonnes […]

Electric Vehicles & Alternative Drivetrains Sustainability Posted by Joe Whitehurst on June 7, 2023.

The Key Logistical Challenges of Last-mile Delivery & How To Solve Them

DHL recently published a report outlining some of the key logistical challenges that complicate last-mile deliveries, whilst presenting solutions to these challenges that evolve the final leg of delivery so that it’s fast, cheap, reliable and green. The answers can be found in a diverse selection of emerging logistics solutions and trends, with logistics and […]

Delivery Management Last Mile Delivery Logistics & Transport Management (TMS) Software Route Optimisation & Planning Posted by Joe Whitehurst on June 1, 2023.

April’s Electric Vehicle & Alternative Drivetrain News Roundup

It’s that time of the month again where we reflect on the previous month’s news headlines pertaining to the fast evolving world of alternative drivetrains. April’s news featured Asda, Wayve, the ACEA, London’s Ambulance Service, ChargeUK and Tarmac, as we ended the first quarter of 2023 with some promising news regarding the future outlook of […]

Electric Vehicles & Alternative Drivetrains Sustainability Posted by Joe Whitehurst on May 17, 2023.

What’s Changed in the Guide to Maintaining Roadworthiness (2023)?

The Guide to Maintaining Roadworthiness is a DVSA (Driver Vehicle and Standards Agency) document curated for transport managers and fleet owners to inform them how to comply with safety legislation and keep commercial and passenger-carrying vehicles safe and roadworthy. Any updates to their guidance are of importance for operators, drivers and all those who are […]

Fleet Management Walkaround Checks & Defect Reporting Posted by Joe Whitehurst on May 10, 2023.

March’s Electric Vehicle & Alternative Drivetrain News Roundup

Study Finds Workplace EV Charging Could Reduce Reliance On Power Plants Research published in the journal Cell Reports Physical Science has found that the strategic placement of EV charging stations at the workplace should reduce the need for more power plants as electric vehicle charging becomes more prevalent. The study analysed data from New York […]

Electric Vehicles & Alternative Drivetrains Sustainability Posted by Joe Whitehurst on April 24, 2023.

How to Choose the Best Delivery Signature App?

Signature tracking (typically referred to by postal services as signature on delivery or signed for delivery) is an industry-wide form of recorded delivery that requires the recipient to sign for it, thus acting as a form of proof of delivery. It’s frequently offered as an optional service that is reserved for deliveries that contain items […]

Electronic Proof of Delivery (ePOD) Logistics & Transport Management (TMS) Software Posted by Joe Whitehurst on March 29, 2023.

Bracketing: The Billion Dollar Headache for eCommerce Businesses

If you’re a business operating in the e-commerce space, then you may already be familiar with the concept of ‘bracketing’ and how much it could be costing your business each year. If not, then perhaps you’ve even ‘bracketed’ goods yourself without realising it had its own definition! Research conducted by Narvar in 2022 stated that […]

Delivery Management Sustainability Posted by Rob Spivey on March 21, 2023.

February’s Electric Vehicle & Alternative Drivetrain News Roundup

A new month brings a new edition of our monthly electric vehicle and alternative drivetrain newsletter. February’s headlines feature the cost saving benefits of switching to electric vehicles, Nissan’s first round of etruck trials in LA, the ACEA calling on the European Commission to add more ambition to its CO2 targets, DPD’s progress towards using […]

Electric Vehicles & Alternative Drivetrains Sustainability Posted by Joe Whitehurst on March 6, 2023.

How is technology transforming the future of deliveries?

Whenever the ‘future of deliveries’ topic crops up, one of the first things that springs to mind is the swarm of Amazon drones piercing the skies as they deliver packages to the homes of their 200 million Prime subscribers. And while this may not be something we see quite come to fruition tomorrow, it’s certainly […]

Delivery Management Last Mile Delivery Posted by Rob Spivey on .

The Ecommerce Delivery Trends You Need to Know in 2023

Research conducted by Auctane in association with Metapack has assessed the upcoming ecommerce delivery trends that should be prevalent throughout 2023, and how shifting consumer and economic landscapes will shape them. More than 8,000 consumers across eight countries (UK, USA, Australia, Germany, France, Italy and Spain) were surveyed to gauge their shopping behaviours and how […]

Delivery Management Last Mile Delivery Logistics News Supply Chain Posted by Joe Whitehurst on March 1, 2023.

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