View original post.Based on recent decisions announced by the USA’s biggest OEMs, it is crystal clear that their powertrain visions differ quite profoundly. In March 2019, GM will discontinue its only remaining plug-in hybrid*, the Chevrolet Volt, and only build full-electric models. Earlier this week, arch rival Ford announced it would be electrifying all its models from the new Focus …

View original post. American commuters spend roughly 250 hours per year inside their car, the equivalent of six 40-hour work weeks annually. The passenger economy—a new term for the increase in idle time when drivers become riders—is expected to reach $7 trillion. That’s more than twice the size of the sharing economy in which Uber and Lyft participate. Therefore, it’s no …

View original post.With Brexit on the horizon, diesel sales tumbling and a refinement of the company car tax system due, this year gives UK fleets and leasing companies plenty to think about. If the UK fleet sector thought 2018 was challenging, the problems of the last 12 months may appear minor compared to the year ahead. Leaving the seemingly endless …

View original post.At the beginning of 2017 Europcar formalised the transition to a ‘mobility service company’ which had been ongoing for some time, with the opening of its first mobility centre in the European district of Brussels. This has seen the company organise itself into 5 Business Units: Cars, Vans & Trucks, Low Cost, New Mobility and International Coverage (franchises, …

View original post.Revolutionising your travel model can appear daunting at first glance, but by carefully considering the necessary steps towards integrating Mobility as a Service into your business it can make the transition appear almost seamless. Many SME’s will quickly begin to see the benefits of shifting their business travel ahead of the curve, relying on MaaS to organise and …

View original post.There is no doubt that 2018 was a significant year in the ongoing transformation of the transport industry as new technological solutions came into use, new mobility players entered the market and trials of autonomous vehicles were widely reported in the news. Put simply, the industry is evolving rapidly and in 2019 we will certainly see further changes …

View original post.Total Cost of Mobility (TCM) is not to be mistaken with Total Cost of Ownership (TMO), TCM is a significantly broader analysis and works to deliver the true cost of travel to the user. By considering the finer details of travel when working out Total Cost of Mobility, businesses can get a stronger idea on the exact cost …

View original post.Automotive blockchain is causing a stir but experts are endorsing a balance of excitement and scepticism to prevent businesses getting carried away. Many in the fleet industry are excited about blockchain’s potential – especially for applications such as vehicle registration, insurance, supply chain management, finance and fleet management – but others advise forethought. A recent panel discussion at …

View original post.Modern life is changing and so are all the industries surrounding it. The world is currently entering what many consider to be a fourth industrial revolution and along with it come many changes to city infrastructure and the way all our lives work. With that being said, one of the major industries facing change is the travel sector, …

View original post.Fleet and leasing industry entrepreneur Andrew Cope has made a six-figure investment in a technology firm, which uses artificial intelligence (AI) to increase knowledge retention and improve skills for companies. The investment will enable Intuitive Learning to scale-up nationwide across product development and sales coverage. The Harrogate-based firm is led by Jonny Jerome, Mike Routledge and Evan Ritchie. Jerome …