To address the anticipated shortfall of 16,000 EV trained vehicle technicians by 2032, resource management firm, Veolia, and training specialists, Autotech Training, have now implemented the first Institute of the Motor Industry (IMI) approved qualifications for the company’s workshop teams. ...
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Heidi Thompson, Group Fleet Manager describes how Mitie is accelerating the adoption of Electric Vehicles in its bid to go fully electric by the end of 2025 For many organisations striving for net zero, electric vehicles (EVs) are an essential ...
Read More »Edwin James Group driving down carbon emissions
The engineering services provider has launched a pilot programme that will eventually replace around 70 diesel vans per year with eco-friendly alternatives. The new vans mark the initial step towards electrifying the entire van fleet, with engineers currently testing their ...
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In our focus on parking, three experts offer advice on providing high-quality parking solutions, the opportunities for FMs in reimagining office parking and how organisations can support the electric vehicle transition BRANNAN COADY, CEO YOURPARKINGSPACE.CO.UK The parking landscape has battled ...
Read More »FM takes charge
If the UK is going to move toward net zero by using more EVs then it needs a charging infrastructure to meet demand and FMs hold the key. David Harris, VINCI Facilities Customer Director explains The electric vehicle (EV) market ...
Read More »Building a greener fleet: OUTCO signs deal with Volkswagen Financial Services for new surfacing, infrastructure & grounds maintenance vehicles
Outdoor compliance expert OUTCO has signed a two-year deal with Volkswagen Financial Services Rent-A-Car, helping the company modernise its fleet and reduce emissions with new vehicles that feature efficient and Euro 6 compliant engines. The leasing deal has replaced an ...
Read More »Time for FM to make the switch to a more sustainable transport solution
Blog from Andrew Brown, Just Ride the Bike, Active Travel Consultancy In November, the UK hosts COP26 and the media channels will be full of debate about actions to be taken to reduce carbon emissions to combat climate change. Two ...
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Lauren Pamma, Electrification Proposition Lead at Lex Autolease, discusses how facilities management businesses can benefit from switching to electric vehicles and how to start the transition Record low levels of transport during the pandemic have had a noticeable impact on ...
Read More »Electric dreams
The uptake of electric vehicles will be limited until a proper charging infrastructure is in place. Sara Bean talks to Giles Benbow of Actemium and Phil Russell of VINCI Facilities, who are working together to offer FMs practical, cost-effective solutions ...
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