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Venson provides electric vehicle owners with practical advice on keeping vehicles moving this winter The latest figures from the SMMT confirm that electric vehicle uptake is accelerating, with 21,726 vehicles sold in November, equating to 18.8% of the market[1]. However, motorists embracing electrification for the first time need to consider the impact of harsh weather …

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Venson urges fleet managers to promote winter driving best practice as sub-zero temperatures loom Fleet management expert, Venson Automotive Solutions, is calling upon fleet managers to introduce or promote Winter Motoring Policies for company car and van drivers, as forecasters predict an Atlantic sub-zero blast will hit the UK at the end of the month. …

An Atlantic freeze not lockdown set to catch-out fleet operators Read More »

Venson welcomes transport secretary’s plans for “iconic” EV charger roll out to boost EV adoption  The COP26 announcement recognises continued consumer concern over the UK’s charging infrastructure Venson Automotive Solutions is applauding news that the UK government plans to roll out a new “iconic” electric car charger across the road network from 2022, with the ambition …

Making Britain EV Proud Read More »

As proposals for a revised Highway Code are finalised Venson survey reveals drivers’ misconceptions about the current rules of the road Just 27% of respondents knew that motorists do not have to stop at a zebra crossing if a pedestrian is waiting to cross 45% hold the incorrect belief that internal lights must be switched …

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Venson calls for businesses to consider the ease of running a hydrogen commercial fleet over electric Despite the first hydrogen powered engine being invented in the 1800s as an alternative to steam power, it remains the less popular option after hybrid and pure electric vehicles, even falling behind biofuel vehicles. However, with the right investment in …

Will Hydrogen Power Come Of Age In The 2020s? Read More »

Venson survey finds motorists support the Government call for local authorities to be responsible for Electric Vehicle charging infrastructure across the UK Findings from the latest Venson Automotive Solutions survey of UK motorists reveal that 43% back a Government proposal for local authorities to be responsible for planning and delivering an electric vehicle infrastructure. 28% …

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Venson helps fleet managers execute a successful switch to electric Fleets are becoming increasingly electrified but making the switch to fully electric vehicles (EVs) from petrol and diesel is not as simple as changing the options available to drivers. A recent white paper from Venson Automotive Solutions, ‘Living with your electric vehicle’, provides some key …

Onboarding: the final frontier in launching an Electric Fleet Read More »

Despite fleet average carbon emissions reducing by a record-breaking 11.8% in a single year1, and demand for battery electric, plug-in hybrid and hybrid cars surging ahead2, the electric vehicle (EV) market still has some way to go in facilitating the UK’s road to zero ambition. In recognition, Government is offering generous financial support to help …

Get to grips with today’s EV financial incentives to fast-track the transition to a carbon free fleet Read More »

With 87% backing a range of proposals to ensure a viable fiscal switch 87% of motorists surveyed by Venson Automotive Solutions agree fuel tax losses need to be recouped as EV adoption rises 38% back the introduction of a new EV tax, followed closely by 32% calling for free public EV charging points to be …

UK motorists welcome future EV tax introduction to counter fuel tax losses Read More »

And reminds the 1 in 4 who took advantage of the six-month exemption to book an MOT or face a £1000 fine As the motor industry braces itself for a speculated ‘Super September’ as a result of last year’s six-month exemption on MOT testing, a new survey by Venson Automotive Solutions reveals that the majority …

Venson applauds garages for keeping motorists safe during the pandemic with ‘business as usual’ for MOT and servicing for the majority Read More »