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LV= secures green parts contract
- 25/07/2022
- Posted by: Alan Feldberg
- Category: News
(LV= GI) has entered into an agreement with Synetiq to increase the number of green parts used to repair vehicles. The commitment to green parts continues LV=’s focus on sustainability; its offices are now powered 100% by renewable electricity and the company is also working to cut greenhouse gas emissions, paper [...] -
EV adoption smoother than expected
- 21/07/2022
- Posted by: Alan Feldberg
- Category: News
Research by AX has revealed that fleets switching to electric vehicle have found the transition easier than anticipated. It revealed that the fleet managers of businesses yet to start their EV transition were expecting significant disruption to vehicle incident management processes as a result of electrification. [...] -
Date set for NBRA Greener Awards
- 18/07/2022
- Posted by: Alan Feldberg
- Category: News
The NBRA has confirmed that the Greener Bodyshop Awards will take place on Thursday, 20 October at West Midlands Safari Park. The awards were introduced in 2019 in recognition of the industry’s shift towards more sustainable practices, and to reward those bodyshops who have gone above and beyond in the drive [...] -
Fleets favouring EV switch
- 15/07/2022
- Posted by: Alan Feldberg
- Category: News
More and more commercial fleets are turning to electric vehicles. This is according to the number of enquiries for EVs being received by Reflex Vehicle Hire. It said that at one recent event, 80% of van fleet enquiries received by Reflex included requests for information about plug-in cars and vans, while more [...] -
AkzoNobel confirms CNR collaboration
- 14/07/2022
- Posted by: Alan Feldberg
- Categories: Featured, News
AkzoNobel has announced a new coloration with Carbon Neutral Repair (CNR), a leading consultancy in carbon neutrality. The partnership will support bodyshops to better understand and manage the impact that paint and painting processes have on their journey towards net zero by offering them total visibility of [...] -
EV technician numbers catching demand
- 29/06/2022
- Posted by: Alan Feldberg
- Categories: Featured, News
The number of technicians qualified to work on electric vehicles (EVs) in the UK is rising rapidly. According to the latest data from the Institute of the Motor Industry (IMI), the first three months of 2022 saw the highest quarterly increase of EV qualified technicians on record. The data also suggests that the [...] -
SMMT calls for greater support
- 28/06/2022
- Posted by: Alan Feldberg
- Category: News
British automotive manufacturers are calling for urgent action on spiralling costs as new analysis from the Society of Motor Manufacturers and Traders (SMMT) reveals firms face a £90m uplift in energy bills this year – equivalent to more than 2,500 automotive jobs – as costs surge by 50%. UK electricity prices [...] -
Compare service extended to EVs
- 28/06/2022
- Posted by: Alan Feldberg
- Category: News
Drivers are now able to compare instant local prices and book a service specifically for their electric vehicle (EV) through BookMyGarage.com. The new EV servicing price comparison capability enables drivers to compare a range of prices and also choose a garage that is suitably qualified to work on [...] -
FLA calls for Net Zero guarantee
- 27/06/2022
- Posted by: Alan Feldberg
- Category: News
In response to the government’s Call for Evidence on its Green Finance Strategy, the Finance & Leasing Association (FLA) has set out the need for a Green Finance Wholesale Guarantee so that the funding of all types of greener technology is seen as an attractive and solidly investable proposition. Lender [...] -
ADAS launches new green solution
- 23/06/2022
- Posted by: Alan Feldberg
- Category: News
RSK Group company ADAS has launched a new service to help businesses meet their environmental targets. ADAS Natural Solutions will bring together various in-house services to deliver a bespoke solution to suit each businesses’ needs, whether that is achieving net-zero carbon or meeting sustainability key [...]