Redefining the Future of Urban Logistics
The world is changing, and so is the way we transport goods With climate change becoming an ever-more pressing issue, many industries are looking for ways to reduce their carbon footprint and become more sustainable. One such industry is transportation and logistics, and Dawsongroup vans is leading the way with the innovative electric cargo bike, […]
Maintaining Your Electric Vans – What Should You Consider?
As fleets move towards switching to electric vehicles it is important that there is an understanding around their service intervals and routine maintenance. Unlike an internal combustion engine (ICE), the system that propels the vehicle is simple. It has far fewer moving parts than in an ICE. There is no exhaust, no fuel system, no […]
4 Ways to Maximise Your Electric Van Range
Many SMEs using commercial vehicles would like to look at ways to deploy an electric alternative; however, there are often still concerns about making this transition. One of the biggest concerns is around the potentially limited range electric vehicles (EVs) can achieve before needing to be re-charged. This fear is often referred to as “range […]
Sarah Gray Recognised for Driving Sustainable Transportation
We are excited to announce that Sarah Gray, our Head of ZEV Strategy and Development, has earned a well-deserved spot in the GreenFleet 100 Most Influential 2024. This recognition highlights Sarah’s contributions to advancing sustainable transportation and promoting the widespread adoption of electric vehicles within the LCV rental industry. In her role as the Head […]
Navigating the Transition to an Electric Fleet
As we move towards a greener future, the need for zero-emission vehicles becomes increasingly important. With the Zero Emission Vehicle Mandate now launched, which states that by 2035 all new light commercial vehicles (LCVs) must be zero emission, SMEs who use LCVs within their operations will soon have to start thinking about transitioning to electric […]
10 Top Tips On How To Drive An Electric Van
Electric vehicles (EVs) may look very similar to petrol and diesel cars and vans on the surface; however, they are quite different to drive. Many aspects of an EV are different to a petrol or diesel van, including the turning circle, braking, and of course how to ‘re-fuel’ or charge it. With all of this […]
ULEZ and CAZ Guide for Van Operators
As the Government continues to work on improving air quality across the UK, local councils and cities are implementing low emission zones, clean air zones and zero emission zones to help reduce the amount of air pollution generated by vehicles. Despite the many benefits this will provide, the introduction of these zones poses a fresh […]
The London ULEZ Is Expanding – What Does This Mean For Van Drivers?
With the London Ultra-Low Emission Zone expanding on the 29th August 2023 to improve the air quality and health of Londoners, new figures suggest that 49% of vans in outer London are not ULEZ compliant. Despite the many benefits the ULEZ has on reducing air pollution within London, the expansion of the ULEZ will have […]
The Zero Emissions Vehicle Mandate – What Impact Could This Have For Fleets?
As the Government continues to implement its Net Zero Strategy to tackle climate change, there are numerous Government schemes being set up to assist businesses in reaching the UK goal of net zero by 2050. In addition to the numerous low emission zones already in place across the UK, the Government has published its latest […]
Dawsongroup (e)vitos CO2 on Delivery
Dawsongroup | vans is leading from the front with their new fleet of 15 fully electric Mercedes-Benz eVito Tourers. The eVito fleet, which transports drivers between collection and delivery addresses across the UK, has replaced 60% of the diesel delivery fleet. The ambition is to replace the remainder with equivalent battery electric vehicles (BEVs) by […]
