Jaama has introduced new functionality to Key2 that enables users to utilise the data available following introduction of the new vehicle emissions and MPG protocol, WLTP.
Claimed to be more representative of ‘real-world’ driving than the outdated NEDC vehicle testing procedure, WLTP has been billed as “the world’s toughest-ever emissions standard”.
- WLTP test results have been applied to all new car and lighter van models (Class I up to 1305kgs) since September last year.
- From September 1, 2018 all cars and lighter vans (Class I up to 1305kgs) must be tested under WLTP rules along with new types of heavier vans (N1 Class II 1305-1760kgs and III above 1760kgs).
- From September 1, 2019 the rules apply to all heavier vans (N1 Class II 1305-1760kgs and III above 1760kgs).
Introduction of WLTP is much more comprehensive compared with the ‘old’ NEDC test.
As a result, Jaama which takes vehicle data feeds from automotive industry providers CAP HPI and JATO Dynamics, has added new functionality to their Key2 suite of applications to manage this data. The new functionality will enable a greater insight into vehicle emissions and MPG performance for fleet decision-makers.
The Government confirms ambition to see at least half of new cars to be ultra-low emission by 2030 as ‘Road to Zero Strategy’ released.
- Strategy sets out ambition for at least 50% — and as many as 70% — of new car sales to be ultra-low emission by 2030, alongside up to 40% of new vans.
- Government will take steps to enable massive roll-out of infrastructure to support electric vehicle revolution.
- Strategy sets the stage for the biggest technology advancement to hit UK roads since the invention of the combustion engine.
The proposals outlined in the Road to Zero Strategy, sets out plans to enable a massive expansion of green infrastructure across the country, reduce emissions from the vehicles already on the UK’s roads, and drive the uptake of zero emission cars, vans and trucks.
A charge increase of up to 50p for vehicles using the M6 Toll will come into effect from 6am on Monday, July 30. M6 Toll operator, Midland Expressway Limited has announced the increases which will be the first price rise for goods vehicles since 2012. • Prices will rise for cars by between 30p and 50p […]
Leaders of towns and cities from across England and Wales have called on the government to ban the sale of new ‘pure’ diesel and petrol cars and vans by 2030.
The mayors and city chiefs said that banning the sale of new ‘pure’ diesel and petrol cars and vans by 2030 would encourage car manufacturers and other businesses to innovate, helping ensure the UK was a world leader in low emission technology.
To ensure the roll out of an electric vehicle infrastructure needed to support such a move, cities should have the power to install charge points at petrol stations and private car parks that were publicly accessible.
Jaama, the UK’s leading fleet industry asset management software system provider, has announced a host of functionality additions to its innovative smartphone ‘MyVehicle App’.
The latest generation of ‘MyVehicle App’ delivers both usability enhancements along with “look and feel” improvements, which will benefit both fleet managers and drivers.
‘MyVehicle App’ was launched last year providing company car and commercial vehicle drivers with vital fleet information. Critically, information uploaded by drivers via the app automatically updates Jaama’s multi award-winning Key2 asset management system, which in turn ‘auto triggers’ processes such as service, maintenance and repair procedures.
Jaama has a continuous programme of investment in product development that amounts to more than £2 million per year ensuring that solutions – Key2 and ‘MyVehicle App’ – remain at the cutting edge of fleet management.
‘MyVehicle App’ has already been very popular with customers, but the product continues to evolve as would be expected from Jaama and the latest developments include:
Jaama continues to drive into the plant, equipment and tool hire sector with its newly enhanced ‘MyVehicle App’ and Key2 Hire Management software system and will be exhibiting at ‘Hillhead 2018’.
The show at Hillhead Quarry, near Buxton June 26-28 is for exhibitors and visitors alike to do business amongst live working demonstrations and static displays.
Jaama’s will be showcasing its genuine industry game-changer ‘MyVehicle App’ at the event which:
- Works in tandem with Key2 so managers have all the very latest data at their fingertips to keep businesses at the cutting-edge of operational management.
- Now features the ability of drivers/operators to both report any defects or ‘nil defects’ during their daily on site walk-around checks.
- The compliance functionality provides an audit trail of all plant and equipment checks irrespective of whether any defect was spotted and is stored in the Key2 ‘defects’ area.
- Has the ability to flag a defect as being a ‘critical’ safety issue, resulting in the machinery being marked as ‘off-site’ in Key2.
- Allows operators to take a photo of a ‘critical’ defect and attach ‘off-site’ status to the item of plant, which in turn will create an ‘urgent job’ alert in Key2.
Some large fleets are extending leasing contracts due to uncertainty surrounding the new WLTP fuel consumption and emissions test on company car benefit-in-kind tax impact, says Arval. Information on taxation has only been made available by the government up until tax year 2020/21, meaning that many drivers and their companies acquiring cars now do […]
CAP HPI has found an average rise of 10% in vehicle CO2 emissions following the introduction of the new Worldwide harmonised Light vehicles Test Procedure (WLTP).
WLTP CO2 emission and MPG testing is now being phased in. The UK government has said that it will retain the ‘old’ New European Driving Cycle (NEDC) vehicle testing procedure for tax purposes until April 2020.
However, during the current ‘transitional period’ vehicles tested to WLTP protocols are ‘converted’ into a so-called NEDC-correlated value using a European Commission-produced mathematical tool.
The CAP HPI study of more than 600 models examined emissions data between September 2017 and May 2018.
The government is to continue offering Plug-in Car and Van Grants until ‘at least’ October 2018. The grants will be maintained at the current levels with a review to be carried out in the autumn. The government said it would try to provide as much notice as possible before any changes to grant levels were […]