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WLTP: The new standard to estimate electric vehicle energy consumption and driving range
The Worldwide Harmonized Light Vehicle Test Procedure (WLTP) provides uniform and more realistic test conditions to estimate the energy consumption and driving range of electric vehicles more precisely.
How to measure the autonomy of an electric vehicle (EV)? This question is becoming increasingly crucial as EVs are one of the main technology options for reducing vehicle CO2 emissions and helping automakers meet the CO2 targets set by…
Road transport calls the European Union for data governance
Associations representing the freight and passenger transport sector called for establishing an EU framework on B2B data governance to ensure fairness in the digital economy.
As the main generators of data in the sector, transport operators are concerned by the lack of regulation and transparency regarding the data produced by their vehicles, and this uncertainty makes transport operators hesitant to share data with other businesses. In a…
Frotcom at the 14th Conference and Exhibition of Supply Chain and Logistics
The 14th Supply Chain and Logistics Conference and Exhibition organized by IMH and sponsored by EY Cyprus took place digitally on January 14.
As a constantly evolving and dynamically developing industry, the Supply Chain and Logistics role is emerging as strategically important in every company's effort that understands and recognizes its role and wants to ensure the competitive advantage it seeks.Frotcom participated in this great digital event,…
Pavi Trans reduces overall costs by 15% and improves delivery times using Frotcom
Frotcom features helped the company reduce fuel and communication costs and have real-time insight into its entire fleet.Pavi Trans was established in 2006 and began its operations with only one team member and one vehicle to transport textiles, frozen and fresh goods from North Macedonia to Europe and vice versa.With continued work, persistence, confidence, and the desire to grow, Pavi Trans' fleet expanded and counts today with 22 employees and 20 vehicles equipped with Frotcom.Currently, Pavi Trans has several types of vehicles to transport products such as textiles (hanging garments),…
Phanos N. Epiphaniou makes significant savings with Frotcom
EPIPHANIOU, the leading supplier of a comprehensive range of materials, including building construction materials and machinery, adopted Frotcom to control its fleet and reduce fuel costs.
Epiphaniou has been operating in the Cypriot market since 1968, and a few years ago, they took a decision that would significantly improve its fleet management.
It all started with an automotive exhibition, where Mr. Petros Kerkides, Logistics Manager at EPIPHANIOU, had the first contact with Frotcom. "Once we saw the demo, we realized how easy it is to use Frotcom and the amount of information provided…
Brexit: What changes in road transport and trade of goods between Europe and the UK?
On 31 December 2020, the transition period for the United Kingdom's withdrawal from the European Union (EU) ended, with significant changes in road transport and trade of goods between Europe and the UK, where the EU law no longer applies.
For customs purposes, the UK is now treated as a non-EU country with preferential arrangements concerning the trade in goods and road transport. This new scenario is due to the Trade and Cooperation Agreement…
Frotcom is now available in Austria
Frotcom is pleased to announce a new certified partner in Austria, which promises to respond to its fleet management needs.
The Austrian team has more than 20 years of experience in the fleet management business and found in Frotcom the right partner to achieve its current goals and vision of providing the country's best fleet management solution.
Elias Skodras, Frotcom Austria Managing Director, said: "As one of the top fleet management…
Dragan Kostovski speaks to The Economist about the impact of COVID-19 in the transport and logistics sector
In an interview, Dragan Kostovski, CEO of Frotcom North Macedonia, talks about his team's challenges while managing Frotcom's business in his country during the pandemic.
In the interview published by The Economist magazine, Dragan Kostovski speaks about how the COVID-19 crisis affected the Transport and Logistics sector and how he overcame the challenges of running a business in this sector during the pandemic.
As in other areas, the…
Crime in road freight transport increases due to COVID-19
With the widespread outbreak of the coronavirus, cargo theft has increased, and fleet management systems have become crucial to ensure drivers and cargo safety.
The road transport sector continues to face challenging times due to the COVID-19 pandemic. Unfortunately, there has been an increasing record of incidents such as hijackings, vehicle theft, and cash-in-transit heists worldwide.One example is South Africa, where the national crime…
Truck manufacturers dictate the end of diesel
The European Automobile Manufacturers Association (ACEA) and several truck automakers have compromised to make heavy transport emission-free, putting an end to diesel fuel.
The ACEA and the Potsdam Institute for Climate Impact Research (PIK), one of the most respected research centers in this area, presented a joint statement that they will not market any diesel trucks from 2040.
"For road freight to maintain its role in serving…