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European consultation on truck and bus emissions
The European Commission has revised the emission standards for heavy vehicles available to European Union (EU) citizens so that anyone can comment on them.The problem that this initiative of the European Commission (EC) wants to face, according to its spokespersons, is the following: Road transport is responsible for 21% of total Greenhouse Gas emissions in the European Union. Heavy vehicles, by themselves, generate around 6% of total Greenhouse Gas emissions. Without additional measures, the sector will not contribute to the climate targets for 2030 and 2050. According to the 2020…
A. Zorbas & Sons increased its fleet productivity and reduced fuel and maintenance costs with Frotcom
The Cypriot group improved fleet productivity, decreased costs, and can now monitor its fleet and drivers in real-time by using various Frotcom features.
A. Zorbas & Sons was established in 1975 when Mr. Andreas Zorbas decided, under demanding circumstances, to operate a small bakery in the backyard of his home in Athienou. After forty-five years, the small bakery has grown to become one of Cyprus's most trusted food production and retail…
New law requires Electric Vehicle charge points in all new offices and homes in England
A new UK legislation requires the installation of Electric Vehicle (EV) charge points in all new workplaces and homes in England from 2022 to ensure its availability to all EV drivers.
Under new legislation announced by Prime Minister Boris Johnson, employers and constructors in England will be required to install electric vehicle charge points in all new workplaces, supermarkets, and buildings under substantial renovation with more than ten…
Frotcom launches new eco-friendly features
Frotcom has recently developed new features to help fleets become more environmentally friendly, including support for electric vehicles and CO2 emission tracking.
It is possible to conclude that electric vehicles are the future as they are more cost-effective, and it is known that the mobility of combustion engine vehicles will become increasingly limited, particularly in urban areas.
For many years now, Frotcom has been concerned with…
Pittakis Building Materials reduces costs and increases its fleet productivity with Frotcom
The Cypriot construction materials company relied on Frotcom's features to reduce maintenance costs and effectively monitor its fleet's vehicle maintenance and idling times.
Pittakis Building Materials was founded in 1974 in Paralimni, Cyprus, by Mr. Avraam Pittakis. Initially, the company sold rocks, limestone powder, sprits, and feedstuff before transitioning into the construction of technical works.
Later on, Pittakis Building Materials started to produce construction materials, such as a wide variety of adhesives, joint grouts, compounds, plasters, mortars, textured coatings,…
Use of child restraint systems (CRS) in car travel decreases, concludes Portuguese study
An observation study organized by the Portuguese Association for Child Safety Promotion (APSI) counted with the participation of Frotcom and revealed significant findings regarding child transport safety.
On October 5, 2021, Frotcom International’s team assisted in data collection at the Alverca, Pinhal Novo, and Grijó toll gates as part of the observation study "Transporting children in cars and the use of child safety restraint…
Fours Cash & Carry optimizes its fleet productivity using Frotcom
With the help of Frotcom, Fours Cash & Carry reduced costs and improved control over its fleet, making it more cost-effective.
Founded in 2013, Fours Cash & Carry is a leading player in Botswana’s Fast Moving Consumer Goods (FMCG) market. The food retailer and distribution company offers a variety of branded products, and for the convenience of its wide range of customers, it is open all year.
To better monitor all of its fleet…
6 supply chain trends to look out for in 2022
Circular economies, increased flexibility, eco-friendly management, and better driver retention are among the supply chain trends to keep an eye on in 2022.
Following the recent worldwide pandemic, supply chains worldwide have begun to pick up the pieces and map new territory to recover. With delivery volumes higher than ever, companies will need to adjust their supply chain operations for greater efficiency, flexibility, and cost reduction, and…
6 Frotcom features to increase your fleet's productivity
Discover six Frotcom features specifically designed to boost your fleet efficiency and productivity.
It is no news that Frotcom is a valuable tool for companies and fleet managers to increase the productivity of their fleet and drivers. Frotcom offers numerous features that allow you to monitor your fleet effectively, resulting in a significant increase in productivity, margins, and service quality.Take a peek at these 6 Frotcom features…
New real-time tracking services available in Frotcom
We are pleased to announce three new Frotcom services that aim to provide fleet managers with more information about their vehicles and help them achieve maximum fleet performance.
In 2021 Frotcom released the new Real-time tracking mode, in which GPS and vehicle data are collected and made available to users once a second.
We are now pleased to announce that Frotcom is about to include three new complementary services:
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