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Times
03-07-2025
- Business
- Times
Hived raises $42m to roll out its electric delivery trucks
An ecommerce logistics firm set up by a former Manchester City women's youth team captain has raised $42 million from Japanese-backed investors to expand its all-electric fleet across southern England. Murvah Iqbal, co-founder and chief executive of Hived, said they would use the cash to begin taking their services to cities such as Bristol, Bath and Brighton from September, with the aim to then expand to Birmingham and Manchester in the second half of next year. Hived has delivered more than 6.5 million parcels across London using its 250 couriers for the likes of John Lewis, Uniqlo and Zara since its launch in 2021. It has developed its own parcel-tracking software to improve the performance of the couriers delivering the parcels to 99 per cent on-time, and says it reduces customer inquiries about the timing of deliveries and slashes the rate of claims for failed deliveries or damaged goods.
Zawya
25-06-2025
- Automotive
- Zawya
GEMS Education and STS Group unveil UAE's first fully sustainable school transport fleet at SRI
New electric and biofuel-powered fleet to launch at GEMS' groundbreaking flagship school in Dubai, GEMS School of Research and Innovation Partnership reflects joint commitment to sustainability, innovation, and student wellbeing Fully green fleet supports the UAE Net Zero 2050 agenda and sets a new regional benchmark Spot2Spot, an all-electric, demand-responsive service, launched for students living near SRI DUBAI, United Arab Emirates: GEMS Education has joined forces with STS Group to launch the Middle East's first fully sustainable school transport fleet – a pioneering initiative that reimagines how students commute and places environmental responsibility at the heart of the school experience. The all-electric and biofuel-powered fleet will debut this August at its new flagship, GEMS School of Research and Innovation (SRI) in Dubai Sports City – GEMS Education's 47th school in the UAE and Qatar. As part of the launch, STS Group will also introduce Spot2Spot, an innovative, electric vehicle-based transport service designed specifically for students living in close proximity to SRI. This integrated, sustainable mobility model confirms SRI's role as the region's most forward-thinking school and a living platform for climate action and smart innovation in education. The strategic partnership was formalised through the signing of a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) between Jay Varkey, Deputy Chief Executive Officer of GEMS Education, and Steve Burnell, Managing Director of STS Group, at the GEMS Education corporate office in Dubai. 'This partnership demonstrates our unwavering commitment to leading the education sector with purpose-driven innovation,' said Jay Varkey. 'The introduction of a fully sustainable fleet, coupled with Spot2Spot's smart transport model, brings real, measurable value to our families while supporting the UAE's broader environmental goals.' James Monaghan, CEO and Founding Principal of SRI, added: 'SRI is designed to be a living lab for innovation, wellbeing, and sustainability. Introducing both green buses and Spot2Spot reflects the school's mission to deliver an education that prepares students to lead in a rapidly evolving world.' Fleet innovation and Spot2Spot highlights: Spot2Spot: a new, fully electric, demand-responsive model tailored for students living near SRI, offering shorter journey times and reducing local congestion Parent-friendly tech: real-time notifications, student check-in/check-out, and journey updates via the STS transport app Data-led performance monitoring to track environmental and operational impact Spot2Spot is expected to reduce private car journeys by up to 30%, cut daily CO₂ emissions by 1.2kg per student, and bring average journey times below 30 minutes. By using advanced proximity clustering, the service ensures safe, efficient, and RTA-compliant transport for urban school bus users. 'We're proud to partner with GEMS Education in launching not only a sustainable fleet but also Spot2Spot, our newest mobility solution that reimagines how school transport should work in modern cities,' said Steve Burnell. 'Operating the service with EVs sets a new benchmark for clean, intelligent, and community-based student mobility.' Launching this August at SRI, the combined model of green fleet and Spot2Spot service will serve as a scalable blueprint for future GEMS schools and other education providers across the region. Designed with embedded data collection, the pilot will help assess the potential for wider rollout in line with UAE Net Zero 2050 and Dubai's smart mobility ambitions. GEMS Education and STS Group share a long-term vision to reduce emissions related to the school commute, improve traffic flow around campuses, and provide safe, smart, and sustainable transport solutions that support students, families, and communities. About GEMS Education GEMS Education is one of the oldest and largest K-12 private education providers in the world and a trusted and highly regarded choice for quality education in the Middle East and North Africa region. As a company founded in the UAE in 1959, it holds an unparalleled track record of providing diverse curricula and educational choices to all socio-economic means. Having started with a single school run from a private home in Dubai, GEMS remains a family business to this day. Its inspiring Founder, Sunny Varkey, and his son, Dino Varkey, who is Group Chief Executive Officer, are responsible for providing vision, insight, and strategy across the organisation. Every day, GEMS has the privilege of educating students from over 176 countries through its owned and managed schools globally. And through its growing network, as well as charitable contributions, it is fulfilling the GEMS vision of putting a quality education within the reach of every learner. Every year, students graduating from GEMS schools progress to the world's best universities. Over the past five years, GEMS students have been accepted into over 1,050 universities in 53 countries including all eight Ivy League universities in the US and all 24 Russell Group universities and colleges in the UK.
Yahoo
24-06-2025
- Automotive
- Yahoo
BearingPoint launches integrated e-mobility platform for fleet managers and charge point operators in collaboration with SAP
A new cloud-based solution streamlines electric fleet and infrastructure management, enabling cost efficiency, operational transparency, and faster electrification at scale. AMSTERDAM, June 24, 2025--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Management and technology consultancy BearingPoint, in collaboration with SAP, has launched a modular, cloud-based platform that helps streamline and improve the management of electric vehicles and charging infrastructure. Based on BearingPoint and integrated with SAP E-Mobility, the solution supports corporate and commercial fleet managers in advancing their electrification roadmap while enabling charge point operators (CPOs) to manage their assets holistically. The platform consolidates vehicle and charging infrastructure management into a single interface, improving both operational and cost efficiency. It offers end-to-end capabilities – from fleet and charge card management to electric vehicle supply equipment (EVSE) monitoring and session tracking, including provision of data for ESG reporting requirements. In particular, small and mid-sized organizations can benefit from built-in billing and invoicing features that integrate with existing IT and SAP business process landscapes. "With this solution, we are addressing a crucial need for businesses transitioning to electromobility in a rapidly evolving and currently fragmented market. The solution not only improves charging infrastructure management but also unlocks new efficiencies and cost savings for our clients. It is a game-changer for fleet operators looking to future-proof their mobility strategies," said Nina London, Partner at BearingPoint. The solution runs on SAP Business Technology Platform (SAP BTP), is integrated with SAP E-Mobility, and comes ready to use with SAP S/4HANA—helping to provide compatibility with existing SAP landscapes and enable scalability. Built on smart charging capabilities, the solution evolves into a comprehensive system for optimizing energy costs for electric vehicle charging and reducing total cost of ownership (TCO) for fleet operators. Its advanced analytics provide valuable insights into charging behaviors and route planning, helping businesses to reduce energy costs further, maximize asset utilization, and improve overall sustainability efforts. With this launch, BearingPoint expands its portfolio of BearingPoint Products, which already features a diverse array of software solutions built on SAP BTP. This offering has now been enhanced to include a fully integrated e-fleet management solution that incorporates charging infrastructure and e-mobility services based on SAP E-Mobility. For more information please visit our Products Store. Key benefits of the integrated e-mobility platform at a glance: Cost efficiency Significantly lower licensing costs for small to mid-sized CPOs when moving to an enterprise-grade e-mobility platform that fulfills the highest security, legal, and compliance standards. The cloud-based platform easily connects with enterprise resource planning (ERP) and management systems, enabling a smooth digital workflow. End-to-end automated charging processes A fully automated solution that integrates with SAP E-Mobility for managing charging transactions across backend and frontend systems. Streamlined handling of charging processes at the driver, vehicle, and charging card levels. TCO optimization Lower costs and better user experience through optimized routing, smart charging, and unified billing — ensuring seamless operations, efficiency, and financial transparency for fleet drivers, fleet managers, and CPOs. Comprehensive asset management Holistic lifecycle management of charging infrastructure for large commercial fleets. Live monitoring of asset health, energy consumption, and efficiency ensures optimal use and minimal downtime. Customization and value-added services Tailored configurations from BearingPoint's expert team. Additional services such as real-time monitoring, predictive maintenance, and operational support to enhance system reliability and performance, ensuring lasting value from today's investment. The new e-mobility platform for fleet managers and charge point operators was launched at the SAP Sapphire 2025 in Madrid. Nina London commented: "We unveiled our solution at SAP Sapphire in Madrid. This event provided an excellent opportunity for us to showcase the capabilities of our integrated e-mobility platform and drive the future of sustainable fleet and charging point management." About BearingPoint BearingPoint is an independent management and technology consultancy with European roots and a global reach. The company operates in three business units: Consulting, Products, and Capital. Consulting covers the advisory business with a clear focus on selected business areas. Products provides IP-driven digital assets and managed services for business-critical processes. Capital delivers M&A and transaction services. In addition, BearingPoint runs the joint venture Arcwide, focused on business transformation and consulting excellence based on IFS. BearingPoint's clients include many of the world's leading companies and organizations. The firm has a global consulting network with more than 10,000 people and supports clients in over 70 countries, engaging with them to achieve measurable and sustainable success. BearingPoint is a certified B Corporation, meeting high standards of social and environmental impact. 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National Post
20-05-2025
- Automotive
- National Post
Rivian and Samsara Partner to Streamline Electric Fleet Management
Article content SAN FRANCISCO — Samsara Inc. ('Samsara') (NYSE: IOT), the pioneer of the Connected Operations ® Platform, and Rivian (NASDAQ: RIVN), American all-electric vehicle manufacturer, today announced a collaboration designed to simplify the complexities of electric fleet management. With this new integration, Samsara customers can now access data on Rivian vehicles in their fleet on the Samsara Platform. Article content This collaboration addresses the evolving needs of businesses managing diverse fleets, including the growing adoption of Rivian Commercial Vans. By integrating directly with Rivian's platform, the partnership gives customers immediate visibility into essential vehicle management data such as GPS location, odometer readings, and state of charge. Article content 'Samsara is committed to providing our customers with a unified platform that simplifies their operations and empowers them to make data-driven decisions,' said Tom McNeela, Vice President of Hardware Product Management at Samsara. 'We are excited to partner with Rivian to streamline access to their vehicle data, enabling our customers to more effectively manage their electric fleets and accelerate the transition to sustainable transportation.' Article content Key benefits of this integration include: Article content Unified Data: Provides a single platform for viewing Rivian vehicle data alongside other fleet assets. Enhanced Visibility: Offers real-time insights into vehicle location, condition, and use. Scalable Solution: Supports the management of both small and large fleets. Simplified Operations: Enables secure data access with immediate activation. Article content The integration provides a comprehensive view of vehicle operations, including location, speed, mileage, state of charge, and seatbelt usage. This rich data set is particularly valuable for optimizing operations in sectors such as last-mile delivery and rentals, where efficiency and sustainability are key factors for measuring profitability. By consolidating Rivian vehicle data within the Samsara platform, it eliminates the need for fleet managers to navigate multiple systems, saving time and resources. Article content 'Rivian is focused on providing our commercial customers with solutions that make it easier to manage their fleets,' said Tom Solomon, Vice President of Business Development at Rivian. 'Our collaboration with Samsara provides a streamlined approach to securely accessing vehicle data, empowering businesses to optimize their fleet operations and improve overall efficiency.' Article content Samsara (NYSE: IOT) is the pioneer of the Connected Operations ® Platform, which enables organizations that depend on physical operations to harness Internet of Things (IoT) data to develop actionable insights and improve their operations. With tens of thousands of customers across North America and Europe, Samsara is a proud technology partner to the people who keep our global economy running, including the world's leading organizations across construction, transportation and warehousing, field services, manufacturing, retail, logistics, and the public sector. The company's mission is to increase the safety, efficiency, and sustainability of the operations that power the global economy. Article content Samsara is a registered trademark of Samsara Inc. All other brand names, product names or trademarks belong to their respective holders. Article content Rivian (NASDAQ: RIVN) is an American automotive manufacturer that develops and builds category-defining electric vehicles and accessories. The company creates innovative and technologically advanced products that are designed to excel at work and play with the goal of accelerating the global transition to zero-emission transportation and energy. Rivian vehicles are built in the United States and are sold directly to consumer and commercial customers. The company provides a full suite of services that address the entire lifecycle of the vehicle and stay true to its mission to keep the world adventurous forever. Whether taking families on new adventures or electrifying fleets at scale, Rivian vehicles all share a common goal — preserving the natural world for generations to come. Learn more about the company, products, and careers at Article content Article content Article content Article content Article content
