Alex Grant
Comment: A multi-pronged approach
Fleet demand for EVs continued to surge during 2024, but are the underlying incentives leaving some households behind? Alex Grant, our editor-at-large, investigates.
Comment: Electrification for the masses
Fleet demand for EVs continued to surge during 2024, but are the underlying incentives leaving some households behind? Alex Grant, our editor-at-large, investigates.
Comment: Why plug-in hybrids shouldn’t be written off yet
Is an EV really the only viable option for company car drivers? Editor-at-large Alex Grant hails recent breakthroughs in the world of plug-in hybrids.
Fundamentals of EV charging: Developments in infrastructure
Widespread, reliable and accessible charging infrastructure is a vital foundation of greater electric vehicle uptake, and the experience is improving all the time.
Fundamentals of EV taxation: Incentives on offer for fleets
More than 80% of new plug-in hybrid and electric vehicles are registered to fleets, supported by a generous package of incentives. Here’s how it works.
Fundamentals of electric vehicles: A look at powertrain choices
Electrification is introducing an unprecedented choice of powertrain options – but which ones are right for your fleet?
Comment: Time for a more balanced discussion on the benefits of PHEVs
Beneath the headlines about plug-in hybrids, a deep-dive into the real-world data suggests they’re making a useful contribution to cutting CO2, as editor at large Alex Grant explains.
Comment: Why it’s time for a rethink on the EV landscape
Despite a big uptake of electric vehicles in the fleet market, there’s a lot of work to be done within the industry as a whole, says our editor at large.
Comment: A switch up in EV thinking could stem a slowdown in demand
Despite a big uptake of electric vehicles in the fleet market, there’s a lot of work to be done within the industry as a whole, says Fleet World editor at large Alex Grant.
Fleet World EV Survey: Decision-makers reveal electrification plans
Fleet electrification has become a core strategy as organisations take steps to reduce their environmental impact. The Fleet World EV Survey, in collaboration with E.ON and sponsored by Mazda, Ogilvie Fleet and Webfleet, asked … Read More »
First Drive: MG4 EV
There’s more to MG’s ID.3-rivalling electric hatch than good value, says Alex Grant.
Comment: Plug in, turn off
As demand for electric cars becomes increasingly self-sufficient, FW editor-at-large Alex Grant considers the sustainability challenges ahead for commercial fleets.
Last-mile solution turns vans into distribution hubs
Two Newcastle-based companies have joined forces to deliver a last-mile delivery service which uses a large van as a distribution hub, served by several smaller electric vehicles.
How does storage affect electric vehicle batteries?
State of charge and ambient temperatures while parked can have a significant influence on electric vehicle battery life, according to new research by warranty provider Atelium.
Fleets ramping up home charging plans, says Centrica
A third of UK fleets are planning to install charging points at drivers’ homes as a result of increased remote working, according to Centrica Business Solutions, aimed at supporting wider uptake of electric vehicles.
Three-year V2G trial reports large savings for drivers
A three-year trial of vehicle-to-grid charging has demonstrated that domestic users could offset most of their annual energy bills by using the technology.
Renault Captur swaps diesel for 114g/km hybrid
Renault has replaced diesel versions of the Captur compact SUV line-up with a 145hp hybrid, available alongside the plug-in version launched last year.
Lambeth Council continues electric fleet roll-out
Lambeth Council has deployed six Renault Kangoo E-Tech electric vans as part of plans to become a carbon neutral organisation by 2030.
CMA hints at challenges with UK charging network
The Competition and Markets Authority (CMA) has issued a progress report for its study of the electric vehicle charging sector, confirming it will not pursue longer-term investigations to iron out some of the emerging … Read More »
BMW i4 pricing takes aim at Tesla Model 3
The first ever BMW i4 electric compact executive car will be priced from £51,509 (on the road) in the UK, with a 367-mile range putting it in direct competition with Tesla’s best-selling Model 3 … Read More »
