Alex Grant
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 »
BP Pulse confirms price changes for EV charging network
BP Pulse, one of the UK’s largest electric vehicle charging networks, has confirmed new pricing for all except its fastest units, applicable from 10 June.
C40 Recharge will be first EV-only Volvo
Volvo will launch its first ever electric-only model this summer; a coupé-SUV which indirectly replaces the V40 hatchback, and will only be sold online.
First Drive: Fiat’s electric 500
Improvements to Fiat’s best-seller go deeper than its electric powertrain, says Alex Grant.
