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Alex Grant

Fleet World EV Survey: Decision-makers reveal electrification plans

2 months ago / 0 comments

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

1 year ago / 0 comments

There’s more to MG’s ID.3-rivalling electric hatch than good value, says Alex Grant.

Comment: Plug in, turn off

2 years ago / 0 comments

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

3 years ago / 0 comments

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?

3 years ago / 0 comments

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

3 years ago / 0 comments

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

3 years ago / 0 comments

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

3 years ago / 0 comments

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

3 years ago / 0 comments

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

3 years ago / 0 comments

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

3 years ago / 0 comments

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

3 years ago / 0 comments

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

3 years ago / 0 comments

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

3 years ago / 0 comments

Improvements to Fiat’s best-seller go deeper than its electric powertrain, says Alex Grant.

Hyundai-Kia boosts EV roll-out with dedicated platform

3 years ago / 0 comments

Hyundai Motor Group (HMG) is accelerating its electrification plans from next year with a dedicated, modular electric vehicle platform, providing more than 300 miles of range, short charging times and a foundation for other … Read More »

Spotlight: Ford Mustang Mach-E

4 years ago / 0 comments

Ford wants to shift expectations of electric vehicles with its battery-powered, Mustang-inspired SUV. And there’s more to it than marketing, as Alex Grant explains.

Byton electric SUV sets sights on UK fleets

4 years ago / 0 comments

Chinese carmaker Byton has begun talks with fleet finance companies and dealer groups in the UK, ahead of launching right-hand drive versions of the electric M-Byte SUV in late 2021.

Strategic support vital for UK all-electric sales goals, says Ford

4 years ago / 0 comments

The Government must support close co-operation with stakeholders and provide infrastructure and incentives if it is to end the sale of combustion-engined vehicles in the early 2030s, according to Ford of Europe president Stuart … Read More »

New technology to re-shape EV charging, says Delta-EE

4 years ago / 0 comments

Europe’s electric vehicle charging sector is set for rapid change during the next five years, driven by new technology and customer demands for convenience, according to Delta-EE, warning that stakeholders will need to re-focus … Read More »

New Octavia to spearhead Škoda’s plug-in range

4 years ago / 0 comments

Škoda’s new Octavia line-up will include two plug-in hybrids predicted to take up to a third of UK volume – with renewed Benefit-in-Kind incentives next April driving many into fleets, the carmaker said.