Alex Grant
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: Electric thinking
Our editor at large has discovered a quick and easy way to double an EV’s energy storage – not that it’ll do much for its range. … Read More »
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 … Read More »
Comment: The pros and cons of AI for fleets
Artificial intelligence has come a long way, but some aspects fall way short of reality, says our editor-at-large.
Comment: Not such a smart move?
New automotive technologies that are designed to help drivers don’t always represent positive progress, says Fleet World’s editor-at-large.
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 … Read More »
Breaking the mould: The rise of gigacasting and the implications for fleets
As manufacturers chase cost out of increasingly technology rich new models, our editor-at-large wonders how ‘gigacasting’ might affect the repair process.
Comment: Time to rethink our on-street charging approach
Pending deadlines for the phase-out of fuel-burning cars and vans are perhaps a moment to stop and rethink approaches to on-street charging, says our man.
Comment: How used vehicle leasing could help fleets go electric
Despite stability returning to the new car market, are recent developments aligning in favour of used vehicle leasing? Alex Grant investigates.
Comment: Should smart motorways really be scrapped?
Amid extensive negative press and mounting public fear, our editor-at-large, Alex Grant, wonders if smart motorways deserve their deadly reputation.
Comment: A call to sanity
Don’t be too quick to wish away those dull motorway journeys – disconnecting from our always-on lifestyle can be healthy, says FW’s editor-at-large Alex Grant.
Comment: Pulling the plug on charging bottlenecks
As the UK’s electric vehicle population swells, it’s time for a strategic approach to curing bottlenecks in the charging network, says editor-at-large Alex Grant.
Comment: What price on safety?
The automotive industry’s technological revolution is a step towards safer and cleaner motoring, but is it the beginning of the end for affordable personal mobility? FW … Read More »
First Drive: MG4 EV
There’s more to MG’s ID.3-rivalling electric hatch than good value, says Alex Grant.
Comment: Tread carefully
Editor-at-large Alex Grant considers the debate around tyre particulates – and how much attention fleets should be paying to this discussion.
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.
Comment: Why it’s time to reset the gas guzzler stereotype for SUVs
As SUVs continue to break sales records across Europe, Fleet World’s editor-at-large Alex Grant reckons it’s time to reset the driver stereotypes and consider the upshots … Read More »
Comment: Could e-fuels prove the saviour of the combustion engine?
With several pilot projects now underway, could low-CO2 synthetic fuels be about to turn the tide on electrification? Fleet World editor-at-large Alex Grant isn’t convinced.
Diesel registrations halve in two years, SMMT data shows
Registrations of new diesel cars have halved since 2019, with more drivers now opting for hybrid or electric alternatives, according to the latest data from the … Read More »
Free webinar to help fleets curb drug driving
Road safety charity Brake is organising a free hour-long webinar for fleet professionals, addressing the issue of drug-impaired driving.
Fleet World’s five-minute industry briefing: This week’s top stories
This week’s top fleet industry stories…
Marshall Leasing appoints new sales director
Marshall Leasing has appointed Richard Baird as sales director for its fleet management business, taking over the role from Jonathan Ross who will leave the company … Read More »
Renault extends its hybrid SUV range
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.
RAC calls for fairer fuel prices after seventh monthly rise
Fuel prices increased for the seventh consecutive month in May 2021, according to the RAC Fuel Watch, returning to levels last seen before the first lockdown.
UK road traffic back at pre-Covid levels
Road traffic in the UK returned to pre-pandemic levels during the last week of May 2021, according to the latest Department for Transport (DfT) statistics, though … Read More »
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.
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.