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 … 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: 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: 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 »
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.
AFP to host post-Covid fleet strategy webinar
The Association of Fleet Professionals (AFP) is to hold an hour-long webinar on 16 June, addressing how fleet managers can handle new working conditions following the … Read More »
TfL gets £1bn support for post-Covid reforms
Transport for London is to receive £1.08bn in government funding in the second half of 2021, supporting continued service in the wake of the Covid-19 pandemic … Read More »
IDS completes White Clarke Group acquisition
US-based secured finance solutions provider IDS has completed its acquisition of White Clarke Group, targeting strategic growth opportunities as businesses adapt to emerging technologies.
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 … Read More »
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.