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Ralph Morton

U.K. and European Correspondent

Ralph Morton is the European correspondent for Automotive Fleet and Global Fleet, covering the U.K. and European beat.

A highly experienced automotive journalist, Ralph has written for motorsport titles, consumer car magazines, and for the last 20 years, the fleet industry. He is a former editor of What Car? magazine, launched and edited Business Car Manager, and now runs and publishes two titles: Broker News, aimed at the leasing broker sector, and FleetandLeasing.com, which is a website focused on SME fleets. Ralph is married with two adult children and works from an office in Richmond, London. He gained a degree in English literature from the University of London, where he was president of the English Society.

Newsby Ralph MortonSeptember 13, 2022

New Partnership Eliminates EV Charge Fraud

With so many EVs now on the road, businesses are concerned that this could lead to EV charging fraud. This is where vehicles other than company cars or vans are being charged. The costs are then passed on to employers, resulting in bills potentially costing substantial amounts per employee.

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Newsby Ralph MortonSeptember 12, 2022

Fleetcor Takes Greater Stake In EV Platforms

Fleetcor has invested in the EV charging locator website and app, Zap-Map, as well as acquiring Plugsurf, a leading European electric vehicle (EV) software and network provider.

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Newsby Ralph MortonSeptember 9, 2022

Mercedes-Benz Vans and Rivian to Develop Large Electric Vans

Subject to formal agreement, the joint venture will build two new large electric vans in a factory based in central or eastern Europe, with output expected within two years. One van will be based on the M-B Vans’ electric architecture known as VAN.EA, and the other based on the second generation Rivian Light Van (RLV) platform.

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Newsby Ralph MortonSeptember 6, 2022

Hydrogen Is Non-Starter For U.K. Van Fleets

The Association of Fleet Professionals (AFP) describes hydrogen as a "not realistic" fuel source for commercial van fleets.

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Newsby Ralph MortonAugust 29, 2022

Duty-of-Care Dropping Off Fleet Managers’ Menu

This corporate requirement also extends to private vehicles used on business - labeled the ‘grey fleet’. Alphabet’s Gavin Davies - general manager, customer account management - commented:

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Newsby Ralph MortonAugust 29, 2022

Genesis Appoints Lawrence Hamilton to Lead European Operation

Hamilton is a highly experienced automotive executive with extensive knowledge of the Hyundai Motor Group, starting with Kia Motors UK in 2004.

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Newsby Ralph MortonAugust 28, 2022

Supply Issues Continue to Dog Fleet Market; New Members Join Global Fleet Advisory Board

There was further discussion about the currently high residual values (RVs) of vehicles, as well as leasing companies making good profits on resale.

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Newsby Ralph MortonAugust 25, 2022

New Fleet Manager Forum from AFP

The AFP said that the event’s rationale was to provide an opportunity for fleet managers to discuss issues of the moment and operational pain points.

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Newsby Ralph MortonAugust 24, 2022

UK Government Unveils £20m Boost For EV Chargepoints

The government says the scheme will help those electric car and van drivers that do not have a private driveway or workplace charging to more easily access a chargepoint.

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Newsby Ralph MortonAugust 22, 2022

Hydrogen-Fueled Vehicles Start to Get Fleet Attention

Slowly but surely, the "other" alternative fuel is beginning to gain traction. In Europe, trials with Stellantis brand hydrogen vans have been ongoing.

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