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As e-commerce demand continues to rise, so does a retailer’s reliance on its delivery fleets. In fact, the fleet management market is projected to reach $52.50 billion by 2030.
In a survey with Expert Market, the most common priorities for fleet operators in the next year are to reduce costs, increase operational efficiency, and increase the productivity of drivers. Fortunately, technology can help them meet all of these goals, particularly when making use of scanning tech.
In particular, scanning technology can help improve safety in retail delivery fleets by improving tire safety, enhancing regular fleet maintenance, and strengthening vehicle damage assessment.
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A recent initiative by Edmunds, the EV Charging Test, has brought forth a significant development in benchmarking the charging speeds of electric vehicles.
Topping the list in the Edmunds EV Charging Test is the 2024 Hyundai Ioniq 6 Limited RWD (Single Motor), leading impressively with a charging rate of 868 miles per charging hour. Close on its heels, the 2022 Kia EV6 Wind RWD takes the second spot with a commendable 769 miles per charging hour. The 2024 Hyundai Ioniq 6 Limited AWD (Dual Motor) secures the third position, showcasing a charging speed of 764 miles per charging hour.
These results highlight the advancing strides being made by manufacturers in EV charging technology.
via CleanTechnica
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Snack giant Frito-Lay has launched its first 100% all-electric truck fleet at one of its North Carolina distribution sites.
Frito-Lay’s electric truck fleet is based out of the snack giant’s South Charlotte Product Exchange Center (PEC). It consists of 28 Ford E-Transits and a “wide array of charging solutions.” It’s working with Atom Power on that front and with Duke Energy for power.
Ryan Kennedy, the CEO of Atom Power, said, “It was exactly what they needed for this depot, which was highly reliable charging infrastructure, large-scale energy management, and that’s what we do fundamentally as a company.”
via Electrek
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DC fast charging network EVgo has announced a new deal with rental car company Hertz that offers drivers renting an electric car from any Hertz location in the US with discounts on charging for a year, with no subscription or session fees.
“When people experience an EV for the first time, whether through a rental or riding along as a passenger, they see the benefits firsthand of quieter operation, smoother handling, quick acceleration, and of course, no tailpipe emissions,” says Maggie Tallman, EVgo senior vice president of business development and solutions. “By partnering with Hertz to expose new drivers to the electric experience, we can inspire more prospective EV drivers to make the switch and welcome them to the electric revolution.”
via Electrek
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By Dave Bean, Editor, FMW
Those SUVs, pickups and vans whose front-end profiles are taller than 40 inches are about 45% more likely to kill pedestrians when struck, than comparable lower profile vehicles.
In the past three decades, passenger vehicles in the U.S. have widened by around 4 inches, as well as grown 10 inches longer. They are also 8 inches taller and half-a-ton heavier.
“Some of today’s vehicles are pretty intimidating when you’re passing in front of them in a crosswalk,” IIHS President David Harkey said. “These results tell us our instincts are correct: More aggressive-looking vehicles can indeed do more harm.”
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By Tanner Lee, Kingbee
Much has been written about the last six weeks of the historic strike against Ford, GM, and Stellantis. But in the final days of October, the United Auto Workers and the Big 3 reached an agreement.
Included in the agreement are a 25% increase in pay over four years, as well a restoration of cost-of-living increases that were suspended in 2009, totaling to increases over 30%.
Ford forecasts an increase in labor costs by roughly $850 to $900 per vehicle produced. It’s unclear whether or not those price increases will apply to large orders of commercial fleet vehicles, but fleets should brace themselves anyway.
Kingbee helps fleets adapt their inventory based on real-time demand signals, instead of relying on long-term forecasts.
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By FMW Staff
FMW recently had the privilege of sitting down with seasoned expert Jim Perkins, the Head of Fleet Solutions for Shell Oil Products, US.
While electrification is one of the most popular sustainability initiatives among fleets, there are many other ways that fleets can achieve immediate sustainability gains.
One way is with fuel card data. The data can help a customer identify unnecessary purchases and reduce fuel consumption. Sometimes a customer will even identify inefficient purchasing of fuel. This, too, can reduce consumption.
“Electric vehicles are the future, but fleet owners are looking for how to be more sustainable today. Again, it goes back to having a partner, somebody that can guide you through a plan or at least point you in the direction of the best opportunities,” said Perkins.
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