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What is the current state of our nation’s EV infrastructure, and how should it play a factor in whether or not you decide to buy an electric vehicle for your next car?
There are more factors than the sheer number of charging stations, including average charger power, charging points per mile of roadway, the number of EVs compared to gas cars, and the likelihood of an EV owner finding an available charging station.
Some of the states that scored the highest in the study, like California and Vermont, shouldn’t come as a surprise, given their robust EV adoption rates. Delaware surged thanks to an increase in higher level charging stations and solid increases in EV sales.
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The U.S. Department of Transportation’s National Highway Traffic Safety Administration today released its early estimates of traffic fatalities for 2024, projecting that 39,345 people died in traffic crashes.
This represents a decrease of about 3.8% compared to the 40,901 fatalities reported in 2023 and marks the first time since 2020 that the number of fatalities fell below 40,000.
“It’s encouraging to see that traffic fatalities are continuing to fall from their COVID pandemic highs. Total road fatalities, however, remain significantly higher than a decade ago, and America’s traffic fatality rate remains high relative to many peer nations,” NHTSA Chief Counsel Peter Simshauser said
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Fueled by incentives from the Illinois EPA and the state’s largest utility company, new EV registrations nearly quadrupled the 12% first-quarter increase in EV registrations nationally – and there are no signs the state is slowing down.
Sales of electric vehicles overall have perked up in recent months, with Illinois’ EV adoption rate well above the Q1 uptick nationally.
While President Trump was running for re-election, he campaigned on the threat promise of canceling the $7,500 federal tax credit for EVs. Along with California Governor Gavin Newsom, Illinois’ Governor JB Pritzker made countermoves – launching a $4,000 rebate for new electric cars and up to $1,500 for the purchase of a new electric motorcycle.
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In 2023, over 40,000 people died in motor vehicle crashes, fueled by risky behaviors like speeding, impairment, and aggressive driving.
Smartphone technology enables the measurement of dangerous driving behaviors, which could pave the way for remedies to help drivers improve their safety. Interestingly, this may already be happening through usage-based insurance (UBI) programs, which are typically used by insurance companies to offer customers incentives for safe driving.
Efforts to change these behaviors often involve driver education, public awareness, and legislation. While these approaches can be effective, they often require significant resources and time to yield results, and the crash trends suggest that additional countermeasures are also needed.
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In recent years, the FleetWiki team has identified major advancements in how fleets manage vehicle stability. The era of merely preventing skids is over; today’s technology incorporates smart sensors and real-time data.
These innovative systems are not just reducing accident risks; they are also significantly impacting vehicle pricing and insurance rates in markets worldwide. Each new development builds on previous achievements, driving a powerful evolution in safety standards.
Fleet stability systems have undergone remarkable advancements since 2023, evolving into sophisticated networks that enhance safety while addressing market demands.
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By Ed Pierce, Fleet Management Weekly’s Brand Acceleration
The commercial fleet scene is buzzing with change this year, and if you market products or services for fleet leaders, you’re already feeling both the pressure and the promise.
Look around the commercial fleet scene in 2025—it’s a whirlwind of tech upgrades, shifting rules, and decision-makers playing new roles.
Generally speaking, fleet managers are mainly worried about keeping things safe, nipping costs in the bud, and running operations smoothly,
Mixing an account-focused tactic with engaging content, a personal twist in messaging, and solid data use gives fleet product and service providers a real chance to connect with today’s sharp fleet leaders.
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By Fleet Management Weekly
Often burdened with expanding their fleets, fleet managers can find relief in Model 1’s services, which handles the challenges of low inventory, delivery delays, and lack of communication, making it easier to get vehicles where and when needed.
Whether expanding your fleet or starting from scratch, Model 1’s tailored solutions make the process easy and comfortable.
We spoke with Sean Connelly, Vice President of Commercial Fleet Sales at Model 1, to learn more about how the company assists fleets in growing. Here’s how the conversation went:
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