Electric Vehicle Interest Surges 500% in UK on News of 2030 Fossil Fuel Car Ban
2030 is a little more than 9 years away, but news of the UK’s plan to ban sales of new gas/diesel cars in 2030 has reportedly led to a surge in interest in electric vehicles (EVs).
According to BuyaCar.co.uk, electric vehicle inquiries increased by 500% following Boris Johnson’s announcement of the stronger timeline. The website, which has more than 60,000 cars available for sale, saw searches for electric cars rise from about 300 a day to “1,679 in the 24 hours .
One of the biggest advantages of a good electric car is that it holds its value well — something demonstrated over and over again, especially when it comes to Tesla models. Gas and diesel cars could really see high depreciation as we get closer to 2030. If someone wanted to avoid being stuck with a used fossil fuel vehicle that had depreciated a great deal, resulting in a high total cost of ownership, it seems that it would be smart to go electric sooner rather than later.
Read the article at CleanTechnica.
2021 Ford F-150 Hybrid Pickup Features Flat-Folding Seats, Pop-Up Desk for Laptops
Ford raises the bar for America’s favorite vehicle and cranks up the pressure on Chevy and Ram with the 2021 F-150 pickup, a package full of surprises arriving in dealerships just in time for the holidays.
New from the ground up, the F-150 offers more safety features, improved ride and handling and a hybrid that saves fuel on the road and can power a worksite when parked.
The thought and creativity that went into the new F-150 are apparent in ways large and small. Large: The most powerful version is also the most fuel efficient, a hybrid with 430 horsepower, 570 pound-feet of torque and an EPA estimated 24 mpg in both city and highway driving. Small: A tailgate/workbench with built-in mobile phone holder, measuring sticks, receivers for C-clamps and a combined tie-down/bottle opener.
Read the article at Detroit Free Press.
Are Electric Pickups the Beginning of the End for Gas-Powered Trucks?
The Tesla electric truck offers three important keys that will work to appeal to the truck world: Utility, performance, and durability. The Cybertruck is like nothing anyone has seen before. It's tough, nearly indestructible, and ridiculously powerful.
When the Tesla Cybertruck arrives, it will be priced well for what you get, but still not affordable for the masses. However, over time, Tesla plans to release a Cybertruck that's incredibly well-priced.
The base Cybertruck will cost about the same as a similarly equipped Ford F-150, but its overall cost of ownership will be much cheaper. It may take time for individual owners to realize the savings over the long term. However, fleet owners will quickly realize the savings of going electric.
Read the article at InsideEVs.
A Happy Accident: Getting Involved in Fleet
Many of us have our own unique stories about getting involved in fleet - here’s a good one from David Hayward.
Erin Gilchrist Rugg Joins Transport Solutions of America as SVP of Marketing and Business Development
Erin Gilchrist Rugg, the 2019 Edward J. Bobit Professional Fleet Manager of the Year winner and former fleet director for Safelite Autoglass, has joined drive-away company Transport Solutions of America (TSOA) as its senior vice president of marketing and business development.
Having joined TSOA because of the company’s culture and reputation in the industry, Erin says, "I see growth, opportunity, and service excellence that are a fantastic match for my passion for customer service and experience... happy people do amazing work and the people at TSOA love working here!"
