Holman introduced a comprehensive collection of fleet electrification solutions designed to simplify the transition to EVs for fleet operators.
“The journey to fleet electrification is far more complex than simply determining which EV model is the best fit for your business. You also need to consider and plan for infrastructure development, power needs, charging locations, driver behavior, charge data management, etc.,” said Emily Graham, Director of Sustainability & Electrification as a Service (EaaS), Holman.
The EV charging network in the United States is in a lot of trouble. Despite all the promises of new public EV chargers, there is one crucial element missing from the pot – the people to install and maintain them. The country’s electrification push, including EV charging and solar panels will require at least 142,000 more certified electricians by the Biden Administration’s 2030 deadline.
There is a strong demand for electricians, as clean energy in itself requires lots of them, but, the job is not easy to be qualified for. According to the Bureau of Labor Statistics, electricians need four to five years of apprenticeship experience before getting a license on top of having a certification to work on EV chargers.
Clean transportation nonprofit CALSTART and utility National Grid have each been given $1.2 million US Department of Energy grants to lay the foundation to turn I-95, one of the US’s most heavily traveled freight routes, into a zero-emissions freight corridor.
CALSTART and National Grid will each develop 20-year demand forecasts after determining what locations, contributors, and processes will be needed to electrify the longest north-south interstate in the US. The two organizations will collaborate during the two-year initiative to create a roadmap for states, utilities, businesses, and local areas to plan and build an electric truck charging network across 15 states. Both will also seek input from fleet operators, the EV charging industry, utilities, and local communities.
ALD Automotive I LeasePlan unveils Ayvens, its new global mobility brand, which unites the two companies together under a single common identity.
This new brand represents another strategic milestone in the company’s development following the launch of its 3-year strategic development plan in September 2023.
“By joining forces, our company is ready to lead the way to the large-scale adoption of sustainable mobility...” confirms Tim Albertsen, Group Chief Executive Officer of Ayvens, formerly ALD Automotive | LeasePlan.
By Tanner Lee, Kingbee
Fleet managers, brace for impact!
UAW is on strike, and everyone in the industry is buggin’ out.
A prolonged strike could throw a wrench into ordering cycles, and fleets will once again need to get creative so they can replace aging units.
To stay ahead of the headache, fleet managers have no choice but to stay proactive with their vehicle acquisitions instead of reacting to the latest strike shutdowns.
When orders are delayed or canceled, Kingbee has upfitted vans immediately available to ship to your location.