Merchants Fleet has announced the hire of Nick Hafto as Regional Sales Manager for the Greater Indianapolis Area.
A tenured sales executive, Hafto brings over 10 years of sales management experience to the role.
“Nick’s addition to our sales team is a victory for our clients and our organization, as we continue to add extraordinary talent to our growing sales team," stated Mike Gavio, VP, Regional Sales at Merchants Fleet.
When Congress rewrote the system governing federal tax credits for electric vehicle purchases, they made a change few noticed at the time that will alter how many Americans car shop in 2024.
Starting in January, you can negotiate for many new electric cars with the knowledge that Uncle Sam will provide a down payment on your new purchase. You'll be able to assign the federal tax credit on purchases to the dealership. It allows the dealer to provide you with an instant credit on the purchase price of the vehicle, generally in the form of a down payment.
EV intenders are more likely to consider purchasing a BEV when the automaker has a partnership with a charging or technology brand, according to Escalent’s latest EVForward study findings.
BEV purchase consideration would increase by an average of 29% if a preferred automaker partnered with one of the top five public charging brands, and 22% if it partnered with one of the top five technology brands.
“With charging being a key concern for consumers, if an OEM were to partner with a charging network, many of those concerns may dwindle and result in an improved charging experience,” said K.C. Boyce, Automotive & Mobility and Energy vice president at Escalent.
There is a growing opportunity for smart fleet management providers to expand their services to new regions and markets, with the increasing globalization of businesses.
The key element driving the market for smart fleet management is the vehicle telematics. The integration of telematics systems provides valuable data on vehicle location, maintenance needs, and driver behavior.
Artificial intelligence (AI) and machine learning are being leveraged to analyze vast amounts of data generated by smart fleet systems, which enables predictive maintenance, route optimization, and data-driven decision-making.
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