The idea that EVs are going to stretch the grid too much is overblown — in fact, these situations need to be looked at in a far more nuanced and granular way.
We hear about AI everywhere these days, and fleet management is no exception. In today’s first video, Jim Noble from Greater Than informs us that climate impact and crash probability are two key areas in which AI can make a difference right now. WATCH IT HERE
Customer service is yet another area where AI and machine learning are making a difference in this industry, as our friends at Wheels are learning rapidly. READ MORE
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It sounds too good to be true, but it’s actually possible. Kingbee’s long-term rental model gives fleets instant access to electric cargo vans, all upfitted with work shelves and ladder racks. READ MORE
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Ford's F-150 pickup truck is the bestselling vehicle in America, and it has been for decades. Now the company has ambitious plans to go electric, but how ambitious, exactly? Well, that's been changing. Ford CEO Jim Farley spoke to NPR last week with an update on the company's plans.
"We're losing billions on our EV business. But what I found is that people who go electric don't go back. And so the first people who buy our first-generation electrics are going to be the first people to buy our second-generation electrics," Farley said.
Ford says those second generation electrics will be simpler to build. They'll have more affordable batteries, so they'll actually be profitable.
New-car buyer appetites for battery electric vehicles (BEVs) are evolving and connected vehicle technology is becoming a key selling point for BEV adoption, according to new study findings from Escalent.
“There has been a notable shift in what new-car buyers want in a BEV, and state-of-the-art technology is rising in importance,” said Ben Lundin, insights director with Escalent’s Automotive & Mobility practice. “We’ve seen this trend blossom since launching our EVForward study in 2020, and as a result, we’ve updated our EVForward algorithms to reflect technological appetite, instead of environmentalism, as a key driver of BEV intention for future EV buyers.”
NAFA Fleet Management Association announces the winners of its 16th Annual Green Fleet Awards.
These awards honor organizations that have demonstrated a remarkable commitment to reducing their environmental impact by prioritizing innovative fleet sustainability initiatives.
Top honors are awarded to the City of Phoenix, AZ for its strong dedication to green fleet practices, demonstrating how proactive measures can lead to a more sustainable urban landscape.