Ryder Begins Rollout of BrightDrop Zevo 600 Electric Van Rentals
By adding BrightDrop EVs to its fleet offerings, Ryder aims to help companies of all sizes transition to electrification. Electrifying commercial fleets can reduce operating emissions without sacrificing range, safety or performance.
The provider of supply chain, dedicated transportation and fleet management solutions plans to add 4,000 BrightDrop electric vans to its fleet by 2025, with the first 200 vans ordered this year,
Ryder’s rental fleet not only includes its new BrightDrop Zevos but also other EV options. The company supports these vehicles with flexible vehicle insurance coverage, around-the-clock roadside assistance, single-source maintenance, geotagging for tracking and monitoring vehicle usage, and other services.
The Increasing Significance of Making Accurate Contract Decisions for Transportation Fleet Procurement
By John Rickette, CTP, Vice President of Portfolio and Manager of the Transaction Management Team, Fleet Advantage
To help fleet executives maximize their asset management strategies, asset management firms are providing a full suite of data analytics to determine the best finance option for their operation.
These tools are needed to help fleets make better decisions, because finance costs are a significant calculation in any equipment acquisition.
Regardless of what type of lease or financing is being utilized, fleets must determine what is included and conduct a line-by-line comparison for each cost item.
EV Fleet Charging Solution Gets Green Light in Tennessee
Without innovative electric vehicle (EV) charging solutions, the average utility will need to invest thousands of dollars in grid upgrades per EV.
To support utilities and consumers with increased EV charging capabilities, Rhythmos has announced the commercial deployment of its mobility and utility network management platform in East Tennessee, which is sponsored by the Tennessee Valley Authority (TVA) and the Electric Power Research Institute (EPRI).
IIHS: Minivans Don’t Make the Grade When it Comes to Rear-seat safety
None of the four minivans tested by IIHS earns an acceptable or good rating in the updated moderate overlap front crash test, which emphasizes protection for passengers in the back seat. The Chrysler Pacifica, Kia Carnival and Toyota Sienna are rated marginal, while the Honda Odyssey is rated poor.
“Back seat safety is important for all vehicles, but it’s especially vital for those, like minivans, that customers are choosing specifically to transport their families,” said IIHS President David Harkey. “It’s disappointing that automakers haven’t acted faster to apply the best available technology to the second row in this vehicle class.”
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