Kevin Egolf has Joined the Zeti Team as Head of Capital Solutions
Kevin Egolf is a mission-driven finance professional dedicated to leveraging capital for positive change. He is the Head of Capital Solutions at Zeti, a financial technology company accelerating the adoption of clean transportation, sustainable mobility, and infrastructure assets. At Zeti, Kevin is building the U.S. lender network, using the Zeti Hub to manage clean asset investments.
Prior to Zeti, Kevin was Head of Finance at EV Life, a fintech startup making electric vehicle adoption more accessible and affordable.
The Most Reliable New Midsize SUVs in 2025
Midsize SUVs remain one of the most popular segments in the U.S., with options ranging from three-row family haulers to rugged off-roaders. Based on new research from iSeeCars, which analyzed prices and life expectancy of over 3.8 million new vehicles, these are the best new midsize SUVs for the money in 2025.
The Toyota Highlander is the most reliable midsize SUV for the money in 2025. With an average list price of $48,481 and an expected lifespan of 13.9 years, it costs just $3,489 per year to own, significantly below the segment average.
Known for its strong resale value and solid build quality, the Highlander continues to be a top choice for families who need space and reliability.
Elon Musk Guts the NHTSA Department Responsible for Autonomous Vehicle Safety
Elon Musk's Department of Government Efficiency has now slashed jobs at the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration. Included in the cuts was a team dedicated to overseeing safety in autonomous vehicles.
"It was just very jarring to go from saving lives one day to being locked out of your computer the next," said one terminated employee, who spoke on the condition of anonymity to avoid hurting his prospects of finding a new job.
"If the question is, will this affect the federal government's ability to understand the safety case behind Tesla's vehicles, then yes, it will," said one terminated engineer. "The amount of people in the federal government who are able to understand this adequately is very small. Now it's almost nonexistent."
NAFA Applauds Introduction of SB-496 for California’s Advanced Clean Fleets
NAFA Fleet Management Association congratulates Senators Hurtado, Niello and Archuleta and Assemblyman Alanis on the introduction of their bill SB-496 to add appropriate flexibility to the Advanced Clean Fleets regulation (ACF) to facilitate fleet compliance while ensuring progress on the ACF’s emissions reductions goals.
The following statement can be attributed to Bill Schankel, CAE, CEO of NAFA:
“Fleets run America, and NAFA represents public and private fleets across California. These fleets provide the critical public services Americans rely on, including school buses, ambulances, fire trucks, police, mail delivery, public transit and road maintenance. They also deliver the retail goods and groceries that keep stores stocked as well as the packages delivered to homes and businesses every day... NAFA members are working diligently to reduce the emissions intensity of their fleets and comply with the Advanced Clean Fleets regulation."
Lead Times: The Importance of Consistent, Accurate Updates
One of the biggest challenges fleet operators face today is getting consistent, accurate updates on lead times - and that is one key area where Model 1 excels.
