The Fleet Event of the Year Expands with an All New EV Test Track
NAFA Fleet Management Association (NAFA) is thrilled to announce the addition of a new Indoor EV Test Track, alongside the return of the popular Ride & Drive Experience, at its 2025 Institute & Expo (I&E), taking place April 28-30, 2025, in Long Beach, California.
“We’re excited to offer these experiences to our attendees, providing them with different ways to interact with the latest in fleet technology,” said Bill Schankel, CAE, CEO of NAFA. “These events give fleet professionals the chance to experience cutting-edge vehicles up close, from indoor EV ride-alongs in the Expo Hall to the dynamic outdoor test drives that showcase vehicle performance in real-world conditions.”
Waabi and Volvo Team up to Build Self-Driving Trucks at Scale
Self-driving truck startup Waabi is partnering with Volvo Autonomous Solutions to jointly develop and deploy autonomous trucks, an important milestone as it gets closer to a commercial launch.
“We now have everything we need to scale our product,” Raquel Urtasun, founder and CEO of Waabi, told TechCrunch. “We have the next-generation AV 2.0 technology, we have an approach that is much more capital efficient, and a much faster path to market.”
Waabi plans to launch commercial pilots with the Volvo-built trucks in Texas over the next couple of months, with a product-ready driverless demonstration on public roads planned for the end of 2025.
Hit the Road in High-Tech Trucks and Vans at Work Truck Week® 2025 Ride & Drive
Get on-road experience in a wide range of commercial vehicles with the latest fuel, propulsion and other advanced technology at Work Truck Week Ride & Drive.
Held in downtown Indianapolis as part of Work Truck Week® 2025, Ride & Drive is free and open to all event attendees on a first-come, first-served basis 11 a.m.–3:30 p.m. March 5–6.
“Ride & Drive is a unique experience that affords any attendee the opportunity to experience the latest commercial vehicles and the new technology that powers them in their natural environment — out on the road,” says Chris Lyon, NTEA director of fleet relations.
Ranger Design Launches Exclusive Upfit Solutions for BrightDrop 600 & 400
Ranger Design is proud to unveil its latest upfit innovations, created exclusively for the BrightDrop 600 and 400. These purpose-built solutions redefine what’s possible for these vehicles, combining durability, precision, and thoughtful design to support modern fleet needs.
The Mounting Track Kit delivers unparalleled flexibility, enabling seamless installation of shelving, storage, and other equipment along the van’s interior.
The E-Floor offers exceptional stability and safety, with a drill-free installation that preserves the van’s structural integrity and features superior pull-out resistance, a non-slip surface, and integrated battery access covers.
Ridecell Unveils Key Industry Trends: Digital Transformation and Flexibility Drive the Future of Automotive Lending
Ridecell announced the results of a survey that gathered insights from senior leaders across banks and captive finance companies, to identify the transformative trends shaping the automotive financial services industry in response to evolving consumer expectations and technological advancements.
The survey found that 47.8% of respondents identified the increasing demand for digital services as the most significant market shift.
“Digital transformation is now a critical driver of success,” said Mark Thomas, EVP Alliances & Marketing at Ridecell. “This survey confirms what we see across the industry and in our discussions with captive finance and asset finance companies: technology adoption is essential.”
