ABM and Mainspring Energy Sign Strategic Partnership
ABM announced a strategic partnership with Mainspring Energy, Inc., in which ABM will deploy Mainspring's cutting-edge Linear Generator technology to enhance electric vehicle (“EV”) charging solutions for fleet, commercial and industrial clients that require turnkey offerings and on-site power generation projects.
The availability and reliability of the power needed to support commercial fleets is often a main obstacle for commercial fleet operators seeking to deploy electrification strategies. Mainspring’s state-of-the-art Linear Generators provide efficient, on-site power by converting linear motion into electricity.
FLD’s New Quarterly Sentiment Index: Actionable Insights on Topics Most Relevant to Fleet
By Bill Bishop, SVP Marketing, FLD
FLD has developed the Sentiment Index: an in-depth, quarterly look at how top fleet managers feel about 7 key indicators that have an outsized effect on the fleet industry.
We asked members of our Customer Advisory Board - as well as some of the industry’s top fleet managers - to tell us how they were feeling about these 7 topics at the beginning of Q3 this year.
The first Sentiment Index taken during Q3 showed that our panel of top fleet managers was mildly positive on the industry.
While events of the last few years make it hard to predict where the industry is definitively headed, one thing’s for sure. Our team at FLD will continue striving to better understand the important dynamics at play in fleet.
Connecting Customers with Mobility Solutions Drives Successful Year for Enterprise Mobility
For years, the Enterprise name has been synonymous with rental cars. Since its inception in 1957, however, the business has grown and evolved, from a fleet of seven cars to a global network of diverse mobility solutions including fleet management, flexible vehicle hire, carsharing, vanpooling, car sales, truck rental, vehicle subscriptions, luxury rentals, technology solutions and more.
“We’ve set an ambitious vision to be recognized as the world’s best and most trusted mobility company,” said Chrissy Taylor, president and CEO of Enterprise Mobility. “We have worked diligently to connect customers with mobility solutions that meet their needs while offering the best-in-class customer service that has defined our brands for generations.”
Emissions Regulations: A Growing Concern for Fleet Operators
By Bradley J. Smith, Manager, Mercury Associates
Over the past six decades, regulatory frameworks have significantly impacted fleet operations. As emissions control measures and efficiency upgrades evolve, the costs associated with purchasing and maintaining vehicles have risen.
Recently, the EPA issued the “Multi-Pollutant Emissions Standards” for light and medium-duty vehicles, effective for model year 2027 and beyond.
This ongoing trend of regulation and new compliance requirements keeps fleet operators vigilant and presents continuous challenges in maintaining compliance.
By preparing for these shifts, fleet operators can position themselves to navigate the evolving regulatory landscape and capitalize on the opportunities presented by a cleaner, more sustainable future.
Opus IVS Reveals Key Industry Survey Insights: Efficiency and Advanced Diagnostics Drive Success for Repair Shops
Opus IVS, a global leader in diagnostics, ADAS calibration, programming, and on-demand remote expert support, announced results from its latest industry survey, which highlights the growing focus on business efficiency and advanced diagnostic tools in automotive repair shops.
"These survey results align closely with our market perspective and reflect why we have focused for years on building collision tools that streamline workflows and deliver advanced diagnostics," said Brian Herron, President and CEO of Opus IVS. "It's this commitment to efficiency and innovation that has led four of the top five MSOs to partner with Opus IVS."
