An EV Mechanic Shortage Is Looming, But Nobody Knows When It’s Coming
One of the early arguments for electric vehicles was that they wouldn't need as much maintenance. In practice however, EVs have been subject to quality issues and recalls too, while their repairs have sometimes been stalled by a lack of parts.
Sometime soon, EV owners may also find themselves struggling just to find a qualified mechanic—but the evidence leaves it unclear when the problem could arise, or how bad it might be.
EVs reportedly make up only about one percent of vehicles on U.S. roads. There are reportedly 1,270 conventional ICE vehicles on the road per mechanic, as opposed to just 807 for an EV-certified mechanic.
Pacific Pride: Fast and Efficient Fueling for Fleets
Enjoy a faster, easier, more efficient way to fuel by fueling at a Pacific Pride cardlock location where only commercial vehicles fuel. No retail, no waiting and no hassle.
With PrideAdvantage you get the people behind the card. From personalized plans, to 24/7 customer support, you’ll receive so much more than a piece of plastic.
Through our online reporting and fuel management system, you are now in complete control of your fleet and fuel costs. You set the limits and then track consumption in real time.
To find the nearest Pacific Pride location, click here.
You May Soon be Able to Unlock Your Car with an IPhone or Apple Watch
Apple is rumored to be working on a technology that will allow you to use your iPhone or Apple Watch as a digital key for your car.
With advancements in mobile devices and wireless communication, the idea of using your smartphone or smartwatch to unlock your car is gaining traction.
Not only will this technology provide a seamless unlocking experience, but it may also offer additional functionalities, such as the ability to share digital keys with family members or friends, remotely start your car, and even monitor its location and status.
Unlocking the Power of AI ChatGPT in Fleet Management
By Jessica Kim, Head of Marketing and RevOps, Pitstop
Now, in an exciting update from Pitstop, a leading predictive fleet maintenance software powered by AI, ChatGPT becomes even more valuable and accessible to fleet professionals specifically.
Fleets that embrace AI position themselves at the vanguard of innovation, equipped with the tools to chart the course through future challenges and seize opportunities.
To learn more about AI and ChatGPT in fleet maintenance, schedule a demo with Pitstop today.
EVs & Reducing Emissions at AFLA 2023
The transition to EVs may not be in the immediate future for every fleet. At AFLA 2023, our EV Alternative Strategies session will outline what fleets can do in the meantime to reduce emissions.
No matter where your fleet is on the transition journey, attending the EV 2.0 session will address both the opportunities and hurdles fleets will encounter on the road to electrification.
View the full schedule of topics and events on the AFLA website, and register to join us this October! To learn more and/or register, click here.
