These Solar-Powered Streetlights Could Solve Urban EV Charging
image credit: Beam Global
Beam Global announced the official launch of the patented BeamSpot™ sustainable curbside electric vehicle (EV) charging infrastructure system. The streetlight replacement combines solar, wind and utility-generated electricity into Beam Global’s proprietary integrated batteries to provide resiliency, lighting and curbside EV charging.
Desmond Wheatley, CEO of Beam Globalvia Beam Global
FedEx Places First Order for 15 Workhorse W56 Step Vans to Grow Zero-Tailpipe Emission Fleet
Workhorse Group Inc. announced that FedEx has issued a purchase order for 15 W56 step vans to be delivered in 2024. This milestone order follows a successful demonstration in which the Workhorse W56 step van met FedEx operation duty cycle requirements.
“FedEx is cultivating a strong roster of electric vehicle models that can meet the demands of our network,” said Pat Donlon, Vice President, Global Vehicles, FedEx. “In joining our fleet, the electric Workhorse W56 will be part of our story as we aim to transition our global parcel pickup and delivery fleet to all zero-tailpipe emissions vehicles by 2040.”
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Ascension is Much More Than a Conference - It's an Experience! Let's make business better. We look forward to seeing you September 25-26 in Atlanta!
Get ready to learn new best practices for sustainable success, dive into relevant topics designed to refine your leadership acumen, network with growth-oriented professionals, meet potential strategic partners and take away critical resources and mentorship.
Surround yourself with like-minded brilliance as we take over Atlanta's City Hall Atrium for a day of Best-in-Class Panel Discussions and meaningful connections. To register, click here.
Upcoming NAFA Workshop: Adapt and Evolve Your Fleet Operating Policies
We invite you to join the NAFA Fleet Policy Workshop to learn how your organization can adapt to changes, enhance operational efficiency, and mitigate risk.
As fleets are impacted by regulatory updates, new technologies, corporate sustainability goals, and operational cost minimalization, your fleet policies need to adapt and evolve.
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AFLA Preview: More Fleet Managers, New Technologies, Actionable Information
By Tod Trousdell, Partner, RobertsTrousdell Marketing and Fleet Marketing Consultant
With just two weeks until the big event, this year’s AFLA Conference in San Antonio, Texas, September 15 – 18 is setting up to be perhaps the most active and well-attended since before the pandemic.
“We’ve definitely seen the kind of active interest and robust participation that tells us this year’s conference is going to provide a number of meaningful opportunities for attendees to network while gaining insights they can use to improve their businesses and fleets,” said Elizabeth Schlicht, Executive Director of AFLA, which is celebrating its 55th anniversary.
