EV Drivers Prefer to Drive Longer to Avoid Bad Charging Experiences
Around two-thirds (59%) of European EV drivers and more than seven in ten among those in the U.S. (76%) and China (72%) would be willing to travel further to a site that offered superior amenities such as faster charging, retail options and dining facilities.
With charging infrastructure exceeding demand in some markets, this emerging trend in EV charging behavior could dampen utilization rates for Charge Point Operators who don’t prioritize experience.
"The willingness to drive further for a better charging experience shows the value consumers place on reliability and efficiency. Today’s drivers aren’t just looking for a charge, they also want an experience that enhances their overall journey," said David Bunch, Global Executive Vice President of Shell Mobility.
Reindeer Logistics Expands Leadership Team to Position for Growth
Reindeer Logistics, an industry leader in vehicle shipping and moving services, is preparing for strategic growth. To accomplish this goal, the company has made some key appointments and changes to its leadership team.
Troy Peterson, a transportation and logistics industry veteran of 30-plus years, joined Reindeer as the Senior Director, Transportation on July 1. The company also welcomed Doug Oettinger as Reindeer’s Senior Director, Premier Solutions.
CEO Debbie Boyce said, “With the leadership we have put in place, I look forward to a very bright future for Reindeer.”
Bollinger Motors Names Former GM Executive James Taylor as CEO, Ups Chambers and Kumar
Bollinger Motors, a commercial EV manufacturer, announces it has named former GM executive James Taylor as CEO. He will take over for company founder Robert Bollinger, who will remain on the company’s Board of Directors and a major shareholder.
In addition, the company promoted Bryan Chambers to President and Chief Operating Officer and Siva Kumar to Chief Strategy Officer and Senior Vice President of Finance.
“The leadership changes position Bollinger Motors for continued success, as these three executives have, and will continue to have, a profound impact on our trajectory,” Bollinger said.
Ryder to Acquire Pit Stop Fleet Service
Ryder System, Inc.has entered into a definitive agreement to acquire Pit Stop Fleet Service, enabling the expansion and further strengthening of Ryder’s Torque by Ryder™ retail mobile maintenance business offering, which will accelerate growth of this product solution.
“With our complementary retail mobile maintenance fleet services across diverse industries and markets, we now have even greater economies of scale and offer unparalleled flexibility for fleets requiring swift maintenance services,” says Tom Havens, president of Fleet Management Solutions at Ryder.
Outpost Launches Truck Parking Tech Platform to Improve Visibility, Security and Booking
Outpost has launched a new technology platform that helps fleets and owner-operators book truck parking nationwide while giving fleet managers and operations teams visibility into their assets’ location and condition.
Parking has traditionally been an inefficient and frustrating part of fleet operations and truck driving. Finding yards along key routes or near customer sites requires online research followed by phone calls and emails to determine space availability, amenities, and rates.
“Terminals and truck yards provide critical infrastructure for streamlining the flow of freight, but they’ve traditionally been locked away to very few enterprise fleets that can afford the associated capital expense and operational burden,” said Outpost co-founder and CEO, Trent Cameron.
