Session Topics for AFLA 2024 Canada Summit!
Join AFLA for the 2024 Canada Summit on February 14 - 15, 2024 in Toronto, Ontario. The Summit Task Force has developed a robust program of sessions including:
-Differences Between US and CA Fleets
-Realistic EV and Sustainability Practices in CA
-Regulatory and Compliance
-Emerging Technologies
-Safety - Hitting the Reset Button
-Fleet Manager Roundtable Discussions and more!
Register now to receive valuable takeaways from the latest trends, technology, and regulations in the Canadian fleet industry!
Getting Digital: The Safety of Retail Delivery Fleets
As e-commerce demand continues to rise, so does a retailer’s reliance on its delivery fleets. In fact, the fleet management market is projected to reach $52.50 billion by 2030.
In a survey with Expert Market, the most common priorities for fleet operators in the next year are to reduce costs, increase operational efficiency, and increase the productivity of drivers. Fortunately, technology can help them meet all of these goals, particularly when making use of scanning tech.
In particular, scanning technology can help improve safety in retail delivery fleets by improving tire safety, enhancing regular fleet maintenance, and strengthening vehicle damage assessment.
Connected Vehicles, Connected Profits: Strategies for Fleet Data Monetization
By Sumit Chauhan, Co-founder and Chief Operating Officer, CerebrumX
The demand for data-driven services in the automotive sector has witnessed a steep rise with the growth of the mobile economy and the resulting monetization of this connected vehicle data.
Today, the importance of accessing valuable data and using it to improve driving experiences holds true for many industries, including fleet management.
Companies that can access data, manage it intelligently and gain constructive insights, hold a competitive advantage over the competition.
Edmunds EV Charging Test – Hyundai & Kia Lead the Way
A recent initiative by Edmunds, the EV Charging Test, has brought forth a significant development in benchmarking the charging speeds of electric vehicles.
Topping the list in the Edmunds EV Charging Test is the 2024 Hyundai Ioniq 6 Limited RWD (Single Motor), leading impressively with a charging rate of 868 miles per charging hour. Close on its heels, the 2022 Kia EV6 Wind RWD takes the second spot with a commendable 769 miles per charging hour. The 2024 Hyundai Ioniq 6 Limited AWD (Dual Motor) secures the third position, showcasing a charging speed of 764 miles per charging hour.
These results highlight the advancing strides being made by manufacturers in EV charging technology.
Frito-Lay Unveils its First All-Electric Truck Fleet in the US
Snack giant Frito-Lay has launched its first 100% all-electric truck fleet at one of its North Carolina distribution sites.
Frito-Lay’s electric truck fleet is based out of the snack giant’s South Charlotte Product Exchange Center (PEC). It consists of 28 Ford E-Transits and a “wide array of charging solutions.” It’s working with Atom Power on that front and with Duke Energy for power.
Ryan Kennedy, the CEO of Atom Power, said, “It was exactly what they needed for this depot, which was highly reliable charging infrastructure, large-scale energy management, and that’s what we do fundamentally as a company.”
