Roadz Announces Fleetstore Online Marketplace for Commercial Fleet Operators
Roadz, a Silicon Valley based fleet-tech company, announced the latest Roadz-powered SaaS marketplace: Fleetstore, a Bosch Initiative. The one-stop-shop environment offers a range of digital solutions to help commercial fleets of all sizes address operating costs, productivity, safety, and regulatory compliance.
Fleetstore enables fleet operators to save time and money by using a simple and intuitive marketplace interface to discover, compare, and purchase solutions from a curated ecosystem of leading solution providers across multiple categories, at competitive pricing.
Don’t Expect to Charge Your Electric Vehicle at the Stations USPS Plans to Build
There are too many hurdles to allow the public to use the U.S. Postal Service’s forthcoming charging stations to juice up their own electric vehicles, according to the agency and a federal watchdog, even as the agency plans to add the capacity to tens of thousands of its facilities.
The Postal Service is planning to begin installing and using charging stations at its facilities this year as it begins converting 75% of its fleet to EVs. Postmaster General Louis DeJoy has said it will purchase 66,000 charging stations, one for each of the electric vehicles it plans to buy over the next several years.
Rivian, VW, Nissan, Others Lose Full $7,500 EV Tax Credit, Tesla Base Model 3 Cut in Half
We’ve been aware of the battery guidance from the US Treasury for a few weeks now and have known those requirements will take effect on April 18. However, automakers aren’t generally super open about how and where they source all their materials, so it remained unclear which EVs may or may not still qualify for the tax credit.
Some automakers like GM, for example, have come out publicly and shared that all their EVs will still qualify for the full $7,500 EV tax credit. Others have remained quiet, leaving us guessing. Today, the government has made things a lot clearer… and more disheartening for those consumers looking to purchase a new Rivian or Nissan LEAF with hopes of getting a $7,500 kickback.
Feds Bust Theft Ring That Allegedly Stole Some $2 Million In Catalytic Converters
A theft ring that orchestrated the theft of some $2 million worth of catalytic converters and more is off the streets today. Federal authorities allege that the group stole the valuable part from at least 471 vehicles across New Hampshire and Massachusetts between 2022 and 2023.
Authorities say that the group often stole catalytic converters so quickly that they could accomplish the complete task in less than a minute and that on at least one night they believe the crew took a total of 26. Police connected the crew with the thefts during its “Operation Cut and Run”. Scrap dealers have also been charged with interstate transportation of stolen property and money laundering.
Benefits of Electrifying Your Business Fleet
Illinois is quickly becoming a hub for electric vehicle investment and adoption, with tens of thousands of electric vehicles already on the road across the suburbs. Part of this adoption is due to the existence of state and federal incentives for EV customers.
Having a demonstrable commitment to sustainability can be a deciding factor in winning new business and maintaining existing contracts. Additionally, from an internal perspective, surveys show that employees are more likely to want to work for a company that is environmentally conscious, which can help build loyalty and increase retention.
