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Companies Partner to Integrate EVs into Traditional Fleets
Synop and Geotab are combining their fleet management expertise into one platform to serve the needs of both internal combustion vehicles and their electric counterparts as government fleets continue to evolve.
Fleet managers want “a single pane of glass, or one place to go see all of their assets. They don’t want to be flipping back between different systems, different interfaces,” said Mark Braby, chief commercial officer for Synop, adding, the integration is a “one-stop shop, single pane of glass for fleet managers.”
Winning the IIHS Top Safety Pick+ Award Is Tougher This Year: IIHS 2023 Top Safety Picks
The Insurance Institute for Highway Safety has been updating its testing and criteria for its Top Safety Pick awards. Vehicles that perform best in the evaluations qualify for TOP SAFETY PICK, which has been awarded since the 2006 model year, or TOP SAFETY PICK+, which was inaugurated in 2013.
These awards identify the best vehicle choices for safety within size categories during a given year. Larger, heavier vehicles generally afford more protection than smaller, lighter ones. Thus, a small car that qualifies for an award might not protect its occupants as well as a bigger vehicle that doesn't earn the award.
Unsurprisingly, the more demanding requirements have shrunk the list of award recipients — 48 vehicles, which is down from 101 last year.
Our Industry Associations Deliver Great Value!
Congratulations to NAFA’s newly appointed Board of Directors. Led by Mike Camnetar, CAFM, Fleet Services Manager for General Mills, the Board represents a broad spectrum of industries and public fleets.
If you haven’t yet registered to attend NAFA 2023 Institute & Expo, April 17-19 in Baltimore, take a look at this superb schedule of speakers and sessions. The value of the education and networking is inestimable.
Don’t miss our latest WIFM (Women in Fleet Management) profile. We talked with Holly Vollant, Equipment Direct & Buy Direct Business Development Manager at Holman about the evolution of her career in the fleet industry. We are big fans of AFLA's WIFM program -- their mentorship program is outstanding.
Janice Sutton
Editor in Chief
Great Advice for Your Fleet Career
Some great advice from a fleet professional: You never know when you’re going to need to know someone, so go to industry events and build your network!
