NAFA Appoints 2023 Board of Directors
NAFA Fleet Management Association (NAFA) has announced the appointment of its new Board of Directors, led by chairman Mike Camnetar, CAFM, Fleet Services Manager for General Mills Inc.
“I am thrilled to be taking on the role of Board President for NAFA, and am looking forward to working alongside such an experienced and accomplished group of fleet industry professionals,” says Mike Camnetar, CAFM.
Members serving on NAFA’s Board of Directors come from a variety of industries and companies, representing cities, software and technology companies, foodservice groups, health corporations and more.
Belgium Fleet & Mobility Specialists TCOFLEET Partner with fleetCompetence Group
The international network of fleetCompetence Group has completed its geographical coverage in Belgium. Antwerp-based company TCOFLEET has joined the Group.
"We are very pleased to have Bartje Van Gastel and his team of experts for the Belgian market in our international projects. TCOFLEET has built up a remarkable reputation in the market and has carried out projects for renowned companies," explains Thilo von Ulmenstein, Managing Partner of the fleetCompetence Group.
The EV Charging Grid Needs Work, Lots of Work
There is technically a charging network for electric cars in place in this country. But it’s a long way from being practical and a lot of it isn’t even useable.
Studies by JD Power and Deloitte confirm what many electric-vehicle drivers already know: The EV charging system in America is woefully inadequate, clunky, and just plain doesn't work. Federal oversight could force the charging network in America to improve with some simple requirements that will make charging — and paying for it — more easily accessible to all.
Americans Still Aren’t Sold on Electric Cars
Only 30% of US consumers are considering going electric for their next car, according to a new study from Deloitte.
That's compared with 63% who said their next car will be an internal combustion engine vehicle and 7% who don't know. For context, a whopping 48% of European consumers surveyed said they'd prefer their next car be electric, while 36% said it'd be gas-powered, and 16% were on the fence.
The results, from a Deloitte study of 9,500 consumers in nine countries, aren't good news for automakers spending $1.2 trillion to electrify by 2030.
Electrify America Charging Is about to Get More Expensive
Electrify America is raising rates up to 5 cents for its per-kilowatt-hour and per-minute charging options—which vary based on location—starting on March 6.
EA first made the announcement earlier this month in an email sent out to customers. The company cited rising energy and operational costs as the reason for the increased rates. Electrify America says it's the largest fast-charging network in the country, most recently claiming 800 total stations and 3500 DC fast-chargers.
