How Telematics Can Improve EV Strategy
Verizon Connect has added some new features and reporting that makes managing and maintaining EVs much easier for fleets.
Trends Q3 Report by Element: Inflation & Supply Chain Woes Continue
Higher-than-expected inflation and supply chain disruption continue to impact fleet spend.
Maximize your cost savings potential and achieve your fleet objectives with insights from Trends brought to you by Element. Download the Q3 2022 Report for key trends and expert recommendations, as it pertains to sustainability, global supply chain and maintenance.
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Shopping For Your Next Ford EV Pickup? Here’s a List of Ford Electric Trucks by Price
Although it's a base model starting at $39,974, the F-150 Lightning Pro still comes loaded with features such as a comfortable, spacious interior, a Mega Power Frunk with 400 liters of volume, and four Pro Power Onboard 120V outlets for a total of 2.4 kW power, perfect for a laptop or potentially a workstation.
Starting at $52,974, the XLT model comes with 18-inch black accent wheels with 20-inch grey optional, adaptive cruise control, and navigation. You can also choose to upgrade the onboard power to 9.6kW and tailgate work surface.
The LARIAT - starting at $67,474 - comes standard with 20-inch grey wheels, a tailgate work surface, and signature front Lightning grille. It also comes standard with the 9.6kW onboard generator and larger 15.5-inch touchscreen infotainment.
Ford’s F-150 Lightning PLATINUM is the top-of-the-line model - starting at $ 90,874 - that comes standard with 22-inch black accent wheels, an extended range battery, a 9.6kW backup generator, maximum recline front seats, and a 15.5-inch touchscreen.
New York Implementing California’s 2035 EV Rules
New York Governor Kathy Hochul announced last week that the state intends to adopt California’s newest automotive standards, which were enacted in August, calling for all new light-duty vehicles sold in the state by 2035 to be either electric or plug-in hybrids.
As of model year 2026, 35% of new light-duty vehicle sales must be zero-emission vehicles; by 2030, 68% of sales must be zero-emission vehicles; and by 2035, 100% of sales must be zero-emission vehicles. Importantly, the requirement does not prohibit anyone from keeping or purchasing used internal combustion vehicles after 2035.
Nearly Half a Million Vehicles Stolen in First Half of 2022
According to National Insurance Crime Bureau (NICB), the U.S. is seeing the highest vehicle theft numbers since 2008, with no hopes for a downward trend anytime soon.
Nearly half a million vehicles were stolen in the first half of 2022 (as of June 30), equating to an estimated $4.5 billion dollars’ worth of vehicle losses from thefts. This represents a 25% increase over the vehicle theft total reported for the first half of the year in 2019. Additionally, NICB estimates 100,000 more vehicles will have been stolen by the end of 2022 in comparison to pre-pandemic totals.
“Since the start of the pandemic, used car prices have increased 35 to 40 percent. Criminals are exploiting these high prices as vehicle and catalytic converter thefts are crimes of opportunity. And crime is a business, and business is good,” said David Glawe, President and CEO of the National Insurance Crime Bureau.
