eDriving Launches Mentor Manager Coaching Toolkit
The new, comprehensive toolkit helps managers to effectively coach their most at-risk drivers and support the creation of a crash-free culture®.
Leadership and coaching of high-risk drivers are an essential part of eDriving’s proven, closed-loop risk reduction methodology. eDriving’s primary research confirms what other cognitive studies have shown – namely, that training, whether virtual or in-person, can only do so much to change high-risk behavior behind the wheel.
Ongoing reinforcement of low-risk behaviors and risk management objectives are critical to helping drivers develop new habits that will keep them safe while driving for work purposes.
Agile Fleet Welcomes New Marketing and Communications Specialist
Hailing from NAFA Fleet Management Association, Donald Dunphy brings nearly ten years of industry experience to Agile Fleet’s value-focused organization.
Agile Fleet announces it has named Donald Dunphy as its Marketing and Communications Specialist. The former Communications Manager/Editor for NAFA Fleet Management Association brings nearly ten years of fleet industry service to his new role.
“Agile Fleet is committed to providing content and information that helps fleet professionals do their jobs better, regardless of whether or not they are our clients,” says Agile Fleet President Ed Smith.
GM Aims to Make its Electric Vehicles go Farther and Cost Less With New Battery Partnership
General Motors announced a new joint venture with SolidEnergy Systems, a spinoff of the Massachusetts Institute of Technology that is focused on improving the energy density in lithium-ion batteries.
“In the long run, what this is going to mean is more range and lower cost,” Kent Helfrich, executive director of GM’s global electrification and battery systems said. “And it’ll also mean most likely smaller batteries, so a lighter weight vehicle.”
The first vehicle to be built with an Ultium battery will be the forthcoming GMC Hummer EV, which the company says will have an estimated 350 miles of range. The Hummer is expected to go into production at the end of 2021.
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LeasePlan USA Improves the Driver Experience with New App
With a completely redesigned user interface built on a new, more flexible platform, the new version of MyLeasePlan mobile app empowers drivers to be more productive, freeing up time spent managing tasks and vehicle-related deadlines.
Drivers now have one place that digitally stores necessary documents, provides important updates, and helps them resolve unexpected issues right from where they are.
“At LeasePlan, we strive to continually develop and adapt quickly to provide digital solutions for customer needs before they arise. This app is a major step forward in our initiatives to further improve our customer-facing portals,” says Felipe Smolka, executive vice president of transformation.
NAFA Expands Awards and Recognition Program with the Addition of the 100 Best Fleets in the Americas Program
NAFA Fleet Management Association (NAFA) announces the expansion of NAFA’s awards and recognition program with the acquisition of The 100 Best Fleets in the Americas program. The 100 Best Fleets in the Americas, founded by fleet veteran Tom C. Johnson, recognizes the best operations in the government fleet sector.
In its twentieth year, The 100 Best Fleets in the Americas program includes The 100 Best Fleets contest, the Green Fleet Awards, the Green Garage Contest, and an educational webinar series. This prestigious program will continue annually as part of NAFA’s awards and recognition program with Johnson joining the NAFA staff as a consultant and champion of the program.
