The Path to Sustainability is Paved with Imperfect Action
There is no perfect solution yet for fully electrified fleets, so if we can’t eliminate vehicle emissions, there are several easy ways to reduce them.
There is no perfect solution yet for fully electrified fleets, so if we can’t eliminate vehicle emissions, there are several easy ways to reduce them.
Presented by Bobit and Automotive Fleet magazine, these are the 14 nominees for the 2022 Fleet Manager of the Year award. They represent a wide swath of the fleet industry from many different companies and backgrounds, and are recognized by their peers for their leadership, efficiency, and results.
Over 70 electric vehicles and 100 charging stations comprise the multi-year Evie Spot Network project to bring mobility to the masses and to showcase what a city, a fleet, and a goal can accomplish.
As the newest addition to the Mazda lineup, the CX-50 is equipped with the latest i-Activ All-Wheel Drive (AWD) system as standard equipment to allow the vehicle to be used in various terrains as demanded by a fleet application.
Misconceptions about retreaded tires are keeping many fleets from reaping their benefits.
The industry started with a reasonable solution by developing hybrids, which increased the fuel economy on similar-size vehicles from the low 30 mpg to the mid-50s mpg. Hybrids also reduce CO2 emissions without the range anxiety.
The fleet industry, like so much of American business, is experiencing a confluence of operational and budgeting challenges. In response, one fleet veteran advises relationship building and strategic planning.
There are different levels of customer service on the way to success, from survival to thriving.
To significantly reduce “gasoline miles,” we need to adopt electric Vehicle-as-a-service (Vaas) programs.
There is a correlation between the price of rare metals in catalytic converters and the frequency of their thefts. As commodity prices have surged, fleets are reporting an increase of catalytic converter thefts from company vehicles.
The difficulty sourcing replacement vehicles has forced many fleets to adopt a “fleet preservation” strategy to mitigate the impact of operating higher-mileage vehicles that remain in service beyond their normal replacement cycle.
Fleet budgets have been negatively impacted by escalating fuel prices, higher acquisition costs, decreased fleet incentives, unscheduled maintenance, and volatile upfitting expenses. One silver lining is strong vehicle resale values.
A top priority for the two merged companies is to develop a common fleet platform. Currently, each legacy company continues to operate on separate platforms. Following a six-month study, here’s the strategy they unveiled.
Bergs has been global fleet manager for NCR Corporation since 2015, where she oversaw over 8,000 vehicles.
These three steps will help fleet managers make progress in achieving a polyfuel strategy to meet long-term emissions and operations goals.
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