The 2022 Global Fleet Conference (GFC), returning to its traditional spring timeline, will be held June 7-9 at the beach-side Diplomat Hotel in Miami, offering in-person and virtual attendance. Produced and presented by Bobit and Automotive Fleet magazine, the conference is designed to support the strategic needs of multinational fleets while addressing the unique issues facing different regions of the world.
AzurDrive and the "Smart Driving Labs" (SDL) have completed the creation of a fleet of more than half a thousand connected cars united by a single digital infrastructure. They will become the basis for the large-scale implementation of smart leasing programs in Russia. The use of IoT technologies, satellite navigation, telemetry and Big Data will reduce monthly payments by individualizing the approach to risk management.
Leasing and mobility provider Alphabet (GB) has announced a change in its structure with the current CEO of BMW Financial Services (GB) also taking the same role at sister company Alphabet. Effective January 1, 2022, Mike Dennett becomes the new CEO of Alphabet while retaining his current responsibilities at BMW.
Daimler Trucks’ FUSO brand also reports a successful fleet deal in South Africa. City Logistics, a South African company, has a national footprint across all major centers and cross border; Botswana, Lesotho, Namibia, and Swaziland.
Daimler Trucks and Buses Southern Africa recently handed over an impressive fleet of 90 Mercedes-Benz Actros 2645LS trucks to Bakers SA Limited in South Africa. This sizeable purchase adds to Bakers’ current mega fleet of nearly 650 vehicles, which remarkably comprises 100% Mercedes-Benz Truck products.
UD Trucks unveiled a new Euro 5 range for the Quester (heavy-duty) and Croner (medium-duty) trucks. The upgrade also boasts enhanced features that will improve uptime, enhance efficiency, and optimize Total Cost of Ownership (TCO), while lowering the vehicle’s environmental impact and retaining benefits from previous models.
Kenworth and WAVE will participate in the U.S. Department of Energy’s electrified powertrain project to develop a 1-megawatt wireless charging system for Class 8 electric trucks.
The American Transportation Research Institute released research that describes a framework for electric vehicle taxation to support transportation infrastructure.
In this seminar at the 2021 Fleet Forward Conference, panelists from three large fleets will share key results from their EV feasibility assessments and their next steps in fleet EV execution.
Nissan has invested more than $310 million at its U.S. engineering hub and is advancing its R&D in North America.
Daimler Truck and Torc Robotics are in their third year of partnership, and are working toward commercialization of the first scalable, profitable Level 4 autonomous truck.
The upcoming 2022-MY SUV brings new architecture, a plug-in hybrid powertrain, and new exterior and interior design. Jeep is also bringing the first electrified Grand Cherokee 4xe to market.
New York State requires that come 2045, the only new medium- and heavy-duty trucks for sale in the state will be zero-emission vehicles.
ELMS’ business model helps the Company to bring to market commercial EVs along with connected and customized solutions.
Called Blue Oval City, the complex will be constructed on a nearly six-square-mile site in west Tennessee and produce next-generation electric F-Series pickups and advanced batteries.
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