For managers of large corporate fleets looking to electrify, these internal practices must be followed before spending capital and setting up operations.
“Increasing the electrification of our fleet is a primary way we can reduce our direct emissions,” said food-distribution giant Sysco.
This year’s agenda had a heavy focus on electrification, but also on the growth of autonomous transportation, the transformation of the automotive supply chain, using predictive analytics to drive efficiencies in maintenance, and how to harness data for multiple fleet processes.
Ford Pro’s Tim Baughman explains how transitioning to an electric vehicle fleet goes beyond the vehicle to dealing with different utilities and rates, installing charging infrastructure at depots and in homes, and using connected vehicle data to maximize uptime.
A study by Witricity shows how fleets can adapt their charging model to business workflows by bringing the charge to EVs where they are.
Sustainable energy company Avangrid and its partners are seeking proposals for an online interactive tool that fleet owners can use to understand the feasibility, costs, and benefits of converting to an electric fleet.
A white paper from AMPLY Power quantifies the vast cost savings in fuel, health effects, and pollution in the 25 largest U.S. metro areas.
Penske Truck Leasing took delivery of two VNR Electrics from Volvo Trucks North America, expanding its fleet of battery-electric Class 8 models available in Southern California.
The virtual conference presented deep dives on how data is fostering intelligent fleets. The seminars, panel discussions, and networking sessions covered connected cars, electrification suitability, OEM-embedded modems, telematics market trends, the rise of third-party data integrators, the migration to 5G, and video telematics.
Work Truck Week 2021: While the path to EVs looks promising, fleet operations must carefully evaluate many factors and navigate challenges before reaching a 100% conversion.
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