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Articlesby StaffNovember 1, 2021

2021 Fleet Vehicles of the Year Voting Live

The poll is live for the 2021 Fleet Vehicles of the Year — vote for your favorite car, truck, and/or SUV, share the link, and help contribute to the next Fleet Vehicle of the Year.

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Newsby StaffOctober 28, 2021

EVs Can Save 30% in Costs at Three Years, Study Says

Electric vehicles may cost more upfront but then surpass their fossil-fueled counterparts in operational savings, according to findings from a predictive data analytics firm.

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NewsOctober 28, 2021

Donlen and Wheels to Merge

Athene is the lead investor in the new mega company, consolidating two of the most well-known fleet companies in the world.

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Articlesby Mike AntichOctober 27, 2021

Extended Cycling & Part Shortages Stress Warranty Recovery in 2021

Supply chain constraints make it difficult to get replacement vehicles leading to extended cycling of those currently in service. This is pushing the envelope of warranty coverage that is exacerbated by a shortage of replacement parts.

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NewsOctober 27, 2021

ALD Automotive and LeasePlan In Merger Talks

Two of the world’s largest leasing companies are considering combining forces to create a global mobility leader.

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Articlesby Jordan WiklundOctober 27, 2021

Enterprise and Microsoft Collaborate on Data and Technology to Evolve the Fleet of the Future

From state-of-the-art onboard sensors to wireless telematics and more, Microsoft Azure is going to help Enterprise scale its fleet to a 350,000+ vehicle connected force by the end of the year. A fully connected worldwide fleet may be just five years away.

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Newsby StaffOctober 27, 2021

Proterra, Komatsu to Electrify Underground Mining Machines

Komatsu is developing battery-electric load haul dumps, drills, and bolters with Proterra battery systems.

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Articlesby Mike AntichOctober 26, 2021

Higher Commodity Prices Exert Upward Cost Pressure on Tires

Many tire OEMs have increased prices in CY-2021, ranging from 3-10% depending on type of tire and size. Higher commodity prices and increased ocean freight rates are being passed on to end users as OE profit margins compress.

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Articlesby Mike AntichOctober 26, 2021

Preventative Maintenance Costs Increase 3-5% in 2021

Many factors converged to exert upward pressure on PM costs, such as longer vehicle service lives due to limited product availability; the ongoing transition to synthetic oils; and higher labor rates to attract scarce technicians.

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Articlesby Mike AntichOctober 26, 2021

Unscheduled Maintenance Costs Increase 3% in CY-2021

Part and labor prices have increased 4-8%, while part and labor availability have decreased. Due to difficulties sourcing replacement vehicles, fleets are keeping units in service longer, causing repair spend to increase in 2021

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