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Newsby StaffSeptember 28, 2021

BrightDrop Announces New, Smaller Electric Delivery Van

The new EV410 is a mid-size eLCV designed for smaller, more frequent trips. Verizon is its first customer.

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Articlesby Mike AntichSeptember 27, 2021

Driver Engagement & Cross-Department Collaboration

All stakeholders — from senior management to local supervisors — should be engaged in fleet safety. To ensure success, senior leadership must support the initiative and communicate that support to everyone within the organization.

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NewsSeptember 27, 2021

Foxconn’s EV Ambition to Take-Off in Thailand

Taiwan-based smartphone manufacturing giant Hon Hai Precision Industry Co. (Foxconn) and state-owned oil supplier PTT PLC have signed an agreement to start electric vehicle (EV) manufacturing facility in Thailand. The 60:40 joint venture between PTT and Foxconn, respectively, will use the individual EV capabilities of both the parties to manufacture and supply EVs in Thailand and the region.

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ArticlesSeptember 27, 2021

Assuring Safety & Security in Latin-American Fleets

Difficult road conditions, carjackings, and vehicle theft are challenges for fleets in South America and Mexico. Savvy fleet managers look to driver training and education, telematics, and armored vehicles for solutions.

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ArticlesSeptember 27, 2021

Tackling the Challenges of EV Transitions

Fleet electrification is a new industry business model and a milestone event. Five global fleet experts discuss how they’re handling the hurdles in the early days of their EV transitions.

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Articlesby Mike AntichSeptember 27, 2021

The Negative Consequences to Driver Reimbursement

A recurring question is whether it makes business sense to provide company vehicles to employees or to reimburse them for the use of their personal vehicles. Here are 30 reasons why reimbursement may not be the best choice.

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NewsSeptember 27, 2021

Hyundai to Offer Fuel Cell Models for Entire CV LIneup

South Korean automaker Hyundai announced plans to offer hydrogen fuel cell versions of all its commercial vehicles by 2028; Under its Hydrogen Vision 2040 that aims to achieve carbon neutrality, Hyundai wants to make hydrogen-based vehicles a key part of commercial transportation system.

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Newsby Mike AntichSeptember 26, 2021

Gaudet to Retire from AutoZone, New Fleet Manager Named

Clay Gaudet, fleet manager for AutoZone, will retire from the company on Sept. 30, where he managed a fleet of 15,958 vehicles. Alexander Sikes was named AutoZone fleet manager to succeed Gaudet. Sikes  previously was the senior fleet coordinator for AutoZone and has worked with Gaudet since 2016. 

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Newsby Mike AntichSeptember 25, 2021

Watson Accepts Severance Package & Voluntarily Departs T-Mobile

Bret Watson, CAFM, the long-time fleet manager for Sprint, voluntarily left the company as part of a severance package effective August 27 following the company’s merger with T-Mobile. Watson joined Sprint in April 1989.

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NewsSeptember 25, 2021

AF Editor Mike Antich Wins Industry Icon Award

The eighth annual Ed Bobit Industry Icon Award was awarded to Mike Antich, the associate publisher and editor of Automotive Fleet Magazine at the Summer Roundtable Conference produced by the International Automotive Remarketers Alliance (IARA). The icon award recognizes leaders who shaped the industry.

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