Fleet Electrification: A Reality Check [Video]

In this Charged Fleet video interview, EV expert Kristin Slanina offers some advice for fleet managers to find the right models, adapt to duty cycles, and find reliable charging.

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August 16, 2022

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Slanina believes that fleets have an advantage when it comes to electrifying because of the ability to manage infrastructure via fleet hubs and access to analytics.
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Last week, Charged Fleet Editor Martin Romjue caught up with Kristin Slanina, chief innovation officer at ParkMyFleet and managing director of Charge Across America, to talk about the realities of fleet electrification in a video interview on The Off-Peak.

As many fleet managers are grappling with planning their EV strategy, picking the right models, evaluating TCO, and considering reliable and consistent charging networks, check out what knowledge Slanina gained firsthand on EV performance during the Charge Across America race.

Topics discussed:

Fleet Advantages for Electrification.
Barriers to Fleet Electrification.
Lessons from Charge Across America.
EV Insights for the Used Vehicle and Auction Markets.
Potential Resale Values in Wholesale and Retail Used EV Markets.
How Solar Energy Can Enhance Electric Vehicles.

Watch the full video here:

Topics:Fleet electrification Charge Across America Green Fleet

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