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SEARCHA breakdown of news announced by suppliers across the fleet industry during the 2024 NAFA Institute & Expo.
The announcements from fleet suppliers at NAFA I&E included details on new payment and management solutions for mixed fleets and more, safety solutions, and more.
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At the Media Day for the 2024 NAFA I&E event, various fleet suppliers unveiled new products, services, and other offerings for fleets across both the public and private sector. Automotive Fleet has a roundup of those announcements.
Draiver presented new advanced-AI products. The company unveiled its all-in-one Command Center for total vehicle inventory management.
Additionally, the company presented details on its new Draiver Driver app with features like Vehicle Inspection and Self Assign, designed to increase valuable uptime.
The National Institute for Automotive Service Excellence (ASE) presented preliminary results of its engine repair survey, commissioned to identify repair tasks technicians perform most frequently.
In the survey, 72% of respondents said they are currently A1 certified or were in the past, and 76% hold one or more ASE A2-A8 automotive certifications while a majority of respondents hold each of those respective certifications.
MoveEV unveiled its first marketplace add-in for the MyGeotab Product, designed for Geotab-enabled fleets with EVs enrolled in MoveEV’s home charging reimbursement program, ReimburseEV.
The add-in connects Geotab and ReimburseEV, allowing users to view any car’s home charging and reimbursement history without leaving the Geotab environment.
GreenPower Motor Company announced the launch of its new EV Utility Truck body.
Produced by GP Truck Body, the utility body becomes the tenth in the EV Star Cab & Chassis commercial vehicle family.
RoadFlex presented the launch of its Proactive Fuel Risk Management Platform: an AI-powered fleet expense management solution that saves fleets an average of 11% in fuel costs.
RoadFlex leverages advanced spending controls, telematics integrations, and eliminates card misuse and fuel fraud.
Feal Ramp detailed its aluminum loading ramp, crafted from military grade aluminum.
The ramp includes a no-drill universal installation and a patented double hinge transition plate to streamline the loading and unloading of goods, increase efficiency, ensure stability and prevent accidents.
GPS Trackit unveiled VidFleet WiFi Hotspot, an enhancement that transforms its VidFleet dash cams into high-speed Wi-Fi hubs, extending connectivity beyond the dashboard.
In tandem, the company introduced Driver Safety Assistance for all dash cams, providing drivers with instant audible coaching for improved safety and driving habits.
Fleetio announced an expansion to its payment options for third-party maintenance with Fleetio Pay Debit, a new payment solution.
Customers will be able to efficiently and securely manage transactions using physical and virtual Visa debit cards, ensuring complete control over financial activities.
Merchants Fleet announced it has secured $1.4 million in grants and incentives for clients’ electrification initiatives, part of a move by the company to accelerate fleet electrification throughout North America.
Leveraging expertise in navigating the complex funding process, Merchants is providing clients with specialized guidance and support to help to identify and apply for crucial funding.
Fleet Complete presented a step forward in fleet electrification for mixed fleets by simplifying the transition to OEM EVs.
With its advanced support for OEM connected EVs, the global IoT provider continues to demonstrate its commitment to offering mixed fleets with more efficient fleet management solutions.
In partnership with Insight Autonomy, FreightMiner revealed technology for fleets that eliminates endless costs and time spent on driver training and collision repairs.
This technology makes trucks safer to drive. It installs on existing fleets, alerts drivers about surrounding obstacles, keeps fleet vehicles in their lane and prevents collisions.
Shell Fleet Solutions, with WEX, shared the news that its Shell Fleet Navigator Card will soon offer integrated payments for both fuel and EV on-the-go charging, giving flexibility to internal combustion engine and EV hybrid fleets.
The new feature will allow ICE vehicles to fuel up at 95% of U.S. gas stations, while EVs can utilize charging stations on the WEX network nationwide.
Teletrac Navman announced enhanced AI-powered safety features for its IQ Camera, targeting driver distraction, cell phone usage, and drowsy driving, ensuring fleet protection and efficiency.
Bluedot announced the public launch of Bluedot for Fleets, its all-in-one platform for public charging accessibility, automated payment and billing management, home charging reimbursement and vehicle analytics.
The platform is designed to streamline EV fleet operations.
NovaCHARGE announced the expansion of its total solutions package available for fleets with FLEXX mobile EV charging systems. This new solution will ensure efficiency, productivity, and ease of transition to EVs for fleet managers of municipalities, enterprises, and utilities.
Spring Free EV detailed the external launch of its fleet financing and tax credit solution, Residual Capital.
For fleet operators, Residual Capital significantly eases the economic burden and residual value risks involved with EV acquisition. The product offers investors the ability to monetize available tax credits and benefits.
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