THE CAR AND TRUCK FLEET AND LEASING MANAGEMENT MAGAZINE
Topics mentioned in today's video includes the recovery of the commercial fleet market; resurgence of COVID-19 uncertainty; fuel price trends; strong demand in the wholesale resale market; the reopening of in-lane auction bidding; and CARBs new mandate for zero-emissions trucks.
Since 2011, the average insurance penalty for distracted driving has increased exponentially, going from $5 to $357 in 2019.
The 2020 Volvo S90 T8 eAWD R-Design was named by AAA as the “Best Overall Vehicle,” “Best Large Vehicle,” and “Best Over $50,000” in the first edition of the newly released AAA Car Guide, which serves as a consumer resource for the latest in-vehicle technology.
The improved user experience is designed for business, rental, and loaner fleet applications, and are particularly beneficial for larger fleets.
The all-new Ford F-150 features a new hybrid powertrain, new workspace convenience features, as well as updated connectivity and safety features.
According to the Diesel Technology Forum, California’s truck and bus fleet rule has effectively kept older, higher-emitting trucks on the road for longer, in turn delaying emissions reductions and cleaner air.
The new California Air Resources Board standard mandates that by 2045, every new truck sold in California will be zero-emission.
The 2020 Truck Renting and Leasing Association (TRALA) Annual Meeting, which was rescheduled for September 27-30, is cancelled.
Lordstown Motor Corp.’s CEO Steve Burns said preorders from commercial and fleet customers for the all-electric Endurance pickup exceed the company’s production capacity of 20,000 units for 2021.
The International Automotive Remarketing Alliance (IARA) has opened registration for its 2020 IARA Virtual Summer Roundtable and revealed the agenda, which will be hosted virtually on Aug. 20, 2020.
The conference will include interactive educational sessions, dynamic keynote speakers, and exciting networking opportunities geared toward enhancing and forging new connections within the corporate fleet industry.
Ford Motor Co. plans to achieve carbon neutrality globally by 2050, while setting interim targets to address climate change challenges.
National average diesel fuel prices hit $2.43 per gallon as of June 22. This represents a 3-cent rise from the previous week, but overall, prices are still down around 62 cents per gallon compared to same time last year.
The national average price for gasoline rose to $2.13 continuing a rise following record lows amid the COVID-19 pandemic, though the rate at which gas prices are increasing across the country is slowing.
The installation of DC fast chargers at three Love’s Travel Stops along Highway 99 expands the West Coast Electric Highway and takes a big step in the electrification of commercial fleets.
