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Safety•by Marianne Matthews•August 20, 2022

Brake Safety Week Kicks Off August 21

The Commercial Vehicle Safety Alliance plans to address a growing problem of brake systems and brake adjustment violations during its annual Brake Safety Week running Aug. 21-27.

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Fleet Forward•by Staff•August 19, 2022

EVs Eligible for $7,500 EV Tax Credit in Inflation Reduction Act

The Inflation Reduction Act changes the availability of electric vehicle tax credits to only those assembled in North America. Several popular EVs — Hyudai Ioniq 5, Kia EV6, and BMW — i4 aren't eligible.

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Fleet Forward•from News/Media Release•August 19, 2022

Revel, Fermata Energy, NineDot Energy Launch V2G System in NYC

The first Vehicle-to-Grid (V2G) system on NYC’s Grid launched by Revel, Fermata Energy, and NineDot Energy feeds energy stored in electric vehicles (EVs) back into the grid during peak demand.

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Global Fleet•by Cindy Brauer•August 19, 2022

Global EV Sales Up 63% in 2022; China Sees Largest Growth in World

The latest research from global technology market analyst Canalys reveals 4.2 million electric vehicles (EVs) were sold worldwide in the first half of 2022, up 63% on the first half of 2021. China leads the world in EV market growth, while Europe and the U.S. struggle with supply strains.

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Global Fleet•by Cindy Brauer•August 19, 2022

Škoda Auto’s Free Software Update Models Offers Battery Optimization & New Functions

Once installed on ENYAQ iV vehicles, the ME3 software also enables Škoda’s newly launched “Plug & Charge” function for easier, more convenient charging at compatible charging stations linked to the POWERPASS app.

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Global Fleet•by Mike Antich•August 18, 2022

In Memoriam: Rick Lallemont, 1959 - 2002

Lallemont owned Western Wisconsin Auto Auction in Chippewa Falls, Wisc., and Wisconsin State Auto Auction in Lomira, Wisconsin.

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Global Fleet•by Cindy Brauer•August 18, 2022

Toyota Philippines Introduced New Mobility Services Subsidiary

The new company will primarily support operating efficiencies and growth of micro-, small- and medium-sized enterprises. Initial products include fleet-connected service, on-demand shuttle booking app, car sharing or rental, logistics matching service and fleet management service.

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Global Fleet•by Cindy Brauer•August 18, 2022

Tata Motors to Acquire Ford India’s Sanand Plant

The acquisition terms include the Sanand site’s entire land and buildings, the vehicle manufacturing plant with machinery and equipment, and transfer of all eligible FIPL employees at the Sanand manufacturing operations, which reports a capacity of 300,000 units per year, scalable to 420,000 units annually.

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Global Fleet•by Cindy Brauer•August 18, 2022

Mercedes-Benz Launches All-electric EQS SUV Sales

The models can be ordered now and will reach the first customers in Europe in December, according to a company statement. The model series is produced in a CO2-neutral manner at the Mercedes-Benz plant in Tuscaloosa, Alabama.

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Fleet Forward•by Staff•August 18, 2022

Canoo Vehicles Added to Fleet Forward Tour Dallas

Attendees will be able to ride along in the electric Canoo Lifestyle Vehicle (LV) and the Canoo Lifestyle Delivery Vehicle (LDV), along with electric passenger cars, trucks, and vans from eight other automakers.

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