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Fleet Forwardby StaffSeptember 7, 2021

Argo AI, VW Test Self-Driving Vans in Germany

The first model of the ID. BUZZ self-driving van is headed to the IAA Mobility conference, and is currently being tested on a closed-course track at Munich's airport.

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Operationsby StaffSeptember 7, 2021

Christine Feuell to Join Stellantis as Chrysler Brand CEO

With prior experience at Ford, Johnson Controls, and Honeywell, Christine Feuell is set to bring customer-centric insights and innovative solutions in her new role with Stellantis and Chrysler.

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Green Fleetby StaffSeptember 7, 2021

Nissan Tests Recycling Process for EV Motors

Together with Japan's Waseda University, Nissan's new process will recover high-purity rare-earth compounds from motor magnets to reach a mid-2020s carbon neutral goal.

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Green Fleetby StaffSeptember 7, 2021

Lion Electric Hits the Road with Day & Ross

The Lion6 trucks operated by Day & Ross have a range of 200 miles on a single charge and will be used for the company’s pickup and delivery routes.

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Operationsby StaffSeptember 7, 2021

Mixer Driver Survey Shows Driver Shortage as Major Industry Challenge

Based on five years’ worth of survey data, the National Ready Mixed Concrete Association calculated ready mixed concrete production grew 9% while the mixer driver population held steady at about 75,000.

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Fleet Forwardby StaffSeptember 6, 2021

ElectraMeccanica Debuts 'Cargo' Version of Flagship Solo EV

The Solo Cargo EV was developed based on direct input from prospective commercial and fleet customers and features a styled expanded cargo box in lieu of the retail version’s traditional hatchback.

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Global Fleetby Cindy Brauer, Global Fleet CorrespondentSeptember 4, 2021

Mercedes-Benz Appoints New Software Chief

Mercedes-Benz has named Magnus Östberg to the newly created position of Chief Software Officer, responsible for the MB.OS vehicle operating system. The move reflects the automaker’s two key strategic focus areas: vehicle software and electrification.

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Global Fleetby Cindy Brauer, Global Fleet CorrespondentSeptember 4, 2021

AU$174 million Announced to Fast-Track Road Safety Projects in Queensland, Australia

Road safety projects in Queensland, northeast Australia, have been fast-tracked with AU$174.7 million in funding for nearly 50 more upgrades to be completed in the next 12 months, according to a report in the Australian Fleet Management Association (AfMA).

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Global Fleetby Ralph Morton, LondonSeptember 4, 2021

Global Debut For New Toyota Commercial Vehicle

Toyota made a surprise debut of a brand new commercial vehicle at the Commercial Vehicle Show at Birmingham UK’s National Exhibition Centre, running August 31 to September 02., 2021. The car-derived van - the Toyota Corolla Commercial - will be built at Toyota's UK manufacturing facility in Burnaston, Derbyshire.

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Global Fleetby Ralph Morton, LondonSeptember 4, 2021

New Fleet Guide To Clean Air Zones in the UK

A guide to help fleet managers deal with the varying challenges of the UK’s Clean Air Zones (CAZ) is now available from the Association of Fleet Professionals (AFP). Called Clean Air Zones and Your Fleet, and produced by the organization’s Future Roads Committee, it covers everything from fleet drivers to paying the charges.

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