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Merchants Fleet Debuts New EVs & Vehicle Tech at 2022 Fleet Summit

The Merchants Fleet Summit brought hundreds of experts, EVs, and more to its annual conference. As a sign of the times, Merchants also purchased renewable solar credits (RECs) matching the electrical expenditure of the event.

U.S. Readers Sound Off on "Is the Push to EVs Forced?"

If Automotive Fleet readers are to be believed, then yes, the push to EVs is an overhyped political strategy and not a realistic endeavor for today's fleet, commercial, and private markets.

Flavor of the Decade: What if BEVs Aren't the Answer?

Suppose battery-electric vehicles (BEVs) are simply the flavor of the decade? What if electricity, as a motive power source, is only a “bridge” fuel placeholder until there is a better, more environmentally friendly, longer-range alternative?

Leading the Charge: 3 Ways to Succeed with Fleet Electrification

It’s time to transition away from ICE vehicles and lean into electrification. Here are three key steps to break the process down and get all stakeholders on board.

VinFast Names New Global and U.S. B2B Leads for the EV OEM

The Vietnam-headquartered EV manufacturer has named Eric Lelarge head of B2B global sales and Kevin Neal VP B2B sales for the U.S. The VinFast U.S. operations are headquartered in Playa Vista, Calif. The company will start U.S. eSUV production in July 2024 in Chatnam County, North Carolina.

Ford Releases New Battery Capacity Plan Amid Ambitious Global Production Goals

Increased capacity for high-demand battery products has prompted Ford to secure 60 gigawatt hours of annual battery capacity as part of a 600,000-EV production run by late 2023.

Mobilize Looks to Service SME Sector with Vehicle-as-a-Service Proposition

Mobilize is based on the concept of usership rather than ownership, as the transition to paid-for services starts to shape up across Europe, fuelled by the increasing electrification of vehicles.

NAFA Field Report: EV Charging is Changing (Again) for the Better

In front of a standing-room only crowd, three energy experts described how (and more importantly, why) fleets large and small can harness state and federal resources, create a proactive plan to purchase EVs, ask the right questions to install the right infrastructure, and ready their teams and businesses for success in an increasingly electric world.

EU Investment in EV Infrastructure Urgently Needed, Says ACEA

The paper from the European Automobile Manufacturers' Association reveals a critical lack of investment in the infrastructure for electrically chargeable cars, vans, trucks, and buses across the European Union.

The Challenge with Fleet Electrification is the Execution

Many fleets have to meet aggressive corporate sustainability goals requiring the transition from ICE vehicles to EV assets, but are inhibited by sourcing constraints of slow EV rollouts and inadequate recharging infrastructure.

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