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The Future of Electric Vehicles in Fleet

The automotive industry is amid an electric revolution. While electric vehicles comprise a small percent of the current vehicle market, they’re poised to become the future of transportation.

eIQ Mobility, Navigant to Launch Electric Vehicle Fleet as a Service

Navigant and eIQ Mobility will work with utilities and commercial and industrial clients to pilot a turnkey guaranteed-cost-per-mile contract that bundles EVs, charging infrastructure, energy, energy management, maintenance, and reporting.

SEA Electric Releases 100% Electric Tipper Truck

The new electric tipper truck will be deployed in Australia at a local city council.

First Gas Station to Convert to Fully Electric Charging Opens in Maryland

The first gas-to-electric vehicle service station in the U.S. will feature four dispensers that connect to a high-powered 200kW system.

Canoo Unveils Subscription-Only EV

Using a proprietary skateboard architecture, the electric Canoo is designed for a ridesharing future, the company states.

2020 Hyundai Kona Electric Adds New Features

Hyundai will offer an enhanced navigation system and a battery warmer system in the 2020-MY Kona Electric SUV.

Amazon Orders 100,000 Rivian Electric Delivery Vans

The retail giant has made a $440 million fleet order to electric truckmaker. The company says new vehicles will hit roadways as early as 2021.

Toyota to Provide EVs, Autonomous Vehicles for 2020 Tokyo Games

The fleet will feature about 500 fuel-cell electric vehicles (FCEVs) and 850 battery-electric vehicles (BEVs) and showcase Toyota’s new models and concepts, such as the Toyota concept-i, which will demonstrate Level 4 autonomous driving around Olympic venues.

Europcar New Zealand Gets Funding for Airport-Based EV Rentals

This co-funding will go towards the vehicle lease costs of 12 BMW i3’s, charging infrastructure and marketing, with the aim of increasing EV demand within the rental vehicle sector, which is the largest corporate purchaser of passenger vehicles in New Zealand.

Consumers Downplay Autonomous, Electric Cars

The firm’s 2019 Mobility Confidence Index Study found that consumers lack comfort about riding in and being on the road with self-driving vehicles and they still have concerns over charging infrastructure and affordability of electric cars.