Karin Meersman was named European fleet manager for Stanley Black & Decker. She assumed the position in January.
Johnson Controls is expanding the production of advanced batteries for start-stop vehicles amid growing demand for better fuel economy.
With fuel prices impacted by everything from supply and demand to weather to location, there can be little argument that managing fuel expenses is one of the most difficult and important parts of a fleet manager's job.
The product can improve the effectiveness of such vehicle safety features as head restraints and airbags.
Johnson Controls’ operations in China, called Johnson Controls Automotive Experience, plans to increase its number of production locations in China from 57 to 68 over the next few years.
Electric and hybrid vehicles have found a home in several of the country’s largest commercial fleet operations.
Commercial fleet managers share, in their own words, how their jobs have changed since assuming their positions and how they envision their positions and responsibilities evolving in the coming years. Here’s what they told us.
PLYMOUTH, MI – Christy Coyte Meyer has been promoted to the role of corporate global fleet director for Johnson Controls, Inc. (JCI), effective Nov. 1. She was previously corporate global fleet manager.
WALTHAM, MA – Johnson Controls plans to acquire A123’s automotive business assets, including all of its automotive technology, products and customer contracts; its facilities in Livonia and Romulus, Mich.; and its cathode powder manufacturing facilities in China.
BOSTON – Johnson Controls will provide complete advanced lithium-ion battery packs to power light-duty commercial vehicles, including Chevrolet Express and GMC Savana vans.
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