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Chargingby Lexi TuckerMay 3, 2021

Embracing Simulations to Enhance Fleet Safety

DTE Energy has invested in simulators, training videos, and more to ensure its drivers are prepared for any situation.

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Electric Vehiclesby Chris BrownApril 28, 2021

24 Takeaways from the Inaugural Data-Driven Fleet Experience

The virtual conference presented deep dives on how data is fostering intelligent fleets. The seminars, panel discussions, and networking sessions covered connected cars, electrification suitability, OEM-embedded modems, telematics market trends, the rise of third-party data integrators, the migration to 5G, and video telematics.

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Operationsby Martin RomjueApril 27, 2021

Operating Lessons from a Veteran Electric Vehicle Fleet

MOTEV of Los Angeles bought a full set of EVs long before they were cool. After five years, they are now ahead of the market surge.

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Electric Vehiclesby Joanna Hamblin, Motiv Power SystemsApril 27, 2021

Key Considerations for Electrifying Medium-Duty Fleets

Shared are the top eight items to consider when evaluating commercial medium-duty EVs for your fleet, from routes and usage patterns to driving training. 

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Vehicle Researchby StaffApril 14, 2021

Mazda Debuts All-New MX-30 EV

The all-new electrified MX-30 represents Mazda’s first EV addition to its vehicle portfolio. It debuts in California in fall 2021. Its 35.5 kWh lithium-ion battery can be charged to 80% in about 36 minutes using DC fast charging.

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Electric Vehiclesby George Albright, Merchants FleetApril 6, 2021

How to Update Your Fleet Maintenance Operations for BEVs

Here are some baseline areas to update in your maintenance protocols so you can integrate battery electric vehicles.

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Electric Vehiclesby Dr. Kelly Fleming [Commentary]April 1, 2021

A Roadmap for U.S. Postal Service Electrification

There are many unanswered questions regarding Oshkosh Defense’s $6 billion contract with USPS, including whether an electric prototype or a “swappable” drivetrain even exists. Yet there are ways to achieve electrification of the USPS fleet and avoid living with Postmaster General Louis DeJoy’s ham-handed decision for decades to come.

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Operationsby Mike AntichMarch 31, 2021

Cusp of an EV Evolution: Readers Sound Off

Automotive Fleet readers weigh on a number of pressing fleet topics, such as fleet electrification, managing technology, fixed vs. floating rate funding, "smart" tires, and the differences between commercial and utility fleet management.

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Electric Vehiclesby Chris BrownMarch 29, 2021

Heavy Payloads and Commercial EV Range — a Real-World Test

How efficient is an all-electric Class 6 delivery truck in its regular duty cycle with payloads up to 11,000 lbs.? Weight is less of an EV range inhibitor than you’d think.

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Electric Vehiclesby Andy LundinMarch 25, 2021

How Electric Vehicles Will Help AstraZeneca Achieve Carbon Neutrality

As electric vehicles are gradually implemented into AstraZeneca’s fleet, a key component to EV adoption will include a focus on educating drivers about how the technology works.

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