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Articlesby Mike AntichJuly 30, 2018

Q&A: LeasePlan’s Corporate Transformation

Since the start of its business transformation strategy 18 months ago, LeasePlan USA has assembled an all-new leadership team. The business is addressing three key mega trends: the transition to subscription services, digitalization and zero-emission mobility.

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Articlesby Michaela Kwoka-ColemanJuly 24, 2018

Test Driving Arcimoto's Fun Utility Vehicle

The three-wheeled two-seater can go from 0 to 60 mph in 7.5 seconds, and has a top speed of 80 mph.

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Arcimoto's Fully-Electric Fun Utility Vehicle

Auto Rental News was on-site Friday with Arcimoto staff, investors, and electric vehicle enthusiasts to test drive the FUV in Carlsbad. 

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Articlesby Eric GandarillaJuly 5, 2018

Controlling Fuel Costs as Gas Prices Rise

The cost of gasoline has been on the rise this year. These higher gas prices could pose a direct threat to a fleet’s overall costs. Implementing technologies and considering alternative fuel vehicles could help curb costs.

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Articlesby Mike AntichApril 25, 2018

Uncertainty and Product Availability Constrain Fleet Sustainability Initiatives

Corporate sustainability initiatives continue to be strong, but this strategy is tempered by infrastructure constraints and the limited availability of low- or no-emission OEM-built vehicles capable of fulfilling varied fleet applications.

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Articlesby Mike AntichApril 25, 2018

EV100 Global Initiative to Accelerate Transition to EVs

Globally, over half of all registered vehicles are owned by businesses. Driving electric vehicle utilization among businesses can play a large role in accelerating the adoption rate of electric vehicles for everyone worldwide.

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Articlesby Roselynne ReyesApril 2, 2018

PG&E's Fleet Electrification Efforts

California-based Pacific Gas & Electric (PG&E) already has programs to encourage light-duty vehicle electrification. With new initiatives, the utility hopes to electrify medium- and heavy-duty vehicles in its service area.

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Articlesby Mike AntichMarch 30, 2018

LeasePlan Exec Talks Business Transformation, Mobility

With more than 1.7 million vehicles under management in 32 countries, LeasePlan can be used as a microcosm to identify emerging trends at multinational fleets, such as mobility management and vehicle electrification.

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Articlesby Jim ParkFebruary 19, 2018

Can the Electrical Grid Handle Electric Trucks?

Very few new power plants have been built in the U.S. in the past 10 years, yet demand for electric energy is rising, fueled by a boom in battery electric vehicle sales. Does the grid have the capacity to handle it?

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ArticlesJanuary 8, 2018

Preparing Fleets for Upcoming Disruptive Changes

Observing technological impacts of other industries may provide insights into how looming changes could redefine fleets. The magnitude of the disruption will be greater than what fleets have faced before.

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