Prioritizing sustainability is crucial in business fleet operations to drive efforts toward greener practices and reduce environmental impact.
As 2024 winds down, we’re reflecting on the 12 months’s most impactful sustainability news and features, showcasing efforts to drive greener, cleaner fleet solutions.
From navigating the professionals and cons of unpolluted fleet technologies to minimizing risk when sending electric vehicles (EVs) home to charge, Automotive Fleet covered various timely topics this 12 months. Try our top sustainability stories of 2024.
1. Reassessing Fleet Electrification After a Disruptive Yr
Take a take a look at how fleet electrification faced massive disruption this 12 months because of supply chain issues, regulatory hurdles, and changing market demands. We covered the twists and turns of California’s ACF Regulation and learn how to navigate a maze of incentives, but despite these challenges, fleet managers proceed on a path toward zero-emission goals.
2. Steering Toward Fuel Efficiency: 5 Strategies to Improve Your Bottom Line
Did constructing a fuel efficiency plan may also help fleets with sustainability? We highlighted five key strategies to make it easier to start: smarter vehicle decisions and route optimization, proactive maintenance, fuel management programs, and driver training. These tactics empower fleets to drive down expenses while supporting sustainability goals.
3. Construction Industry EV Case Study: McKinstry
We showcased McKinstry’s ambitious plan to chop emissions by 50% by 2025 and reach net zero by 2030. Their pilot program, featuring EVs just like the Rivian R1T and Ford E-Transit, addressed driver concerns with proactive engagement and residential charger support.
4. Advanced Clean Fleets Rule — Private Fleets Prepare for Compliance
What’s California’s ACF Regulation? What compliance pathways can high-priority private fleets take? Since ACF exists in the true world, we emphasized the importance of early motion because of potential delays in vehicle deliveries and infrastructure setup, urging fleets to start preparations promptly.
5. How Fleets Can Minimize Risk When Sending Electric Vehicles Home To Charge
Counting on public charging stations or constructing enough on-site infrastructure to charge every EV could be impractical when a fleet reaches a particular size. We outlined strategies to reduce risks when employees charge fleet EVs at home.
6. 6 Aspects Affecting EV Fleet Adoption by State
Are you a fleet manager in search of a comprehensive overview of electrical vehicle adoption by state to make it easier to understand regional challenges and opportunities for EV integration? In this text, we covered aspects affecting EV adoption, including regulations, per-capita registrations, climate impacts on range, fuel cost savings, and more.
7. Charging Industrial EVs: Data, Trends & Opportunities
An increasing number of information on charging data for EVs is being gathered than ever. We break down Geotab’s study on business EV charging patterns, revealing over 50% of fleet EVs charge at only one or two locations, typically during dwell times exceeding 12 hours. Plus, learn how to be strategic in the position of charging infrastructure.
8. Calculating a True Total Cost of Ownership for EVs
Deciphering true ownership costs for electric fleet vehicles is an evolving science. Although internal combustion engine (ICE) vehicles can have lower upfront costs, we cover how lower electric vehicle maintenance, fuel, and operational costs offset higher upfront prices.
9. Navigating Sustainability: Pros & Cons of Clean Fleet Technologies
We took a deep dive into clean fleet tech like EVs, hydrogen, and renewable natural gas (RNG). We cover what fleet managers have to know, from pros to pitfalls, to make the correct call for his or her bottom line and sustainability goals. Plus, deciding to integrate into their existing operations or construct something entirely recent.
10. Tips on how to Monitor & Reduce Gray Fleet Emissions
In this text, we highlight how corporations can track emissions from employee-owned vehicles used for work. With tools like vehicle management software, fleets can monitor fuel use, mileage, and idling to identify inefficiencies. See how strategies like driver training and route optimization can assist boost sustainability efforts.
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