FleetMeet – Pricing Volatility, OEM Portfolio Changes & Emerging EV Infrastructure Weaknesses
Episode #6 The new channel for fleet related chat… This new biweekly FleetMeet video series is co-produced by Automotive Fleet and Fleet360 to compare and contrast fleet trends occurring in both Europe and North America. The discussion is co-hosted by Hans Damen, managing partner of Fleet360, who is based in Europe; and Mike Antich, editor, Automotive Fleet magazine, who is based […]
Tesla has some serious competition this week from Hyundai and VW
A lot can happen in a week in ‘EV world’ – and this week was no exception. Volkswagen have just announced the ID. AERO and Hyundai and revealed the IONIQ 6. The VW ID.AERO VW’s all-electric sedan concept showcases a sleek and aerodynamic new vehicle that will soon join the ID family. The ID. AERO […]
EV Delivery Times – Are you ready to play the long game?
Demand for electric cars is surging across Europe and drivers hoping to make the switch are facing months of delays. Is there anything you can do to avoid these longer EV delivery times? Why are there extended EV delivery times? There are two main reasons: an order backlog that predates the Coronavirus pandemic, and the […]
Do hydrogen fuel cells have a future?
Is the the end of the road ahead for hydrogen? A new study published in the peer-reviewed journal Nature has confirmed what the fleet industry has been thinking for a while. Vehicles with hydrogen fuel cells aren’t likely to catch up to battery-electric vehicles – even for commercial trucks. The fleet industry has been divided […]
According to VW it’s time to switch to Electric Vehicles
Volkswagen, the world’s largest producer of fossil-powered vehicles (by revenue), has just presented a graphic comparing its diesel offerings to its electric ones. Comparing offerings from its VW, Skoda and Audi brands, it shows the equivalent electric models come out way ahead in terms of TCO savings and suggest it’s time to switch. The data […]
How to uncover the best Powertrain for your drivers?
Most discussions we have now tend to focus on fleet strategy and how to plan for fleet electrification. Many people who are responsible for fleet understand that a switch is happening in the market and they need to be a part of that. The question is typically, when to switch and then how best to […]
Fleet Electrification tipping point is happening now
2021 is becoming the tipping point for fleet electrification. Multiple reasons ranging from BiK incentives to increased model choice and the countdown to the 2030 ban on the sale of new ICE vehicles is helping fleets to make the switch now. Things to consider for your fleet electrification project. Electrification of the company car sector […]
What EV range do you really need?
In recent years, electric vehicles have become synonymous with the term “range anxiety” – the fear of potentially not being able to reach your destination before running out of battery power. What is an acceptable EV range? However, almost as soon as this phrase became commonplace, it had already become a myth – if it […]
EV efficiency versus ICE efficiency
Most drivers understand the concept of fuel efficiency in ICE (Internal Combustion Engines) vehicles. Petrol or diesel goes in, and based on driver behaviour and engine/vehicle size, the return is an l/100km or mpg value. The energy an EV requires for movement is one component of its efficiency, but it’s not the only one. EV […]
Are you still concerned about battery range?
Range anxiety – a genuine issue or born from the fear of the unknown. How far a vehicle travels on a single charge and speed of recharge is the topic of discussion around the water cooler. Other factors such as style, power and general function are clearly proven. There is, however, still concern about battery […]
