Categories: Bus, Maintenance

The Magnetic Block Heater Plug is a prong-less, magnetic electrical plug with an app-controlled timer that can serve as an engine block heater extension.

https://www.metro-magazine.com/10122763/prong-less-plug-for-engine-block-heaters

Categories: Electric Vehicles, Electrification, Fleet Forward, Fuel Smarts, Global Fleet, Green Fleet, Incentives/Grants, Legal/Legislative, Sustainability, Vehicle Research, Zero Emissions

Fleet managers considering a transition to electric vehicles can tap an array of available incentives, education, and outreach programs in California.

https://www.metro-magazine.com/10136907/california-sets-example-for-helping-fleets-move-toward-electric-vehicles

Categories: Maintenance, Management

Bradley Systems’ new Fast Melt De-Icer Spray is designed for windshields, headlights, and other vehicle surfaces.

https://www.metro-magazine.com/10136994/de-icer-spray

Categories: Electric Vehicles, Electrification, Fleet Forward, Fuel Smarts, Global Fleet, Green Fleet, Operations, Small Fleet, Sustainability, Vehicle Research, Zero Emissions

Work Truck Week 2021: While the path to EVs looks promising, fleet operations must carefully evaluate many factors and navigate challenges before reaching a...

https://www.metro-magazine.com/10138425/electric-vehicles-adoption-will-take-longer-than-expected

Categories: Alternative Fuels, Charging, Electric, Electrification, Fleet Forward, Fuel Smarts, Green Fleet, Small Fleet, Zero Emissions

Voltera positions itself as a one-stop solution for fleet and transportation operations that need to quickly power electric vehicles at scale.

https://www.metro-magazine.com/10178647/new-company-ready-to-build-and-operate-ev-charging-stations

Categories: Alternative Fuels, Charging, Electric, Electrification, Fleet Forward, Green Fleet, Zero Emissions

AzSpecd will offer EvoCharge’s electric vehicle charging products throughout Canada.

https://www.metro-magazine.com/10178735/evocharge-azspecd-solutions-partner-to-distribute-electric-vehicle-chargers

Categories: Alternative Fuels, Charging, Electric, Electrification, Fleet Forward, Fuel Smarts, Green Fleet, Small Fleet, Zero Emissions

A recent analysis of fast-charging needs provides a blueprint to ready the grid along major highways while mapping long-term charging demand will avoid...

https://www.metro-magazine.com/10186899/high-voltage-power-grid-vital-for-future-ev-charging-demand

Categories: Alternative Fuels, Auctions, Charging, Electric, Electrification, Fleet, Fleet Forward, Fuel Smarts, Green Fleet, Operations, Small Fleet, Zero Emissions

With the growth of EV models and charging networks, whose connector equipment should become the standard? Will there ever be a one-size-fits-all EV...

https://www.metro-magazine.com/10187842/tesla-heats-up-race-for-universal-electric-vehicle-charge-connector

Categories: Alternative Fuels, Electric, Electric Vehicles, Electrification, Fleet Forward, Fuel Smarts, Green Fleet, Zero Emissions

A survey projects and details what electric cars and trucks major companies are seeking for their future transportation needs.

https://www.metro-magazine.com/10160043/large-fleet-buyers-release-ev-wishlist-for-manufacturers

Categories: New Mobility, Small Fleet, Special Needs Transportation, Vehicle Research

This van category carries the most precious cargo; you not only consider the comfort and safety of the driver, but all the people riding along.

https://www.metro-magazine.com/10141138/buying-passenger-vans-questions-decision-points