Categories: Equipment, Global Fleet, Safety, Small Fleet, Technology, Vehicle OEM, Vehicle Research

The global alliance between Ford Motor Co. and Volkswagen AG announced plans to develop a new city delivery van and medium pickup truck.

https://www.automotive-fleet.com/10118367/ford-vw-partner-to-develop-commercial-vehicles

Categories: Electric, Electric Vehicles, Fleet Forward, Fuel Smarts, Green Fleet, Small Fleet, Suppliers, Vehicle OEM

The van would reportedly start production in late 2021 and be powered by GM’s new proprietary Ultium batteries.

https://www.automotive-fleet.com/359964/gm-developing-electric-commercial-van

Categories: Electric, Electric Vehicles, Fuel Smarts, Global Fleet, Green Fleet, Mobility, Small Fleet, Sustainability, Vehicle Research

Karma Automotive announced its E-Flex utility van platform with extended range electric vehicle (EREV) architecture. Designed for commercial fleets, it...

https://www.automotive-fleet.com/357400/karma-launches-ev-utility-van-platform

Categories: Electric, Electric Vehicles, Fleet Forward, Fuel Smarts, Green Fleet, Suppliers

The Lightning Electric models are being provided to the hospital system by Wondries Fleet Group, a leading fleet dealer in California. All 12 are Class 3...

https://www.automotive-fleet.com/355192/california-dept-of-state-hospitals-orders-12-electric-cargo-vans

Categories: Global Fleet, Safety

Due to a manufacturing issue, the air bag inflator may not function properly or may rupture during deployment, resulting in metal fragments striking the...

https://www.automotive-fleet.com/354990/nissan-titan-and-nv-cargo-van-recalled-for-air-bags

Categories: Equipment, Global Fleet, Safety, Technology, Upfitting

Computer Aided Technology and Weather Guard developed a tool that helps fleets design the right upfit for their work vans.

https://www.automotive-fleet.com/349997/3d-configuring-help-fleets-build-the-ideal-work-van

Categories: Autonomous Technology, Equipment, Fleet Forward, Global Fleet, Safety, Technology

Grocers, food retailers, and auto parts stores are contracting with autonomous last-mile delivery services today. Here’s how the business model is evolving...

https://www.automotive-fleet.com/353405/how-to-lease-an-autonomous-delivery-van

Categories: Electric Vehicles, Fleet Forward

Of any manufacturer, Ford is best poised to electrify a global work van. But it’ll still need competitive products, supplier and upfitter partnerships,...

https://www.automotive-fleet.com/353256/how-an-electric-ford-transit-changes-the-game

Categories: Electric, Electric Vehicles, Equipment, Global Fleet, Green Fleet, Products, Small Fleet, Sustainability, Vehicle OEM, Vehicle Research

New powertrain offerings and extended range electric options highlight enhancements to the 2020 Mercedes-Benz Metris van.

https://www.automotive-fleet.com/352792/mercedes-benz-announces-upgrades-to-metris-van-family

Categories: Electric Vehicles, Equipment, Fleet Forward, Global Fleet, Green Fleet, Operations, Safety, Small Fleet, Sustainability, Technology, Vehicle Research

The 2020 Work Truck Show showcased a convergence of technologies driven by environmental conditions, regulations, and the needs of package delivery drivers,...

https://www.automotive-fleet.com/352713/how-work-trucks-are-meeting-the-e-commerce-surge