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What are the benefits of on-site vs at-home EV charging? | Utilimarc Fleet FYIs
Fleet FYIs: A Podcast by Utilimarc - May 21, 2022 03:00 - 12 minutes ★★★★★ - 3 ratingsBy now, we know that each fleet has completely unique needs, roles and policies that affect day-to-day operations. These different characteristics can have major influence on the decisions made when it comes to fleet electrification. For example, fleets with take-home vehicle policies will have ...
Which fuel REALLY performs the best? | Utilimarc Fleet FYIs
Fleet FYIs: A Podcast by Utilimarc - May 13, 2022 15:00 - 14 minutes ★★★★★ - 3 ratingsAlternative fuels are on the top of many fleet managers’ minds these days. Fleets are increasingly exploring new ways to get the job done while remaining operationally efficient, cost effective and sustainable. As a result, many managers are introducing a mix of electric, hydrogen, and natural ...
Is There A Benefit to The EV Procurement Delay? | Utilimarc Fleet FYIs
Fleet FYIs: A Podcast by Utilimarc - May 06, 2022 16:00 - 10 minutes ★★★★★ - 3 ratingsToday on the show, I wanted to chat about a question that I’ve been toying around with lately. I’ve been asking this to my colleagues, others across the industry and even those outside of fleet and automotive, each giving a different answer. The question is, when it comes to operational effici...
What Is Phantom Drain and How Does It Affect EV Fleets?
Fleet FYIs: A Podcast by Utilimarc - April 29, 2022 15:00 - 9 minutes ★★★★★ - 3 ratingsWe all know, especially in today’s sustainability-charged environment, that electric vehicle range is one of the most important aspects for any driver or fleet manager to consider when adopting EVs. It is imperative when it comes to planning the logistics behind daily vehicle routes and charging...
Who Are The Major Players in EV Infrastructure Today? | Utilimarc Fleet FYIs
Fleet FYIs: A Podcast by Utilimarc - April 22, 2022 14:00 - 15 minutes ★★★★★ - 3 ratingsCharging infrastructure is a crucial element of electrification that many leave as an afterthought to EV adoption. This can be a big mistake for fleet managers, as installation of EV infrastructure can take up to months depending on the amount and type of stations needed. Before deciding on the ...
Charging Your EV: Where to Start? | Utilimarc Fleet FYIs
Fleet FYIs: A Podcast by Utilimarc - April 15, 2022 13:00 - 14 minutes ★★★★★ - 3 ratingsThis episode is rather fitting this week, because over the last few days – myself and the rest of the Utilimarc team have been at the NAFA I&E in Columbus, Ohio. Where, you guessed it – a HUGE topic of conversation was in fact, electric vehicles and EV charging. For fleet managers undergoing th...
Utilimarc at NAFA: Day Three Conference Recap | Utilimarc Fleet FYIs
Fleet FYIs: A Podcast by Utilimarc - April 14, 2022 13:00 - 10 minutes ★★★★★ - 3 ratingsUtilimarc is back at the NAFA Institute & Expo for 2022. Tune in for daily recaps covering the show and what to expect if you're planning to attend in 2023! ---- Show notes for today's episode can be found at: https://www.utilimarc.com/blog Gretchen Reese on LinkedIn Utilimarc on LinkedIn, I...
Utilimarc at NAFA: Day Two Conference Recap | Utilimarc Fleet FYIs
Fleet FYIs: A Podcast by Utilimarc - April 13, 2022 02:00 - 10 minutes ★★★★★ - 3 ratingsUtilimarc is back at the NAFA Institute & Expo for 2022. Tune in for daily recaps covering the show and what to expect if you're planning to attend in 2023! ---- Show notes for today's episode can be found at: https://www.utilimarc.com/blog Gretchen Reese on LinkedIn Utilimarc on LinkedIn, I...
Utilimarc at NAFA: Day One Conference Recap | Utilimarc Fleet FYIs
Fleet FYIs: A Podcast by Utilimarc - April 12, 2022 00:00 - 9 minutes ★★★★★ - 3 ratingsUtilimarc is back at the NAFA Institute & Expo for 2022. Tune in for daily recaps covering the show and what to expect if you're planning to attend in 2023! ---- Show notes for today's episode can be found at: https://www.utilimarc.com/blog Gretchen Reese on LinkedIn Utilimarc on LinkedIn, I...
CNG vs LNG: Which is the Best Solution? | Utilimarc Fleet FYIs
Fleet FYIs: A Podcast by Utilimarc - April 08, 2022 21:00 - 22 minutes ★★★★★ - 3 ratingsNatural gas is the fastest growing fossil fuel of the past decade and is becoming an increasingly popular alternative to diesel and gasoline. Natural gas occurs naturally, deep below the Earth’s surface, due to the decomposition of plants and animals over millions of years. Over this time, the h...
Breaking Down Internal Combustion Engine Alternatives- Fuel Cells VS Electric Vehicles | Utilimarc Fleet FYIs
Fleet FYIs: A Podcast by Utilimarc - April 01, 2022 21:00 - 17 minutes ★★★★★ - 3 ratingsIt seems like every fleet today is searching for a simple answer to their sustainability concerns. Whether that be exploring alternative fuels, using data analytics to minimize waste, or phasing out internal combustion engine vehicles - it’s pretty clear that there is no quick fix. Especially as...
Is it Possible to Merge the Digital Universe and Drivers on the Road? | Utilimarc Fleet FYIs
Fleet FYIs: A Podcast by Utilimarc - March 25, 2022 13:00 - 36 minutes ★★★★★ - 3 ratingsIs it possible to merge the digital universe and drivers on the road? Depending on the type of technology, as well as who you’re speaking with, it can sometimes have a bit of a negative connotation. Think tracking cookies on web browsers, data privacy issues and the lot. However, it can also be...
The UK is One of The World’s Sustainability Leaders…Will The North American Market Be Soon to Follow? | Utilimarc Fleet FYIs
Fleet FYIs: A Podcast by Utilimarc - March 18, 2022 11:00 - 1 hour ★★★★★ - 3 ratingsI’m really excited to bring today’s panel to the show – as you might have guessed, it has to do with the trans-Atlantic bridge between North America (so United States and Canada) and the UK. We’re delving into sustainability, international trends, safety and more – but the super exciting piece i...
Have Low-Emissions Zones Found Their Way to the US? | Utilimarc Fleet FYIs
Fleet FYIs: A Podcast by Utilimarc - March 12, 2022 00:00 - 15 minutes ★★★★★ - 3 ratingsIf you remember a few episodes back, I was on again about low-emissions zones – what they were, how large they were, when they were implemented and why. We were also chatting about when, if ever, we would see them begin to pop up in the United States…well, have I got news for you! It’s happening...
The Truth About Business Intelligence: Why Industry-Leading Fleets are Outsourcing Data Management | Utilimarc Fleet FYIs
Fleet FYIs: A Podcast by Utilimarc - March 04, 2022 14:00 - 21 minutes ★★★★★ - 3 ratingsToday we are tackling one of my favourite topics – and no, it’s not another episode soley based on a well-balanced, multi-faceted sustainability strategy. Rather, we’re digging deep into business intelligence. I’ve brought a special guest on the show today to chat through the truth about busine...
Why Are Organizations Focusing on Sustainability Now? | Utilimarc Fleet FYIs
Fleet FYIs: A Podcast by Utilimarc - February 25, 2022 15:00 - 14 minutes ★★★★★ - 3 ratingsIf you haven’t guessed by now – we’re talking about sustainability again, or rather, why organizations world-wide are choosing to focus on this right now, foot to the floor. We all know that sustainability and climate change have become increasingly pressing issues for all types of businesses ...
A Run-down on Microgrids and Why We Will See More of Them in Future | Utilimarc Fleet FYIs
Fleet FYIs: A Podcast by Utilimarc - February 18, 2022 17:00 - 13 minutes ★★★★★ - 3 ratingsToday we’re chatting about, what I think, is a rather interesting topic. And I’m surprised that the conversation surrounding this particular thing isn’t more common – or as some might say, “mainstream”. As you could probably tell from the title of this episode, we’re talking about microgrids. Wh...
Winter Range Decreases No Matter Your Vehicle. Here’s How ICEs and EVs are Different | Utilimarc Fleet FYIs
Fleet FYIs: A Podcast by Utilimarc - January 28, 2022 14:00 - 16 minutes ★★★★★ - 3 ratingsHappy new year and welcome back to the official start of the third season of the Fleet FYIs podcast. When it comes to vehicle range, operating in what are considered to be suboptimal weather conditions has an inevitable and rather significant effect. Now this includes both extreme cold winter ...
Going Into a New Year and Exciting Things Ahead in 2022 | Utilimarc Fleet FYIs
Fleet FYIs: A Podcast by Utilimarc - December 30, 2021 12:00 - 9 minutes ★★★★★ - 3 ratingsIt is nearly the end of 2021, we’re all ready to move on to the new year and experience everything that comes with it. And so, in the spirit of the new year, I figured we’d do a short little recap of all of the amazing things that we’ve been able to do and be a part of here at Utilimarc in 2021....
12 Days of Fleet FYIs: How and Why is Greenhouse Gas Reporting Done? | Utilimarc Fleet FYIs
Fleet FYIs: A Podcast by Utilimarc - December 17, 2021 20:00 - 13 minutes ★★★★★ - 3 ratingsSustainability and climate change have become pressing issues for all types of businesses and organizations. There is more pressure than ever before for organizations to make their practices sustainable and to report the results publicly. The initial step for making businesses greener is often r...
12 Days of Fleet FYIs: What Are The Benefits of Right-Sizing Your Fleet?
Fleet FYIs: A Podcast by Utilimarc - December 16, 2021 21:00 - 13 minutes ★★★★★ - 3 ratingsWe are back again with twelve days of Fleet FYIs, and today, we’re moving into a Utilimarc-favourite topic. What is that you may ask? It’s right-sizing. And more specifically, what the benefits are when it comes to undertaking a rightsizing initiative for fleets today. Fleets are actively ...
12 Days of Fleet FYIs: What is Range Anxiety? | Utilimarc Fleet FYIs
Fleet FYIs: A Podcast by Utilimarc - December 15, 2021 20:00 - 10 minutes ★★★★★ - 3 ratingsIf you own an electric vehicle or you’re considering buying one, you’ve likely heard stories of people whose battery charge ran out in the middle of the day. An EV isn’t like a gas-powered car, where you can just stop at a fueling station and fill your tank in under five minutes. Batteries can t...
12 Days of Fleet FYIs: Breaking Down Natural Gasses - CNG, LNG and LPG | Utilimarc Fleet FYIs
Fleet FYIs: A Podcast by Utilimarc - December 15, 2021 01:00 - 16 minutes ★★★★★ - 3 ratingsI’m sure that at this point, we’ve all heard of the 12 days of Christmas, right? Well, I figured that we’d do our own spin – thus we have the twelve days of Fleet FYIs leading up to the holidays next week. Let’s begin with the first up on the list. What exactly is the difference between the na...
What Does the Expansion of London's Ultra-Low Emissions Zone Mean for Fleets? | Utilimarc Fleet FYIs
Fleet FYIs: A Podcast by Utilimarc - December 09, 2021 23:00 - 17 minutes ★★★★★ - 3 ratingsIf you remember, not too long ago, I recorded an episode about low emissions zones – specifically those in London (over in the UK), Norway and even the few that are starting to pop up here in the states. The so-named Green Zones operate in Santa Monica ahead of the, I believe, 2028 Olympics in L...
Is Business Intelligence Technology Essential for Fleet Management Today? | Utilimarc Fleet FYIs
Fleet FYIs: A Podcast by Utilimarc - December 02, 2021 23:00 - 25 minutes ★★★★★ - 3 ratingsTo give you a bit of a general overview - business intelligence seems to be one of those buzzwords that companies throw around when talking strategy and future-proofing solutions, but many find it hard to define – at least in a way that makes sense to the masses. Is it a system? A service? A str...
Are Electric Vehicles Truly The Zero Emissions Solution We Think Them To Be? | Utilimarc Fleet FYIs
Fleet FYIs: A Podcast by Utilimarc - November 30, 2021 00:00 - 13 minutes ★★★★★ - 3 ratingsToday I wanted to dig into a topic that I’ve been noticing many people ask in many forums, comment sections and new launch announcements worldwide – and that is, will electric vehicles really have that much of an impact on the environment? We’ve all been told that a zero tailpipe emissions veh...
Could a Total Cost of Ownership Analysis Help Your Fleet? | Utilimarc Fleet FYIs
Fleet FYIs: A Podcast by Utilimarc - November 24, 2021 11:00 - 13 minutes ★★★★★ - 3 ratingsAs with any business organization, cost reduction and efficiency are key objectives in year-to-year strategy. Fleet managers are actively aiming to keep costs at a minimum, especially with how quickly they can add up when dealing with high-value assets. In order to know where costs can be cut, i...
Could Fleet Electrification do More Harm than Good? | Utilimarc Fleet FYIs
Fleet FYIs: A Podcast by Utilimarc - November 23, 2021 23:00 - 12 minutes ★★★★★ - 3 ratingsWe all know how intrigued I am by the electrification of fleets. Although I’ve stated multiple times on this show that I think moving forward, electric will not be the only solution – it will have to be a balance – it’s still a topic that’s front and center of mind more often than not. Fleet el...
What is Telematics Data and Why is it Important? | Utilimarc Fleet FYIs
Fleet FYIs: A Podcast by Utilimarc - November 17, 2021 00:00 - 13 minutes ★★★★★ - 3 ratingsWe’ve all heard of the term telematics data right? It seems to be one of those things that as you enter the fleet industry – or actually, I should probably say the automotive industry at this point – it’s engrained in you from day one. But what actually is it aside from the collection of data ...
What Happened at the 2021 Fleet Forward Conference? | Utilimarc Fleet FYIs
Fleet FYIs: A Podcast by Utilimarc - November 15, 2021 20:00 - 17 minutes ★★★★★ - 3 ratingsIn this last year where many events have been virtual – now that the world seems to be opening back up, we’re finding that any in-person event is being smushed into the latter couple months of this year. This year at Fleet Forward, I think you could tell that most people were happy to be back a...
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