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WEBINAR: First Steps for Fleets Interested in EVs
Watch to learn about the differences between EVs and gaseous fueled vehicles, benefits of EVs, and total cost of ownership. This webinar covers things to consider when making the decision to try EVs, fleet analysis and EV Suitability of your fleet, utilizing data and telematics to inform your EV procurement decisions, along with understanding the new networks and types of partnerships you will need.
Speakers: Ann Vail (LCF), Mary Till (Sawatch Labs), and Robert Mowat (HDR)
How Electric Vehicle Adoption Can Help Reduce Fleet Costs
When conducting a fleet utilization analysis, we ask: while electric vehicles are better for the environment, are they better for the business’ bank account?
How Fleet Managers Can Evaluate Heavy-Duty Truck Electrification
When fleet operators are making decisions about electrification, one of the key considerations is when is mid-route charging feasible and when is it too much of a burden on your operations.
Fleet analytics provide operators with the data needed to make informed decisions about fleet electrification. In other words, telematics provides an additional layer of information that can help fleet operators make the best decision for their drivers.
California Department of Conservation Sees 100% Improvement in Driver Behavior
Choosing a telematics solution can be a long, drawn-out process, particularly for a government agency. The California Department of Conservation faced such a scenario in early 2020.
Top 4 Ways Temperature & Weather Impact Electric Vehicle Performance
It’s no secret that electric vehicles are becoming increasingly popular for both individuals and businesses alike. Between their environmentally friendly nature and their potential for cost savings, it isn’t difficult to see why. However, similar to internal combustion engine (ICE) vehicles, temperature and weather can also impact electric vehicle performance.
At-Home Charging Solutions for Employees: Benefits, Challenges, and How to Tackle Reimbursements
As more businesses, organizations, and municipalities make the switch to electric vehicles (EVs), one important factor that needs to be considered is charging take-home vehicles. Offering at-home charging for fleet EVs is one component to simplify the process of transitioning from traditional fuel-burning fleets to EVs and, ultimately, boost your organization’s fleet sustainability.
Sawatch Labs Helps Make Fleet Sustainability Goals Possible for City of Seattle
The City of Seattle has an ambitious goal of cutting carbon emissions 50% by 2025 and being completely fossil fuel free by 2030. The city’s fleet leadership chose Sawatch Labs and data from Geotab to help meet their sustainability goals, accurately measure electricity use by the city’s electric vehicles (EVs) and determine which internal combustion engine (ICE) vehicles could be cycled out for EVs.
Our 4 Biggest Takeaways From the Free Electrons Grand Finale in São Paulo, Brazil
This October, the Sawatch Labs team took a trip to beautiful São Paulo, Brazil, to attend the Free Electrons Grand Finale. There, we met with industry professionals from all over the world to discuss more innovative, more effective, and more sustainable energy solutions. Here are some of our biggest takeaways.
Future of fleet vehicles on display in Golden
The transportation industry’s primary challenge is transitioning fleets into “green energy,” part of an overarching concept that, proponents say, takes advantage of technological advances to cut down on the use of fossil-fired energy, reduce pollution and save the environment.
EV Model Selection for Fleets: Identifying Ideal Applications and Matching Vehicle Selection
Until very recently, it was common to hear “Well, EVs won’t work for us because our vehicles are used off-road and we need higher clearance.” We still get a lot of questions around EVs capable of handling off-road or inclement weather conditions.
Many light duty vehicle manufacturers now offer larger models that can be equipped with all wheel drive systems and increased ground clearance.
Electrification of Refuse Haulers
Unlike the light duty segment, most medium and heavy-duty BEVs (battery electric vehicles) available today do not achieve cost parity with internal combustion engine (ICE) vehicles over their service lives.
When Choosing Telematics, Be Specific
The realm of telematics is rapidly expanding, which means the vast opportunities, efficiencies, and risk management it offers fleet managers is rapidly expanding as well. However, telematics is still an area in which many feet managers have uncertainties
EV Infrastructure: How to Start and How to Expand
As more government fleets transition to electric vehicles, learn from fleet managers who’ve been there.
Edison Energy partners with Sawatch Labs to guide organizations on vehicle electrification for fleets
A fleet makeover starts by analyzing minute-by-minute data from on-board telematics, distinguishing highway miles from stop-and-go driving, and giving fleet managers confidence in electric vehicle conversion.
Practical Advice for Fleet Electrification
Sarah Booth from Sawatch Labs talks on GovCast (https://www.government-fleet.com/) about vehicle range and maintenance, the biggest barriers to electrification and how to overcome them, and how and when to work with utilities on infrastructure.