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In episode 32 of Fast Forward, Chris Brown sits down with Chris Conroy, who was recently appointed CEO of Holman. The pair discuss his background and path to the new position, his strategic vision for the future of Holman, and the challenges and opportunities facing the fleet management industry today.
Fast Forward connects leaders in fleet, tech, and automotive to show what the future holds for fleets of all types.
đTimestamps & Topics
- 0:00 Intro
- 1:00 Chris Conroy shares his background and path to the CEO position at Holman.
- 1:50 Conroy gets into his strategic vision for Holman.
- 3:30 Conroy shares immediate initiatives and long-term goals for the company.
- 6:35 He talks about where the industry is headed as a whole and the challenges and opportunities on the horizon.
- 9:10 Conroy answers how fleet managers should best prepare themselves to succeed in this evolving industry both in the immediate future and long-term.
- 10:55 He shares how the FMC/client relationship changing, as new technologies automate processes and the industry continues to evolve.
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In episode 31 of Fast Forward, Chris Brown sits down with Marty Kuhn, president of Mike Albert Fleet Solutions, and Brian Bathe, vice president of information technology at Mike Albert Fleet Solutions. The three discuss new technologies around predictive analytics, AI, telematics, data sourcing, and connected vehicles, with the goal to better understand the solutions that are driving efficiencies and delivering insights for fleets.
Fast Forward connects leaders in fleet, tech, and automotive to show what the future holds for fleets of all types.
đTimestamps & Topics
- 0:00 Intro
- 1:20 Marty Kuhn looks into 2023 to identify trends, pain points, or opportunities that fleet managers should be aware of, and ways Mike Albert Fleet Solutions is addressing them.
- 3:30 Marty discusses the new technologies, systems, and processes that commercial/corporate fleets should be investigating that will drive new efficiencies.
- 10:00 Brian Bathe gets into the technologies and software systems that are essential for fleets today.
- 13:15 Brian discusses whether predictive analytics is moving from theory to reality for fleets to drive efficiencies, and how.
- 16:00 Brian discusses telematics and the newer functionalities in a telematics system that are returning a meaningful ROI, and what are next telematics integrations fleets can look forward to.
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In episode 30 of Fast Forward, Chris Brown discusses with Ann Brodette, Senior Vice President of Sales at Mitsubishi HC Capital America, the current volatility in the financial sector, including inflation, high interest rates, and bank failures, and what this could mean for fleets.
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đTimestamps & Topics
- 0:00 Intro
- 1:45 Ann Brodette discusses how banks will be more risk averse after recent bank failures, the recent dollar amount declines in money lent by banks, and how this could trickle down to lending limits to fleet customers.
- 4:30 Will these issues affect fleet operators with great credit too?
- 7:45 How the pending discussions in Congress to resolve the debt ceiling will affect lending.
- 8:25 Ann discusses outlook on inflation.
- 8:55 Action items for fleets on how to protect themselves in this environment.
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In episode 29 of the Fast Forward video series, Chris Brown, Bobit fleet group editor, connects with Karl Brauer, executive analyst at iseecars.com. Chris and Karl talk truck and van trends, and how pricing, volume, and demand are shaping up for the year ahead.
Fast Forward connects leaders in fleet, tech, and automotive to show what the future holds for fleets of all types.
đTimestamps & Topics
- 0:00 Intro
- 1:17 Trends and pricing peaks in pickup market over last two years
- 5:33 Macroeconomic issues for 2023 and effect on the truck market.
- 6:30 Van trends, pricing, and market share.
- 8:43 A âparadigm shiftâ to vans for utilitarian functions.
- 10:35 Car trends during and post-pandemic and pricing fluctuations by segment.
- 12:50 Market pressures driving price sensitivities for EVs.
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The Fast Forward video series connects leaders in fleet, tech, and automotive to show what the future holds for fleets of all types. In episode 28, Chris Brown, Bobit fleet group editor, connects with Kathryn Schifferle, founder and chief vision officer for Work Truck Solutions and Comvoy.com.
Chris and Kathryn discuss how fleets and fleet vendors are adjusting to changes in vehicle model mix and supply by segment with new acquisition strategies.
đTimestamps & Topics
- 0:00 Intro
- 1:25 Vehicle supply is loosening somewhat. What are you seeing?
- 2:25 Which segments will be affected most moving forward?
- 3:00 With the ongoing supply shortage, what are fleets doing creatively to get the job done?
- 4:45 Beyond outright ownership and leasing, are fleets exploring new acquisition strategies?
- 8:30 How financing and insurance companies are adjusting to new models.
- 9:20 As-a-service models are explained.
- 11:10 How are the roles of fleet dealers changing in this new paradigm?
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In episode 27 of the Fast Forward video series, Bobit Fleet Group Editor Chris Brown, interviews David Schwietert, chief policy officer for the Alliance for Automotive Innovation, to discuss the Inflation Reduction Actâs electric vehicle tax credits and how fleets can calculate eligibility by purchaser and vehicle type and class.
The cost differentials and BEV premiums demonstrated in the video are from this U.S. Department of Energy Analysis. For 2023, the Treasury Department has effectively granted eligible taxpayers safe harbor regarding calculations of those differentials, premiums, and credits. Calculations are subject to change after 2023. The Treasury notice on 45W can be accessed here.
The Fast Forward video series connects leaders in fleet, tech, and automotive to show what the future holds for fleets of all types.
đTimestamps & Topics
- 0:00 Intro
- 1:00 About the Alliance for Automotive Innovation.
- 2:00 Whatâs the difference between Section 30D, the credit for consumers, and Section 45W, the credit for commercial vehicle operators?
- 3:50 Explanation of 45W qualifications for vehicle types and purchasers, including slide.
- 4:52 Slide depiction of representative average vehicle costs and representative incremental EV costs by vehicle class.
- 6:03 Slide depiction of per-vehicle credit calculation.
- 8:34 Slide: Credit calculation example for Class 4-6 box truck, Class 8 tractor.
- 11:10 Explanation of Treasuryâs revised guidance on certain SUV model classifications to obtain the $7,500 credit under 30D based on MSRP cap.
- 13:15 Explanation of content provision thresholds for critical minerals and battery components coming in March for Section 30D eligibility.
This video segment represents an overview of certain provisions of the Inflation Reduction Act, and it should not be construed as legal advice. Individuals and companies are encouraged to review the Act with their tax counsel and/or accountants.
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In episode 26, Bobit Fleet Group Editor Chris Brown interviews Tony Douglas, president and CEO of Smith Systems. Douglas describes Smithâs recent acquisition of Driving Dynamics and how the combined company will be structured. Douglas also shares the latest trends in fleet safety training, and the pressing issues in safety that fleets face today.
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đTimestamps & Topics
- 0:00 Intro
- 1:00 Tony gets into the details of the Driving Dynamics acquisition.
- 4:00 How has fleet safety training changed in the last few years?
- 6:40 What are fleet clients looking for in safety training today, and how will the new combined company meet those needs?
- 10:40 Tony explains which stakeholders need to be more involved in mitigating distracted driving, and the number one way to disable distractions behind the wheel.
- 14:15 Are ADAS systems effective, or delivering a false sense of security to drivers?
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In a new episode 25 of Fast Forward, Bobit Fleet Group Editor Chris Brown connects with Shlomo Crandus, CEO at Wheels Donlen LeasePlan, to find out how the newly combined company is addressing a changed fleet market.
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đTimestamps & Topics
- 0:00 Intro
- 01:31 The new types of service providers moving into the fleet management space
- 4:50 The fleet growing segments and which Wheels Donlen LeasePlan will serve
- 7:45 New types of lease structures or ways to fleet vehicles
- 9:50 Services needed for fleeting electric vehicles
- 13:00 Update on amelioration of supply chain issues
- 14:20 What trends fleets should be on the lookout for moving forward â pain points and opportunities
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The Fast Forward video series, hosted by Bobit Fleet Group Editor Chris Brown, is about connecting with leaders in fleet, tech, and automotive to show what the future holds for fleets of all types.
In this episode of Fast Forward, Chris Brown discusses with Brice Adamson, president of Enterprise Fleet Management, how FMCsâ roles and services change and expand with fleet electrification. They also discuss Enterpriseâs outlook for resolution on supply chain strains and limited vehicle availability and the strategies clients are undertaking to mitigate these issues.
đTimestamps & Topics
- 1:00 More about the Dominoâs partnership with Enterprise Fleet and GM to fleet Chevy Bolts for pizza delivery
- 2:45 Dominoâs needs around infrastructure to fit this duty cycle
- 4:30 How the FMC/client relationship changes in the EV space
- 5:35 How Enterprise helps fleets identify which vehicles and duty cycles are candidates for electrification
- 9:15 How telematics has changed in the fleet space, and what functionalities to look into
- 10:15 How Enterprise counsels clients regarding supply chain issues and limited vehicle availability
- 11:15 Outlook for supply chain resolution in 2023
- 12:35 Strategies around major fleet issues
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The Fast Forward video series, hosted by Bobit Fleet Group Editor Chris Brown, is about connecting with leaders in fleet, tech, and automotive to show what the future holds for fleets of all types.
In this episode, Chris interviews Sharon Etherington, who manages the Roche Diagnostics fleet, and Krista McKenna, senior SHE (safety, health, and environment) professional at Roche. The discussion centers on how fleets can start on a path to measuring carbon emissions and working with internal and external stakeholders to realize results.
đTimestamps & Topics
- 1:00 Who is Roche, and what is the fleet makeup?
- 2:05 What is Rocheâs sustainability roadmap? What is the Dow Jones Sustainability Index and how does it factor into Rocheâs plans?
- 3:40 Fleet is but one aspect of corporate sustainability, what are the other parts?
- 5:00 To gain a carbon emissions baseline for your fleet, how do you start? What data is collected?
- 5:50 What are Rocheâs specific challenges in managing and improving fleet carbon emissions?
- 7:00 In what ways do you collect the data, and what is your process?
- 8:00 How do you manage the various components of carbon reduction and ESG to realize improvements?
- 9:45 Besides EVs, what other vehicle types or processes can you implement to lower carbon emissions?
- 10:40 How do you manage sustainability goals with specâing the right vehicles for the job?
- 13:00 What is a renewable energy certificate, and how does Roche use them?
- 14:15 What partners both internally and externally do you need in this effort?
- 16:25 What partners help certify the data?
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The Fast Forward video series, hosted by Bobit Fleet Group Editor Chris Brown, is about connecting with leaders in fleet, tech, and automotive to show what the future holds for fleets of all types.
David Ziker, owner of Ziker Cleaners in South Bend, Indiana, runs a business in which sustainability â from a profitability as well as environmental standpoint â is paramount. In this episode, Ziker explains his needs for an electric van or step van, the EV model options heâs considering, and how incorporating EVs will affect his overall fleet budget.
đTimestamps & Topics
- 1:25 David Ziker gives a background on the company and how he uses his fleet.
- 3:00 Ziker describes his companyâs sustainability plan.
- 4:55 Ziker explains the ancillary benefits of creating a green company.
- 6:10 Explains his research on available electric vans that would serve the duty cycle of his fleet.
- 11:50 Talks about how he contacted and interacted with his utility on charging needs.
- 14:30 Explains how he looks at TCO with EVs and other cost factors.
- 17:45 Explains his next steps to enact his plan and fleet EVs.
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The Fast Forward video series, hosted by Bobit Fleet Group Editor Chris Brown, is about connecting with leaders in fleet, tech, and automotive to show what the future holds for fleets of all types.
In this episode, Chris connects with Jay Collins, WEXâs senior vice president and general manager of EV & mobility. For fleets looking to electrify, Jay discusses the critical factors to consider for setting up and managing home charging.
đTimestamps & Topics
- 1:30 Introduction to Jay and home charging for fleets.
- 2:30 What fleets should think about before setting up home charging for drivers
- 4:30 How fleets should approach equipment and installation costs and what to do when employees leave the company
- 7:10 What type of charging and driver information can be remotely accessed from a home charger
- 10:15 What education and communication with drivers makes onboarding successful
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Fast Forward videos talk all about the future of fleet and are hosted by Fleet Forward Editor Chris Brown.
In todayâs video, Spencer Patton, owner of Patton Logistics, explains the challenges of delivery fleets that face of inflationary pressures around fuel costs, wages, and supply chain issues.
This episode was recorded on Aug. 23, days before Patton would be sued by FedEx Ground and have his contract terminated.
đTimestamps & Topics
- 0:00 Intro
- 1:10 Patton shares the market size and scope for FedEx Ground and Amazon contractors and differences between the two models.
- 3:45 How inflationary pressures around fuel costs, wages, and supply chain uniquely impact delivery fleets.
- 6:50 Overview of ISPsâ relationship with FedEx Ground around safety, indemnification, and driver hiring.
- 9:15 Tactics ISPs are using to reduce costs and increase purchasing power in the face of inflationary pressures.
- 15:12 A new trade association for logistics professionals and its mission.
- 17:00 Patton explains #PurpleFriday.
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Fast Forward videos talk all about the future of fleet and are hosted by Fleet Forward Editor Chris Brown.
In todayâs video, Erin Gilchrist, VP of fleet evangelism for Intellishift, draws on her years of experience and shares her tips to succeed in fleet management, from leveraging industry partners and creating internal teams to breaking out of data silos and changing driver behaviors.
đTopics:
- Erin explains her background and path in fleet.
- If you donât set out to be a fleet manager, how can you be the best you can be?
- Ways for fleet managers to break out of day-to-day to strategize on the bigger picture.
- When it comes to technology, what are the âmust havesâ for fleets?
- How AI and video dashcams are changing the game in fleet safety.
- How fleet managerâs roles will expand with electric vehicles.
- Erin shares details of her new podcast and speaking at Fleet Forward Conference.
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When Lightning eMotors announced its partnership with Perrone Robotics in May, order banks were officially open for âTONY,â an electric delivery van equipped for Level 2 autonomous travel. And when Lightning eMotors invited us to its headquarters in Loveland, Colorado, to take a spin in one of these new self-driving vans, we jumped on the opportunity.
TONY, which stands for âto navigate you,â uses a Class 3 to 7 van converted to electric by Lightning eMotors. Perrone Robotics handles the autonomous part, with LiDar, radar, and heat sensors coordinating with the vehicleâs GPS system.
States set the rules on how autonomous vehicles can travel within their borders. Many allow operation on a preprogrammed route in geofenced locations such as campuses and or cargo container yards. TONY is already being deployed in Philadelphiaâs Navy yard.
Colorado, where we took our test drive, is one among several that allow autonomous vehicles to operate on public roads, including the Lightning eMotors' FMVSS-compliant vehicle combined with Perrone Robotics safety-certified and patented AV technology.
đTopics:
- Partnership details
- Fleet uses
- How it works
- Riding in the van
- Inside Lightningâs production facility
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Fast Forward videos talk all about the future of fleet and are hosted by Fleet Forward Editor Chris Brown. Xos, Inc. is a maker of Class 5 to 8 electric last-mile delivery vehicles.
In todayâs video, Chris sits down with Gio Sordoni, co-founder and CEO of XOS, to learn about the companyâs fleet electrification plans. Hear all about XOSâ focus and goals, current fleet customers, what sets its production facilities apart, and its vision for fleet electrification.
đTopics:
- Who is XOS?
- XOSâ fleet customers and manufacturing
- XOSâ production model
- Upfitting focus and chassis
- State of the commercial electric market
- The challenge of EV infrastructure
- XOSâ mobile charging hub
- Sales and service network
- XOSâ value proposition
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This Fast Forward video, hosted by Fleet Forward Editor Chris Brown, takes a look at the new needs and considerations fleet and maintenance technicians need in the electrified environment. Hear from Al Curtis, director fleet management for Cobb County Georgia, about the importance of and investment in training and service needs today.
This episode is sponsored by Circle K. Learn more about the Circle K fleet card.
đ Conversation topics include:
- The technicianâs role in the shift in maintenance needs from ICE engines to EVs, including what might fall under warranty coverage.
- Training needed for todayâs technicians.
- How to work with outside maintenance shops and know the value of various maintenance needs on electric vehicles.
- What other fleet systems and technology needs to be evaluated in the EV transition.
- Long-term roadmaps and big-picture meetings with upper management and other staff.
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0:57 Maintenance needs for EVs
2:55 Handling unscheduled maintenance
3:53 Reallocation of techs?
4:53 In-house vs. third-party techs
6:23 Current training programs
7:50 Fleet management systems and EVs
12:50 Educating management
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Managing director of Charge Across America, Kristin Slanina, joins Fleet Group Editor Chris Brown to discuss last yearâs electric vehicle competition across the country and how the five teams managed in-vehicle technology as well as charging infrastructure.
đ Conversation topics include:
- How did novice EV drivers acclimate to the technology?
- Identifying the gaps in EV charge points.
- Real-world recommendations on improving EV infrastructure.
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0:00 Introduction
1:24 The Mission of Charge Across America
2:16 Parameters of the Race
3:44 Driver Interactions with the Vehicles
5:17 Issues with Charging Infrastructure
6:23 Issues with the Chargers Themselves
9:02 Locations of the Chargers
10:15 Understanding How an EV Takes a Charge
11:45 Takeaways from the Race
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Fleet Group Editor, Chris Brown, sits down with Fleet Manager, Henry Kayler, to discuss the variables fleets should consider when transitioning to EVs.
đ Conversation topics include:
- What goes into the decision-making process for fleet electrification.
- Lessons learned from building out EV infrastructure.
- Can you get to carbon-neutral without electrification?
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0:00 Introduction
1:28 An Overview of Henryâs Fleet Makeup
3:10 Switching to EVs: The Decision-Making Process
5:15 Lessons from Building Out EV Infrastructure
7:50 Advice for Fleets Beginning Their Electrification Journey
9:43 Can You Get to Carbon-Neutral Without Electrification?
Fleet Group Editor, Chris Brown, speaks with Director of Marketing and Sales Operations for Lightning eMotors, Nick Bettis, about the factors that impact EV performance, including payload, HVAC, and hilly conditions. They also discuss the steps to follow to successfully implement a gamification program.
Conversation topics include:
- What Impacts EV performance.
- How payload becomes a factor in battery efficiency.
- How to gamify EVs.
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0:00 Introduction
1:09 What Lightning eMotors Does
2:00 What Impacts EV Performance
4:24 How Payload Becomes a Factor in Battery Efficiency
5:33 How to Gamify EVs
10:44 HVACâs Impact on Battery Range
11:52 How to Successfully Run an EV Gamification Program
Fleet Group Editor, Chris Brown, sits down with San Joaquin County Fleet Manager, Kevin Myose, about how they are actively working to electrify their fleet while staying within budget.
Conversation topics include:
- Upcoming green fleet mandate deadlines, including 2034.
- How to utilize grant money for fleet electrification.
- What the future looks like for budget planning.
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â± Timestamps â±0:00 Introduction and Episode Overview
1:02 The San Joaquin County Fleet and Kevinâs Role
2:45 Green Fleet Mandates and Budgets
4:32 The Challenge of Fleet Electrification by 2034
6:37 How Much of the Premium Does Grant Money Cover?
10:26 What the Future Looks Like for Budget Planning
13:04 The Big Question Mark About the 2034 Mandate
Fleet Group Editor, Chris Brown, speaks with CTO of IntelliShift, Ryan Wilkinson, about the data that keeps vehicles running longer in the age of the supply crises.
Conversation topics include:
- How the global supply chain issues are impacting vehicle availability
- How to utilize data to manage preventative maintenance to extend vehicle lifecycles.
- Measuring vehicle maintenance between drivers using behavior data.
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â± Timestamps â±
0:00 Introduction
1:11 Thoughts on Global Supply Chain Issues Impacting Vehicles
2:22 How to Utilize Data to Manage Preventative Maintenance
3:57 How Telematics Addresses Maintenance Issues
5:47 Measuring Vehicle Maintenance Between Drivers
6:39 Are Engine Diagnostics Right for You?
8:24 How fleets can use actionable data
9:46 Vehicle inspections: making better decisions
11:35 Taking vehicle data to the next maintenance level
12:41 The future of vehicle maintenance
Fleet Group Editor, Chris Brown, gets a tour of the new BrightDrop EP1 electric pallet from CEO, Brad Beauchamp at the 2021 GM Fleet Solutions Summit in Phoenix, AZ. Brad demonstrates the EP1 pallet and highlights cargo capacity, features, and use cases.
đĄ You can learn more about the BrightDrop EP1 electric pallet at the 2021 Fleet Forward Conference during the Innovation in Motion technology showcase on November 11th in San Jose.Â
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â± Timestamps â±0:00 Introduction
1:00 Overview of the BrightDrop EP1 Pallet
1:23 Controlling the Pallet Through an App
1:54 Cargo Capacity and Dimensions of the EP1
2:34 The Controls of the EP1
In this episode of Fast Forward, Fleet Group Editor, Chris Brown, sits down with Head of North American Business for Free2Move, David C. Dowty, to discuss what the future of fleet management looks like. Â
Today's topics include:Â
- How Free2Move Solves fleet management problems.
- The advantage of Free2Move's fleet manager dashboards.
- The Brave New World of Fleet Management.
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â± Timestamps â±
0:00 Introduction
1:05 Who Free2Move is and What They Do
2:51 How Free2Move Solves Fleet Management Problems
5:10 The Advantage of Free2Move Fleet Management Dashboards
7:04 Exciting New Fleet Management Integrations Â
9:03 The Future of Free2Move in North America
In this episode of Fast Forward, Fleet Group Editor, Chris Brown, speaks with Executive Analyst for iSeeCars, Karl Bauer to discuss the timelines, use cases, and performance of various electric pickups. Â Â
Todayâs topics include:
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What it will take for new EV OEMs to succeed in the market.
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If EV Pickups work in a last-mile delivery environment.
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Battery costs and battery ranges. Â Â
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In this episode of Fast Forward, Fleet Group Editor, Chris Brown, sits down with Co-Founder of Motorq, Arun Rajagopalan to discuss big data, market trends, and unifying data across platforms.
Todayâs topics include:
- Learning how fleets are currently utilizing big data.
- What unifying data across platforms looks like.
- The promise of modems from OEMs and using that data.
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â± Timestamps â±
0:00 Introduction
1:04 What Does Motorq Do?
1:45 How Fleets Use Big Data Today
3:24 Market Trends Turning Connected Car Data into Actionable Data
4:43 Unifying Data Across Multiple Platforms
6:49 The Need for Partnering with Third-Party Solutions
8:12 Order-to-Delivery: Managing the Process and Lifecycle
10:18 Modems from the OEM & Using That Data
Fleet Forward Executive Editor, Chris Brown, sits down with Chief Revenue Officer of BrightDrop, Steve Hornyak to talk fleet and EV sustainability for the delivery market.
Episode topics include:
- What BrightDrop can offer to last-mile businesses and how they approach a dealer base
- How the EP1 delivery pallet saves businesses on fuel and increases efficiency
- The EV600 delivery van â target range, potential MSRP, and use cases
- Timeline and release dates of the products
- Fleet tips for electrification
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