Gary Wollenhaupt

Colorado Springs

Writer at Freelance

Professional Freelance Writer, Content Marketing Writer

Articles

Navigating the Zero-Emission Headwinds

1 week ago | utilityfleetprofessional.com | Gary Wollenhaupt

Many fleets in the utility sector have set ambitious zero-emission targets, but headwinds in the U.S. electric vehicle market – due to production slowdowns and an evolving regulatory environment – are creating new obstacles. Even so, it doesn’t appear that fleet managers are significantly adjusting their electrification roadmaps. American Electric Power, Pacific Gas and Electric, Sacramento Municipal Utility District and numerous other utilities have made net-zero pledges that they intend to keep.
Navigating the EV Landscape in 2025: Top Trends to Watch

2 months ago | utilityfleetprofessional.com | Gary Wollenhaupt

The path of progress is never a straight line, and the road to electric vehicle adoption is no exception. While there may be zigs and zags, the market for fleet vehicles is trucking toward further adoption of EVs for light- and medium-duty applications. The regulatory environment is a big driver of change. In March 2024, the Biden administration shifted emphasis in the EV landscape, focusing on performance standards rather than mandating specific technologies.
Keeping Your Best: Effective Strategies for Retaining Top Fleet Technicians

Sep 19, 2024 | utilityfleetprofessional.com | Gary Wollenhaupt

With the industry’s ongoing shortage of qualified vehicle technicians, fleet managers need effective strategies to keep their top performers. Compensation is meaningful, but communication is the real key to retaining technicians, said Paul Jefferson, senior fleet manager for Oklahoma Gas & Electric (OG&E), an investor-owned utility based in Oklahoma City.
Alternative Routing: Go Another Way

Sep 10, 2024 | inboundlogistics.com | Gary Wollenhaupt

September 2024 | Tags: August 2024, Cross-border Trade, Disruption Mitigation, Logistics, Ports, Supply Chain Management In the face of constant supply chain disruptions and unexpected events, shippers must be ready to reroute at a moment’s notice.
From Dynamic Updates to AI: How Tech Turbocharges Last-Mile Delivery

Aug 1, 2024 | inboundlogistics.com | Gary Wollenhaupt

Tags: Artificial Intelligence, July 2024, Last Mile Delivery, Logistics I.T. Gone are the days of consumers gazing out the window waiting for a delivery to show up. Tech innovations make it faster and cheaper for shippers to deliver their products to the doorstep, while enhancing the customer experience.
Cybersecurity Best Practices for Utility Fleets

Jul 14, 2024 | utilityfleetprofessional.com | Gary Wollenhaupt

If you’re a utility fleet manager who isn’t thinking about cybersecurity, the question is, should you be? Cyberattacks on utilities increased by more than 200% in 2023, according to a report from asset intelligence firm Armis (www.armis.com). In May, the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency warned water utilities of a heightened risk of attack from foreign states.
Are Vehicle Order Lead Times Improving?

May 11, 2024 | utilityfleetprofessional.com | Gary Wollenhaupt

While the automotive industry is recovering from the worst of the pandemic-era disruptions, many vehicles still have extended lead times that are disrupting fleet acquisition plans. Pre-COVID, lead times for most vehicles were about three months, which stretched to as much as 12 months during the pandemic. The lead time has fallen to around six months now, depending on the type of vehicle, according to Phil Dunne, U.K. managing director at the global strategy consulting firm Stax (www.stax.com).
Fasteners for EV Assembly

May 10, 2024 | assemblymag.com | Gary Wollenhaupt

Legendary Lotus race car engineer Colin Chapman developed a philosophy that propelled his Formula 1 machines to multiple championships: “Simplify and add lightness.” Electric vehicle manufacturers face a similar challenge: adding lightness and simplifying the process of building complex vehicles that rely on a combination of dissimilar materials.
The New ‘Fuel’: Strategies for Tracking and Managing EV Charging Costs

Mar 1, 2024 | utilityfleetprofessional.com | Gary Wollenhaupt

As more utility fleets add electric vehicles to their mix, fleet managers need to understand the intricacies of managing EV charging costs, much like they would fuel expenses. Fleets are adopting an emerging array of strategies, tools and practices to monitor and control these costs. After all, utility rates are the new fuel prices and will require similar monitoring to ensure cost-effective charging.
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Mar 1, 2024 | utilityfleetprofessional.com | Gary Wollenhaupt

March 1, 2024 | Gary L. Wollenhaupt | Smart Fleets As more utility fleets add electric vehicles to their mix, fleet managers need to understand the intricacies of managing EV charging costs, much like they would fuel expenses. Fleets are adopting an emerging array of strategies, tools and practices to monitor and control these costs. After all, utility rates are the new fuel prices and […] September 21, 2023 | Gary L.