Automotive Fleet

1 day ago | automotive-fleet.com | Chris Brown

For fleets transitioning to electric vehicles (EVs), charging infrastructure is the foundation that supports successful operations. Insights from Utilimarc’s Electric Vehicle Consortium (EVC), which aggregates real-world EV data from member fleets, show how charging speeds and types are deployed for optimal operational efficiency. The analysis is gleaned from 260,346 charging sessions since 2023, a driver sentiment survey conducted in June 2024, and a roundtable on charging infrastructure.

1 week ago | automotive-fleet.com | Chris Brown

I’ve been thinking about how editorial processes have changed in the publishing world. Before printing an issue, we would regularly send a PDF of the issue to an outside copy editor, who would notate grammatical errors and highlight areas that needed clarity. This process no longer happens. While the shift away from outside copy editors started before the AI revolution, copy editors are not a growth position, because AI can do a lot of the job.

1 week ago | automotive-fleet.com | Chris Brown

In this episode of Automotive Fleet on the Move, Chris Brown speaks with Joe Hoiberg, fleet manager for Stanley Consultants, a nationwide engineering consulting firm. Joe shares the major transformations underway in his fleet program, centered on embracing change management, leveraging data transparency, and prioritizing driver safety.

2 weeks ago | automotive-fleet.com | Chris Brown

If you thought the worst of the supply chain chaos and cost surges were behind us, think again. In 2025, fleet managers are navigating a new wave of financial pressures. Aging vehicles are racking up maintenance bills, parts and repair costs are climbing under the weight of new tariffs, and acquisition budgets are stretched thinner than ever. While fuel prices have moderated, other areas — maintenance, repairs, insurance rates, and vehicle acquisition — are moving in the opposite direction.

2 weeks ago | automotive-fleet.com | Chris Brown

AF recently asked fleet managers about their top operating cost challenges in 2025, how they’re addressing them, and whether they plan to make any changes based on current dynamics. We asked:1. What are your top operating cost challenges you’re facing in 2025, and what are you doing to address them? 2. Are you planning any changes in your fleet in response to current cost dynamics?