Best of LinkedIn: Commercial Fleet Insights CW 06/ 07

Electric trucks and buses are moving closer to cost parity as competition increases and pricing declines

Large-scale deployments continue, including significant electric bus penetration in Latin America and rising electric truck registrations in Europe

Fleet electrification is shifting from adoption questions to profitability, predictability, and operational control at scale

OEMs are expanding BEV model portfolios across passenger and light commercial vehicles, signaling broader fleet-ready product availability

Depot charging is positioned as the primary charging model for heavy duty fleets in the near term, with public megawatt charging playing a later role

Lower power DC charging is gaining traction for predictable duty cycles due to lower infrastructure and grid costs

Smart charging platforms are increasingly integrated with telematics, routing, and AI monitoring for operational reliability

Bidirectional charging and fleet flexibility management are emerging as critical future capabilities for grid integration

AI-driven telematics platforms are expanding into personalized driver coaching and real-time intervention to reduce incidents

Fleet data platforms are broadening scope from tracking to predictive maintenance, decarbonization analytics, and operational optimisation

Connected fleet data is highlighted as underutilized, with significant potential to drive action and cost savings

Software platforms for electric fleet operations are evolving to manage grid constraints, energy costs, and uptime requirements

AI-powered video analytics and pedestrian detection platforms are entering enterprise deployment for safety monitoring and incident prevention

Fleet operators are using real-time alerts and targeted training to reduce driver risk and improve safety culture

Data-driven maintenance and lifecycle decisions are demonstrating significant cost savings versus traditional replacement cycles

Partnerships between telematics providers, logistics software platforms, and fleet operators are accelerating digital transformation in distribution fleets

Charging network aggregators and ride-hailing platforms are collaborating to simplify access and reduce charging costs for EV fleets

Modular upfit providers are partnering with converters to streamline vehicle configuration and deployment for modern fleets

New partnerships in insurance and mobility services are integrating technology-driven vehicle hire and risk models

Strong emphasis on AI-driven fleet intelligence, predictive maintenance, and data-driven decision-making as core industry priorities

Launches and demos highlighted next-gen hardware, AI cameras, connected operations, and expanded asset visibility across fleets

Technology matters, but people and conversations drive real innovation and adoption

Partner ecosystem momentum was central, with new programs, marketplace updates, and deeper integrations to accelerate adoption and ROI

Fleet leaders discussed automation, emissions compliance, data accuracy, and the shift from reactive to predictive operations

Government funding continues to support electric school buses and urban zero emission transport initiatives

Cities and regions are embedding zero emission fleet requirements into procurement and mobility planning frameworks

EU funding calls and transport policy initiatives are targeting large-scale connected and automated mobility demonstrations

Heavy duty vehicle registrations declined in 2025, while electric truck market share increased, indicating a transition phase in fleet procurement cycles

Data-driven asset management and lifecycle optimization are becoming core financial levers for fleet profitability

Electrification strategy must align with depot charging economics and grid constraints rather than public infrastructure assumptions

AI and telematics are moving from monitoring tools to operational control systems that influence safety, maintenance, and routing decisions

Ecosystem partnerships are becoming the fastest path to scale, replacing in-house platform development in many fleet contexts