Methodology: Every two weeks we collect most relevant posts on LinkedIn for selected topics and create an overall summary only based on these posts. If you´re interested in the single posts behind, you can find them here: https://linktr.ee/thomasallgeyer. Have a great read!
Fleet Management and Telematics
End‑to‑end fleet platforms highlighted for integrating data, lowering operating cost and improving user experience
Volvo Cars and Targa Telematics launch embedded telematics to enable connected mobility without aftermarket hardware
Lack of data sharing between insurers and fleets identified as a barrier to deeper analytics and risk pricing
Safety and Risk Management
Reactive safety programmes cost fleets more than $70 000 per incident; predictive analytics positioned as the preferred alternative
Driver fatigue emerges as a critical operational risk requiring structured monitoring and intervention
CameraMatics partners with XPO to deliver a vision‑based safety solution covering vehicles, cargo and yard operations
Electrification and Charging
Fleets urged to secure incentives of up to $40 000 per electric vehicle before looming deadlines
Grid capacity, charger reliability and high capital costs cited as the chief bottlenecks in large‑scale e‑fleet roll‑outs
United Kingdom unveils Depot Charging Scheme covering seventy‑five percent of installation costs; £63 million already earmarked with the NHS acting as lead adopter
Logistics operators adopt a three‑step roadmap to electrify distribution centres and integrate megawatt charging for heavy trucks
Daimler’s eActros 600 and SparkCharge’s mobile charging unit expand the range of heavy‑duty and last‑mile electric options
Sustainability and Policy
United Kingdom allocates £30 million to depot electrification grants targeting zero‑emission vans and trucks
EU stakeholders advocate legislation to accelerate fleet electrification and align corporate targets with climate goals
Corporate fleets in Belgium illustrate the decarbonisation pathway through rapid battery electric vehicle adoption
Ingka Group commits to halve emissions by 2030 and reach net zero by 2050, underlining the role of corporate fleets in meeting science‑based targets
Analysts call for faster deployment of battery electric trucks to close the road‑transport emissions gap
Partnerships and Commercial Deals
IoT‑led collaboration with ATS in Dubai aims to elevate regional fleet management capabilities
Toyota Norge teams with the Norwegian Logistics Association to accelerate electrified light commercial vehicle uptake
New Products and Technology
GM Envolve introduces an integrated ecosystem combining vehicles, charging and digital services
Vancouver International Airport deploys electric minibuses, reinforcing its sustainable‑transport roadmap
Shell Fleet Solutions rolls out the Shell Card, consolidating payments and sustainability reporting
AI‑based vehicle inspection platforms reach nationwide coverage, cutting turnaround times and boosting asset uptime
Audi Q6 e‑tron enters Biral AG’s fleet, signalling executive‑segment electrification momentum
New York City’s fleet newsletter marks its five‑hundredth issue, underscoring long‑term progress in municipal fleet innovation
Operations and Cost Optimisation
Route‑based load forecasting and integrated infrastructure planning shown to lower the cost of electrifying waste‑collection fleets
Adjacent Market Movements
Property owners in hospitality and residential sectors monetise parking assets by hosting commercial fleet vehicles
Honda pilots the eQuad micro‑EV for urban delivery, illustrating a growing Fleet‑as‑a‑Service trend
Addressing purchasing myths and aligning flexible incentives identified as keys to optimising vehicle acquisition
Ford Pro underscores the value of bundled fleet services with dedicated support teams
Metropolitan Police delegation studies Dutch electric patrol fleets, highlighting cross‑border knowledge transfer
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