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!
New Products and Features
ChargePoint introduced a home charging solution tailored for European company car fleets to streamline at-home reimbursement and sustainability tracking
SAP and BearingPoint announced FLEET and CHARGE Cloud to unify electric fleet management workflows from energy to operations
Siemens tested an eTrailer configuration with a logistics partner to boost efficiency on duty cycles without full vehicle replacement
Tiger40 Li-ion tow tractors highlighted 24-7 operations with integrated fast charging and safety features for industrial fleet environments
Partnerships
The Mobility House and Itron partnered to orchestrate EV loads, integrating utility-grade demand management with depot charging operations
Arriva Italia collaborated with Bia to electrify public transport in Cremona, demonstrating measurable route performance and service reliability
Siemens worked with Betz Transporte on eTrailer testing, aligning OEM technology with operator duty cycles and efficiency targets
Regional stakeholders in New York launched a joint effort to overcome distribution system constraints that slow fleet electrification
Charging Infrastructure
Australia’s heavy-truck site set a new operational benchmark for high-power charging, reducing dwell times on long-haul corridors
Depot solutions emphasized forecasting and load balancing to prevent grid strain while maintaining service-level commitments
Decade Energy enabled depots to augment grid capacity with software-led optimization, supporting staged charger rollouts
Event and forum takeaways converged on smart pricing and smart charging as essential tools for cost control and grid alignment
Software and data
Breaking data silos was prioritized to align fleet operations, charging, and utility interfaces for predictable energy and uptime outcomes
Traditional fleet management evolved toward analytics-first operations with predictive maintenance, compliance automation, and electrification KPIs
Practitioners stressed real-world test data over lab figures to validate range, charging times, and utilization before scaling deployments
Policy and regulation
California’s ZEV truck incentive demonstrated tangible pull for electric trucks, underscoring how program design accelerates uptake
European freight decarbonization discussions focused on planning and pricing models that internalize grid constraints and time-of-use dynamics
Digital product passports surfaced as a 2025 topic with potential implications for fleet asset traceability and lifecycle reporting
Fleet Deployments and Orders
A logistics operator completed a fleet renewal with ten new electric trucks, marking a clean transition milestone
Harbinger expanded medium-duty EV availability into Canada, matching demand for commercial-grade electrification
PV5 Cargo received positive operator feedback ahead of a multi-market dealership launch, indicating readiness for broader distribution
School districts advanced electric bus adoption, pairing student benefits with budget-aligned savings and utility planning resources
Ecosystem and Market Insights
Consolidation in European fleet management triggered questions on valuation logic and scale economics across software and services
Conference circuits in Europe and North America reinforced shared priorities on interoperability, funding pragmatism, and outcomes-based pilots
Africa E-mobility Week highlighted climate leadership narratives tied to fleet deployments, emphasizing development and operational proof points
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