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6 Lessons Learned (So Far) on the Fast Track to an All-Electric Fleet
Ready or not, EVs are coming to your fleet.
Governments have mandated it. Automakers have committed to it. And recent federal legislation has earmarked billions of dollars for it.
But the colossal changes in vehicle design and “fueling” infrastructure will undoubtedly create numerous potholes on …
Spec’ing Truck-Mounted Air Compressors
Like most everything else that’s installed in the manufacturing and outfitting of a utility truck, there’s no one-size-fits-all choice when it comes to spec’ing a truck-mounted compressor to best m…
Pitfalls to Avoid When Transitioning to a Fleet Management Information System
A fleet management information system (FMIS) is an essential back-office system designed to help fleet managers keep records and generate reports regarding the effective and efficient operation, ma…
Despite the Momentum for Electric Vehicles, the Future is Still Uncertain
Many in the media, myself included, have touted the inevitability of electric vehicles.
And for good reason. In unison, the automakers, the federal government, several state governments and the uti…
ATVs and UTVs: Minimizing the Hazards
Throughout all of industry, all-terrain vehicles (ATVs) and utility task vehicles (UTVs) are involved in the majority of off-highway vehicle (OHV) incidents that result in injury. It’s not much dif…
‘The Checklist Manifesto’ for High-Performing Fleet Professionals
As a fleet manager, ensuring efficiency and safety is paramount in your daily operations. But how can you effectively balance these priorities without sacrificing one for the other?
One solution ma…
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4 Safety Tech Options to Consider for Aerial Devices and Digger Derricks
As you spec your next round of bucket trucks and digger derricks, what are some safety technologies that may not have been available for your previous orders but are now?
UFP spoke with Altec’s (www.altec.com) Michael Newman, digger derrick market manager, and Ryan Hulleman, aerial device mark…
The State of EV Wireless Charging
As utilities adopt electric vehicles for their fleets, they face a fundamental question: wired or wireless charging? The decision could have long-term effects on the success of EV adoption. Electric utilities will be consulting with their customers on the same question.
While EV plug-in chargi…
Is the Future of Tires Airless?
Like a lot of technology, airless tires have been two to three years away for the past 15 years. Since 1999, the major tire manufacturers have been developing tires that aren’t inflated with air. At least one of those tires, the Michelin Tweel, has been on the market for some off-road and constru…
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6 Lessons Learned (So Far) on the Fast Track to an All-Electric Fleet
Ready or not, EVs are coming to your fleet.
Governments have mandated it. Automakers have committed to it. And recent federal legislation has earmarked billions of dollars for it.
But the colossal changes in vehicle design and “fueling” infrastructure will undoubtedly create numerous potholes on …
Con Edison: Fleet Safety Performance is a Collaborative Effort
A “close call” in late 2020 set things in motion to address a slip-and-fall hazard shortly after New York City’s energy provider, Con Edison, replaced 10 steel trailers with aluminum trailers.
“An employee was trying to secure a load on a very windy day. But the aluminum surface was wet and slick…
Could Vehicle-to-Grid Technology Help Smooth the Transition to All-Electric?
All major automakers have gone all-in on an all-electric future. But can the U.S.’s aging grid handle the upcoming surge in demand for charging? And what about resiliency during power outages when you have less access to fossil-fueled generators?
Industry experts point to vehicle-to-grid (V2G) te…
The First All-Electric Bucket Truck Hits the Road
Terex Utilities’ Joe Caywood digs into the details behind the company’s groundbreaking announcement.
In June, Terex Utilities introduced the first ever all-electric bucket truck at the Electric Utility Fleet Managers Conference in Williamsburg, Virginia.
The truck combines Navistar’s Internationa…
Con Edison: Fleet Safety Performance is a Collaborative Effort
A “close call” in late 2020 set things in motion to address a slip-and-fall hazard shortly after New York City’s energy provider, Con Edison, replaced 10 steel trailers with aluminum trailers.
“An employee was trying to secure a load on a very windy day. But the aluminum surface was wet and sl…
Could Vehicle-to-Grid Technology Help Smooth the Transition to All-Electric?
All major automakers have gone all-in on an all-electric future. But can the U.S.’s aging grid handle the upcoming surge in demand for charging? And what about resiliency during power outages when you have less access to fossil-fueled generators?
Industry experts point to vehicle-to-grid (V2G)…
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