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MARCH 2017 Archive

VOLUME 7, ISSUE 1 MARCH 2017 utilityfleetprofessional.com

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3 Takeaways from Southern California Edison’s Fleet Electrification Initiative

| Sean M. Lyden |
Conventional wisdom says that as fuel prices drop, so does market demand for alternative-fuel vehicles – such as those powered by compressed natural gas, propane autogas and plug-in electric systems. That’s because the lower the price of gasoline and diesel, the longer it takes to recoup the premium for alt-fuel technologies through fuel-cost savings. Yet […]
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What’s New in Truck Bodies for Utility Fleets

| Sean M. Lyden |
Some of the industry’s leading truck body manufacturers are developing new products that equip your crews to get more work done, with less strain and greater safety. They’re incorporating more advanced lightweight materials in their product designs so you can reduce fuel costs or increase a truck’s legal payload without bumping up to a larger […]
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Putting a Lock on Lost Keys

| Fiona Soltes |
Keeping track of keys in a utility fleet environment – which may have thousands of assets, from pickups to bucket trucks and beyond – can be a costly endeavor. In fact, the price tag associated with maintaining fleet vehicle keys and replacing those that are lost can hit well into five figures each year. “Keys […]
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3 Ergonomic Upfits to Combat Work-Related Injuries

| Sandy Smith |
When Dan Remmert, manager of fleet services for Ameren Illinois Company, explored the reasons behind his group’s work-related injuries, one issue kept coming up: getting in and out of a vehicle or piece of equipment. “We’ve had many issues over time related to getting to the back of a bed, a bucket or aerial device,” […]
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The State of Electrified Pickup Trucks in the North American Market

| Sean M. Lyden |
While a growing number of utility fleets are purchasing electrified passenger cars – like the Chevrolet Volt and Nissan Leaf – and bucket trucks with plug-in electric power takeoff capabilities, one vehicle segment still seems out of reach for electrification for most fleets: light-duty pickup trucks. But there have been some new developments in this […]
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Determining the Optimal Vehicle Replacement Cycle

| Partha Ghosh |
Developing an effective approach when it comes to a strategic replacement cycle is a challenge that every fleet manager faces, regardless of the kinds of vehicles or equipment they may manage. The ability to gather and analyze data about your fleet and understand exactly how your fleet is performing has made the run-a-vehicle-into-the-ground approach not […]
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What CK-4 and FA-4 Engine Oils Mean for Your Fleet

| Grace Suizo |
Manufacturers have stepped up their technology efforts to meet rigorous fuel-efficiency and emissions standards. In doing so, many next-generation engines will need higher-performing diesel engine oils to protect them. This requires changes in engine oil composition to withstand more heat without sacrificing engine protection. A new generation of diesel engine oils was rolled out in […]
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Self-Driving Systems Present Opportunities and Challenges for Fleets Today, Not Just in the Future

| Sean M. Lyden |
In early February, I moderated a panel of OEM reps from Ford Motor Co. and Daimler Trucks North America on the topic of “Connectivity, Autonomy and the Future of Mobility in Fleet” at the Washington, D.C. Auto Show. As I reflected on our discussion, this was my biggest takeaway: The emergence of self-driving systems is […]
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