[embedded content] As more electric vehicles plug in to the grid in coming years, what resources and policies are best suited to ensure electric power will remain stable and seamless 24/7? That is the foremost reality check question facing mass electrification of America’s transportation system amid long-range mandates and goals now likely to arrive sooner
Terry Rivers, senior manager of vehicle services training for Cox Automotive Mobility Fleet Services, runs the FleeTec Academy that trains diesel technicians on an intense curriculum and apprenticeship program tailored to the more complicated engines of today. Photo: Martin Romjue / Bobit The diesel technician trade in the era of higher-tech vehicles and the advent
Steve Greenfield, CEO of Automotive Ventures, recently spelled out such conflicting signals and mixed outcomes in the years ahead as America pursues its experiment in vehicle electrification. He spoked at the IARA Summer Roundtable in Chicago on Aug. 24, 2023. Photo: Martin Romjue / Bobit As electric vehicles phase out of their start-up cycle, the
During an Aug. 23 presentation at a remarketing conference, Jeff Haltrecht, executive at Call2Recycle, Inc., detailed safety principles that can apply to any commercial or government fleet operation that runs electric vehicles. Photo: Martin Romjue / Bobit Electric vehicles are often touted for their low-maintenance efficiency and clean driving since they require fewer parts and
A robust turnout filled most chairs at the opening session and left plenty attendees standing in committee roundtables during the annual IARA Summer Roundtable in Chicago, Aug. 22-24. Photo: Martin Romjue / Bobit This year’s gathering of the “Voice of the Consignors” could never be mistaken for only representing one industry niche. More industry voices,
Solar and energy storage systems can be customized to fleet operations based on a close assessment of daily activity, modeling of how vehicles run and use energy, and a cost analysis that identifies savings on EV charging and electricity consumption. Photo: Beam While fleet managers understand how to handle diesel and fuel costs, they could
The IARA Summer Roundtable held its awards and networking dinner at the Country Music Hall of Fame in Nashville, Tennessee, on Aug. 17, 2022. This year the conference heads to the Westin Michigan Avenue Chicago. Photo: IARA The leading trade group for vehicle and fleet consignors appears to be riding renewed interest and more participation
Electric Vehicles made up the top four used vehicle models with the largest YOY price drops. Graphic: iSeeCars Prices for new and used electric vehicles have tanked, to put it mildly. A study from iSeeCars released this week shows a 30% year over year decline in June compared to June 2022. That rate of decline
A scene from the 2022 IARA Summer Roundtable in Nashville, Tennessee, where alliance leaders and members gather for pow-wows on leading industry issues and challenges. Photo: Martin Romjue / Bobit For more than 20 years, the International Automotive Remarketers Alliance has been hosting an annual Summer Roundtable conference bringing together the multiple sectors of vehicle
New technologies will ease the process of repairing and replacing batteries. By focusing on the full cycle of an EV battery, research companies such as Spiers New Technologies can identify components to reuse, remanufacturer, or recycle. Photo: Spiers New Technologies While remarketers seek a revenue and volume rebound from the pandemic and supply chain doldrums,
