{"id":33826,"date":"2021-06-28T08:18:49","date_gmt":"2021-06-28T12:18:49","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.gofleet.com\/?p=33826"},"modified":"2023-07-10T04:36:39","modified_gmt":"2023-07-10T08:36:39","slug":"evs-are-here-is-your-fleet-ready","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.gofleet.com\/evs-are-here-is-your-fleet-ready\/","title":{"rendered":"EVs Are Here; Is Your Fleet Ready?"},"content":{"rendered":"

Many fleets are choosing to make the switch to electric vehicles (EVs). Or rather, the choice is being made for them. In Europe, gas-powered vehicles will no longer be sold to consumers as of 2025. The question is no longer if EVs will be commonplace on the road, but when.<\/span><\/p>\n

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To add to this challenge, EV manufacturers aren\u2019t required to standardize the way in which they provide access to vehicle-side data, which could, in theory, require a new approach for accessing said data (and essential telematics insights) for each new EV model that hits the road. That is, of course, unless there is a telematics platform that helps bridge the gap and allow for a seamless integration of data.<\/span><\/p>\n

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Looking 5-10 years into the future, fleet managers<\/a> closer to home are recognizing that transport vehicles are on the list to get \u201cplugged in\u201d, and that there\u2019s inherent value in investing in the infrastructure to support them. But what do they need to know to make wise investments in EVs and their supporting architecture, while supporting the vehicles they already have? In this piece we\u2019ll look at what you need to know to invest in the EV evolution, and how GoFleet can help make the transition near-effortless.<\/span><\/p>\n

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GoFleet Can Assess Your Current Vehicles<\/span><\/h2>\n

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There\u2019s no need to dispense with your entire gas-powered fleet just yet. The Total Cost of Ownership (TCO) is an estimate of the total cost to own a car for a five year period. It includes all spent expenses and losses incurred due to the vehicle\u2019s depreciation. As a general rule of thumb, it\u2019s time to replace your vehicle when the costs to repair are higher than the costs to buy, and using the TCO is a great way to predict and assess which vehicles will stay and which ones need to be replaced. This is just one of the ways GoFleet can save you time and money; purchase less and use what you\u2019ve got.<\/span><\/p>\n

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Let us help you decrease the risk when the time comes to make difficult purchasing decisions. We\u2019ll help you gauge the health of your gas-powered fleet, guide you through what to replace, and how to pool your resources more efficiently and effectively. We\u2019ll help you create a hybridized fleet based on your business needs, while weighing them against the EV wave.<\/span><\/p>\n

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The OEM Connection<\/span><\/h2>\n

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Original Equipment Manufacturers (OEMs<\/a>) are already collecting data around vehicle heath. GoFleet offers a software interface that partners with OEMs and Tier 1 suppliers to leverage embedded telematics systems and improve your purchasing decisions. Currently we support over 100 EV makes and models, including John Deere, Ford, GM and International to feed your UI with essential information.<\/span><\/p>\n

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The data produced by vehicles provide critical insights that help fleet operators manage and optimize their vehicles. Any vehicle that is not supported could become a liability for fleet managers.<\/span><\/p>\n

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GoFleet has spent years developing an industry-leading approach to accessing data, and we have intentionally built systems to make it easier and quicker to \u201cspeak with\u201d various EV models, ensuring that we continue to grow our list of supported EVs.<\/span><\/p>\n

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We offer support for fleets of all sizes, including the largest EV makes and models available. We work directly with vehicle manufacturers to develop unique access to EV data, ensuring your EVs will have strong, critical data support now and in the future as you continue to augment your fleet. We have your entire fleet covered, and you can operate in confidence knowing there\u2019s nothing missing from your data.<\/span><\/p>\n

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Manage New EVs Through Custom Notifications<\/span><\/h2>\n

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GoFleet can create customized notifications and personalized, built-in rules to manage your EV fleet successfully. You can for example:<\/span><\/p>\n