Fleet FYIs: A Podcast by Utilimarc
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134 episodes
A Run-down on Microgrids and Why We Will See More of Them in Future | Utilimarc Fleet FYIs
Today we’re chatting about, what I think, is a rather interesting topic. And I’m surprised that the conversation surrounding this particular thing isn’t more common – or as some might say, “mainstream”. As you could probably tell from the title...
Winter Range Decreases No Matter Your Vehicle. Here’s How ICEs and EVs are Different | Utilimarc Fleet FYIs
Happy new year and welcome back to the official start of the third season of the Fleet FYIs podcast. When it comes to vehicle range, operating in what are considered to be suboptimal weather conditions has an inevitable and rather s...
Going Into a New Year and Exciting Things Ahead in 2022 | Utilimarc Fleet FYIs
It is nearly the end of 2021, we’re all ready to move on to the new year and experience everything that comes with it. And so, in the spirit of the new year, I figured we’d do a short little recap of all of the amazing things that we’ve been ab...
12 Days of Fleet FYIs: How and Why is Greenhouse Gas Reporting Done? | Utilimarc Fleet FYIs
Sustainability and climate change have become pressing issues for all types of businesses and organizations. There is more pressure than ever before for organizations to make their practices sustainable and to report the results publicly. The i...
12 Days of Fleet FYIs: What Are The Benefits of Right-Sizing Your Fleet?
We are back again with twelve days of Fleet FYIs, and today, we’re moving into a Utilimarc-favourite topic. What is that you may ask?It’s right-sizing. And more specifically, what the benefits are when it comes to...
12 Days of Fleet FYIs: What is Range Anxiety? | Utilimarc Fleet FYIs
If you own an electric vehicle or you’re considering buying one, you’ve likely heard stories of people whose battery charge ran out in the middle of the day. An EV isn’t like a gas-powered car, where you can just stop at a fueling station and f...
12 Days of Fleet FYIs: Breaking Down Natural Gasses - CNG, LNG and LPG | Utilimarc Fleet FYIs
I’m sure that at this point, we’ve all heard of the 12 days of Christmas, right? Well, I figured that we’d do our own spin – thus we have the twelve days of Fleet FYIs leading up to the holidays next week. Let’s begin with the first...
What Does the Expansion of London's Ultra-Low Emissions Zone Mean for Fleets? | Utilimarc Fleet FYIs
If you remember, not too long ago, I recorded an episode about low emissions zones – specifically those in London (over in the UK), Norway and even the few that are starting to pop up here in the states. The so-named Green Zones operate in Sant...
Is Business Intelligence Technology Essential for Fleet Management Today? | Utilimarc Fleet FYIs
To give you a bit of a general overview - business intelligence seems to be one of those buzzwords that companies throw around when talking strategy and future-proofing solutions, but many find it hard to define – at least in a way that makes s...
Are Electric Vehicles Truly The Zero Emissions Solution We Think Them To Be? | Utilimarc Fleet FYIs
Today I wanted to dig into a topic that I’ve been noticing many people ask in many forums, comment sections and new launch announcements worldwide – and that is, will electric vehicles really have that much of an impact on the environment?<...
Could a Total Cost of Ownership Analysis Help Your Fleet? | Utilimarc Fleet FYIs
As with any business organization, cost reduction and efficiency are key objectives in year-to-year strategy. Fleet managers are actively aiming to keep costs at a minimum, especially with how quickly they can add up when dealing with high-valu...
Could Fleet Electrification do More Harm than Good? | Utilimarc Fleet FYIs
We all know how intrigued I am by the electrification of fleets. Although I’ve stated multiple times on this show that I think moving forward, electric will not be the only solution – it will have to be a balance – it’s still a topic that’s fro...
What is Telematics Data and Why is it Important? | Utilimarc Fleet FYIs
We’ve all heard of the term telematics data right? It seems to be one of those things that as you enter the fleet industry – or actually, I should probably say the automotive industry at this point – it’s engrained in you from day o...
What Happened at the 2021 Fleet Forward Conference? | Utilimarc Fleet FYIs
In this last year where many events have been virtual – now that the world seems to be opening back up, we’re finding that any in-person event is being smushed into the latter couple months of this year.This year at Fleet Forward, I thin...
Will The Integration of OEM Telematics Cause a Stir? | Utilimarc Fleet FYIs
Manufacturers have recognized the value of data in today’s world. For better fleet management, profitable decisions and pinpointing waste reduction opportunities, managers rely on accurate insights collected directly from their vehicles....
Can We Really Free Fleets From Fossil Fuels? | Utilimarc Fleet FYIs
I’m headed to California next week for the Fleet Forward Conference, which is kind of fitting considering our guest for this show is located in Silicon Valley. If you’ve ever wondered what exactly this sustainability movement for vehicles – bot...
Are Electric Vehicles the Key to Fleet Sustainability? Maybe Not. | Utilimarc Fleet FYIs Shorts
For as long as I’ve been in the fleet industry, I’ve been twiddling around with this question. Can fleets really be sustainable without EVs?With a major lack of electric vehicle options to replace medium- and heavy-duty ICE trucks, EVs a...
Fleet HORROR Stories | Utilimarc Fleet FYIs 2021 Spooktacular Special
To mark the spookiest, scariest day of the year, we’re bringing you the first ever Fleet FYIs Spooktacular special – Fleet HORROR STORIES.A huge thank you to everyone that submitted ideas for this show - hopefully you enjoy our fun, lig...
Global Sustainability Series: Why Does Everyone Focus on Greenhouse Gasses and Carbon Emissions? | Utilimarc Fleet FYIs
Have you ever wondered what the big ruckus is surrounding greenhouse gases and carbon emissions? Or perhaps, why fleets should be wary of how much they put out in their day to day operations?Greenhouse gases - such as carbon dioxide, me...
How and When Did Fleets Begin to Use Fuel Cards? | Utilimarc Fleet FYIs Shorts
In today’s episode of Fleet FYIs shorts – we’re tackling a pretty common “tool”, I guess you could call it, for fleets. We’re talking about fuel cards. More specifically, the history behind fuel cards, why they’re used for fleets and how they f...
How Are Lithium-Ion Batteries Made? | Utilimarc Fleet FYIs Shorts
I just got back from London, a city that – if you’re a frequent listener of our show – you’ll know is a city that is quickly electrifying. Trains, busses, subways and vehicles alike. And it got me thinking – in order to power all of these elect...
What's The Difference Between Plug-In Hybrids and Battery Electric Vehicles | Utilimarc Fleet FYIs
There’s a ton of questions circulating in the industry that many people just like you want answers to.I mean, that’s true anywhere – it’s not just fleet. The thing with the fleet industry though, is that we’re in the middle o...
Global Sustainability Series: What You Need to Know Now About Fleet Electrification | Utilimarc Fleet FYIs
I wanted to dedicate an entire episode to EVs – in part, because we’ve been speaking about them pretty frequently here on this show, but also because there’s a lot surrounding this technology that sometimes is breezed over when it comes to new ...
Utilimarc at The Utility Expo - Final Day Daily Recap | Utilimarc Fleet FYIs
Day Three - The Final Day of The Utility Expo in Louisville, Kentucky is in the books!Join Gretchen and Michael at the conference by following along with their 'daily recaps' of each day during the three-day expo.Day three saw a...
Utilimarc at The 2021 Utility Expo - Day Two Recap | Utilimarc Fleet FYIs
Day Two of The Utility Expo in Louisville, Kentucky is in the books!Join Gretchen and Michael at the conference by following along with their 'daily recaps' of each day during the three-day expo.Day two saw a mass of new vehicle...