Fleet FYIs: A Podcast by Utilimarc
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134 episodes
Day One of the 2021 Utility Fleet Expo - Daily Recap | Utilimarc Fleet FYIs
The Utility Expo in Louisville, Kentucky is finally upon us!Join Gretchen and Michael at the conference by following along with their 'daily recaps' of each day during the three-day expo.Day one saw a mass of new technology, vis...
Global Sustainability: What Are Low Emissions Zones, And What Do They Mean for Cities? | Utilimarc Fleet FYIs
Low emission zones are designated areas, commonly the greater area surrounding a dense city center, where polluting vehicles (more often than not, internal combustion engines) are restricted or entirely prohibited. These areas allow access only...
Can the Current Electric Grid Support the Growing Demand for EVs? | Utilimarc Fleet FYIs Podcast
The internal combustion engine and use of fossil fuels undoubtedly transformed the way that humans lived. It’s primarily because of inexpensive, accessible electricity and fuel-run transportation that our society has been able to achieve the le...
Trans-Atlantic Electrification Trends: Will We See the Same in the US? | Utilimarc Fleet FYIs
It’s been a bit of a blustery one in Minnesota today – torrential rainstorms and even a severe thunderstorm warning earlier in the day.It’s actually rather fitting I think – especially for today’s episode. My guest today is coming to us...
How The Fuel Industry is Pivoting from Petrol to Charging Stations | Utilimarc Fleet FYIs
We all know that fuel is key to modern society – we fuel our vehicles, we fuel our bodies, we fuel our minds. But the key to fuel is allowing it to modernize with society as it evolves – especially if you’re a company in which fuel (or fueling ...
Here's why planning for an Electric Vehicle-Based Future is Key…And Smart Policy | Utilimarc Fleet FYIs
When you think about it – it’s not just time that’s been moving quickly these days – but technology and driving innovation too. If we were to look at electric vehicles again – yes again, we all know that I love exploring all facets of the term ...
Global Sustainability Series: How Well is the World Transitioning to EVs? | Utilimarc Fleet FYIs
Sustainability isn’t just about who can electrify first. It’s not about who can decarbonize their electric grid the fastest. Heck, it’s not even about alternative fuels. What it is about, is prolonging the longevity of your organization from th...
Can You Access Your Data in the Way You Should? | Utilimarc Fleet FYIs Podcast
We speak a lot, and I mean a lot, about data on this podcast. As we should - working with data is Utilimarc’s bread and butter, the core of what we do here. We’ve been working with one of our partners, GEOTAB, to be able to “unlock” so speak, a...
How to Simplify Your Decision-Making Process…And Get the Data You Need | Utilimarc Fleet FYIs
Getting data where it needs to be continues to prove to be a challenge for many organizations today – especially when it comes to streamlining and effectively optimizing operational strategies.Today, Gretchen is "virtually" sitting down...
How Can You Measure Success for Your Fleet? A Full Breakdown of Cost per Mile, Cost Per Gallon and Cost Per Usage Day
Today, Utilimarc senior analyst, Paul Milner, and I sit down to talk success metrics for fleet management. We all know about cost per mile - right? At least, it seems pretty self-explanatory.But as fleets become more sophisticated with ...
Have You Heard of Green Refineries? An Overview of Alternative Fuel Production for Future Sustainability | Utilimarc Fleet FYIs
In theory, the development of eFuels can be a huge opportunity for fleets of vehicles, aircrafts and even ships. Fleet managers are exploring various alternatives to their current practices, and there can be great potential if biofuels are inte...
Coming out of COVID-19, What’s Next for the Fleet Industry? | Utilimarc Fleet FYIs
Trends are always interesting to watch - coming out of a year past, perhaps seeing if your predictions were correct, so on, so forth. If you remember, not too long ago – I say not too long ago, it was actually pretty soon after season two of Fl...
Chemistry? Composition? What is it About EV Batteries That Makes Them So Powerful? | Utilimarc Fleet FYIs Podcast
This week, I’m sitting down *virtually of course* with Jack Johnson from Volta Power Systems. I’m sure most of you will remember the previous episode that we recorded – focusing on EV sustainability and hybridization.We’ve received so m...
GM’s Factory Zero Plant, Chevy’s First Electric Truck - What’s New in Fleet This Month? | Utilimarc Monthly Hotlist
This week's episode of the Fleet FYIs Podcast is another edition of our monthly round-up series, The Fleet FYIs Monthly Hotlist.We're breaking down what's making waves and revving engines this month in the fleet industry, as well as add...
Is eFuel the Internal Combustion Engine's Answer to Electrification? | Utilimarc Fleet FYIs Podcast
Carbon neutrality and low-emission pledges are something that you’ll see more and more companies announcing, left, right and center. And this comes as we’re seeing climate movements scale to new heights, bringing everyday consumers to make more...
THIS is The Key to Expanding Your Fleet, Especially When You're Pursuing New Technology | Utilimarc Fleet FYIs Podcast
We’re back yet again with another episode about turning to your data before you begin to expand your fleet. We all know that understanding your fleet’s data is vital. Especially so as new technologies emerge, and you’re looking to eithe...
How You Can Optimize Your Data Through Automated and Custom Exception Reporting | Utilimarc Fleet FYIs Podcast
This week on the Fleet FYIs Podcast, I got to sit down for a chat with none other than the Utilimarc Director of Analytics, Mike Huhn, for a catch-up on all things analytics.Today’s episode is focusing on analytics for your fleet – more...
Bi-Coastal Charging, DHL is Lightning Fast and Telematics Gone Rugged - What's New This Month in Fleet? | Utilimarc Monthly Hotlist
This week's episode of the Fleet FYIs Podcast is another edition of our monthly round-up series, The Fleet FYIs Monthly Hotlist.We're breaking down what's making waves and revving engines this month in the fleet industry, as well as add...
Are Electric Vehicles as Sustainable as They Want Us to Think? | Utilimarc Fleet FYIs
This week's episode of the Fleet FYIs Podcast is introducing a new guest to the show, CTO and co-founder of Volta Power Systems, Jack Johnson.We're breaking down sustainability from a new angle - focusing on what exactly makes this new ...
Amazon is Electrifying? Benchmarking Season? Here's What is New in Fleet This Month | Utilimarc Fleet FYIs
This week's episode of the Fleet FYIs Podcast is seeing the beginning of a new monthly round-up series, The Fleet FYIs Monthly Hotlist.We're breaking down what's making waves and revving engines this month in the fleet industry, as well...
How Can We Better Manage Our Data? By Hand or By Platform? | Utilimarc Fleet FYIs
In today's episode of the Fleet FYIs Podcast, Gretchen is joined once again by the EVP of Operations for Quanta Services, INC., Dave Meisel. This week, Dave wraps up this three-part mini-series with a candid discussion on asset management, data...
What Can We Look Forward To In Fleet – Electric Vehicles, Maintenance and Operational Efficiency Trends
We’re back with part two of the new series I’d introduced last week with Dave Meisel, the EVP of Operations with Quanta Services. Last week, Dave spoke about sustainability and some of the consequences that many people – including myself – don’...
Are There Consequences to the Sustainability and Electrification Movement? A Realistic Chat on Sustainability with Dave Meisel | Utilimarc Fleet FYIs
You may know that electrification is not a “jump-two-feet-in-immediately” technology. There are a lot of pros and cons to weigh out – whether or not it works for the type of work your fleet does on a daily basis, if your region is suited to hos...
Is Going Green as Easy as They Say? How to Get Started Adopting Sustainable Practices with Fleet Manager of the Year for 2020, Mark Stevens | Utilimarc Fleet FYIs
Welcome back to the Fleet FYIs Podcast for the first episode of Season 2. In this episode, Gretchen is joined by the Fleet Manager of the Year Award Winner for 2020, Mark Stevens - also known as the fleet manager for the City of Sacramento....
The Future of Fleet Networking is Digital...Or Is It? Navigating the Networking Challenges of 2020 with Ann Brown-Hailey
The future of fleet networking is heading to digital platforms whether we like it or not. COVID-19 forced our hands this year to pivot previously in-person experiences to digital connection, and there's a feeling in the air that says online net...