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THE DIESEL TO ELECTRIC TRANSITION: INTERNATIONAL® HELPS FLEETS PREPARE
The transition to commercial electric vehicles (EV) doesn’t have to be difficult, it’s just different — if truck and bus fleets are working with the right partners. The team of Zero Emissions experts at International are sharing solutions, lessons learned, charging strategies, and ways to avoid common EV pitfalls in a new podcast, “The EV Fleet Road Map.” Tune into the pilot episode as Trish Reed, VP, Zero Emissions at International, walks listeners through our three-step approach to ease your fleet’s electrification journey.
CONSULTING: UNDERSTANDING FLEET ELECTRIFICATION NEEDS
Check out episode two of “The Fleet Road Map” podcast, where Landre Eagleton, Director of Zero Emissions Consulting & Solutions at International breaks down the electric vehicle consulting process and why it’s so important that truck and bus fleets understand what to expect along their journey toward zero emissions.
AN OEM’S PERSPECTIVE ON CHARGING INFRASTRUCTURE FOR MEDIUM- AND HEAVY-DUTY VEHICLES (PART 1)
Did you know that when installing medium- and heavy-duty electric vehicle charging infrastructure, it’s easier, faster, and more cost effective to future proof right off the bat? Long story short — don't buy an EV without considering charging first. Join A.J. Palmisano, Director, EV Charging and Infrastructure at International, for episode three of “The EV Fleet Road Map” podcast for all you need to know about charging infrastructure. There’s a lot to cover here, so we’re breaking this topic into two parts. Stay tuned for more.
ELECTRIC VEHICLE ONBOARDING: THE KEYS TO SUCCESS FOR TRUCK & BUS FLEETS
Part of a successful electric vehicle journey for truck and bus fleets is ensuring that drivers, technicians, and managers are comfortable with the overall operations of the vehicles. Episode four of “The EV Fleet Road Map” podcast by International takes a deep dive based on learnings from early adopters into how you can successfully and seamlessly onboard EVs into your fleet. In this episode, Joe Jenkins, Zero Emissions Customer Onboarding Manager at International, walks us through some of the key differences between electric and internal combustion engine vehicles, including regenerative braking, what drivers and technicians should keep an eye on during inspections, and high-voltage safety for maintenance providers.
AN OEM'S PERSPECTIVE ON CHARGING INFRASTRUCTURE: HOW MUCH POWER WILL FLEETS NEED FOR TODAY, TOMORROW, AND DOWN THE ROAD (PART 2)
In part two of “The EV Fleet Road Map” podcast episode on all things charging infrastructure, A.J. Palmisano, Director, EV Charging and Infrastructure, International brings in guest speaker Nick Grindrod, Director of Infrastructure at Quanta Services, to discuss power delivery, building out charging infrastructure, and working with utilities. You won’t want to miss this discussion on rate structures, utilizing off-peak and scheduled charging practices, and how to procure incentives for vehicle-to-grid charging.
HOW TO NAVIGATE ELECTRIC VEHICLE FUNDING
Federal and state funding is available for electric vehicle (EV) fleets but many are unsure how much money is available or how to access these funds. Since EV incentives are a key part of the equation and a cost-effective way for truck and bus fleets to begin building out their networks, International has created a dedicated team to provide grant application support to customers. Learn more in the latest episode of “The EV Fleet Road Map” podcast.
