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Practical Advice for Fleet Electrification May 04, 2022

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Fleet electrification is a complex topic and choosing which vehicles to replace with electric vehicles (EVs) is just one aspect of this. Here, Sarah Booth from SaWatch Labs talks about vehicle range and maintenance, the biggest barriers to electrification and how to overcome them, and how and when to work with utilities on infrastructure.

Speaker: Sarah Booth, COO, SaWatch Labs

Topics discussed:

How SaWatch Labs helps public fleets with electrification.
Takeaways for fleets from Sarah's reports with the National Renewable Energy Labs.
What are fleets most concerned about when it comes to electrification?
How and when should fleets start working with utilities when it comes to electrification?
Tips for EV procurement in the long term.

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What to Consider When Crafting a Telematics RFP Apr 22, 2022

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Fleet managers are familiar with RFPs (requests for proposal), but they may not be familiar with telematics RFPs. Telematics systems are highly technical and writing an effective RFP can result in better bids, and hence better purchasing options. Learn what you need to do before issuing an RFP, what to consider and include in your RFP, and how to evaluate your bids to ensure you get the right solution for your needs.

This episode of GovCast is sponsored by and created in partnership with TELUS. 💡 Learn more about TELUS ➡ https://www.telus.com/en/business/medium-large/mobility/fleet-tracking

Topics discussed:

How Telematics is different from Other Bid Processes
What to Do When Starting the RFP Process
How Fleet Managers Should Approach Different Types of Vehicles with Telematics
Common Mistakes and Good Examples of RFPs
Evaluating Bids - Other Ways to Purchase Telematics Systems

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Analyzing Your Fleet Operation's Key Performance Indicators Mar 22, 2022

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Key performance indicators are essential to the public fleet management profession, whether that's technician productivity, vehicle availability, or preventive maintenance compliance. Kevin Devery from Goodyear, Arizona, tells us what numbers he focuses on, how to boost numbers that may be lower than targeted, and what you could be getting wrong.

Topics discussed:

How to determine what metrics to measure.
Improving your numbers.
Why you need to be careful when measuring technician productivity.
How fleet metrics compare at different organizations.
Where to start if you're starting measurements for the first time.

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What the Tulsa Fleet Learned from Its Ransomware Incident Feb 02, 2022

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What do you do during two months without fleet data? Go back to paper work orders and clipboards at fuel stations, of course.

Learn how the City of Tulsa, Oklahoma, fleet operation handled its ransomware incident and what it’s doing now to prepare for future attacks.

🎙 Topics discussed:

What it was like going through a ransomware attack.
The impact of the attack on fleet operations.
Losing access to the fuel system and tracking.
What fleets can do to prepare for a ransomware attack.
Much more!

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⏱ Timestamps ⏱
0:00 Introduction
0:44 Experiencing a Ransomware Attack
2:09 How the Ransomware Attack Affected Operations
4:11 Losing the Fuel System and Tracking
6:02 How Long It Took to Resolve Issues from the Attack
7:45 What Fleets Can Do to Prepare for a Ransomware Attack
9:59 Final Advice for Fleets

Testing EVs for Police Fleets Jan 12, 2022

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🎙 Government Fleet Executive Editor, Thi Dao, sits down with Lieutenant Mike McCarthy of the Michigan State Precision Driving Unit to talk about testing electric vehicles for police fleets.

🗣 Topics discussed:

The vehicle testing program.
Biggest takeaways from the 2021 vehicle testing.
Does the Ford Mach-E work as a police vehicle?
How big of a factor are ergonomics and ease of installation when choosing a police vehicle?
Are EVs the future of police vehicles?
Much more!

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⏱ Timestamps ⏱
0:00 Introduction
0:53 Overview of Mike, His Role, and the Precision Driving Unit
1:25 The Vehicle Testing Program
2:08 Mike’s Biggest Takeaway from Vehicle Testing This Year
2:54 Purchasing Criteria for New Vehicles
3:29 Driving the Mach-E as a Police Vehicle
4:07 How Police Agencies Should Use Driving Test Results
6:19 How Big of a Factor is Ergonomics and Ease of Installation?
7:33 EVs: The Future of Police Vehicles
9:08 How Much Battery is Used for Performance?
10:10 Highlights from This Year’s Testing

Improving Fleet Efficiency with Motorpool Technology Jul 20, 2021

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This episode of GovCast is sponsored by and created in partnership with Ridecell 🤝

Government Fleet Executive Editor, Thi Dao, speaks with Daniel McGehee, Head of Sales, US, and APAC, Ridecell, about top concerns for motorpools, keyless technology, and how motorpools have transformed the way fleets are managed.

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⏱ Timestamps ⏱
0:00 Introduction
1:03 Pain Points for Motorpool Fleet Owners
2:23 Motorpool Technology + Keyless Technology = Pain Relief
3:26 Top Features to Look for in Motorpool Technology
4:38 How Long It Takes to Implement Motorpool Technology
5:28 How Motorpool Technology Improves Fleet Management

How the Right Public Works Equipment Can Ease Your Bottom Line Jun 24, 2021

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This episode of GovCast is sponsored by and created in partnership with Gradall and Vacall 🤝

Government Fleet Executive Editor, Thi Dao, sits down with Mark Allison, Director of Excavator Products, Gradall, and Tod Ebetino, Director, Vacall Products, to discuss the importance of using the right equipment that can make jobs more efficient and cost-effective.

Episode topics include:

How public works professionals can do more with less.
Equipment efficiency, spec’ing tips, emergency response, and water savings.

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⏱ Timestamps ⏱
0:00 Introduction
1:00 How to Be More Efficient and Cost-Effective
3:21 Tips for Spec'ing When Purchasing New Equipment
4:55 How Gradall Helps with Emergency Response
6:22 Why Water Recycling is Important

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