Batteries are everywhere. They’re powering our cell phones, laptops, watches, and now, our electric vehicles.  But while many of these products are ever-evolving, the battery space has remained somewhat stagnant. We’re still relying on the lithium-ion battery, which is dated, heavy, expensive, depends on a limited resource and poses some safety issues. Developing lower-priced and high-performing batteries to power our EVs is crucial to making EVs more affordable and accessible.  Here to discuss how we can move beyond lithium, and what the future holds for EV batteries, is Donald Sado ..read more

Now that the the first set of EV buyers are starting to trade in their cars for newer models, we’re seeing a wave of used electric vehicles hit the market. But buyers understandably have a lot of questions, especially about the uncertainty around residual value of an electric vehicle.  We don’t have a consistent track record to draw from. There are questions around battery life. Many times, a buyer may know more about a used EV than the dealer selling it.  Here today to discuss this issue, and how to effectively address it, is Jimmy Douglas, a former Tesla executive and founder and C ..read more

So many of our everyday products are getting better and smarter at a rapid rate. But much of the infrastructure in the US is still trapped in the 1950s. So many roads are riddled with potholes and many communities have poor internet connectivity, just to name a couple of issues. We need initiatives to bring the right people and organizations together to bring our infrastructure to the 21st century, so that the US can step in as a world leader in this space. Here, today, to discuss what it will take to innovate our cities is Jeff DeCoux, Chairman of the Autonomy Institute, an Austin-based nonpr ..read more

Natural disasters (think: wildfires, hurricanes, flooding and more) are occurring three times more often than they did 50 years ago. But traditional emergency response methods can actually contribute to the frequency of these events. That’s something Sesame Solar is working to change. The nanogrids leverage solar power and green hydrogen to provide mobile, reliable and renewable energy to communities impacted by natural disasters. In this episode of “Driving Mobility,” ParkMyFleet CEO Mike Landau sits down with Lauren Flanagan, CEO of Sesame Solar, to discuss climate change, natural disasters ..read more

Puerto Rico is no stranger to natural disasters. As it continues to rebuild in the aftermath of numerous devastating hurricanes, Puerto Rico is quickly becoming a benchmark for sustainability in many areas -- including its use of solar panels and the strengthening of the power grid. Helping to spearjead this effort is Glenn International, the leading supplier of renewable energy, electrical, lighting and telecom equipment for the Caribbean. In episode 8 of Driving Mobility, Kristin Slanina, ParkMyFleet's CIO, sits down with Ignacio Diaz of Glenn International to discuss the innovations that co ..read more

Across the US, power outages are happening more frequently and are lasting longer than ever before. This is due to extreme weather and an aging electric grid. Outages aren’t just inconvenient. They’re costly and can have serious health consequences, leading to heat illness, hypothermia and even death. This is where microgrids often come in to help. Enchanted Rock, a Texas-based company, is a leading microgrid provider whose solution is cleaner and quieter than others on the market and is Net-Zero carbon. ParkMyFleet’s CIO Kristin Slanina sits down with Nick Casas, Vice President of Sales at En ..read more

Now, more than ever before, we’re seeing plenty of mobility startups innovate and address age-old industry issues. As forward-thinking as they are though, many still need the help of the established players in the space. That’s where George Ayres, Managing Director of AutoMobility Advisors, comes in. George serves as the “bridge” between the newcomers and the established companies to help navigate product planning, sales management, business development and so much more. In this episode of Driving Mobility, ParkMyFleet’s CSO Michele Pierog sits down with George Ayres to discuss the ever-changi ..read more

For consumers, buying a vehicle has always been a simple transaction. You decide on a make and model you like and search the dealerships near you to see where it’s available. But for decades, this wasn’t the case for upfitted commercial vehicles. If a plumber, for example, needed a truck — there was no obvious way to find out where to purchase that vehicle with the appropriate upfitting for the job. The same was true for all small fleets, including dump trucks, catering vans and ambulances. There was no data on these vehicles. That’s when Work Truck Solutions stepped. The company has revolutio ..read more

When we talk about electrification, we often talk about personally-owned vehicles — the Teslas and the Fords of the automotive industry. But if you think about it, medium- and heavy-duty trucks make up 5 percent of vehicles on the road and yet, account for about a quarter of U.S. transportation emissions. That’s why in order to make meaningful inroads on the path to Net Zero, we have to put significant effort into electrifying fleets, vehicles that are essentially always in use and centrally managing. But encouraging companies to make the switch, and executing that transition is no small feat ..read more

By 2030, the Biden administration has set a target for electric vehicles to make up half of all auto sales. But to reach that goal, we’ll need to see EV prices drop. Currently, the average price of an EV in the US is $66,000. Less than 15% of US drivers can afford a battery-powered vehicle. That’s where John Possumato, founder and CEO of DriveItAway, comes in. His company’s innovative subscription-based service makes EVs accessible to low-income consumers too. Join us for episode No. 1 of "Driving Mobility" where we'll have a thought-provoking conversation with John Possumato and Michele Piero ..read more