Content Contributed by Ralf Llanasas The rise of our digital age has ushered in a great many changes to how we go about various aspects of our daily work and home lives.   Advanced technology is also proving to offer a range of useful tools to fleet managers. At a time in which remote working has risen in popularity, developers have committed to producing platforms that encourage efficient working practices and closer team collaboration. Platforms that take a smart approach to fleet analysis, tracking each vehicle and identifying changes in road conditions such as unexpected obstacles a ..read more

Range anxiety is still top of mind for electric vehicle owners and operators. EV users and fleet operators often fear losing power before reaching their destination or charging point and it is one of the most commonly perceived disadvantages of electric vehicles. According to research by Volvo, “the largest reason that consumers have avoided purchasing an electric car is range anxiety. That is, 58% of drivers are afraid that they will run out of power before being able to charge their vehicle, while another 49% fear the low availability of charging stations.” When providing mobility s ..read more

Transit agencies, both public and privately owned, are adopting new shared mobility platforms and innovative programs in the wake of popular ride-hailing services such as Uber and Lyft to offer additional and efficient last-mile solutions for their customers. Uber alone has launched at least 20 public transit projects around the world and in Denver, Colorado, the company is now integrating real-time public bus and rail information with the ability to buy train tickets all inside its own ride-hailing app. When considering the future of transport, one of the main challenges is maintaining an ..read more

For Fleet Managers, New Challenges Mean New Opportunities Just as it’s upended so many other aspects of our daily lives, the mobile revolution is changing the way we rent cars. Ride-hailing services like Uber and Lyft are already routine options for personal transportation. Now ride sharing, one-day rentals, subscription services, and even self-driving vehicles are easing into the picture. While it’s true that today’s emerging mobility services present new challenges, don’t think they spell the end of the traditional car rental industry. It’s still growing, and as new options emerge th ..read more

By 2030, the concept of private vehicle ownership will be nearly a thing of the past, according to predictions of The World Economic Forum. Experts are calling it the “rentership society” which is driven by Millennials and Generation Z’s who are less inclined to own things and would much rather take part in shared economies and pay for services instead. Hello Shared Economy In the midst of the global shared economy, stands the car rental industry. As new options emerge, the fleet management expertise of car rental companies has become more relevant than ever. Decades of fleet management ..read more

Have we reached the beginning of the end of car ownership? Steve Girsky, former vice chairman at GM, and Mary Chan, former president, Global Connected Consumer at GM, share their thoughts on the near future of smart mobility. In today’s world of smart transportation, the various methods we use to transport people and goods continue to transform at a rapid pace. While automotive OEMs, transit agencies, car rental companies, and even energy corporations across the globe plan and launch smart mobility services such as carsharing, ride-hailing, dynamic shuttles, dockless scooters, and more — ma ..read more

Future of Fleet Management ICRS 2019 Panel Recap By: Israel Duanis, Co-Founder & CEO of Fleetonomy A couple of months ago, I participated in an industry-expert panel on the future of fleet management. It was moderated by Chris Brown, executive editor at Auto Rental News who brought us all together Kristopher Luey from Vulog, Don Puniani from Ridecell, Don Finney from OTA Keys and myself. It was interesting to discuss some of the opportunities that often disguise as challenges in today’s rapidly changing new-mobility space. For those of you who missed it, here is my take on the #fut ..read more

Episode #1: Next Generation Fleet Management Platforms with Israel Duanis, Co-Founder & CEO of Fleetonomy   We’re so excited to share that M4edge podcast, by Michael Leifman and Marco Annunziata dropped their first episode as part of a brand new series on the future of mobility. Tune in to episode #1 featuring Fleetonomy’s Co-Founder & CEO, Israel Duanis discussing new-mobility services & platforms, enhancing vehicle utilization and preparing for the autonomous future. Listen on Itunes Listen on Stitcher  Listen on Spotify  Or scroll down to read Michael Lei ..read more

While online subscription services such as Netflix for movies and Spotify for music continue their meteoric rise, companies of all types are beginning to reconsider and re-think their business models. “Subscription companies are growing nine times faster than the S&P 500. Why? Because unlike product companies, subscription companies know their customers. A happy subscriber base is the ultimate economic moat,” says Tien Tzuo, author of Subscribed: Why the Subscription Model Will Be Your Company’s Future — and What to Do About It. Automakers worldwide have not only taken notice but are ..read more

Episode #1: Next Generation Fleet Management Platforms with Israel Duanis, Co-Founder & CEO of Fleetonomy   We’re so excited to share that M4edge podcast, by Michael Leifman and Marco Annunziata dropped their first episode as part of a brand new series on the future of mobility. Tune in to episode #1 featuring Fleetonomy’s Co-Founder & CEO, Israel Duanis discussing new-mobility services & platforms, enhancing vehicle utilization and preparing for the autonomous future. Listen on Itunes Listen on Stitcher  Listen on Spotify  ⬇⬇ Or scroll down to read ⬇⬇ Mi ..read more