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This edition provides a multifaceted overview of current trends and challenges in fleet management and electrification, with a strong emphasis on sustainability and technology adoption. Several authors discuss the economic debate between renting versus owning fleet assets, arguing that ownership often yields better long-term financial control and equity, while others promote leasing models for their flexibility and capital preservation benefits, particularly in Canada. A significant portion of the text addresses the rapid advancement of electric vehicle (EV) fleet adoption, highlighting that this transition is driven primarily by economic factors and efficiency, not just environmental concerns, with China leading the global pace in heavy-duty truck electrification. Crucial infrastructure challenges, such as grid bottlenecks and the need for new business models like Charging-as-a-Service (CaaS) and mobile charging, are also explored, with strategies focusing on electrifying ports, depots, and airports rather than highways. Finally, the sources cover the transformative role of Artificial Intelligence (AI), IoT, and advanced telematics in enhancing safety, efficiency, and real-time decision-making across logistics and fleet operations, alongside discussions of new battery technologies like Sodium-Ion Batteries.

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