Learn about the changes governments can expect as EVs become more prevalent. In this episode, our subject matter experts break down how governments can increase their recoveries through collision management. Plus, what governments are doing to address the rising costs associated with body repair.

Element Fleet Management's Bill Collins, Managing Sales Director, Government, and Mark Iorillo, Director of Sales and Marketing, discuss how the transition to EVs impacts the Collision Management business, what changes governments can expect, and more.

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⏱ Timestamps ⏱

00:00 Introduction

00:43 What changes can governments expect to see as EVs become more prevalent?

3:26 How can governments increase their recoveries through the Collision Management process? A look at pitfalls that could be seen during the entire collision cycle?

6:52 How can governments use technology to help reduce fleet costs?

9:30 What is being done to address the rising costs associated with body repair and areas governments should prioritize to help minimize cost.

Be a part of the discussion around macro considerations driving the transition to electric vehicles, including incentives, mandates, and change management strategies. Then, explore the challenges of decarbonizing fleets in North America, including addressing charging infrastructure, range anxiety, and cost considerations.

Element Fleet Management's Bill Collins, Sales Director, Government, and Avninder Buttar, SVP and Head of Electrification, discuss the need for cultural transformation and coordination across different parts of an organization to successfully transition to electric vehicles.

Topics discussed:

• Factors influencing electrification in the industry, including charging infrastructure, range anxiety, and cost.

• Decarbonization efforts in government and commercial fleets, impacted by legislation and incentives.

• Decarbonization initiatives for fleets, including government guidelines and infrastructure investments.

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⏱ Timestamps ⏱

00:00 Introduction

00:37 How macro factors influence the trajectory of electrification in the industry.

3:13 What are the prevailing realities that might be slowing down the transition towards electrification?

7:12 How legislation is evolving and impacting the decarbonization efforts within the sector.

12:48 How crucial is effective change management in navigating the challenges posed by decarbonization initiatives?

Finding and keeping good employees can be a challenge, especially when it comes to bringing on technicians. Managers are now trying to find more ways to create a pipeline between schools and the fleet while finding the best ways to support individuals in their training.

We talked with Daryl Greenlee, Monroe County, Florida, Fleet Management Director about his hiring experience and his employee training strategy.

Topics discussed:

• Challenges hiring new employees.

• Employee training and continued success.

• Creating a pipeline between fleets and potential employees.

• How fleets can retain employees.

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⏱ Timestamps ⏱

00:00 Introduction

00:27 What the fleet has seen when filling new positions.

02:39 What is contributing to fewer people entering fleet professions?

05:42 How are you bringing in new recruits?

6:21 Ways to highlight the job to make it more attractive to recruits.

8:12 How can other fleets fill open positions?

We sit down with Bill Collins, Sales Director, Government, and Bill Blais, Director of Strategic Consulting Services to discuss the state of the vehicle market, what to consider when ordering vehicles, and more.

Topics discussed:

• The current state of the vehicle market.

• Vehicle availability and forecasts for the upcoming years.

• Ordering vehicles and looking at vehicle replacements.

• The used vehicle remarketing environment.

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⏱ Timestamps ⏱

00:00 Introduction

00:55 What is the state of the vehicle market today

03:07 Vehicle ordering and considerations for vehicle replacement.

05:18 Used vehicle remarketing environment and expectations for 2023.

7:23 How government fleets can best navigate a potential recession.

9:37 What should fleets be thinking about when fulfilling mandates?

11:59 Approaching fleet differently from the past.

Where is your fleet in the journey of vehicle electrification? If you're still looking for answers to fleet electrification you've come to the right place.

Adding electric vehicles (EVs) but trying to understand how to add the infrastructure needed for this change? We catch up with David Renschler, CPFP, who is fleet division manager for the city of Fairfield, California, where infrastructure changes are making way for the vehicles of the future. From his own city's experience, Renschler breaks down his insights and practical advice regarding EV charging equipment, infrastructure planning, cost recovery, safety, and the challenges of transitioning to an EV fleet.

Speaker: David Renschler, CPFP, fleet division manager, City of Fairfield, California

Topics discussed:

• Research and planning need for EV infrastructure.

• Challenges with adding new fleet infrastructure.

• Lessons learned when making the EV switch.

• Understanding your budget and where funding will come from.

• Vehicle replacement funds and how they play into infrastructure.

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The transition to electric vehicles (EVs) is moving fast with government grants to support a stronger charging infrastructure and inventory. By 2035 California will no longer be selling fuel vehicles but it will take time for fleets to retire or transition their vehicles to electric. Mixed fleet management will be the way of the near future and fleets must find ways to simplify a very complex ecosystem for fuel + EVs. Keagan Russo and Carolyn Edwards of Fleetcor break down these changes.

Speakers: Keagan Russo, President, North American Local FLEETCOR Carolyn Edwards, Vice President of EV and Sustainability, FLEETCOR

Topics discussed:

• Managing mixed fleets and best practices for doing so.

• Challenges with at-home and at-work charging.

• How to manage and track fuel and EV charging expenses.

• What should municipalities look for when hiring new fleet managers?

• What can individuals in the fleet industry do to stay better connected?

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The role of the fleet manager is ever-changing and issues faced 10 or 20 years ago may look very different now. Mark Stevens, who recently retired from his role as fleet manager for the city of Sacramento talks about his time overseeing a California fleet and what he's learned along the way. We'll cover how the role of fleet manager has changed, what municipalities should do when bringing on new fleet hires, and how those in the fleet industry can stay better connected.

Speaker: Mark Stevens, retired fleet manager for the city of Sacramento

Topics discussed:

• How the role of the fleet manager has changed.

• Biggest challenges people face in fleet management roles.

• What can fleet managers do for better success in the future?

• What should municipalities look for when hiring new fleet managers?

• What can individuals in the fleet industry do to stay better connected?

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Fleet sustainability and vehicle utilization are two topics that are an everyday part of the ever-changing public sector. Eli Arquilevich, national director, Public Sector, Mobile Field Solutions at AT&T sits down to talk with us about what trends he and his team are seeing in fleet and the issues those in the public sector are trying to solve. Get a better understanding of how fleets can move toward a greener future while utilizing technology for the benefit of the vehicle and driver.

Speaker: Eli Arquilevich, National Director Public Sector, Mobile Field Solutions at AT&T

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