GovCast

By Government Fleet

GovCast is produced by Government Fleet. It takes a look at the issues surrounding government fleets, and the solutions that can help solve those challenges. Government Fleet editors talk to industry ... more

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The podcast currently has 22 episodes available.

GovCast episodes:

February 18, 2023 Making the Switch: Adding EV Infrastructure
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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19min
January 04, 2023 The Big Jump: Making the Switch to EVs
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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14min
November 10, 2022 Lessons Learned: A Fleet Manager's Role
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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12min
October 27, 2022Better Understanding Fleet Utilization and Sustainability
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
Topics discussed:
Understanding what issues public sector fleets are trying to solve.

What trends are happening in the fleet industry right now?

Creating a greener fleet and determining the right vehicles for that fleet.

Coaching drivers toward a more sustainable fleet, looking at factors such as idling times.

What can fleets do to keep divers safe on the road?
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8min
June 09, 2022Tackling Today’s Fuel Management Challenges
Fuel prices are sky-high — that means fleet managers, now more than ever, need to ensure a secure and efficient fuel management program. But that’s not the only challenge fleet managers face. Here, we’ll also discuss electrification and how it fits into your fuel management strategy, as well as how to use fuel data to improve your operation.
Speaker: Tom Bates, president, Multiforce Systems
Topics discussed:
How fleet operations are dealing with high fuel prices.

Important factors to look for in a fuel management system.

How EV charging fits in with traditional gasoline/diesel fuel management.

How fleet and fuel managers can better use their fuel data to improve their operations.

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12min
May 04, 2022Practical Advice for Fleet Electrification
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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10min
April 22, 2022What to Consider When Crafting a Telematics RFP
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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10min
March 22, 2022Analyzing Your Fleet Operation's Key Performance Indicators
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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12min
February 02, 2022What the Tulsa Fleet Learned from Its Ransomware Incident
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
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12min
January 12, 2022Testing EVs for Police Fleets
🎙 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
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12min

FAQs about GovCast:

How many episodes does GovCast have?

The podcast currently has 22 episodes available.